JA BizTown® opens doors and minds
Garland ISD students recently made regional history. Sixth-graders from Webb Middle School became the first to step into North Texas’ inaugural JA BizTown, kicking off the district’s newest hands-on...
View ArticleGISD students earn more than $100,000 for good grades
In Garland ISD, it pays to get good grades. Hundreds of district students are receiving thousands of dollars for the third-consecutive year as part of the National Math & Science Initiative (NMSI)...
View ArticleGISD welcomes new superintendent
The district’s Board of Trustees named Dr. Ricardo López as lone finalist Oct. 10, and after a state-mandated 21-day waiting period, named him superintendent of schools Nov. 4.
View ArticleEducation Foundation receives $10,000 from AT&T, Senator Don Huffines
Committed to funding the district's instructional initiatives, the Education Foundation's recent donation will help support GISD's English Language Learners.
View ArticleStudents, staff honor nation’s heroes
Garland ISD commemorated the brave actions and sacrifices of our nation’s heroes with educational activities, special guests and dedicatory performances on Veterans Day 2017.
View ArticleJackson MST awarded $5,000 and pep rally for commitment to learning
Jackson was the only middle school named a Khan Academy LearnStorm challenge Dallas Grand Prize winner—an honor that came with a $5,000 check, awesome giveaways & a rousing pep rally.
View ArticleStudents unite to support peers through the GRS Giving Place
Several students recently organized drives to support the GRS Giving Place, which serves the district’s foster care, homeless and disadvantaged population.
View ArticleGEF surprises staff with thousands in grants and scholarships
The Garland ISD Education Foundation awarded more than $47,000 in grants and scholarships to staff during a three-day gifting tour.
View ArticleLifelong educators honored at GRCTC dedication
The ceremony honored J. Clarence Reed and Dr. Phillip Gilbreath for their investment and commitment to Career and Technical Education in GISD.
View ArticleBands impress at UIL marching contest
Showcasing award-winning homegrown talent, all district high school bands received first division ratings at the regional UIL Marching Contest.
View ArticleGISD student designs scarf for FC Dallas
Responsible for the GRCTC’s second-ever recognition, Naaman Forest High School senior Truc Nguyen recently won the FC Dallas Fan Scarf Contest.
View ArticleNew GRCTC earns first-ever recognition
Several classes collaborated to win Best Use of Space at Park(ing) Day Dallas 2017, an eco-friendly event that challenges participants to temporarily turn parking spaces into parks.
View ArticleCarver staff named Educators of the Year
Wendy Williams and Melody McAllister were both named 2017 Educators of the Year by the NAACP Garland Unit. Williams serves as the principal at Carver, while McAllister teaches fifth grade.
View ArticleEagle Theatre Company receives international invitation
Rowlett High School has been invited to perform at the 2018 American High School Theatre Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland--a prestigious offer extended to just 20 campuses across the globe.
View ArticleBoard Notes: Oct. 24, 2017
Garland ISD's Superior 2016-17 FIRST rating was announced during a public hearing, and several staff members and students were recognized with Evidence of Excellence and Going the Extra Mile awards.
View ArticleBoard Notes: Nov. 14, 2017
New course requests for 2018-19, as well as a recommendation to pilot Chromebooks for the middle school GISD Ready 1:1 program, were presented to the Board of Trustees.
View ArticleGISD’s Student Nutrition Services recognized on state, national level
SNS was ranked as one of Texas’ best school food service programs by CHILDREN AT RISK, and was a national winner in the 2017 PepsiCo Recipe Contest.
View ArticleCollaborative project celebrates districtwide art program
Garland ISD celebrated bringing art back to every campus with a districtwide Monster Engine project that traveled through elementary, middle and high schools in the fall.
View ArticleStudents work together to win recycling competition
Carver and Freeman elementary schools, as well as Kimberlin Academy for Excellence, were named winners in the City of Garland’s Clothing Recycling Competition. The campuses received cash prizes for...
View ArticleEducation Foundation celebrates 25 years
The Garland ISD Education Foundation is celebrating 25 years and more than $1.5 million gifted in grants and scholarships to staff and students. A celebration breakfast held this fall featured the...
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