WGA students chalk school to celebrate art
From visual arts to literary arts to musical arts, Walnut Glen Academy for Excellence is celebrating creativity. Every year, the school hosts a Fine Arts Festival in May.
View ArticleSpecial Education honors outstanding educators
With more than 3,500 teachers in Garland ISD, four now stand out among the rest. The district?s Special Education Department named its General Educators of the Year May 7.
View ArticleGISD Teacher of the Month wins new wheels
Partnering with Jupiter Chevrolet in Garland, the district recently launched a contest that rewards the hard work and dedication of GISD teachers.
View ArticleSummer camps open to GISD students
When the school year winds down, summer camps gear up. Several academic and athletic options are available for Garland ISD students.
View ArticleChildren at Risk ranks GISD schools in top five best of North Texas
With approximately 1,500 elementary and middle schools in North Texas, Garland ISD is home to two of Dallas-Fort Worth?s top five.
View ArticleLocal alumnae chapter provides scholarships to GISD seniors
The financial burden of a college education has been eased a bit for three Garland ISD seniors. Abit Bior, Jasmine Green and Tiara Green each received $1,000 book scholarships.
View ArticleHillside students stack up state, world records
For four students at Hillside Academy for Excellence, 2012-13 will be remembered as a year of not only reading, writing and arithmetic, but also a world record.
View ArticleGISD seniors presented Patty?s
For the past two years, the Patty Granville Scholarship Program has recognized outstanding performers in Garland ISD. Honorees then receive $500 for college, courtesy of Veritex Bank.
View ArticleBoard Notes: May 28, 2013
Three Trustees were sworn in for new three-year terms during Tuesday night?s board meeting in the Harris Hill Administration Building. Trustees also elected new officers.
View ArticleGISD principal awarded Rowlett Educator of the Year
With several schools and educators in Rowlett, the city?s Chamber of Commerce recently recognized a Garland ISD principal as its Educator of the Year.
View ArticleSchrade MS students sow seeds, reap education
As 2012-13 draws to a close, the fruits of Schrade Middle School teacher Paul Reyna?s labor are evident. Walk into his classroom and see engaged students answering questions about science.
View ArticleTop 10 seniors honored at annual luncheon
Garland ISD held its annual Senior Summit Luncheon, recognizing the top 10 graduating seniors from the district?s seven high schools, as well as the top two graduates from Memorial Pathway Academy.
View ArticleBEST awards staff scholarships
Garland ISD?s BEST Education Foundation is helping district employees continue their education. The Foundation recently awarded 12 scholarships totaling nearly $4,500.
View ArticleSouthgate ES collects more than 16,000 bottle caps for charity
Coming together to help a child with cancer, Southgate Elementary School has launched a mission of caring. The campus is collecting bottle caps for the boy?s family.
View ArticleArmstrong Character Parade
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View Article2013 GISD Olympic Games
Athletes participate in physical fitness activities as they demonstrate courage, experience joy and sharing of their special gifts, skills, and friendship with others. Each participant receives a...
View ArticleBussey MS coach inducted into athletic hall of fame
Under the leadership of Athletic Coordinator Fred Parker, Bussey Middle School has won several west zone and city championship titles. But that?s not the record gaining him recognition.
View ArticleNGHS produces America?s top models
Aspiring architects at North Garland High School have paved the first step to successful futures, placing first in the 2013 International Skyscraper and National Home Design Competition.
View ArticleOrganizational changes positive for GISD
Looking to build on Garland ISD's legacy of solid district leadership, Superintendent Bob Morrison has approved some quality employee hires and positive structural adjustments.
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