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Featured News

April 9, 2025 by GISD Communications
From Garland to Kenya: Austin Academy Students Fund Water Well
Austin Academy students turned a classroom lesson into a life-changing water well that’s now bringing clean water and opportunity to a school in Kenya.
Featured News

March 27, 2025 by GISD Communications
Sachse HS Student’s Animated Short Film Featured on Exclusive YouTube Channel
Discover how a Sachse High School student's stop-motion short film, The Magic Box, captivated a global audience on an exclusive YouTube channel, showcasing unmatched creativity and teamwork! #GISDUnmatched
Featured News

March 4, 2025 by GISD Communications
Game-Changing Soccer Club Transforms Caldwell Elementary
With a vision to empower students through soccer, a dedicated coach and a generous community partner are transforming futures at Caldwell Elementary.
Featured News

February 24, 2025 by GISD Communications
Focused and Fearless: Taber Torres’ Unstoppable Drive
Balancing academics, athletics, and leadership, Sachse High School senior Taber Torres proves that unstoppable determination can lead to success. #GISDUnmatched
Featured News

February 13, 2025 by GISD Communications
Two GISD Schools Recognized for Advancing Women in Computer Science
Two Garland ISD schools are breaking barriers in tech education by earning national recognition for expanding opportunities for female students in computer science.
Recent news
From Garland to Kenya: Austin Academy Students Fund Water Well
Austin Academy students turned a classroom lesson into a life-changing water well that’s now bringing clean water and opportunity to a school in Kenya.

Sachse HS Student’s Animated Short Film Featured on Exclusive YouTube Channel
Discover how a Sachse High School student's stop-motion short film, The Magic Box, captivated a global audience on an exclusive YouTube channel, showcasing unmatched creativity and teamwork! #GISDUnmatched

Board Bond Update Recap 3/11/25
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board update.

Game-Changing Soccer Club Transforms Caldwell Elementary
With a vision to empower students through soccer, a dedicated coach and a generous community partner are transforming futures at Caldwell Elementary.

2025 Garland ISD Teachers of the Year
Congratulations to the 2025 Garland ISD Teachers of the Year!

2025 Garland ISD Paraprofessionals of the Year
Congratulations to the 2025 Campus and Department Paraprofessionals of the Year!

Focused and Fearless: Taber Torres’ Unstoppable Drive
Balancing academics, athletics, and leadership, Sachse High School senior Taber Torres proves that unstoppable determination can lead to success. #GISDUnmatched

Board Bond Update Recap 2/11/25
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board update.

Two GISD Schools Recognized for Advancing Women in Computer Science
Two Garland ISD schools are breaking barriers in tech education by earning national recognition for expanding opportunities for female students in computer science.

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.
