This federal holiday celebrates Martin Luther King Jr., a civil rights leader, a minister, and the winner of the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize.

This day is a student and staff holiday.

The Lunar New Year marks the start of the new year for calendars across the world that use moon cycles to create dates. 2025 is the Year of the Snake.

Heart disease accounts for nearly 1 of every 3 deaths. But, we can change that. 80 percent of cardiac and stroke events may be prevented with education and action. That's why we are wearing something red on this day to show support and raise awareness about heart health.

Students entering grades 1-12 must make their top 6 campus selections and apply for magnets by Monday, Feb. 10.

Both Magnet Applications and Choice of School will use the same application system and take place at the same time.

• Current GISD students: Check your email for your via Avela Apply account login details and see the How Choice Works page for more information.
• New students/not enrolled in GISD: Visit the Enroll a Student page to get started using Skyward.

Learn more about Choice of School on the Choose your School page.

Need help thinking through choosing a school? See Tips to Help You Choose.

Students will have the day as a holiday off. Staff will come in for a staff development day.

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.

Daylight Saving Time begins. Remember to set your clocks forward one hour.

The third grading period runs from Jan. 7 to March 14.

Enjoy your Spring Break! Staff and students will return to school on March 24.