Sponsor Opportunities The BEST Education Foundation
This foundation was established to support the students and staff of the Garland Independent School District, which encompasses the north Texas communities of Garland, Rowlett, and Sachse. The foundation is overseen by a 17-member Board of Directors, comprised of a cross-section of the communities served by the Garland ISD. The foundation operates independently, but in cooperation, with the district.
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Raytheon 'Fills the Bus' to Help GISD Students Get Back to School
An altered route for one Garland ISD school bus resulted in a different type of student delivery last month.
Raytheon Intelligence and Information Systems employees welcomed the GISD school bus into the employee parking lot at its massive operational facility on Jupiter Road and loaded the seats with back-to-school items. The effort was part of Raytheon’s “Fill the Bus” program which will provide supplies to hundreds of Garland ISD students. “Our employees always look forward to helping out the school district,” said Dawn Funches Allen, senior software engineer for Raytheon. “We let them know when the bus was coming and you can tell they were ready for it by taking a look inside. We’ve got things in almost every seat. Our people really have filled the bus.” Raytheon is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of almost 100 years, the company provides state-of-the-art electronics and mission systems integration. The Garland location specializes in information integration.
BEST Foundation & Texas Rangers Recognize GISD Teachers of the Year
On April 17th the BEST Education Foundation and the Texas Rangers recognized the 2008-2009 Teachers of the Year at the Friday night game against the Kansas City Royals.
This is the seventh year that BEST has been able to recognize our teachers this way. The program was set-up by the Texas Rangers and awards the district with their very own night at the ballpark and feature in the pre-game show. All of the teachers are recognized on the field prior to the game and the ceremonial first pitch is thrown out by a district representative. In past years we have also had the opportunity to lead the Star Spangled Banner.
Walkway of History - Brick Orders
Have you been looking for a special way to honor that May graduate? A customized brick is a lasting way to recognize the accomplishments of students, faculty, District clubs, and teams throughout the years.
The deadline for brick orders to be placed in time for the June graduations is Wednesday, April 14, 2010.
