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August 1, 2025 by GISD Communications
Garland ISD’s Ashley Ross Named 2026 Region 10 Elementary Teacher of the Year
Garland ISD is proud to announce that Ashley Ross, a dynamic educator from Back Elementary, has been named the 2026 Region 10 Elementary Teacher of the Year.
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July 28, 2025 by GISD Communications
Summer 7-on-7 Keeps GISD Football Teams Sharp for the Season Ahead
Before Friday Night Lights returns, Garland ISD football players are putting in the work. Fast-paced 7-on-7 matchups are helping teams prepare for the upcoming fall season.
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July 28, 2025 by GISD Communications
Building Tomorrow: GISD Breaks Ground on New Campuses and MACs
Garland ISD breaks ground on nine game-changing projects designed to transform learning and unlock new opportunities for students.
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June 24, 2025 by GISD Communications
Garland ISD Renames Natatorium to Honor Trustee Larry H. Glick
Garland ISD honors Trustee Larry H. Glick’s legacy with a lasting tribute that will make waves, save lives, and inspire students for generations to come.
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June 3, 2025 by GISD Communications
Garland ISD Hits Historic Milestone in College Readiness
Garland ISD shattered records in college readiness, reaching its highest-ever Texas Success Initiative goal and setting a course toward a 60% readiness rate by 2030.
Recent news
Tinsel & Trivia brings cheer, competition and funds in the name of student learning
The Garland ISD Education Foundation's annual holiday-themed fundraising event raised $127,000-plus to support students and teachers. All money raised will help support innovative learning.

Students, staff honor Veterans Day
Garland ISD students and staff honored our brave men and women in uniform during Veterans Day events Nov. 11.

The GISD Effect is Strong in Garland ISD
The GISD Effect is a movement to share all the extraordinary things GISD is doing that impact our community. Over the lifetime of GISD, we have reshaped countless lives. For a year and a half, COVID-19 has created challenges for educators across the globe. Yet, despite the pandemic, administrators, teachers, staff and the community have risen to ensure students' success across our tri-cities. This energy and passion are all part of The GISD Effect.
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Senior citizens, veterans, active duty military and parents of young children not yet enrolled in GISD are encouraged to connect with us via VIP and Littles Club memberships.
New administrative appointments for GISD campuses

Garland ISD selected for five-year Holdsworth Center partnership to grow outstanding leaders
Garland ISD is proud to be one of six districts chosen for The Holdsworth Center Partnership, a five-year journey that will help us grow more strong, inspiring leaders to help teachers thrive and students succeed.
GISD invited to join TEA’s System of Great Schools Network
SGS is committed to a common goal: more students in better schools every year. Eighteen districts have joined SGS from 2017-19, and GISD is proud to be a member of Cohort 4, launching this year.
GISD Receives EVERFI Champion Seal Designation
With less than five percent of districts across the nation earning this award, it acknowledges GISD’s dedication to transformational change in the interest of equity and the well-being of all students.

District earns Certificate of Achievement for financial reporting
Garland ISD's history of being financially responsible, stretching budgets, doing more with less and being good stewards of taxpayer dollars is being recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.