Schools
NGHS receives certification for engineering program
Showcasing its commitment to student learning, North Garland High School recently received national recognition for an engineering-focused program. The campus is Garland ISD’s first high school to be awarded Project Lead The Way certification. “We have seen how PLTW...
GISD DECA chapters unite to spread cheer
Students from seven Garland ISD high schools recently came together to celebrate the holidays with their younger counterparts. Keeping an 18-year tradition alive, DECA chapters from Garland, Lakeview Centennial, Naaman Forest, North Garland, Rowlett, Sachse and South...
Alpha Charter students compete in academic meet
From Dec. 7 to Dec. 15, Alpha Charter School District Academic Coordinator Brandon Barrier conducted the Second Virtual Academic Meet Competition of the season. Alpha Charter students competed against 36 Conference 2A schools across the state. The following students...
Harmony Public Schools help those affected by tornadoes
December 26, 2015 saw great tragedy in the towns of Garland and Rowlett. Two tornadoes, an EF-3 and an EF-4 ripped through the area leaving millions of dollars of damage, thousands of people without safe homes and great personal devastation. Harmony Public...
GISD pays students for good grades
Showing students it pays to get good grades, Garland ISD’s new National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) College Readiness Program rewarded hundreds of high schoolers this fall. They received more than $45,000 for passing Advanced Placement exams with a score of 3...
Back, Dorsey, Weaver elementaries celebrate anniversaries
Three Garland ISD campuses recently commemorated serving thousands of children for 100 years collectively. Dorsey, Back and Weaver elementary schools recognized 20, 30 and 50 years of student success this fall. “Today we celebrate 30 years of excellence,” said Back...
GISD establishes phone bank, website to assist students, staff affected by tornado
As Garland ISD prepares to kick off its spring semester, the district wants to ensure that all students and staff are able to return to school and work. Estimates show that more than 3,500 people from GISD may reside in the areas hit by the Dec. 26 tornadoes, leaving...
Garland Noon Exchange hosts party for students
Garland ISD students across the district are having a happy holiday thanks to the generosity of several community members. The Noon Exchange Club of Garland hosted its annual Kids Christmas Party Dec. 9, providing gifts for 168 students from 21 elementaries. Each...
Breanne Strawn named Jupiter Chevrolet’s Teacher of the Month
For the second consecutive month, Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle School has claimed Jupiter Chevrolet’s Teacher of the Month title. Choir Director Breanne Strawn was surprised with a specially wrapped SUV Dec. 15. “I am shaking. I do not even know what to...
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