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5th Grade Gators look out over John Bunker Sands Wetland Center!
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Southgate STEM provides hands-on STEM experiences for all students!
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Our Southgate STEM library is known as the Gator Swamp and it is a top place to hang out at Southgate!
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STEM learning happens in all classrooms at Southgate STEM!
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Starting in 2026-27, all students must wear an ID badge and use it to board and exit the bus. See the Student ID Badges page to learn more.
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Interested in working for our district? Come to our July 15 Job Fair! We're hiring Teachers, Bus Drivers, Counselors, and Instructional/Office Aides.
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See district reminders for back-to-school. The first day of classes is Aug. 10.
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Welcome back to Southgate STEM for the 2026-2027 School Year!
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Summer break is here! The 2026-27 school year will begin August 10.
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Starting in the 2026–27 school year, student ID badge requirements will expand district-wide to include all students.
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Garland ISD staff will come in for staff development days.
Garland ISD staff will come in for staff development days.
Garland ISD staff will come in for staff development days.
Garland ISD staff will come in for staff development days.
Garland ISD staff will come in for staff development days.
Garland ISD staff will come in for staff development days.
Garland ISD staff will come in for staff development days.
Garland ISD staff will come in for staff development days.
Garland ISD staff will come in for staff development days.
Garland ISD staff will come in for staff development days.
Garland ISD staff will come in for staff development days.
Garland ISD staff will come in for staff development days.
Garland ISD staff will come in for staff development days.
Garland ISD staff will come in for staff development days.
Save money on shoes, school supplies and more during the Texas Sales Tax holiday.
Enjoy a Sales Tax Holiday from August 7-9 for school-related tax-exempt items.
Save money on shoes, school supplies and more during the Texas Sales Tax holiday.
Enjoy a Sales Tax Holiday from August 7-9 for school-related tax-exempt items.
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