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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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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.
Board Bond Update Recap 7/22/25
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board update.
Board Bond Update Recap 6/10/25
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board update.
Inside the Blueprint of GISD’s Future
The Timeline, the Progress, and the Promise of Bond 2023
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.
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.
First-Year AP Cohort Empowers Emerging Leaders Across GISD
GISD’s AP Cohort helped first-year leaders grow together and become stronger leaders.
Board Bond Update Recap 5/13/25
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board update.
Beaver Tech 4th Graders Participate in Discover Texas Field Trip
Beaver Tech fourth graders took part in Education in Action’s Discover Texas Field Trip to Austin and Georgetown, visiting the State Capitol and Inner Space Cavern for a day of hands-on learning.
Armstrong Fourth Graders Participate in Discover Texas Field Trip
John W. Armstrong fourth graders brought their lessons to life during Education in Action’s Discover Texas Field Trip to Austin, featuring stops at the Texas State Capitol and Bullock Museum.