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Galveston ISD superintendent to part ways with district after making comments about women at school event
Read full article: Galveston ISD superintendent to part ways with district after making comments about women at school eventGalveston ISD superintendent Jerry Gibson has parted ways with the district as of early Tuesday.
Investigation underway after man’s body was found in dumpster outside Galveston middle school, police say
Read full article: Investigation underway after man’s body was found in dumpster outside Galveston middle school, police sayAn investigation is underway after a body was discovered in a dumpster outside a middle school in Galveston, according to district officials.
Don’t throw away those Mardi Gras beads: Here’s how to donate them for a good cause
Read full article: Don’t throw away those Mardi Gras beads: Here’s how to donate them for a good causeGalveston is gearing up for its 111th annual Mardi Gras celebration, which will be held Feb. 18 through March 1, 2022. The event is expected to attract more than 350,000 attendees and will offer several different activities, from balcony bashes and live concerts to elegant balls and parades.
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Galveston ISD, Spring ISD over mask mandates
Read full article: Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Galveston ISD, Spring ISD over mask mandatesTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Friday that he filed lawsuits against multiple Texas school districts, including Spring Independent School District and Galveston Independent School District.
Adult son of Galveston ISD teacher accused in death of his 61-year-old mother, police say
Read full article: Adult son of Galveston ISD teacher accused in death of his 61-year-old mother, police sayPolice have arrested and charged the son of a 61-year-old woman who was found dead in Galveston Monday.
2 people arrested in connection to child sex abuse investigation, police say
Read full article: 2 people arrested in connection to child sex abuse investigation, police sayGalveston police said two people have been arrested in connection with a child sex abuse investigation, including a Galveston Independent School District police officer.
Galveston ISD staff can now get vaccines at campus clinics
Read full article: Galveston ISD staff can now get vaccines at campus clinicsGALVESTON, Texas – The Galveston Independent School District announced Tuesday that all staff members could now get their COVID-19 vaccine. According to a news release, the Moderna vaccine will be available at the on-campus Teen Health Centers. The vaccine is open to all staff members as well as students over 18 who have medical conditions. There are Teen Health Centers at five of the 12 Galveston ISD campuses. “We’ll visit all campuses and then plans are to offer our Teen Health Center sites as distribution clinics for the public.”According to the release, the vaccines will also be distributed by the Teen Health Center to those schools that do not have a center for on-site appointments.
Galveston ISD to offer free rapid COVID-19 test for symptomatic students, staff
Read full article: Galveston ISD to offer free rapid COVID-19 test for symptomatic students, staffHOUSTON – Galveston Independent School District will offer access to rapid COVID-19 tests to symptomatic students and staff. The tests will allow them to test students and staff members at schools with Teen Health Center facilities. There are five Teen Health Center Facilities within Galveston ISD. Brown said the rapid COVID-19 tests are 98% accurate and are available within 15 minutes of taking the test. Rudolph said about 20 rapid COVID-19 tests were performed Thursday.
Galveston ISD set to install ‘COVID-killing’ air filtration technology in schools
Read full article: Galveston ISD set to install ‘COVID-killing’ air filtration technology in schoolsGALVESTON – With students across the Houston area now back in school for in-person learning, school districts across our area are exploring options in an effort to keep everyone safe and healthy. Galveston Independent School District has partnered with Houston-based Integrated Viral Protection with plans to install more than 100 biodefense indoor air protection units throughout its 12 campuses and other facilities. We’re very much looking forward to that,” said Keilli Moulton, Galveston ISD Superintendent. The system outputs cool, clean air that is virus-free, according to the company. We know what they’re in school they learn more, they learn better.
Galveston ISD receives $1.9 million grant for technology for students
Read full article: Galveston ISD receives $1.9 million grant for technology for studentsHOUSTON Galveston Independent School District receives a large donation that will help make virtual learning a success. The Moody Foundation provides a $1.9 million grant that will provide more than 3,000 new computers and tech support for students.