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GISD is offering a special opportunity
to enroll in the district and apply
for magnet programs. The first-ever
Early Childhood Expo
invites Pre-K and kindergarten
families to explore opportunities to
customize education and fast track
enrollment. Get more information at
bit.ly/earlychildexpo.
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Students from Lister
Elementary School can
practice healthy habits
this summer thanks to
an eight-week YMCA
program the campus hosted in the
spring. Salsa, Sabor y Salud
exposed families to fun physical
activities, healthy recipes and
wellness tips. Participants also
snagged a free
three-month YMCA
membership.
celebrated
30 successful
years with former staff,
students and principals at
an anniversary bash this
month.
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Several high schoolers
will represent GISD at
national
competitions this
summer after excelling at state and
local contests. See a list of competitors
at bit.ly/gisdnationals2016
and help cheer them on.
Sixty-six GISD
facilities recently
earned Energy Star
Certification for their
conservation efforts—the most of
any school organization in Texas.
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Two Garland ISD seniors will soon be on
their way to college with a generous helping
hand in tow. Garland High School student
Martha Zavala and North Garland
High School student Emerly Lopez
were both named 2016 Dell Scholars, a title that
comes with a $20,000 scholarship, a laptop and
ongoing educational support.
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