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December 11, 2025 by GISD Communications
State Representative Shares Her Love of Reading with Students
Davis Elementary welcomed State Representative Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos to read to second-grade and third-grade students ahead of winter break.
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December 4, 2025 by GISD Communications
GISD Second Graders Learn Water Safety at Larry H. Glick Natatorium
Every second grader in Garland ISD has the chance to dive into an essential life skill: staying safe around water through the district’s Water Safety Program.
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December 2, 2025 by GISD Communications
GISD Student Nutrition Services Earns Recognition Awards
Student Nutrition Services recently received three 2025 Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Awards from Action for Healthy Kids, including Lunch Trailblazer, Innovation in Nutrition Education, and Innovation in the Preparation of School Meals.
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November 14, 2025 by GISD Communications
Bussey MS Counseling Team Earns Rising Star Award
Recognized with Texas’ Rising Star Award, Bussey Middle School’s counselors demonstrate an unmatched commitment to student achievement, emotional wellness, and community.
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November 6, 2025 by GISD Communications
Garland ISD Water Polo Celebrates All-District Athletes
Garland ISD’s water polo program continues to make an unmatched impact as students earn all-district honors and showcase the strength of a growing sport across the district.
Recent news
April 22, 2025 | by GISD Communications
Pony Power Unleashed: Pearson Robotics Advances to State
Pearson’s Pony Robotics team charged into the spotlight, turning teamwork and determination into a historic trip to the state championship.
Pearson
Recognition
April 17, 2025 | by GISD Communications
Board Bond Update Recap 4/8/25
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board update.
Board Bond Committee
Bond
Elementary
Freeman
Garland High School
High school
Naaman Forest
North Garland
Technology
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.
Austin
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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Recognition
Sachse High School
March 25, 2025 | by GISD Communications
Board Bond Update Recap 3/11/25
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board update.
Board Bond Committee
Bond
Elementary
Freeman
Garland High School
High school
Naaman Forest
North Garland
South Garland
Technology
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.
Caldwell
Soccer
March 3, 2025 | by GISD Communications
2025 Garland ISD Teachers of the Year
Congratulations to the 2025 Garland ISD Teachers of the Year!
Recognition
March 3, 2025 | by GISD Communications
2025 Garland ISD Paraprofessionals of the Year
Congratulations to the 2025 Campus and Department Paraprofessionals of the Year!
Recognition
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
Recognition
Sachse High School
Volleyball
February 14, 2025 | by GISD Communications
Board Bond Update Recap 2/11/25
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board update.
Board Bond Committee
Bond
Elementary
Freeman
Garland High School
High school
Kimberlin
Lakeview Centennial
Naaman Forest
North Garland
South Garland
Technology
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