Thanks to the efforts of students and staff, 70,000 canned goods were donated to Good Samaritans of Garland, Life Message in Rowlett, and 5 Loaves Food Pantry in Sachse as part of the district's annual food drive.

Celebrating its 31-year partnership with the Garland ISD Education Foundation, Ecolab awarded more than $50,000 in grants to teachers at a Sept. 13 reception.