On a mission to save their campus energy and time, members of
Lakeview Centennial High School’s
Watt Patrol perform random energy checks throughout
the school day, leaving tickets if
active electronics or running
lights are observed in
vacant classrooms.
Efforts like that at
multiple schools across
the district have helped
GISD save
$2.16
million
in energy
costs since
September
2013.
Breakfast 3
and lunch
prices to
increase
Elementary and
secondary students will
see an increase in school
breakfast and lunch prices
this year. All breakfasts now
cost $1.50, a difference of 20
cents, due to increased cost of
an additional fruit/vegetable
menu offering. Lunches will
increase to $2.70, a difference of
5 cents, due to regulations from
the United States Department
of Agriculture (USDA).
Additionally, high schools will
offer premium lunches for
$3.50.
Increases affect only those
who pay full price for meals.
Students who receive free or
reduced-price benefits will
not see a difference, and may
take advantage of both types
of lunches at high school
cafeterias.
Farewell to
Education GISD
Last month marked the final farewell for Education GISD, a newsletter
that chronicled the accomplishments of Garland ISD students and staff
through pictures and stories for more than 30 years. This month, the
district introduces ConnectEd, a revamped publication with the same
purpose. It boasts a sleeker design and a more easy-to-read format. New
features such as top 10s, photo collages, alumni spotlights and reader’s
voices will also become reoccurring staples. Enjoy this inaugural summer
2015 issue, and keep an eye out for upcoming fall, winter and spring
editions. Have feedback or a submission? Email [email protected].
summer 2015