The Effect Newsletter: Choice of School & Magnet 2025-26: Issue 2 | Page 3

WHAT’ S HAPPENING?

DECEMBER 18 Choice of School Family Support Night at Southgate STEM

19 Second Grading Period Ends

22 Winter Break Begins

Celebrating 23“ A” rated schools in 2025!

This year, 23 Garland ISD campuses earned an A rating from the Texas Education Agency, with 11 campuses receiving the distinction for the first time. Each campus hosted a celebration to recognize this fantastic achievement. # GISDUnmatched!

JANUARY 1 School Board Appreciation Month

4 Winter Break Ends

5 Student Holiday / Staff Development

6 Third Grading Period Begins

8 Choice of School Family Support Night at Beaver Tech 12 Choice of School Family Support Night at the GRCTC Choice of School / Magnet Application Closes

19 Student Holiday / Staff Development

22 District Spelling Bee( English & Spanish)

FEBRUARY 1 National Black History Month

16 Student / Staff Holiday

See additional observances online at
1 garlandisd. net / calendars