By Editor on Garland, Good Thinking, Rowlett, Sachse
(Garland ISD) September 20, 2012 – Students and staff at Garland ISD’s Kimberlin Academy for Excellence are in training to become one of the healthiest schools in North Texas. They were chosen this year to participate in the Healthy Zone School Recognition Program. Developed by the Cooper Institute, in partnership with the United Way of […]
By Editor on Garland, Good Thinking, Rowlett, Sachse
(Garland ISD) September 20, 2012 – Just as society is ever-changing, so are public school classrooms. Garland ISD recognizes that students today learn differently than those in the past, and that each student has an individual learning style. For this reason, GISD teachers are always looking for engaging ways to educate their classes. Often incorporating […]
By Editor on Garland, Good Thinking, Rockwall, Rowlett, Royse City, Sachse
(Garland ISD) September 16, 2012 – What happens when a student requires serious medical attention at school? According to Texas law, Garland ISD is not responsible for any expenses incurred as the result of bodily injury or property damage while on campus. “Broken limbs, cuts, and various sicknesses are the most common occurrences,” said GISD […]
By Editor on Garland, Good Cause, Good Thinking, Rowlett, Sachse
(Garland ISD) September 16, 2012 – The Garland ISD Council of PTAs kicked off the 2012-13 school year with its first meeting on September 5. Mayors Ron Jones of Garland and Todd Gottel of Rowlett, along with Mayor Pro Tem of Sachse Jared Patterson, were all in attendance. The city leaders each read proclamations declaring […]
By Editor on Garland, Good Thinking, Rowlett
(Garland ISD) September 13, 2012 – Only 12 years old, Holden Wisener already has his future figured out. He wants to become a professional golfer, playing on par with Rory McIlroy, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. The Brandenburg Academy sixth grader appears to be well on his way, practicing almost every day after school until […]
By Editor on Dallas, Garland, Good Business, Heath, Rockwall, Rowlett, Royse City
September 10, 2012 – Lake Pointe Medical Center, based in Rowlett, is celebrating its 25th anniversary of being in operation. LPMC serves the residents of Rockwall, Rowlett, Royse City and the surrounding communities. Opening its doors on February 11, 1987, LPMC was home to 67 employees and quickly began recruiting local volunteers – including Rockwall resident, Charlene […]
By Editor on Garland, Good Thinking, Rowlett
(Garland ISD) September 9, 2012 – A popular saying states, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Garland ISD believes it takes a community to educate a student. That’s why GISD’s BEST Education Foundation partners with local businesses, benefactors, and corporations. In August, the Garland-based production plant of Raytheon held its third-annual “Fill the […]
By Editor on Garland, Good Thinking, Rowlett
(Garland ISD) September 9, 2012 – The Garland ISD Board of Trustees hosted a public hearing, then later approved the district’s 2012-13 budget and tax rate at its Aug. 28 school board meeting. The hearing was held at the Harris Hill Administration Building, in accordance with Texas Property Tax Code, allowing for public comment. After […]
By Editor on Garland, Good Business
(Garland) September 9, 2012 – RSVP by 8 a.m. Monday, September 10 for the Garland Chamber of Commerce’s Direct Connect Strategic Networking event coming Thursday, September 22 to the Holiday Inn – Garland North, 5110 N. President George Bush Freeway, Garland, 75040. Strategic connections are made on a first come, first serve basis… meaning the sooner […]
By Editor on Garland, Good Thinking, Rowlett
(Garland ISD) September 6, 2012 – Home to award-winning academics, fine arts, and athletics, Garland ISD is also home to award-winning administrators. Career and Technical Education Director Phil Gilbreath was recently named the Career and Technical Association of Texas Administrator of the Year. A member of CTAT for 38 years, Gilbreath has long been an advocate […]