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Our first Spirit Night of 2025!
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Students entering grades 1-12 can make their campus selections and apply for magnet programs from Jan. 7 through Feb. 10.
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The first day of school can be scary and hard, especially for our Pre-K and Kindergarteners. However, this year one of our very own students in Third grade, changed a little girls life and made a forever friend.
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Teachers, students and staff will enjoy a holiday for MLK day.
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.
Join us at either Rowlett location and tell them you are here for Stephens Elementary Spirit Night!
2025 is the Year of the Snake.
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.
Let's unite for heart health awareness. Show your support and wear red.
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.
Last day for students entering grades 1-12 to make their top six campus selections and magnet applications.
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 enjoy a holiday.
Students will have the day as a holiday off. Staff will come in for a staff development day.
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