Kimberlin Academy celebrates Grandparent?s Day
Bringing multiple generations together, Kimberlin Academy for Excellence held a Grandparent?s Day event Nov. 26. Families were invited to experience their students' education first-hand.
View ArticleBoard Notes: December 10, 2013
Trustees approved a new magnet program at Tuesday night?s work session. Sellers Middle School and Naaman Forest High School will host the district?s School of Global Business, Language and Leadership.
View Article2013-2014 GISD Spelling Bee
Students from across the GISD compete in the annual spelling bee for a chance to go to the Regional competition in Dallas.
View ArticleFifth graders design district's holiday greeting card
Garland ISD conducted its annual Fifth Grade Greeting Card Contest, choosing the district?s holiday correspondence design for 2013. Winners include Elma Skeikh, Joseph Nunez and Raylon Rouwtt.
View Article2013 5th Grade Holiday Greeting Cards
Every Year the GISD has a contest for 5th graders across the GISD to create a holiday greeting card for the GISD. One winner's entry is used for the offical GISD holiday card. Here are all the entries...
View ArticleJim Palmer named Jupiter Chevrolet?s Teacher of the Month
In a Teacher of the Month two-peat, Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle School once again claimed the honor from Jupiter Chevrolet.
View ArticleBad weather makeup date set for April 7, 2014
Every year, Garland ISD designates two bad weather days on its school calendar. If the district closes during the winter season, those days are used to make up what was lost.
View Article2013 GISD Toy Run
The 2013 GISD Rolling Thunder Toy Run rolled into Williams Elementary.
View ArticleBoard Notes: December 17, 2013
Garland ISD Trustees approved two new administrative appointments and received results from the district?s recent facilities assessment at Tuesday night?s special-called board meeting.
View ArticleGarland ISD Seasons Greetings
The Garland ISD sends Season Greetings and have a safe holiday!
View ArticleTaiwan Exchange Students Visit GISD
Students from Nankan High School in Taiwan visit GISD
View ArticleInternational exchange provides unique learning opportunities
Special visitors could be seen throughout Garland ISD in December. The district partnered with the Dallas-Fort Worth Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce to host an international exchange.
View ArticleGISD?s annual Toy Run rides to Williams Elementary
Santa Claus made a special appearance at Garland ISD?s Williams Elementary School Dec. 13. Saint Nick led 30 other bikers during the eighth-annual GISD Rolling Thunder Toy Run.
View ArticleNorthplace Church hosts holiday party for GISD students
The holidays started early for several Garland ISD students, thanks to Northplace Church. Local campuses hosted a celebration for the district?s Applied Learning Environment classes Dec. 11.
View ArticleArmstrong Elementary students buy, sell bracelets to help classmate with cancer
?Tis the season for giving, and students at Armstrong Elementary School are not only helping a family in need, but a fellow Aviator.
View ArticleBilly Bennett named Garland Power & Light?s Teacher of the Month
Garland Power & Light's monthly program recognizes educators who excel at what they do. Billy Bennett is an Advanced Placement (AP) history teacher at Sachse High School.
View ArticleCarver Elementary/ Academy Bicycle Giveaway
Academy Sports gives 30 bicycles away to some Carver Elementary Students.
View ArticleGarland ISD to hold grading policy input meeting
Garland ISD?s Division of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment invites students, staff, parents and the community to help revise the district?s grading policies. A meeting will be held Jan. 7.
View ArticleDistrict feeds needy families
The generosity of Garland ISD schools will help feed thousands of needy families this holiday season. The district recently held its annual Garland Christmas Association Food Drive.
View ArticleWorld-renowned speaker to visit GISD, parents invited
Garland ISD will receive a visit from internationally-recognized and sought after speaker Adolph Brown. All district families are encouraged to attend one of his seven conversations.
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