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Veteran's Day Program 11-11-2025
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We love our school counselor, Mrs. Gonzalez!
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Happy 50th Day of School!
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Team Up Against Drugs Day
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Fall Field Day in Action!
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Home of the Handley Panthers!
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Behind these walls, amazing things happen each day.
Panther Pride, It's Inside.
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Transforming lives today for a successful tomorrow.
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Come work with us and make a difference in children's lives. See our current vacancies on the Join our team page.
Recent News
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Students entering grades 1-12 can make their campus selections and apply for magnet programs from Dec. 1 through Jan. 12.
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Your tax dollars are making a difference at Handley!
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Handley STEM was rated as a B campus!
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Officer Reed keeps Handley safe and strong!
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Field Day was a success!
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The Beanstack Reading Leaders for the second half of the first grading period got prizes from the library.
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Handley STEM is proud to announce they have a UIL competing chess team. Tryouts were held last month and many scholars experienced the fun of chess for the first time ever!
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Handley STEM is sending a big shout out to Mateo Almeida and Maya Alvarado for being Beanstack reading leaders! Both got to pick prizes from the library for their hard work.
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Attendance is leading predictor of academic success. To help encourage good attendance we will be having popcorn parties for the grade-level with the highest overall attendance rate each grading period.
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The first "Lunch with your Scholar" day will be 10-24-2025 this school year. A sign-up sheet will be attached to the principal's "Handley Happenings" newsletter.
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Help us help the Garland Animal Shelter!
It’s the season of giving & this year Handley STEM is proud to sponsor the Garland Animal Shelter. Next week we will start our annual collection drive to help the homeless animals of Garland, Texas. Please bring any of the items below to Library, Art, Music, or PE by the end of today.
· Towels or Small blankets
· Dog treats
· Dog toys
· Cat toys
· Canned cat food / Bagged cat food
· Canned dog food / Bagged dog food
· KMR powered kitten formula
· Small stuffed animals (for kittens to snuggle with)
· Collars (all sizes)
· Leashes
· Unscented baby wipes
· Clorox wipes
· Paper towels
· Cat beds / Dog beds
· Boxes of disposable nitrile gloves (latex & powder free)
· Hand sanitizer
· Doggie poo bags
· Heavy duty scrub sponges
· Puppy training pads
· Quart size Ziploc bags
· Gallon size Ziploc bags
· AAA batteries
· AA batteries
· Dawn ultra dish soap, original scent
Get your questions answered about the Choice and Magnet Application process.
Family Support Nights are in-person events open to all families, not just those who attend the hosting schools. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about the Choice of School process, explore Magnet options, learn about transportation, and complete enrollment. Technology will be provided on-site.
The Choice/Magnet application window is open from December 1 to January 12.
Parents from any school can attend this event at Back Elementary, located at 7300 Bluebonnet Drive, Rowlett, TX.
Join us for a winter concert performance featuring our fabulous kindergarten and 1st grade scholars. We hope to see you all there!
Get your questions answered about the Choice and Magnet Application process.
Family Support Nights are in-person events open to all families, not just those who attend the hosting schools. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about the Choice of School process, explore Magnet options, learn about transportation, and complete enrollment. Technology will be provided on-site.
The Choice/Magnet application window is open from December 1 to January 12.
Parents from any school can attend this event at Southgate Elementary, located at 1115 Mayfield Avenue, Garland, TX.
The second grading period ends on Dec. 19.
The second grading period runs from Oct. 20 to Dec. 19.
Teachers, students and staff will enjoy a Winter Break holiday.
Enjoy your Winter Break! Staff will return to work on Jan. 5 and students will return to school on Jan. 6.
Teachers, students and staff will enjoy a Winter Break holiday.
Enjoy your Winter Break! Staff will return to work on Jan. 5 and students will return to school on Jan. 6.
Teachers, students and staff will enjoy a Winter Break holiday.
Enjoy your Winter Break! Staff will return to work on Jan. 5 and students will return to school on Jan. 6.
Teachers, students and staff will enjoy a Winter Break holiday.
Enjoy your Winter Break! Staff will return to work on Jan. 5 and students will return to school on Jan. 6.
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