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September 15, 2025 by GISD Communications
Rowlett Elementary Makes History as One of America’s Healthiest Schools
Rowlett Elementary earns national recognition for student health and wellness, becoming the first campus in Garland ISD to reach this milestone. #GISDUnmatched #BuiltDifferent
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September 11, 2025 by GISD Communications
Leadership GISD Returns to Build Community Advocates
Garland ISD’s community leadership program returns to connect local leaders with classrooms, district priorities, and student success.
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September 10, 2025 by GISD Communications
Austin Academy Becomes GISD’s First Purple Star Campus
Austin Academy has earned the Purple Star Campus designation from the TEA, becoming Garland ISD’s first school recognized for its commitment to supporting military-connected students and families. #GISDUnmatched #BuiltDifferent
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September 5, 2025 by GISD Communications
Thriving in Two Languages: Inside GISD's Dual Language Immersion Program
At Hickman Elementary, students in Garland ISD’s Vietnamese Dual Language Program gain an unmatched opportunity to master both English and Vietnamese while celebrating their culture.
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September 4, 2025 by GISD Communications
Step Inside the Future of Student Services and Memorial Pathway Academy
Take a first look at the new home for the Manuel & Maria Valle Student Services Center and Memorial Pathway Academy, a place where every student and family can feel at home and flourish.
Recent news
GISD Dyslexia Therapist Training Center Receives Accreditation
Garland Independent School District's Dyslexia Therapist Training Center has achieved accreditation, marking a milestone for the GISD Dyslexia Department.
Garland ISD Partners with Trusted World
Garland ISD has partnered with Trusted World to launch the innovative "Trusted Wrap-Around Services" program.
GEF Awards Record Number of Grants and Scholarships
The Garland ISD Education Foundation surprised teachers and staff with a record number of grants and scholarships for the 2023-2024 school year.

Board Bond Update Recap 1/23/24
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board update.

RHS Eagle Theatre Company To Perform “SIX: TEEN EDITION” the Musical
Garland ISD's Rowlett High School Eagle Theatre Company will be the first in Texas and one of the first in the nation to perform the newly adapted version of "SIX: TEEN EDITION” the Musical.

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.
