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Congratulations are in order for Garland Independent School District's top scholars! We are thrilled to announce the valedictorians and salutatorians for the 2022-2023 academic year.

These exceptional students have reached the pinnacle of academic excellence after years of dedication, hard work, and unwavering perseverance. Their achievements are a testament to their commitment and a shining example for their peers.

Garland Independent School District is taking its lessons to the next level by introducing a state-of-the-art 360-degree domed screen with interactive simulations at Lakeview Centennial's Planetarium. The planetarium technology provides teachers a mesmeric and interactive experience for their students, employees, and families.

The Garland Independent School District held its highly anticipated "Teacher of the Year" awards ceremony, where the district winners for both Elementary and Secondary schools were announced.

Residents of Garland, Rowlett, and Sachse will have an extra item to consider on the May 6, 2023, ballot. At a special meeting on February 14, the Garland ISD Board of Trustees approved calling for a bond election. If passed, the bond would modernize aging facilities, enhance student safety, and provide additional infrastructure upgrades for GISD students.

The Garland ISD Education Foundation has awarded 200 grants and scholarships to teachers and staff across the district, totaling $230,063. The grants and scholarships were awarded to a wide variety of educators, all of whom had submitted proposals outlining their ideas and plans for improving classroom lessons and furthering their education.

Garland ISD has been named one of five Outstanding School Districts in Texas by H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards.

Seventy-five students from Centerville Elementary School in Garland ISD were gifted shoes from the Influence International Church and Pastor Chris Hughes. 

For over 30 years, the artwork of Garland ISD students has helped ring in the holiday season. Our annual Holiday Card Contest is made possible through partnerships with campuses across the district. And this year, Fine Arts also opened the competition to our secondary campuses. We thank our wonderful schools that participated in this year's event.

Nico Torres, a third grader at Freeman Elementary, had an unexpected visit at school. With the help of his mom, teacher, and campus principal, Nico's brother, who's in the U.S. Army, got to surprise him at school and tell him he'll be home for Christmas!

Salam El-Wakil, a Senior at North Garland High School, had the surprise of her life when College Board awarded her a $40,000 college scholarship at the school's Friday pep rally.