Schools
Free meals for GISD students throughout summer
School may be out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean Garland ISD campuses are shutting their doors. In addition to summer programs, several campuses are also offering free meals to district students. Breakfast and lunch will be served Monday-Thursday until July 30....
GISD board of trustees member resigns
Garland ISD board of trustees member Dr. Cindy Castaneda announced her resignation from the board at the June 9 work session. Her resignation is effective Aug. 18. “It has been my pleasure and privilege to serve as a trustee for this very fine district. I’m going to...
GISD first-graders receive dental health kits
All first graders at Club Hill Elementary and Heather Glenn Elementary in Garland and at Sewell Elementary in Sachse were recently given free prevent tooth decay kits through the Fantastic Teeth Fan Club. Members of Garland Masonic Lodge, led by Robert Beacham,...
Reyna receives Eco-Educator Award
Responsible for a thriving school garden and orchard, as well as a solar panel station and wind turbine, Schrade Middle School teacher Paul Reyna has gained recognition across Garland ISD for his environmental and conservation efforts. But his future plans are what is...
NGHS student chosen for 2015 Congress of Future Science, Technology leaders
Rhiannon Roberts, a ninth grader at North Garland High School has been nominated to attend the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders in Boston, Massachusetts June 28-30. The Congress is an honors-only program for high school students who are passionate...
GISD celebrates School Lunch Hero Day
Garland ISD campuses are filled with several heroes, from teachers to students to office staff to custodians. But the Student Nutrition Services (SNS) Department was the focus of district recognition May 1. GISD celebrated School Lunch Hero Day thanking all those who...
New GISD trustee sworn in
Garland ISD place 6 board of trustees member Steve Knagg said his goodbyes at the Tuesday, May 26, meeting and Robert Selders, Jr. was sworn in to the vacated seat. “It’s been one of the greatest honors of my life to serve on this board,” Knagg said. Other trustees...
Congressman Sessions speaks to students in Washington D.C.
The students of International Leadership of Texas Charter School District returned from the trip heard round the world this week after an extensive 12-day tour of our nation's history. The students' history and government lessons came to life in this unique...
Bullock students learn important safety lesson
What is the most important part of the body? Ask a Bullock Elementary School student and they might say their brain. The campus recently received a visit from the Pilot Club of Dallas, who taught students to be Brainminders by using seat belts in the car, wearing...
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