First grade had a wonderful time learning about apples and made apple sauce.
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We care for our students! Our counselor, Ms. Willis met with students and made a You Matter wall.
Kindergarten having a blast learning with the parachute in PE.
The mission of Back Elementary School is to provide a quality education for all students emphasizing high expectations and strong work habits within a safe environment for learning.
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Garland ISD's Choice of School and Magnet Application window for prekindergarten and kindergarten opens April 1.
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Come celebrate the achievements of our FFA students at the show on March 26-29.
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Interested in working for our district? Come to our April 12 Job Fair! We're hiring Teachers, Librarians, Counselors, and Instructional/Office Aides.
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Get school and classroom news! Talk to your student's teacher about communicating through ClassDojo.
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Schools and offices are closed March 17-21 for the break.
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Find dates for campus parent/teacher conference events.
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We love our school volunteers. Sign up and complete your volunteer application with GISD.
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The fourth grading period begins on March 24.
The fourth grading period runs from March 24 to May 23.
Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of our agricultural students.
It's time for our 81st annual GISD Ag Show & Sale! This yearly free event features impressive cattle, swine and more that students raise from fledglings to full-grown.
Students will receive feedback from judges in the ring, compete for show placements, and during the sale have an opportunity to earn scholarship awards.
Schedule
Visit the events in person or watch the live streams (when available).
- March 26-28, 6 p.m. - Animal Shows
- March 29, 11 a.m. - Livestock Auction
Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of our agricultural students.
It's time for our 81st annual GISD Ag Show & Sale! This yearly free event features impressive cattle, swine and more that students raise from fledglings to full-grown.
Students will receive feedback from judges in the ring, compete for show placements, and during the sale have an opportunity to earn scholarship awards.
Schedule
Visit the events in person or watch the live streams (when available).
- March 26-28, 6 p.m. - Animal Shows
- March 29, 11 a.m. - Livestock Auction
Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of our agricultural students.
It's time for our 81st annual GISD Ag Show & Sale! This yearly free event features impressive cattle, swine and more that students raise from fledglings to full-grown.
Students will receive feedback from judges in the ring, compete for show placements, and during the sale have an opportunity to earn scholarship awards.
Schedule
Visit the events in person or watch the live streams (when available).
- March 26-28, 6 p.m. - Animal Shows
- March 29, 11 a.m. - Livestock Auction
Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of our agricultural students.
It's time for our 81st annual GISD Ag Show & Sale! This yearly free event features impressive cattle, swine and more that students raise from fledglings to full-grown.
Students will receive feedback from judges in the ring, compete for show placements, and during the sale have an opportunity to earn scholarship awards.
Schedule
Visit the events in person or watch the live streams (when available).
- March 26-28, 6 p.m. - Animal Shows
- March 29, 11 a.m. - Livestock Auction
Delegate meeting for the Council of PTAs.
General meeting for Garland ISD's Council of PTAs. These meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month.
The campus principal or their designee, the PTA president, and two council delegates are invited to attend each general meeting. Please note that meetings will either be at Harris Hill or Student Services due to room availability.
To learn more, see the PTA Council website.
Staff will return for staff development. Students will enjoy a holiday.
Students will have the day as a holiday off. Staff will come in for a staff development day.
High School Students will have early release.
HS students will be released early from school in the afternoon. Staff will stay for staff development.
The fourth grading period ends on May 23.
The fourth grading period runs from March 24 to May 23.
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