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December 16, 2025 by GISD Communications
GHS Alum Gives Back Through L.A.K.E. Foundation
Garland High School alum and former NFL player Adrian Phillips gave back through his L.A.K.E. Foundation by hosting a holiday celebration for a small group of students.
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December 12, 2025 by GISD Communications
GISD Elementary Students Help Break Sport Stacking World Record
Garland ISD students across several campuses combined speed, skill, and fun to help set a new Sport Stacking world record.
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December 11, 2025 by GISD Communications
State Representative Shares Her Love of Reading with Students
Davis Elementary welcomed State Representative Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos to read to second-grade and third-grade students ahead of winter break.
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December 4, 2025 by GISD Communications
GISD Second Graders Learn Water Safety at Larry H. Glick Natatorium
Every second grader in Garland ISD has the chance to dive into an essential life skill: staying safe around water through the district’s Water Safety Program.
Featured News
December 2, 2025 by GISD Communications
GISD Student Nutrition Services Earns Recognition Awards
Student Nutrition Services recently received three 2025 Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Awards from Action for Healthy Kids, including Lunch Trailblazer, Innovation in Nutrition Education, and Innovation in the Preparation of School Meals.
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Exciting News for Garland ISD's Baseball and Softball Community
See what's happening with the high school softball and baseball field renovation bond project.
Rowlett and Other GISD High Schools Prepare for VASE
High school art students across Garland ISD are gearing up for the regional Texas High School Visual Scholastic Event (VASE). The competition brings together some of the most skilled artists in the area.
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.