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Featured News
February 25, 2026 by GISD Communications
GRCTC Students Deliver Real-World Impact Through Free Tax Services
GRCTC students are preparing free tax returns for Garland ISD employees this tax season, gaining hands-on career experience.
Featured News
February 16, 2026 by GISD Communications
Fourteen Schools Earn Texas Honor Roll Recognition
Unmatched excellence continues across Garland ISD as 14 schools earn Texas Honor Roll recognition for strong results across all student groups.
Featured News
February 11, 2026 by GISD Communications
How the GRCTC Prepares Students for High-Demand Careers After Graduation
Courses are taught by industry professionals who bring real-world experience into state-of-the-art learning spaces equipped with industry-grade technology.
Featured News
February 10, 2026 by GISD Communications
Brandenburg Earns Second National Distinction Award
Brandenburg Middle School continues to set an unmatched standard in academics, arts, and community engagement, earning the National Merit School of Distinction award for the second consecutive year.
Featured News
February 6, 2026 by GISD Communications
Webb MS Student Brings Classroom Story to Life as a Published Novel
From classroom writing to a published book, Jessica Danh is building a love of reading and writing, showing what it looks like when students are #BuiltDifferent.
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Recent news
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.
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.