GISD to hold community facilities assessment/bond forum
Garland ISD recently conducted a facilities assessment to identify needed repairs, renovations and building projects. It will now be used to discuss a potential bond election.
View ArticleMotivational speaker inspires district students, parents
Entertaining, engaging, interactive and informative are the words used to describe Adolph Brown?s recent visit to Garland ISD. He will visit GISD?s remaining three high schools in February.
View ArticleRowlett HS hosts Region X Academic Decathlon
The area?s top academic scholars converged in Garland ISD last weekend. Rowlett High School hosted the Region X Academic Decathlon meet Jan. 24-25, and two GISD schools will advance to state.
View ArticleGarland HS student designs elementary school art installation
A GHS IB art student's sculpture design was selected to adorn Daugherty Elementary's lobby. The massive installation required a trio of artists and more than 400 hours to complete.
View ArticleGarland ISD administrator honored in Wylie
Executive Director of Technology Jim Hysaw was recently recognized for his years of service as a Wylie ISD Trustee.
View ArticleJupiter Chevrolet - Pearson Elementary
A cold and dreary morning turned into nothing but sunshine for Jennifer Spence, a 4th Grade teacher at Nita Pearson Elementary. Jupiter Chevrolet honored Ms. Spence as Teacher of the Month and as such...
View ArticleFiling window opens for two board elections
Candidates wishing to serve on the Garland ISD Board of Trustees or the Region 10 Education Service Center Board of Directors can now submit an application.
View ArticleJennifer Spence named Jupiter Chevrolet?s Teacher of the Month
Jupiter Chevrolet?s Teacher of the Month car continues to make its way across Garland ISD. The Impala will be parked in front of Pearson Elementary School throughout February.
View ArticleJennifer Nguyen named Garland Power & Light?s Teacher of the Month
Garland Power & Light's monthly program recognizes educators who excel at what they do. Jennifer Nguyen is a kindergarten teacher at Ethridge Elementary School.
View ArticleUIL realignment splits Garland ISD high schools
The biennial UIL realignment caused a stir in the GISD division, assigning six district high schools to newly-formed 6A conference, while maintaining South Garland High School in 5A.
View ArticleGarland ISD celebrates Black History Month
Several GISD schools will host programs and events to honor Black History Month. Cisneros Prekindergarten School kicked off the celebration with a fun, educational museum.
View ArticleBack Elementary students, teachers observe college readiness with word-themed...
Back Elementary recently hosted its first Vocabulary Parade, which featured students and teachers celebrating words in costume.
View ArticleBasketball standouts named nominees for All-American Games
Two GISD seniors were named nominees for the McDonald?s All-American basketball game. Though the two will not play in the event, both continue to shine bright.
View ArticleMore than 60 seniors sign letters of intent to play college sports
Garland ISD celebrated more than 60 college-bound seniors at the district?s Central Signing Day Ceremony Feb. 5. The group of high school athletes all signed letters of intent to play college sports.
View ArticleO?Banion Middle School teacher pens column in national magazine
AVID teacher Jean Greenidge recently wrote an article detailing the story behind her career and why she continues to teach.
View ArticleO?Banion Middle School teacher pens column in national magazine
AVID teacher Jean Greenidge recently wrote an article detailing the story behind her career and why she continues to teach.
View Article2014 GISD Signing Day
Garland ISD celebrated more than 60 college-bound seniors at the district?s Central Signing Day Ceremony Feb. 5th. The group of high school athletes all signed letters of intent to play college sports...
View ArticleArt students embrace ancient ceramic firing technique
Students and teachers braved the cold this weekend to practice raku, a a Japanese-style ceramic firing method, with the district's first gas kiln.
View ArticleTwo district academic decathlon teams prep for state competition
Garland and South Garland high schools will represent GISD at the
View ArticleState convention to showcase GHS singers
Garland High School?s A cappella Women?s Choir was invited to perform at the 2014 Texas Music Educators Association convention. The group will sing six selections at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14.
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