By Blue Ribbon News on Garland, Good Thinking, Rowlett
(June 8, 2015) GARLAND,TX. Two Garland ISD teachers received a special surprise June 3 that sweetened their end-of-year celebrations. Samantha Patten and Marie Walker-Peterson were named 2014-15 District Teachers of the Year. “It is my pleasure to present this award,” said Superintendent Bob Morrison as he handed each a commemorative plaque. “Thank you for your […]
By Blue Ribbon News on Garland, Good Thinking, Rowlett
(June 8, 2015) GARLAND,TX. Striving to provide the most important meal of the day to all students, Garland ISD introduced Breakfast in the Classroom at 14 elementary schools this year. Since its roll out, the nutritious program’s benefits have been revealed quickly, prompting high praise from the Garland ISD community. “The program was implemented in […]
By Editor on Garland, Good Business, Heath, Rowlett
(GARLAND ISD, TX – June 1, 2015) Welcoming a new member to its Board of Trustees, Garland ISD swore in Robert Selders Jr. May 26. He won the Place 6 election this month with a campaign focused on student health. “I believe that healthy children lead to healthier communities, which benefits everybody. I am really […]
By Editor on Garland, Good Thinking, Rowlett
(GARLAND ISD, TX – May 26, 2015) Honoring the district’s top graduates, Garland ISD held its annual Senior Summit Luncheon May 19. The top 10 from each high school, as well as two top seniors from Memorial Pathway Academy, were invited to celebrate with their families and a teacher who most influenced their educational career. […]
By Editor on Good Cause, Good Faith, Good Thinking, Rockwall, Rowlett
(ROWLETT, TX – April 29, 2015) Four Garland ISD campuses recently joined forces to help homeless youth. Students and staff from Coyle Middle School, Keeley and Rowlett elementary schools, and Rowlett High School collected more than 1,000 pairs of jeans for the national Teens for Jeans campaign. Spearheaded by Rowlett High School’s Student Council, the […]
By Austin on Garland, Good Thinking, Rowlett
GARLAND, TX (April 4, 2015) Nine Garland ISD students, two administrators and one alumna recently had the opportunity to reciprocate an international exchange hosted by the district two years ago. Thanks to the district’s partnership with the Dallas-Fort Worth Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce, the hometown group enjoyed an enlightening trip to Taiwan’s Luzhu District March […]
By Austin on Garland, Good Thinking, Rowlett
GARLAND, TX (March 25, 2015) After besting their competition at regionals, nearly 100 Garland ISD students are on their way to compete in the state round of the SkillsUSA Texas Leadership and Skills Conference, March 26-28 in Corpus Christi. Fourteen Audio Video Production Magnet students from Lakeview Centennial High School are among the contenders who will […]
By Austin on Garland, Good Thinking, Heath, Rockwall, Rowlett
GARLAND, TX (March 6, 2015) Just one year after graduating from Garland High School, Micah Wesberry landed his dream job. The alumnus was recently hired to the City of Garland Fire Department, all thanks to a grant he received his senior year. “Firefighting was something that I wanted to pursue,” he explained. “Having the ability […]
By Austin on Garland, Good Thinking, Heath, Rockwall, Rowlett
GARLAND, TX (March 6, 2015) Garland Independent School District is joining hundreds of school districts nationwide by implementing the innovative educational framework known as STEAM, which stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. Championed by educators, public officials and researchers across the country, STEAM’s official concept is that science and technology interpreted through engineering […]
By Blue Ribbon News on Garland, Good Thinking, Rockwall, Rowlett
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. […]