Volunteer spends 17 years tending GISD garden, students
Seventy-seven year-old Melba Rector started working at Back Elementary School during the 1996-97 school year. For her, everything is about giving back to Back.
View ArticleGISD schools name Campus Teachers of the Year
Entrusted with our future, Garland ISD schools aim to educate the entire student and prepare them for success. This wouldn?t be possible without the work of approximately 3,500 district teachers.
View ArticleExotic animals teach character at Walnut Glen Academy
The world of tomorrow depends on the generation of today. That?s why Walnut Glen Academy for Excellence's Animal Advocacy Program fosters kindness towards animals, wildlife and the environment.
View ArticleNew Image Awards 2013
On May 1st, the Garland Association of Hispanic Affairs (GAFHA) presented the "New Image Awards" to students from each elementary campus in the district. The awards are given each year by GAFHA to...
View ArticleGANAS Awards 2013
On May 2nd, the Garland Association of Hispanic Affairs (GAFHA) presented the "GANAS Awards" to students from each middle school campus in the district. The GANAS awards are given each year by GAFHA to...
View ArticleJupiter Chevrolet - GISD Teacher of the Month
Jupiter Chevrolet has partnered with the Garland ISD to have a contest each month for the teachers in the GISD. A teacher who receives the most votes through Jupiter Chevrolet's facebook page will be...
View ArticleWalnut Glen Chalk Drarwing Extravaganza
As part of the Walnut Glen Academy 6th Annual Literary Fine Arts Festival, students created hundreds of outdoor chalk drawings. Garland Fire brought a ladder truck, upon which Principal Alex Rivera...
View Article2013 Spring Prize Posse
The BEST Foundation in GISD goes out each semester, to reimburse teachers that have submitted receipts from their enrollment in higher education for that semester. BEST also gives scholarships to Para...
View ArticleArmstrong Celebrate Reading Day
What a fun time celebrating reading! Festivities kicked off with an outdoor parade, followed by a read-aloud in the cafeteria by principal Chris Grey. Many students brought their favorite book and wore...
View ArticleWall of Honor immortalizes GISD assistant principal
When Growing up in Garland ISD, Abiezer Cristales attended Sam Houston Middle School. He now works at the campus as an assistant principal, giving back to the community that raised him.
View ArticleLCHS junior receives congressional commendation
U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions recently recognized Lakeview Centennial High School junior Oscar Mora. But his praise had nothing to do with politics.
View ArticleGHS seniors earn National Merit scholarships
Every year, only 8,800 high school seniors receive a National Merit scholarship. Garland High School is home to two 2013 recipients, Alayna Brooks and Megan Shanks.
View ArticleGHS senior tops national art contest
Garland High School senior Monica Perez was recently named a winner in the Cleveland Institute of Art?s inaugural 2D3D National Art & Design Competition.
View ArticleDistrict principals help GISD graduates pursue dreams
Ensuring the future of education, the Garland Elementary Principals Association awarded its Luke Abbett Scholarship May 7. One senior from each GISD high school received $500.
View ArticleSisters, cousin share GISD bond
Garland ISD is often referred to as one big family. In fact, the district employs and educates several sets of relatives. But for three middle school girls, the draw of GISD is more than just DNA.
View ArticleSuperintendent's Scholars 2013 Ceremony
On May 13th, the Superintendent's Scholars Recognition Ceremony was held at the Culwell Center. The Superintendent's Scholars Program was founded as a direct result of the number one priority that the...
View ArticleBoard Notes: May 14, 2013
The Garland ISD Board of Trustees approved new administrative appointments at its May work session in the Harris Hill Administration Building.
View ArticleOutstanding educator tops competition across five states
Last July, he was named the top Career and Technical Education (CTE) administrator in Texas. Now, Garland ISD?s CTE Director Phil Gilbreath is being named number one in five other states.
View ArticleOne Act propels performers to school, district history
North Garland High School theater students recently qualified for state One Act Play competition. This UIL accomplishment has never before been achieved at the campus.
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