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What would you like to see in a GISD mobile app?
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Throughout November, we celebrate the important role parents and families play in education.
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Learn about the upcoming 2020 census with us
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All stadium games will require bag checks and metal detector tests.
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Get an update on the status of construction at our school.
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With a special VIP pass, senior citizens over the age of 65 can get free general admission to athletic and Fine Arts events.
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Log into Skyward for your STAAR Portal access code
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Telemundo’s Nancy Leal covered the story featuring O’Banion’s auxiliary cheerleading program.
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O'Banion has been honored in the past with having hosted the first ever AVID Excel showcase, and now we are being honored with a piece on our AVID Excel program that is being done by Mr. Wayne Cater from NBC 5.
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We have updated our school calendar. Now it is easier to see what school events or activities our Bisons' will be having for this upcoming month.
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Thinking about taking a Credit by Exam? Sign up for the exam by Nov. 22.
Students who intend to take a Credit by Exam on Dec. 7 will have an opportunity to test. Students must sign up for the exam by Nov. 22.
Tests like the Credit by Exam give 1-12 graders the chance to test out of curriculum dependent on age and score. Students have the opportunity to prove mastery in course requirements like language and earn course credit. Younger students may have the opportunity to move up grade levels.
Interested? Learn more about Credit by Exam.
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O'Banion Choir sings in their 2nd Concert for the year.
O'Banion Choir sings in their 2nd Concert for the year. The concert starts at 7 PM at South Garland High School. FREE!
This Credit by Exam is reserved only for students who have registered by the Nov 22 deadline.
Tests like the Credit by Exam give 1-12 graders the chance to test out of curriculum dependent on age and score. Students have the opportunity to prove mastery in course requirements like language and earn course credit. Younger students may have the opportunity to move up grade levels.
Interested? Learn more about Credit by Exam.
Choice of School period opens today for Grades 1-12.
Last day for Choice of School ends January 27, 2020.
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