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August 1, 2025 by GISD Communications
Garland ISD’s Ashley Ross Named 2026 Region 10 Elementary Teacher of the Year
Garland ISD is proud to announce that Ashley Ross, a dynamic educator from Back Elementary, has been named the 2026 Region 10 Elementary Teacher of the Year.
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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.
Recent news
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.

AVID Senior in GISD Awarded Prestigious Dell Scholarship
Divyon Ivy Veail, a senior in the AVID program at Garland High School, has been recognized as a 2022 Dell Scholar by the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation.

How to Transfer to Garland ISD if You Live Outside the District
Our exceptional education is available to those who live outside of the boundaries of our district.