(Garland ISD) October 23, 2012 – Opened in 1988 as Garland ISD’s fifth of seven high schools, Naaman Forest recently celebrated a milestone in the campus’ history—25 years. Current and former faculty as well as guests commemorated the anniversary on Oct. 2. Naaman Principal Steve Baker coordinated a ceremony to recognize the school’s past. “Naaman […]
(Garland ISD) October 22, 2012 – An eighth grader at Garland ISD’s Austin Academy for Excellence, Linh Nguyen, is still a year away from high school. But she’s already getting a preview of what her future holds as a member of the Garland High School Math Team. John Hobbs, GHS teacher and Math Team coach, […]
(Garland ISD) October 22, 2012 – Homework duty, snack duty, and dodgeball duty are not typical assignments for the City of Garland Police Department. But for officers leading the Garland Police Youth Program (GPYP), it’s a typical Wednesday afternoon as the group meets to tutor and mentor Garland ISD elementary school students. “We want to […]
Community invited to attend GISD Band Festival (Garland ISD) October 4, 2012 – With 19 middle and high school bands, it’s no wonder that Garland ISD was named a 2012 “Best Community for Music Education” by the National Association of Music Merchants. Don’t miss the opportunity to see all of GISD’s band students in one […]
September 30, 2012 – Some believe the quality of a school district can be equated with the quality of its teachers. Garland ISD believes that staff members like Willie Bogar, literacy and math specialist at Walnut Glen Academy, are a testament to the district’s commitment to student success. Bogar is a 44-year veteran of education, […]
(Garland ISD) September 29, 2012 – Singled out as some of the highest performing schools in the state, Kimberlin Academy for Excellence, Rowlett Elementary, and Walnut Glen Academy for Excellence were named finalists in the National Title I Distinguished Schools Recognition Program. The three campuses are among only seven in Texas to receive this distinction, […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]