Lister ES families graduate from fit-focused program
Some Lion families recently graduated from the wellness-driven Project FIT program, receiving a free three-month YMCA membership to continue healthy lifestyles.
View ArticleStudents showcase athletic abilities at Special Olympics Track & Field...
Elementary school students from across the district enjoyed a fun-filled day of friendly competition at GISD's Special Olympics Track & Field event.
View ArticleCelebrate 2016-17 Campus Teachers of the Year and throw out the first pitch...
Families are invited to honor 2016-17 Campus Teachers of the Year and bid for a chance to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the May 16 Rangers vs. Phillies game, benefiting the GISD Education...
View ArticleBoard Notes: May 9, 2017
Garland ISD Trustees recognized Campus Teachers of the Year, Evidence of Excellence recipients and GEM honorees. They also received an update on the district's one-way dual language program roll out...
View ArticleGISD counselors receive statewide recognition
This year, just 62 campuses statewide earned the CREST distinction, and 19 of them are in Garland ISD. That means the district represents nearly one-third of all winners.
View ArticleStudents, staff win It's Time Texas health challenge
Thanks to the participation of staff and students, GISD won the 2017 It’s Time Texas Community Challenge large school district category. The City of Garland also won first place in the large community...
View ArticleCyberTalons cybersecurity team makes campus history
Rowlett High School's CyberTalons team D placed third in state, the first district CyberPatriot team to advance to regionals.
View ArticleLCHS athlete sets district record
Lakeview Centennial High School student Mariah Ayers broke the district record in the 200-meter dash at regionals, heading to the state track and field meet as the third-fastest qualifier.
View ArticleSenior Summit Luncheon honors top Class of 2017 grads
Garland ISD recognized its highest-achieving graduates at the annual Senior Summit Luncheon May 17.
View ArticleFree meals for students throughout summer
Garland ISD's summer feeding program will begin June 6, providing breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday until July 27 at select campuses.
View ArticleO’Banion MS students shave teacher’s head for charitable cause
Students at O'Banion MS raised more than $3,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, receiving the prize of shaving their math teacher's head.
View ArticleUnique opportunity drives student's dream career
Class of 2017 graduate Nadia Andu will soon pursue a newfound career path thanks to DECA at Rowlett High School. Andu’s participation in the club gave her the inspiration to start a nonprofit that...
View ArticleGISD announces District Teachers of the Year
Congratulations to Elementary Teacher of the Year Christy Elms from Sewell Elementary School and Secondary Teacher of the Year Lynette Varrassi from Naaman Forest High School.
View ArticleGISD hosts third-annual STEAMposium
This one-of-a-kind event featured campus winners from across the district as they faced off against one another in challenges ranging from parachutes to catapults to roller coasters to chess.
View ArticleCarver, Keeley elementaries celebrate milestone anniversaries
Carver and Keeley elementary schools celebrated 10 and 25 years of exemplary education with students, staff and community members.
View ArticleClass of 2017 bids farewell to GISD
Nearly 4,000 students culminated 12 years of learning June 1-3 at graduation ceremonies at the Curtis Culwell Center.
View ArticleGHS, SMU partner for real-world engineering project
The Smart Infrastructure Innovation Initiative brings GHS engineering students and SMU counterparts together to work on a city of Garland bridge project.
View ArticleNurse receives support, hugs from local organization, colleagues
The Pink Heals of Collin County, colleagues and family members surprised Armstrong ES nurse Stephanie Howeth with cheers, hugs and words of encouragement.
View ArticleBoard Notes: June 13, 2017
Garland ISD Trustees approved four new principal appointments and recognized several students and staff for state and national accomplishments.
View ArticlePublic invited to participate in GISD superintendent search
The search has started for a new Garland ISD superintendent, and the district’s Board of Trustees is working with Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates to conduct this process.
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