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To empower every student to develop skills necessary to achieve success through college and/or career readiness.
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Come shop our book fair going on from Tuesday 11/12 through Monday 11/18. Students will attend through their English classes or they can shop after school until 4:30 p.m.
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Throughout November, we celebrate the important role parents and families play in education.
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It's almost time for the #ChooseGISD Expo! Are you and your student ready to choose?
Congratulations to our poster contest winners: 1st Place - Jacory Sigears and Runners up- Isabele Maranca, Alex Ulrick, Emma Morton, and Emma Edwards
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Learn how GISD is gearing up for the flu, and how we’re making getting vaccinated easy.
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Learn about the upcoming 2020 census with us
Our office can not accept food delivered to a student from services such as UberEats, DoorDash, Pizza companies, etc. You are welcome to bring food to the office yourself though.
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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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Don't wait to get your flu shot. GISD is hosting flu clinics at Shugart Elementary and other area clinics.
Vaccines will be free to CHIP and Medicaid recipients and will cost $10 for children and $35 for adults without insurance. The clinics will accept private insurance from Blue Cross Blue Shield, United, Cigna, or Aetna.
There are multiple opportunities for families to get the flu vaccine at our district and area clinics:
You may also be able to get vaccinations through your personal health care provider.
Join us at the #ChooseGarlandISD Expo to find the right fit for your student.
Parents and prospective students are invited to learn more about their upcoming campuses and what it's like to attend. Families will be able to:
- explore academics, course selection, college and career options, graduation requirements and more
- learn about our Choice of School process and timeline
- see our available programs at all levels, including magnet opportunities
- meet the students and staff of their campuses
We look forward to seeing you there.
TBA ($13 entry)
AVID
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Pentathlon champions
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