Garland ISD teachers inspired after Ron Clark Academy

GARLAND,TX. (January 13, 2015) Students might notice some exciting changes in the classroom this spring. Innovative instructional initiatives inspired by Convocation keynote speaker Ron Clark are sweeping the district, thanks to a recent inspirational road trip. Encouraged by Clark’s energetic, motivational presentation, Garland ISD organized a two-day trip to the Ron Clark Academy last fall. […]

Garland ISD kicks off Book Bytes contest

  GARLAND,TX. (January 13, 2015) Garland ISD  kicked off its third-annual Book Bytes contest Jan. 6, calling all reading enthusiasts to advertise one of their favorite pieces of literature through technology. Open to any GISD student, the competition challenges participants to create book trailers using Photo Story, Movie Maker or iMovie. In addition to showcasing advertising and technological capabilities, Book […]

Lake Pointe welcomes first baby of the New Year

ROWLETT, TX (Jan. 8, 2015) Congrats to Kristen Thomas on the birth of her new daughter, Ariyah Rose Lee, the first baby born this year at Lake Pointe Medical Center in Rowlett. Ariyah Rose Lee was born at 5:08 AM January 1, 2015. She was 9lb 30z and 20.5 inches long! To share your good news […]

Rockwall ball player competes in Baseball Youth All-American Winter Games

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 7, 2015) Rockwall Baseball and Softball League player Conner Helms was selected by the Baseball Youth All-American program to participate in the 2015 Winter Games in Vero Beach, Florida.  Conner was one of only four 8U/9U players selected from the state of Texas to participate in the recent event which had representation […]