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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
Sachse High School Teacher Awarded TFLA Teacher of the Year
We proudly announce that Kristina Sedberry, Sachse High School ASL teacher, won Teacher of the Year for the state of Texas from The Texas Foreign Language Association.

Parents and Students Explore GISD At Annual Event
Parents and students across the metroplex explored Garland ISD schools on November 2 at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland at the "Explore GISD" expo.

Garland ISD Hosts Elementary Robotics Family Expo
The GISD Robotics Family Expo allows students from across the district to test drive the latest robotic technology while learning from top Texas Instrument engineers.

Garland ISD PTA's Receive National Recognition
GISD Campus PTA organizations have been recognized as a School of Excellence by the National PTA.

North Garland First GISD High School to Receive "A" STAAR Rating
Many schools from GISD scored excellent ratings, with North Garland High School becoming the first high school in GISD history to achieve an "A" accountability rating in the STAAR era.

Garland ISD National Merit Finalists Announced
This year, GISD has four National Merit Finalists. Merit finalists are an elite group of scholars, and we are very proud to celebrate their outstanding academic achievements.

Rowlett High School Senior Receives Texas Caucus of Black School Board Members Scholarship
Jordan Myers, a senior at Rowlett High School in GISD, has been awarded the Texas Caucus of Black School Board Members Scholarship. Myers will be graduating in a couple of weeks and plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin and major in psychology on the pre-med route.

Collegiate Academy Delivers Free College to Hundreds in GISD
Dallas College held graduation for students in GISD who earned an associate's degree during their coursework. The Class of 2022 in GISD graduated hundreds of students in this program.

Sachse High School Seniors Reminded of the Tragic Results of Drinking and Driving
According to a law firm Edgar Snyder & Associates study, more than 90% of teens believe their classmates will likely drink and drive on prom night. This statistic is why Sachse High School took part in the "Shattered Dreams" educational experience last month at their campus.

LCHS Gymnastics Continues to Shine as they Qualify for State Competition
Congratulations to the LCHS gymnastics team for placing third in regionals and going on to state.
