New campus administration appointed across GISD
Several Garland ISD campuses will not only welcome new students in 2018-19. They will welcome new administration as well.
View ArticleYou’re invited to the 2018 Health Fair and Back-to-School Rally
Families are invited to receive free school gear, low-cost immunizations and more from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at the Curtis Culwell Center.
View ArticleNew partnership offers free medical services to students
The LifeSavers Foundation’s mobile pediatric clinic, The Doctor Spot, will offer free health services to all uninsured or Medicaid-eligible GISD students throughout 2018-19.
View ArticleGISD educator participates in exclusive professional development event
Instructional Design Facilitator Jennipher Eisenstein attended the Discovery Educator Network Summer Institute—an event reserved for educators who have been recognized as STAR Discovery Educators.
View ArticleNew program experiencing great success
Preparing for a second year of teaching valuable career skills to GISD students, the district’s new firefighting and EMT program is already celebrating an award and two life-saving opportunities.
View ArticleFree college tuition program expands impact
North Garland and South Garland high schools were invited to join Lakeview Centennial High School as Dallas County Promise campuses in 2018-19.
View ArticleAnnual Health Fair and Back-to-School Rally a hit with families
Garland ISD’s community recently came together to help district students get ready for the 2018-19 school year. On Aug. 11, GISD partnered with the NAACP Garland Unit to host the 16th annual Health...
View ArticleRedesigned campus websites debut
Garland ISD is debuting redesigned websites for all district campuses. The sleek, visually appealing sites will not only look more contemporary, they also include increased functionality features.
View ArticleFree and reduced-price meal benefits available for 2018-19
Twenty-four campuses across the district now qualify for the Community Eligibility Provision, which provides breakfast and lunch to every student at no charge.
View ArticleGarland ISD receives second-highest rating available to school districts
The Texas Education Agency recently released new school district ratings measuring academic performance for 2018, and Garland ISD received an overall letter grade of B, or recognized performance.
View ArticleStudents, staff successfully start 2018-19 with high energy
Campuses across the district kicked off #GarlandISD1stDay with cheers, hugs and fun décor Aug. 20. Staff welcomed thousands of families to Garland ISD’s 72 campuses, greeting them with open arms,...
View ArticleLCHS gymnastics continues longstanding streak at state
For the fifth-consecutive year, the boys team qualified for state during the 2017-18 season, where they claimed 10th overall. Three members of the girls team advanced to the state meet as well—and two...
View ArticleElementary student earns top music honor
Eleven-year-old Michael Moore was among just 150 fourth, fifth and sixth-graders selected to perform with the Texas Choral Directors Association Honor Choir. More than 800 across the state auditioned...
View ArticleConvocation inspires, pumps up staff for a remarkable year
More than 8,000 employees celebrated a strong start to the school year at one of the most memorable events in Garland ISD history—Convocation 2018.
View ArticleTen GISD seniors named National Merit Semifinalists
Ten academically talented seniors were named Semifinalists in the 64th National Merit Scholarship Program—a distinction less than one percent of U.S. students received this year.
View ArticleGISD home to Texas’ Elementary PE Teacher of the Year
For the second-consecutive year, Garland ISD is being recognized at the state level for excellence in physical education. Chris Nichols from Luna Elementary School was recently selected as the 2018...
View ArticleTwo high school musicians named Outstanding Performers
Garland High School junior Zachary Nguyen and Lakeview Centennial High School junior Rafael Escalera were recently named 2018 Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest Outstanding Performers. Just 2-3...
View ArticleExchange program offers unforgettable experience
Started in 2013, the GISD/Taiwanese Student Ambassador Program is a partnership between the district, NanKan Senior High School in Taiwan and the Greater Dallas Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce.
View ArticleCollege Day, Night motivate future readiness
Garland ISD students and staff celebrated a bright future during College Day and Night Sept. 18.
View ArticleNFHS boasts district’s first AP Capstone Diploma graduates
Class of 2018’s Danielle Oubre and Luke Sherlock earned this accomplishment by taking AP Seminar and Research courses; completing qualifying performance tasks, as well as a paper and presentation; and...
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