Special announcement
for veterans and
active duty military
Launched in 2019–20, Garland ISD’s VIP pass program celebrates
those who built the district’s tri-city community. This year, that
celebration will expand to those who help protect the community
as well. All veterans and active duty military can now join senior
citizens 65+ to get a VIP pass for free admission to athletics and
fine arts events. This gold card also grants access to exclusive district
communications, making VIPs special insiders.
Registration is easy. Simply call
972-494-8580 to schedule an
appointment with the GISD Print
Shop. During your visit, bring a
photo ID and one of the following,
if applicable:
• Military or Veteran ID Card
• Veteran Health Identification
Card
• DD-214
• Proof of Service Letter
Please note that COVID-19
may affect game and performance
offerings during the 2020–21
school year.
Visit garlandisd.net/VIPpass for more information.
Pre-K expansion offers
new full-day, half-day
options
Garland ISD is thrilled to announce
that families in Garland, Rowlett
and Sachse have access to more
opportunities for our youngest
learners. Eligible families can still
enroll for new full-day and half-day
Pre-K options for 2020–21.
Expanding from half-day-only
classes at 17 elementary schools,
GISD’s Pre-K program will debut
at 27 campuses as well as two
prekindergarten centers this year. Families
can choose from full-day, half-day and Spanish
or Vietnamese bilingual options. In fact, GISD is North
Texas’ only district to offer a Vietnamese Dual Language program.
Full-day Pre-K will share the same hours as our elementary
schools: 8:10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Morning Pre-K will run from
8:05 a.m.–11:10 a.m., while afternoon classes will meet from
12:25–3:30 p.m. And as with the previous program, families must
provide their own transportation to and from school.
To see a list of campuses offering Pre-K, eligibility requirements
and more, visit the district website at garlandisd.net/PreK.
TJ Nelson
Class of 2009 // #TeamGISD
“Garland ISD created opportunities that I didn’t
think I’d ever get. I learned about various
communities by attending their diverse and
competitive schools. GISD has some of the
hardest-working teachers and leaders, which
motivated me to do my best! This work ethic
is something that is ingrained in me and
something that I aim to instill in the students I
encounter daily.”
• Attended Walnut Glen Academy for Excellence, Jackson
Technology Center for Math & Science and Sachse High School
• Dallas Sidekicks Defender
• Instructional Coach in Richardson ISD
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