The Effect Newsletter: Choice of School & Magnet 2025-26: Issue 2 | Page 6

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Thank you, Garland ISD voters! Proposition A has passed because of your overwhelming support.
The Lakeview Centennial Patriot Band made it to the UIL 5A State Marching Contest! The band went back-to-back in state and overall, placing higher than last year. Congratulations on making strides.

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A record-breaking year for employee giving! The Garland ISD Education Foundation raised $ 194,494, surpassing last year’ s total by more than $ 10,000. Thank you to everyone who gave and made a direct impact on our students and staff.
More than half of our elementary campuses now feature new ADA-accessible playgrounds with canopies. Funded through Bond 2023 Proposition A, these improvements help create more equitable campuses and inclusive opportunities for all students.

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Austin Academy has been named a TEA Purple Star Campus, making it the first in Garland ISD to receive this honor for its exceptional support of military-connected students and families.