First-ever Literacy for Life event a success
More than 2,400 attendees and the tri-cities recently celebrated Garland ISD’s commitment to inspire and transform lives through the power of reading.
View ArticleGarland ISD celebrates A/B campuses
GISD is celebrating its top-performing campuses with special assemblies throughout October and November.
View ArticleCommissioner of Education visits GISD
Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Morath visited Austin Academy for Excellence, walking the same Garland ISD halls he did decades ago. In addition to meeting students and staff, he also toured...
View ArticleGarland ISD campuses named top in Texas
The organization Children at Risk recently ranked Kimberlin and Walnut Glen Academies for Excellence among the top 10 elementary schools in North Texas and among the top 25 in the state.
View ArticleMusical performances teach personal finance
Garland ISD partnered with nonprofit Funding the Future to host financial literacy concerts at all secondary schools this fall.
View ArticleCommunity helping develop future impact
With the help of students, staff and the community, the district is developing a plan focused on the learners of tomorrow.
View Article#GISDWantsYouBack
To help those who face difficulties on the path to graduation, GISD launched a life-changing program called Operation Opportunity.
View ArticleNew 2020-21 calendar approved
Garland ISD's 2020-21 school year calendar is now available.
View ArticleChoice of School period extended
Garland ISD is extending this year’s Choice of School and magnet application window, scheduled to open Monday, Dec. 9.
View ArticleGISD names annual Greeting Card Contest winners
For more than 30 years, the artwork of Garland ISD students has helped ring in the holiday season thanks to the district’s annual Fifth Grade Greeting Card Contest.
View ArticleSecond annual Tinsel & Trivia event raises thousands through friendly...
Hosted by the Garland ISD Education Foundation, the second annual Tinsel & Trivia event gathered nearly 380 attendees for some fun and fundraising before Winter Break.
View ArticleGarland ISD initiates esports clubs
GISD is currently the largest school district to have all its high schools competing for a state champion esports title.
View ArticleSouthwest Airlines donates to Beaver MST's robotics team
Visiting Southwest Airlines for a Data Science Fair, robotics students at Beaver Technology Center for Math & Science sold t-shirts to raise money for future competitions.
View ArticleGRCTC firefighting program receives statewide recognition
Garland ISD’s Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technical Center was recently named a Star Award winner by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
View ArticleStudents read thousands of minutes during Winter Reading Contest
Five campuses and eight students were recognized as myON Winter Reading Contest winners, each receiving awesome prizes the week of Jan. 13.
View ArticleGarland ISD earns award for Excellent Budget Presentation
GISD received the 2019-20 Pathway to the Meritorious Budget Award for excellence in the preparation and issuance of its budget presentation.
View ArticleGISD home to 13 Dell Scholar semifinalists
Thirteen Garland ISD AVID students were recently named Dell Scholar semifinalists due to their academic rigor, ambition and perseverance.
View ArticleFirst-place winners named in English, inaugural Spanish Spelling Bee
This year’s district Spelling Bee featured fierce competitors, proud parents and four first-place winners.
View ArticleGISD Trustees celebrated during School Board Appreciation Month
As a token of appreciation for their countless volunteer hours and dedication, GISD Trustees received artwork, foods and gifts from students and staff during School Board Appreciation Month, which...
View ArticleNew decade, new opportunities
Garland ISD is kicking off the new decade with new opportunities focused on preparing students for the world of tomorrow.
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