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Featured News
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.
Featured News
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.
Recent news
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.
Board Bond Committee Meeting Recap 10/17/23
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board Bond Committee (BBC) meeting.
Torch the Stereotypes: SGHS welding instructor sparks success among female students
South Garland High School (SGHS) is championing the inclusion of female students in its welding program, with its efforts towards gender equity in welding leading to a notable increase in female student participation.
Breaking ground on the first bond projects
Dr. López provides an update on construction projects from the 2023 bond.
Board Bond Committee Meeting Recap 9/22/23
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board Bond Committee (BBC) meeting.
Celebrating Herfurth Elementary's Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award
Herfurth Elementary has been honored as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2023, marking Garland ISD's 14th Blue Ribbon accolade.
Board Bond Committee Meeting Recap 9/12/23
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board Bond Committee (BBC) meeting.
The Hidden Dangers of Teen Vaping: A Guide for Concerned Parents
It's crucial to understand the risks associated with vaping and how it can affect your teenager's health. Learn the hidden dangers of teen vaping and get guidance on addressing this issue with your child.
John Murray of SHS Wins Region 10 Secondary Teacher of the Year
Our district is excited to congratulate Mr. John Murray, an English teacher at Sachse High School, for being honored as the Region 10 Secondary Teacher of the Year.