Schools
GISD Council of PTAs celebrates 60 years
Every February, PTAs across Texas celebrate Founder’s Day, commemorating the formation of the state’s first club. This year’s anniversary marked a special milestone for the Garland ISD Council of PTAs. Founded in 1955, the group has served students, parents, teachers...
GHS, SGHS academic decathlon teams advance to state competition
For the third-consecutive year, academic decathlon teams at Garland and South Garland high schools are prepping to best their competition at the Texas Academic Decathlon Meet, Feb. 26-March 1 in San Antonio. “I am always ecstatic when we qualify for state,” said SGHS...
Tonya Adams named Jupiter Chevrolet’s Teacher of the Month
The Jupiter Chevrolet Teacher of the Month SUV has a brand-new owner. Pearson Elementary School’s Tonya Adams received the title Feb. 5. “Principal [Vicki] DeVantier told me she needed to speak with my students and led them out of the classroom,” said the fifth-grade...
Wal-Mart donation drive to benefit GRS Giving Place
Nearing its one-year anniversary, Garland ISD’s GRS Giving Place has provided numerous students with their basic needs while strengthening family relationships, academic readiness and community partnerships. Nearly 200 have been helped this school year alone. The...
GISD commemorates African-American Month
Students across Garland ISD are observing African American history through enlightening attractions and energetic programs this month. Back ES kick-started the celebrations with their African American sitcom-themed Step Team tour Feb. 4. “We included shows that we—the...
Student Nutrition Service explores initiatives
With countless studies linking a well-balanced diet to high academic performance, Garland ISD places an emphasis on providing wholesome meals for every boy and girl. This year, the district introduced Breakfast in the Classroom in 15 schools, providing the most...
RHS jazz ensemble performs with community band
The Rowlett High School Jazz Ensemble recently joined forces with the Richardson Community Band to present an afternoon of popular compositions at the Eisemann Center in Richardson. “One of the goals of the Richardson Community Band is to offer affordable...
Steadham ES parents experience day with students
More than 200 adults returned to the classroom during Steadham Elementary School’s second-annual Bring Your Parent to School Day Jan. 16. They learned alongside students, experiencing 21st-century education firsthand. “The kids were very excited about having mom or...
Kimberlin Academy nominated for national Blue Ribbon honor
The Texas Education Agency recently announced its nominees for one of the most prestigious awards a school can receive. Kimberlin Academy for Excellence is now one of just 26 campuses in the state vying for a national Blue Ribbon Schools title. "We were extremely...
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