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GISD implements new silent panic alarm system
As early as this summer, Granbury Independent School District will be implementing a new silent panic alarm system to ensure the safety of staff and students. On May 5, 2023, Texas Senate Bill 838/HB 669 — also known as Alyssa’s Law — was passed in Texas. This bill requires school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to install silent panic alert technology in classrooms by the start of the 2025-26 school year. According to the Raptor Technologies website, the technology must allow for immediate contact with district or school emergency services and agencies, law enforcement agencies, health departments and fire departments.
LHS student Sarah Marcantonio wins state
Lipan High School was well-represented by its journalism team at the Journalism State UIL event. Held at The University of Texas at Austin, the State UIL contest is the pinnacle of high school journalism competitions. Former journalism coaches from various high schools across the state judged the submissions. In this challenging environment, Sarah Marcantonio rose to the occasion, winning the state championship for editorial writing, securing second place for feature writing, and contributing to the second runner-up position for the journalism team.
GISD enters MOU with Forward Training Center to provide job training
Granbury Independent School District officially entered into a memorandum of understanding agreement with Forward Training Center May 20, to provide the Powered for Life program for Granbury High School SOAR students on campus during the day. According to Assistant Superintendent Tammy Clark, SOAR is an accelerated learning environment for GHS...
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