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September 15, 2025 by GISD Communications
Rowlett Elementary Makes History as One of America’s Healthiest Schools
Rowlett Elementary earns national recognition for student health and wellness, becoming the first campus in Garland ISD to reach this milestone. #GISDUnmatched #BuiltDifferent
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September 11, 2025 by GISD Communications
Leadership GISD Returns to Build Community Advocates
Garland ISD’s community leadership program returns to connect local leaders with classrooms, district priorities, and student success.
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September 10, 2025 by GISD Communications
Austin Academy Becomes GISD’s First Purple Star Campus
Austin Academy has earned the Purple Star Campus designation from the TEA, becoming Garland ISD’s first school recognized for its commitment to supporting military-connected students and families. #GISDUnmatched #BuiltDifferent
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September 5, 2025 by GISD Communications
Thriving in Two Languages: Inside GISD's Dual Language Immersion Program
At Hickman Elementary, students in Garland ISD’s Vietnamese Dual Language Program gain an unmatched opportunity to master both English and Vietnamese while celebrating their culture.
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September 4, 2025 by GISD Communications
Step Inside the Future of Student Services and Memorial Pathway Academy
Take a first look at the new home for the Manuel & Maria Valle Student Services Center and Memorial Pathway Academy, a place where every student and family can feel at home and flourish.
Recent news
GISD Students Published in National Publication
Five Garland ISD students selected by iWrite Non Profit Organization to have their works published in national publication.

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.
