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Featured News
September 3, 2026 by GISD Communications
Mustang Pride Stands Tall at New Sachse HS MAC
Sachse High School celebrated the grand opening of its new Multi-Program Activity Center, giving athletics, fine arts, and campus programs a safe, climate-controlled space to practice year-round.
Featured News
September 2, 2026 by GISD Communications
The Future Takes Flight at Rowlett High School
Rowlett High School celebrated the opening of its new Multi-Program Activity Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community tours, offering students an all-weather space for athletics, fine arts, and other campus programs.
Featured News
August 26, 2026 by GISD Communications
Inside the Award-Winning PE Program at Rowlett Elementary
Rowlett Elementary was named one of just two schools in Texas to earn a top PE award. From hula hoops to pickleball, see what makes this gym class stand out across the state.
Featured News
August 19, 2026 by GISD Communications
Homegrown Star Tyrese Maxey Honored at South Garland
Garland ISD honored South Garland graduate and NBA All-Star Tyrese Maxey by naming the school's gymnasium after him and celebrating his accomplishments on and off the court.
Featured News
August 18, 2026 by GISD Communications
GISD Language Testing Team Recognized in National Case Study
The Student Services Language Testing team was recognized nationally for using language proficiency data to strengthen communication with families and support English learners. Featured in a national case study, the team shares how educators use preLAS Online data to explain students' language development needs and strengthen partnerships with parents.
Recent news
Unmatched Creativity Earns Student National Greeting Card Design Win
North Garland High School junior Rowan Lien's creativity led to a national win in a greeting card design contest, earning him recognition and a $10,000 scholarship. #GISDUnmatched
Garland ISD Nurse Administrator Honored as State’s Best
Director of Health Services, Renee Kotsopoulos, has been honored as the Texas School Nurse Organization’s School Nurse Administrator of the Year, recognizing her outstanding leadership and the unmatched care provided by the district’s nursing team.
Board Bond Update Recap 11/12/24
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board update.
Turning Adversity into Purpose: One Student’s Unmatched Journey to Help Others
Shourya Vyas turned his personal experience with his mother’s cancer battle into a global-impact project by creating a bilingual website to support cancer-affected families, embodying the #GISDUnmatched spirit.
LCHS Patriot Band Heads to State for the First Time
The Lakeview Centennial High School Patriot Band is making history as they advance to the UIL State Contest for the first time!
Red Ribbon Week: A Commitment to a Drug-Free Future
Each October, students nationwide wear red ribbons to mark Red Ribbon Week—a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of living drug-free.
Board Bond Update Recap 10/8/24
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board update.
Dive into the unmatched possibilities at the Explore GISD Expo
Ready to unlock unmatched possibilities for your child’s future? Garland ISD's Explore Expo is your gateway to discovering the educational opportunities that set us apart.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage at the South Garland HS Library
South Garland High School's librarians connect learning with life through their annual Hispanic Heritage Museum installation.
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Ivan Puga, Artist and Educator
Ivan Puga, a proud Mexican American and native of Dallas, has been shaping young minds and fostering creativity as an art teacher at South Garland High School.