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Garland ISD ’ s Tax Rate Election ( TRE ) will be at the end of the November ballot . Early voting is Oct . 13 – 30 , and Election Day is Nov . 3 . Scan the QR code to watch a video that explains the GISD TRE .

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Did you know that GISD is providing free meals to all children 18 years of age and younger ? Visit garlandisd . net / curbsidemeals for distribution locations , times and procedures . Families who have not submitted a free and reduced-price meals application must complete it by Oct . 31 at mealapp . garlandisd . net . Families at CEP schools should also fill out an economic survey via Skyward Family Access by the end of October .

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Ayman Care is offering all Garland ISD students , staff and families free COVID-19 testing at two locations . Visit garlandisd . net / covidtesting for more information . Both COVID-19 and flu infections come with many of the same symptoms . Visit garlandisd . net / immunizations to find and take advantage of vaccination clinics .

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Garland ISD is proud to announce 10 National Merit Semifinalists from Garland , Lakeview Centennial , North Garland and Sachse high schools . Congratulations to our scholars for receiving this coveted title .

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Class of 2020 Rowlett High School graduate Henry Dinkens recently won the bronze medal at the 42nd NAACP ACT-SO National Competition for a portrait entitled " Self Motivation ." Henry is a three-time ACT-SO national medalist .
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