WGA fourth-grader claims No. 1 title in Spelling Bee
Walnut Glen Academy for Excellence student Zander Huynh won the 2019 Garland ISD Spelling Bee after acing this year’s championship word: lieutenant.
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View ArticleGISD seeks It’s Time Texas two-peat
Students, staff, parents and community members are invited to participate in the It’s Time Texas Community Challenge, committing to health and helping defend the district's 2017 title.
View ArticleGISD's annual signing day ceremony celebrates over 70 student-athletes
Garland ISD held its annual signing day ceremony Feb. 6 at the Curtis Culwell Center, recognizing more than 70 student-athletes who have committed to play sports in college.
View ArticleTexas Alliance Of Black School Educators names GISD Trustee School Board...
As Garland ISD’s most tenured Board of Trustees member, Linda Griffin selflessly dedicates her time to ensure the safety, equity, financial stability and educational excellence of all students.
View ArticleInaugural GISD Wellness EXPO a success
Garland ISD held its inaugural Wellness EXPO in February, treating attendees to information on health and wellness, nutrition and mental health from over 50 local businesses and Garland ISD departments.
View ArticleDozens of GISD students named Dell Scholar semifinalists
For the first time ever, 25 AVID students representing all Garland ISD high schools are vying for a chance to receive $20,000, a laptop and ongoing educational support.
View Article#GarlandUSA taking over the nation one success at a time
Join #GarlandUSA as we take the country by storm with our talented students, passionate staff, top-notch programs and amazing accomplishments.
View ArticleYou Matter in GISD
Garland ISD’s Guidance & Counseling Department is working to raise awareness of mental illness among students and families.
View ArticleGISD receives special attention from State Representative
Three Garland ISD students and the district’s most tenured Board of Trustees member were recently recognized by State Representative Rhetta Andrews Bowers at the 2019 African American Legislative Summit.
View ArticleGISD shines at TSPRA Star Awards
GISD's Communications & Public Relations team won big at the Texas School Public Relations Association's Star Awards, taking home 32 gold, eight silver and three bronze certificates, in addition to...
View Article#ChooseGarlandISD Day a hit for over 300 families
The district's annual #ChooseGarlandISD Day was a success, with over 300 families completing enrollment for incoming Pre-K students.
View ArticleFirst-ever Campus Paraprofessionals of the Year recognized
GISD recently hosted its inaugural Campus Paraprofessionals of the Year luncheon. The Elementary and Secondary Paraprofessionals of the Year were also revealed during the fun-filled affair.
View Article2018-19 Teachers of the Year announced, celebrated
All 72 Teachers of the Year were honored at the district's annual luncheon. Weaver's Andrea Lozano and Houston's Debra Howard were named the Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year.
View ArticleGISD leaders testify at Texas Legislature
Leaders in Garland ISD were invited to testify on important issues affecting the education and communities of #GarlandUSA at the Texas Legislature in Austin.
View ArticleGISD home to three National Merit $2,500 scholarship winners
Three Garland ISD students were selected as part of an elite group of just 2,500 Merit Scholar recipients nationwide.
View ArticleGarland ISD students visit Morgan's Wonderland
Garland ISD students, staff and parents will have the opportunity to travel to San Antonio and have fun at Morgan’s Wonderland, a theme park created for those with and without disabilities to come...
View ArticleGEF and Texas Instruments surprise three innovative teachers with grants
Three Garland ISD teachers recently won $10,000 TI Foundation Innovations in STEM Teaching Awards for their phenomenal instruction and impact.
View ArticleGISD receives national nod for music education
Upholding its status as one of the nation’s best, Garland ISD received its 10th Best Communities for Music Education title from The National Association of Music Merchants Foundation.
View ArticleGISD celebrates Class of 2019's top students
Garland ISD recently honored its highest-achieving students at the annual Senior Summit Luncheon May 20 at the Curtis Culwell Center.
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