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July 28, 2025 by GISD Communications
Summer 7-on-7 Keeps GISD Football Teams Sharp for the Season Ahead
Before Friday Night Lights returns, Garland ISD football players are putting in the work. Fast-paced 7-on-7 matchups are helping teams prepare for the upcoming fall season.
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July 28, 2025 by GISD Communications
Building Tomorrow: GISD Breaks Ground on New Campuses and MACs
Garland ISD breaks ground on nine game-changing projects designed to transform learning and unlock new opportunities for students.
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June 24, 2025 by GISD Communications
Garland ISD Renames Natatorium to Honor Trustee Larry H. Glick
Garland ISD honors Trustee Larry H. Glick’s legacy with a lasting tribute that will make waves, save lives, and inspire students for generations to come.
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June 3, 2025 by GISD Communications
Garland ISD Hits Historic Milestone in College Readiness
Garland ISD shattered records in college readiness, reaching its highest-ever Texas Success Initiative goal and setting a course toward a 60% readiness rate by 2030.
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May 27, 2025 by GISD Communications
First-Year AP Cohort Empowers Emerging Leaders Across GISD
GISD’s AP Cohort helped first-year leaders grow together and become stronger leaders.
Recent news
Public Offering of Garland ISD Bond Issue
Details for individuals interested in the possible purchase of bonds related to the Bond 2023 program.
Board Bond Committee Meeting Recap 11/14/23
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board Bond Committee (BBC) meeting.

Special Board Bond Meeting Recap 11/10/23
Board Trustees toured two elementary schools in preparation for the initial design and planning phase of the new GISD elementary campuses. Watch the recording and see a summary of the Special Board Meeting.

Garland ISD Celebrates Advanced Placement Achievements
Congratulations to our four high school campuses that met and exceeded the criteria for college culture, credit and optimization.

Bond construction underway at high school softball fields
See scenes from the construction sites at the Rowlett, Sachse and Naaman Forest high school softball fields.

Board Bond Committee Meeting Recap 10/17/23
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board Bond Committee (BBC) meeting.

Torch the Stereotypes: SGHS welding instructor sparks success among female students
South Garland High School (SGHS) is championing the inclusion of female students in its welding program, with its efforts towards gender equity in welding leading to a notable increase in female student participation.

Breaking ground on the first bond projects
Dr. López provides an update on construction projects from the 2023 bond.

Board Bond Committee Meeting Recap 9/22/23
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board Bond Committee (BBC) meeting.

Celebrating Herfurth Elementary's Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award
Herfurth Elementary has been honored as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2023, marking Garland ISD's 14th Blue Ribbon accolade.
