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Let us know about an outstanding Pearland area student

In weeks leading up to the first day of school, I've been thinking about teachers decorating their classroom and creating Amazon wish lists while parents scramble for last-minute school supplies and snacks at stores.

Pearland ISD welcomed back more than 21,000 students across 23 campuses this week, and Alvin ISD celebrated students attending its renovated junior high and new elementary school last week.

I've been following along the districts' Facebook accounts to see all the kids' excitement to learn and see their favorite teachers again. It's pure bliss.

It's astonishing to see all the amazing projects completed by students in these districts. I saw a glimpse of these students in May when I received more than 100 nominations for our Student of the Year poll.

Due to its success, we are now taking submissions Student of the Month, with the first poll coming out in September. So, keep an eye out for outstanding students in the area! Here's the nomination form.

Pooja Bhakta, Pearland reporter

pooja.bhakta@houstonchronicle.com

Education

The newly renovated playground at Alvin Community College's Child Development Labrotary School opened in July and includes new equipment, replaced grass, added mulch and shade over portions of the facility.

Photo by: Courtesy Of Alvin Community College

Alvin Community College opens revamped playground for its child development lab school.

The renovations include new equipment, grass and mulch for safety and added shade over portions of the facility located in Alvin.

Gabe Garza was appointed to replace Vivian Scheibel for position 7 on the Alvin ISD Board of Trustees.

Photo by: Courtesy Of Alvin ISD

Alvin ISD appoints new board member following resignation of longtime trustee.

Gabe Garza will replace longtime former school board member Vivian Scheibel on the Alvin ISD Board of Trustees.

Need to Know

New Pearland Chamber of Commerce president Jim Johnson envisions bringing chamber members together according to the type or size of their businesses.

Photo by: Kirk Sides/Staff Photographer

Pearland Chamber of Commerce earns Chamber of the Year.

The Pearland Chamber of Commerce was named Chamber of the Year by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives at its annual convention in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Openings and Closings

OMG! Burger opened its fourth Houston area location in Pearland at 11901 Shadow Creek Parkway, Ste. 101 and offers gluten-free, vegan and halal-friendly options. Popular items include hot dogs, tacos, burgers and shakes.