SHS quarterback nominated for Player of the Week award
For the first time in football history, the Sachse Mustangs are 6-0 for the season. Leading his team to a perfect record, quarterback Kent Myers has been nominated for a SportsDay HS Hero award.
View ArticleSuperintendent seeks student input on state of the district
The 2013-14 Superintendent?s Student Advisory Committee held its first meeting Sept. 25. Topics of discussion included STAAR testing, grade point averages, course credit and college planning.
View ArticleBoard Notes: October 8, 2013
Garland ISD Trustees signed a resolution supporting energy conservation at their October work session in the Harris Hill Administration Building.
View ArticleGISD to host informational meeting for community
Garland ISD has partnered with Huckabee and Associates to conduct a comprehensive assessment of every district facility. Find out the preliminary results and what they mean for the future.
View ArticleKeeley Elementary wins Rowlett reading program
Rising to the top of Garland ISD?s 12 campuses in Rowlett, Keeley Elementary School recently received some special recognition from the city?s public library.
View ArticleGISD Teacher of the Month wins new wheels
Garland ISD named its first 2013-14 Teacher of the Month at the end of September. Fourth grade teacher Adam Morrison received a new car to drive throughout October.
View ArticlePut it in your Phone!
The district?s Put it in your Phone! campaign kicked off with a rally Sept. 10. Approximately 300 high school students attended the event, which featured Brian Cuban.
View ArticlePut it in your Phone!
The district?s Put it in your Phone! campaign kicked off with a rally Sept. 10. Approximately 300 high school students attended the event, which featured Brian Cuban.
View ArticlePut it in your Phone!
The district?s Put it in your Phone! campaign kicked off with a rally Sept. 10. Approximately 300 high school students attended the event, which featured Brian Cuban.
View ArticleGISD teachers? day made better by OfficeMax
A typical Tuesday turned memorable for two Garland ISD teachers when OfficeMax visited their campuses Oct. 1. Jennifer Knudsen and Susan Hagins were surprised with $1,000 in school supplies.
View ArticleCollege and career planning increases at GISD high schools
Beginning this 2013-14 school year, the PSAT will be offered to sophomores in addition to juniors. All students will take the exam Oct. 16 during school.
View ArticleSHS wide receiver nominated for two Player of the Week awards
Sachse High School sophomore Devin Duvernay has been nominated by Texas Football and Children?s Medical Center for Player of the Week awards. He helped lead his team to a 57-31 win against Rowlett HS.
View ArticleBoard meeting broadcasts begin Oct. 22
Garland ISD parents, students, staff and community members will soon be able to watch bi-monthly Board of Trustees meetings on the district website and GRS-TV.
View ArticleSuperintendent's Update October 2013
GISD Superintendent Dr. Bob Morrison informs you on some of the events happening in the GISD
View ArticleSuperintendent's Update October 2013
GISD Superintendent talks about some of the important events coming up in October
View ArticleParsons Pre-K doubles as dentist office for a day
Students at Parsons Prekindergarten School are learning the right way to brush their teeth. The campus received a visit from Colgate?s Bright Smiles, Bright Futures mobile dentist office Oct. 11.
View ArticlePark Crest ES brings community to campus through after-school program
At Park Crest Elementary School, education goes beyond what is taught in the classroom. The campus hopes to also teach healthy behaviors and lifestyles through a new after-school martial arts program.
View ArticleO?Banion MS hosts international visitor
The influence of one Garland ISD school has reached an international level. O?Banion Middle School received a visit from Australia?s 2012 Principal of the Year, Shayne Player, in September.
View ArticleGISD high school nominated as one of North Texas? most spirited
In search of the most spirited high school in North Texas, Spanish television station UniM?s has named South Garland as one of its four finalists. An online poll will determine the contest?s winner.
View ArticleGISD joins state in recognition of school principals
Texas Governor Rick Perry has proclaimed October 2013 as Principals Month. Garland ISD joins the state in recognizing the dedication of elementary and secondary administrators.
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