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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
2021-22 Campus Teachers of the Year Announced
Congrats to the 71 teachers honored as 2021-22 Campus Teachers of the Year.
Choose #TheGISDEffect for success
Learn about the Choice of School and magnet application timelines as well as why you should be a part of #TheGISDEffect.
Two RHS juniors selected for prestigious program
Two Rowlett High School students have been selected to attend one of the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students.
GISD grad surprises Centerville ES students with big gifts
Garland ISD graduate Megan Stoeckl spearheaded a fundraising campaign to surprise all 276 Centerville Elementary students with scooters, blankets, toys, snacks and more before Winter Break.
GISD, Noon Exchange bring children holiday cheer
Every year, the Garland ISD Salvation Army Angel adoption drive and the Noon Exchange of Garland’s Children’s Christmas Party make holiday wishes come true for hundreds of children during the season of giving.
GISD names 2021 Elementary Greeting Card Contest winners
See the winners of our annual winter greeting card contest for 2021.
#ChooseGarlandISD Expo showcases excellence, opportunities
More than 700 people experienced #TheGISDEffect at the #ChooseGarlandISD Expo Tuesday, Dec. 7.
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.