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2 Recognized as a 2019 District of Distinction in Visual Arts , GISD is one of just 20 districts to receive this honor from the Texas Art Educators Association. 4 Joining an elite group of less than 1% of seniors nationwide, Payton Blankenship , Mia Caruso , Noemi Guerra , Analise Hogan , Zachary Nguyen , Alicia Sebastian and Isaac Yu have been named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. TOP 5 Sachse High School alumnus Matt Cox brought his Broadway 7 Flu season is coming… Don’t wait. Vaccinate! GISD is offering several vaccination events with free shots for those who qualify. Visit garlandisd.net/ShotClinics for more information. 9 hit back home. Scan the QR code to read about the first Texas production of Puffs. 10 Thank you, VIPs! More than 1,000 senior citizens are now receiving free general admission to all district-hosted athletic and fine arts events. Don’t miss this opportunity if you’re 65+. Get a VIP pass at the GISD Print Shop. Need cash for college? Submit your FAFSA or TASFA application today! For more information, visit garlandisd.net/cash4college. All high school GO Centers will also be open during school hours for application help. 2019–20 // Issue II 4