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Featured News
January 30, 2025 by GISD Communications
Brandenburg MS Becomes GISD’s First National Merit School of Distinction
Brandenburg Middle School has set an unmatched standard for excellence in academics, arts, and community engagement, achieving a groundbreaking milestone as the first campus in GISD to be named a National Merit School of Distinction.
Featured News
December 19, 2024 by GISD Communications
Racing Beyond Limits: Unmatched Passion and Purpose on the Track
Three sisters from Rowlett are making national waves with their BMX team, L.O.V.E. Racing, inspiring young riders to push beyond limits with passion, teamwork, and purpose. #GISDUnmatched
Featured News
December 18, 2024 by GISD Communications
Sellers MS Students Lead with Heart: Packing Meals to Spread Kindness
A group of Sellers Middle School students came together to pack meals for members of their campus community, spreading holiday cheer.
Featured News
December 16, 2024 by GISD Communications
GISD Earns Recognition as 2024 Mega District of the Year
Garland ISD proves its #GISDUnmatched excellence by earning the 2024 Mega District of the Year award for closing achievement gaps and empowering emergent bilingual students.
Featured News
December 3, 2024 by GISD Communications
Unmatched Creativity Earns Student National Greeting Card Design Win
North Garland High School junior Rowan Lien's creativity led to a national win in a greeting card design contest, earning him recognition and a $10,000 scholarship. #GISDUnmatched
Recent news
Brandenburg MS Becomes GISD’s First National Merit School of Distinction
Brandenburg Middle School has set an unmatched standard for excellence in academics, arts, and community engagement, achieving a groundbreaking milestone as the first campus in GISD to be named a National Merit School of Distinction.
Board Bond Update Recap 1/14/25
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board update.
TEA and Garland ISD Spread Holiday Cheer to Bussey MS Students
TEA and Garland ISD team up to bring holiday magic to Bussey Middle School, proving the power of community-driven compassion.
Racing Beyond Limits: Unmatched Passion and Purpose on the Track
Three sisters from Rowlett are making national waves with their BMX team, L.O.V.E. Racing, inspiring young riders to push beyond limits with passion, teamwork, and purpose. #GISDUnmatched
Board Bond Update Recap 12/17/24
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board update.
Sellers MS Students Lead with Heart: Packing Meals to Spread Kindness
A group of Sellers Middle School students came together to pack meals for members of their campus community, spreading holiday cheer.
GISD Earns Recognition as 2024 Mega District of the Year
Garland ISD proves its #GISDUnmatched excellence by earning the 2024 Mega District of the Year award for closing achievement gaps and empowering emergent bilingual students.
Fifteen Garland ISD Teachers Recharge at Holdsworth Retreat
Fifteen Garland ISD teachers attended the Holdsworth Teacher Retreat in Austin, where they took part in activities focused on well-being and shared experiences, leaving them recharged and inspired.
Unmatched Creativity Earns Student National Greeting Card Design Win
North Garland High School junior Rowan Lien's creativity led to a national win in a greeting card design contest, earning him recognition and a $10,000 scholarship. #GISDUnmatched
Garland ISD Nurse Administrator Honored as State’s Best
Director of Health Services, Renee Kotsopoulos, has been honored as the Texas School Nurse Organization’s School Nurse Administrator of the Year, recognizing her outstanding leadership and the unmatched care provided by the district’s nursing team.