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April 9, 2025 by GISD Communications
From Garland to Kenya: Austin Academy Students Fund Water Well
Austin Academy students turned a classroom lesson into a life-changing water well that’s now bringing clean water and opportunity to a school in Kenya.
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March 27, 2025 by GISD Communications
Sachse HS Student’s Animated Short Film Featured on Exclusive YouTube Channel
Discover how a Sachse High School student's stop-motion short film, The Magic Box, captivated a global audience on an exclusive YouTube channel, showcasing unmatched creativity and teamwork! #GISDUnmatched
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March 4, 2025 by GISD Communications
Game-Changing Soccer Club Transforms Caldwell Elementary
With a vision to empower students through soccer, a dedicated coach and a generous community partner are transforming futures at Caldwell Elementary.
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February 24, 2025 by GISD Communications
Focused and Fearless: Taber Torres’ Unstoppable Drive
Balancing academics, athletics, and leadership, Sachse High School senior Taber Torres proves that unstoppable determination can lead to success. #GISDUnmatched
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February 13, 2025 by GISD Communications
Two GISD Schools Recognized for Advancing Women in Computer Science
Two Garland ISD schools are breaking barriers in tech education by earning national recognition for expanding opportunities for female students in computer science.
Recent news
Board Bond Update Recap 6/11/24
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board update.

Board Bond Update Recap 5/14/24
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board update.

Walnut Glen Academy fourth graders take part in an Education in Action Discover Texas Field Trip
Fourth graders from WGA traveled to Austin and San Antonio to experience what they are learning in Texas History and Science. The students visited the Texas State Capitol where they met a couple of legislators, The Alamo, and the Inner Space Cavern.

Beaver MST fourth graders travel to Austin on an Education in Action Discover Texas Field Trip
Fourth grade students from Beaver MST traveled to Austin, TX to experience what they are learning in Texas History. The students visited the State Capitol where they met a couple of legislators and the Bullock Texas State History Museum.

Bond Work Continues with Forced-Entry-Resistant Film
The district's safety efforts are boosted as the installation of forced-entry-resistant film begins at all campus main entrances.

Board Bond Update Recap 4/9/24
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board update.

Garland ISD Recognized with Economic Mobility Award
Garland ISD has been awarded an inaugural Economic Mobility Award from The Commit Partnership for its work in preparing students for life after graduation.

Herfurth PTA Pilots the National PTA’s Spring 2024 Fire Safety Program
Herfurth’s PTA is chosen as one of ten schools across the nation to pilot a Fire Safety Program.

Change Agents Celebrated for Advocating for Campus Transformations
The Garland ISD Change Agents were rewarded with a tailgate-themed celebration for their hard work throughout the year.

Pear-fectly Pear-ed: SNS Hosts Recipe Tasting Event
Student Nutrition Services partnered with the Culinary Institute of America and Pacific Northwest Canned Pears to create two pear-themed recipes.
