Garland ISD has been named the 2026 H-E-B Texas District of the Year, earning one of the state’s highest honors in public education. 

Garland ISD employee compensation updates were recently approved by the Board of Trustees during the Tuesday, April 28, 2026, board meeting.

Class of 2025 graduate, Mya Phillips, brings black-belt discipline and a passion for aviation to her path toward becoming a pilot while also mentoring the next generation of aviators.

Garland native Zuby Ejiofor is making his mark at St. John’s, earning top BIG EAST honors while excelling in the classroom and community.

South Garland High School’s Early College High School program is the first in Garland ISD to earn a TEA Designation with Distinction for expanding college access and student success.

Congratulations to the 2026 Campus and Department Paraprofessionals of the Year!

Congratulations to the 2026 Garland ISD Teachers of the Year!

Shugart Elementary’s first-ever chess team closed out its inaugural season with an awards ceremony celebrating student progress and achievement.

The six-week lunchtime program connects students with adult mentors to support social and emotional growth as they prepare for middle school.

Community members from Garland, Rowlett, and Sachse step inside Garland ISD’s operations through a school-year-long Leadership GISD program, ending with the graduation of its inaugural class.