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GISD Planetarium reopens to rave reviews
An old Garland ISD favorite has been given new life . The GISD Planetarium at Lakeview Centennial High School is now reopened after a complete renovation .
The Planetarium first opened in 1976 , serving thousands of students across the district before closing in 2011 . Following facility upgrades and an overhaul of aging technology thanks to the 2014 bond program , it ’ s back in business .
The relaunched Planetarium continues to serve as a resource for district teachers to take their lessons to the next level . It features a state-of-the-art , 360-degree screened dome with interactive simulations of distant galaxies , the Earth ’ s layers , the human skeleton and more .
All third-grade classes in GISD are being invited to visit before the school year ends . Next year , additional grades will be invited , and the district hopes to offer community events in the future as well .
“ It truly is an educational experience like none other ,” said Planetarium supervisor Eric Pearce . “ We have the ability to go anywhere on Earth or in the known universe , with stunning highdefinition , 3-D clarity . We currently offer two shows a day with 77 seats each , and would like to bring this experience to all GISD students .”
Omar Roman , M . S ., CFP ®
Class of 2010
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GISD gave me the foundation and resilience to tackle and overcome challenges in life . I participated in several extracurricular activities that provided mentorship opportunities between my teachers and me . These relationships have remained active years after graduating and have served me well as I pursue new professional and educational goals . Looking back , I certainly left GISD with more than a diploma .
• Financial Planner
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STEAMposium on track to deliver fun and excitement
Student inventors and fierce competitors will soon come together at one of the area ’ s largest science , technology , engineering , arts and math events . Families and community members are invited to enjoy fun activities , peruse student creations and visit interactive stations at GISD ’ s fourth annual STEAMposium Saturday , April 28 , at the CCC . Visit www . garlandisd . net / steam for more details .
• Attended Club Hill Elementary School , O ’ Banion Middle School and Lakeview Centennial High School
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STEAMposium
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