District Update
3.29.21
GALVESTON ISD E3 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
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WHAT DOES ABSOLUTE EQUALITY MEAN TO YOU?
Middle and High School students:
Submit your video, photography, art, and poems inspired by the theme of ABSOLUTE EQUALITY for an opportunity to win over $10,000 in scholarships and prizes.
For contest information or to submit an entry go to https://www.artofequality.com/
Deadline:
Entries accepted from March 1 - March 31, 2021
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Sensory Garden at Morgan
The Sensory Garden encourages highly impactful experiences for our students to become more receptive to the world around them in a positive manner. This allows children to improve elements of their cognitive function within a safe, relaxing environment. Thank you to Galveston Own Farmers Market Young Gardeners Program and all community and staff volunteers!
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Ball High Girls Golf
Congratulations to the Ball High School girls golf team for earning 2nd Place in the District 22-5A Girls Golf Championships! The Lady Tors qualified for the Texas 5A Region-III Girls Golf Championships in College Station at The Golf Club of Texas A&M April 19-20.
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Ball High Boys Soccer
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Ball High Tor Cards Available!
BHS Student Council is reviving the official Tor Card of BHS. Cards are just $15 and the discounts are good for 1 full year (expire on 2/28/2022). The proceeds benefit BHS Student Council which will use the funds to create superb events and activities for BHS; as well as provide funding for student leadership workshops. Only cash or check (made out to BHS Student Council) can be accepted at this time. Ask any Student Council student or Ms. Shuman (rachelshuman@gisd.org) on how you can get The Official BHS Tor Card!
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Galveston ISD Athletics Week of 3/29 - 4/2
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Galveston ISD in the News
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DON’T MESS WITH TEXAS SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
Applications are now available for the 2021 Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship Contest. This contest recognizes Texas high school seniors who are taking an active role in litter prevention in their school or community.
The contest is open to any Texas high school senior currently attending public, private or home school and planning to attend an accredited college or university in the Fall 2021 semester. The contest will award a total of $9,000 in scholarships to three winners in May 2021.
“We’re looking for students who are developing exciting and creative solutions to keep Texas litter-free,” said Becky Ozuna, program administrator for the Don’t mess with Texas program. “We aim to shine a spotlight on their innovations in the hope of inspiring other Texans to do their part to keep our state beautiful.”
To enter the Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship Contest, visit dontmesswithtexas.org. Applications must be received via online submission by 5:00 p.m. (CST) March 31, 2021. Sponsors for the Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship include Buc-ee’s and iHeart Media.
Don’t mess with Texas has been educating Texans about litter prevention since 1986. The program includes a grassroots partnership with the Keep Texas Beautiful organization, annual “Trash-Off” community outreach events and the Adopt-a-Highway volunteer program.
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Rosenberg Library Virtual Story Fair
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Galveston Independent School District
Email: communications@gisd.org
Website: www.gisd.org
Location: 3904 Avenue T, Galveston, TX, USA
Phone: 409.766.5100
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Twitter: @galvestonisd