Highlights and Alerts

News
The GISD Board of Trustees voted to agree with a Department of Justice motion that recognizes the district’s long-standing progress toward equity. Learn what this means for GISD families.
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Parents, students, and community members are invited to review and share feedback on library materials currently being considered for purchase by GISD Library Media Services. The lists will be available for at least 30 days before board approval.
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Learn tips for success, explore special education, and more by attending one of our parent workshops.
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The Garland Education Foundation (GEF) regularly gifts grants to teachers and staff that directly benefit our students. Travel along as the GISD Education Foundation delivers grants and scholarships to staff across the district.

Academics

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$70+ million
Scholarships Awarded to Students
13,000+
Students enrolled in Career & Technical Education (CTE) courses
B (84)
TEA Rating
430
Advanced Placement Scholars
B (84)
TEA Rating
$70+ million
Scholarships Awarded to Students
430
Advanced Placement Scholars
13,000+
Students enrolled in Career & Technical Education (CTE) courses

Financial information & transparency

Your investments have high returns.

Garland Independent School District ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE.

THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY .34 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $-2.30.

Former SHS student Zoria Heard posing with a volleyball in her hand and in Sachse HS athletic wear.

"...GISD has given me various opportunities to be successful and to really prepare myself for the challenges I may face in the real world. Our schools and our teachers provide a positive atmosphere for those they take under their wings...Thank you, GISD."

Zoria Heard
SHS Class of 2022
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