WHAT ’ S HAPPENING ?
AUGUST
1-9 Staff Development
7-8 9th Grade Orientation
10 NAACP Back-to-School Rally
12 First Day of Classes / First Grading Period Begins
26 GISD Summer Graduation
SEPTEMBER
2 Labor Day Student / Staff Holiday
11 Patriot ’ s Day
15 National Hispanic Heritage Month Begins
19 North Texas Giving Day
See additional observances online at garlandisd . net / calendars
Tips for the ’ 24- ’ 25 School Year
Download ParentSquare !
This is a unified app for all district communication . You can now receive all announcements from the district and your children ’ s schools and teachers in one place , with options to specify how and when you are notified .
Plan to get connected .
Dive into school spirit by attending your campus events . Get the information on your campus website and their social media pages .
Track your bus .
Get live access to your bus route through the StopFinder Parent App . The app will provide bus tracking and bus assignment details . Look for an email from no-reply @ stopfinder . com to set up your password and access the StopFinder Parent App .
Stay Informed on the latest news .
District updates and stories are shared on our website and social media . Follow us on X @ gisdnews and Facebook / Instagram @ ChooseGarlandISD .
Choose to learn every day , attendance matters !
Remember , unexcused voluntary absences for 10 days or more within 6 months ( whether in full days or parts of days ) violates state law .
Want to know what ’ s for lunch ?
Download the SchoolCafé app . SchoolCafé is our meal management service that allows you to see school menus , and apply for Free / Reduced Meals .
Join a GISD PTA .
This is a great way to stay active in your community and participate in your child ’ s school . Contact your campus to sign up , or visit gisdcouncilpta . org .
Consolidation Reminder
These schools will consolidate for the 2024-2025 school year :
Freeman Elementary and Golden Meadows Elementary will become Freeman @ Golden Meadows Elementary at 1726 Travis St ., Garland , TX 75042
Williams Elementary and Park Crest Elementary will become Williams Elementary at 2232 Parkcrest Dr ., Garland , TX 75041
Centerville Elementary and Handley STEM Elementary will become Handley STEM Elementary at 3725 Broadway Blvd ., Garland , TX 75043
Hillside Academy for Excellence students will temporarily move to the Centerville Elementary campus at 600 Keen Dr ., Garland , TX 75041
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