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Our 2020-21 School operations page has information and resources to support you as we start school. #GISDAlwaysConnected
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Due to COVID-19, there will be some temporary changes concerning annual physical examinations for the 2020-2021 school year.
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To receive meals the first week of school, the first form must be completed by July 27
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All Garland ISD students can now sign up.
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We have several pages in our Visual and Performing Arts section dedicated to helping you and your student get ready for Band, Choir, Orchestra, and Theatre.
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Give us your input on summer learning and returning to school in August.
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Enroll online for the current year and the 2020-21 school year.
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The U.S. Census Bureau extends the deadline for the census.
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While schools are closed, the district Coronavirus (COVID-19) webpages are your best sources for the latest updates, services and resources.
Federal Report Cards for the state, the district, and each of the district's campuses are now available on the district's website at this link: http://www.garlandisd.net/content/federal-report-card or are also available on the Texas Education Agency's website at https://tea.texas.gov/Finance_and_Grants/Grants/Federal_Report_Card/.
Las Tarjetas de Reporte para el estado, el distrito, y cada escuela estan disponibles en el sitio web del distrito en este enlance: https://www.garlandisd.net/content/federal-report-card y también están disponibles en la página de internet de la Agencia de Educación de Texas: https://tea.texas.gov/Finance_and_Grants/Grants/Federal_Report_Card/.
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We are proud to congratulate our very own teacher, Debra Howard, from Sam Houston MS for being named the GISD 2018-19 Secondary Teacher of the Year.
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