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Featured News
September 3, 2026 by GISD Communications
Mustang Pride Stands Tall at New Sachse HS MAC
Sachse High School celebrated the grand opening of its new Multi-Program Activity Center, giving athletics, fine arts, and campus programs a safe, climate-controlled space to practice year-round.
Featured News
September 2, 2026 by GISD Communications
The Future Takes Flight at Rowlett High School
Rowlett High School celebrated the opening of its new Multi-Program Activity Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community tours, offering students an all-weather space for athletics, fine arts, and other campus programs.
Featured News
August 26, 2026 by GISD Communications
Inside the Award-Winning PE Program at Rowlett Elementary
Rowlett Elementary was named one of just two schools in Texas to earn a top PE award. From hula hoops to pickleball, see what makes this gym class stand out across the state.
Featured News
August 19, 2026 by GISD Communications
Homegrown Star Tyrese Maxey Honored at South Garland
Garland ISD honored South Garland graduate and NBA All-Star Tyrese Maxey by naming the school's gymnasium after him and celebrating his accomplishments on and off the court.
Featured News
August 18, 2026 by GISD Communications
GISD Language Testing Team Recognized in National Case Study
The Student Services Language Testing team was recognized nationally for using language proficiency data to strengthen communication with families and support English learners. Featured in a national case study, the team shares how educators use preLAS Online data to explain students' language development needs and strengthen partnerships with parents.
Recent news
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.
Sign up for exclusive memberships, get free perks from GISD
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.