US Air force Flight Simulator Tour
The US Air Force tours the United States recruiting students. North Garland MST students got a rare chance to ride in a flight simulator called operation "Rapid Strike". This simulation machine lets...
View ArticleSouth Garland HS wins areawide spirit contest
Which high school has the most spirit in North Texas? Spanish television station Unim?s held a contest to answer that question, and South Garland High School was named the 2013 En Tu Prepa winner.
View ArticleBoard Notes - November 12, 2013
Garland ISD?s college readiness and graduate report was presented to Trustees at Tuesday's work session. Board appointments include Justin Graham and Thelma Rios.
View ArticleGarland ISD chosen for Japanese technology tour
The quality of education in Garland ISD is attracting international visitors. This month, the district hosted Japanese teachers and administrators who are on a technology tour of U.S. schools.
View ArticleExclusive Air Force simulator stops at North Garland HS
The U.S. Air Force landed at North Garland High School Nov. 6. Bringing its Rapid Strike simulator, students experienced some of the careers their education at NGHS could lead to.
View ArticleBest Buy donation brings new technology to Lister ES
Lister Elementary School has 5,000 reasons to be thankful this holiday season. The campus received a check for that amount from Best Buy Oct. 29.
View ArticleWatson MST students to perform with professional ballet company
Garland ISD students Emily Lawrence, Isabella Lucido and Makayla Mathis are among a select group of local ballerinas chosen to perform in Moscow Ballet?s "Great Russian Nutcracker."
View ArticleCoats For Kids at Caldwell
200 Caldwell Elementary students from across all grade levels received new winter coats courtesy of the Garland Firefighters Association, with help from area south Garland businesses and Operation...
View ArticlePublic forums provide feedback for future planning
Garland ISD launched a strategic planning process this month to outline long-term goals and the means of achieving them. The first step involves community input from three Education Summits.
View ArticleCCC hosts volleyball championships for second-straight year
High school volleyball teams from across the state will converge in Garland this weekend. The district?s Curtis Culwell Center will host the 2013 UIL State Volleyball Tournament Nov. 21-23.
View ArticleJudi Thomas named Garland Power & Light?s Teacher of the Month
Garland Power & Light's monthly program recognizes educators who excel at what they do. Judi Thomas teaches music at Roach Elementary School.
View ArticleFiremen help GISD students fight the cold this winter
It was not a blaze that brought Garland firefighters to Caldwell Elementary School Nov. 15. The group fit nearly 300 students with brand new winter coats.
View ArticleRowlett ES student leads Garland Symphony Orchestra
From concert-goer to conductor, Rowlett Elementary School student Michael Hildebrandt will surely remember a recent field trip to see the Garland Symphony Orchestra.
View ArticleHerfurth Elementary Flag Presentation
Sergeant Sharmella Andrews of the U.S. Army 335th Command surprised her son, Taiden Conner at school on his birthday. SGT. Andrews is serving in Afghanistan and was on leave. While in Afghanistan, SGT....
View ArticleMilitary mom gives son unforgettable birthday gift
Herfurth Elementary student Taiden Conner received a special birthday gift Nov. 14. His mother surprised him at school, on leave from a deployment in Afghanistan.
View ArticleBoard Notes: November 26, 2013
Trustees approved Garland ISD?s 2014-15 school calendar at their November board meeting. One notable adjustment is a weeklong break at Thanksgiving. See a list of important dates.
View ArticleSpotlight on the Arts 1401
On this edition of "Spotlight on the Arts" we visit with Brandon Tijerna of RHS and Terri Knagg of Luna Elementary and the GISD Children's Chorus. Mr. Tijerina discusses his latest original work "The...
View ArticleGISD seeks focus group participants
On a journey to define the future of Garland ISD, the second step of the district's strategic planning process involves several focus groups. Register now to participate.
View ArticleDistrict offers free parenting workshop
Power of Parents, a free workshop, will give families the tools they need to begin critical conversations about underage drinking. It's being held Dec. 11 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Culwell Center.
View ArticleGHS coach receives Dallas Cowboys recognition
America?s team is taking notice of Garland ISD. The Dallas Cowboys named Garland High School head football coach Jeff Jordan one of its ten Coaches of the Week during this year?s football season.
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