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February 7, 2025 by GISD Communications
Proactive Protection: How GISD Keeps Schools Clean & Safe
GISD is tackling flu season head-on with nightly electrostatic disinfection, ensuring cleaner, safer schools for students and staff.
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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.
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![Bates Sisters stand in their BMX racing uniforms](/sites/default/files/styles/wide/public/2024-12/bates_sisters.jpg?itok=yaCHPCq8)
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
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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.
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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.
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Proactive Protection: How GISD Keeps Schools Clean & Safe
GISD is tackling flu season head-on with nightly electrostatic disinfection, ensuring cleaner, safer schools for students and staff.
![Custodian uses electrostatic disinfecting sprayer in cafeteria](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_cropped/public/2025-02/screenshot_2025-02-07_at_2.39.30_pm_2.png?itok=RJLTSVXt)
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.
![Congratulations](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_cropped/public/2025-01/bburg_congratulations.png?itok=HMbGjEtB)
Board Bond Update Recap 1/14/25
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board update.
![Bond 2023 logo overlaid over the Board meeting room.](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_cropped/public/2023-10/Board-Bond-Meetings3.jpg?itok=J8jz8_t8)
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.
![gifts on a table](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_cropped/public/2025-01/bussey_gift.png?itok=H8tDlQcx)
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
![Bates Sisters stand in their BMX racing uniforms](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_cropped/public/2024-12/bates_sisters.jpg?itok=x2zgRC-Z)
Board Bond Update Recap 12/17/24
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board update.
![Bond 2023 logo overlaid over the Board meeting room.](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_cropped/public/2023-10/Board-Bond-Meetings3.jpg?itok=J8jz8_t8)
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.
![A group of students pack food into bags](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_cropped/public/2024-12/students_pack_food_into_bags.jpg?itok=wjDIX2uZ)
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.
![four women and one man stand with the woman in the middle holding an award](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_cropped/public/2024-12/summie_award_.jpg?itok=Uh5lp_8H)
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.
![A large group of teachers standing together outdoors](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_cropped/public/2024-12/holdsworth_0.png?itok=HIFDUqQm)
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
![Rowan Lien stands in front of a colorful background with his name written in block text behind him](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_cropped/public/2024-12/rowan_lien_1.jpg?itok=cPI6_mNl)