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Featured News

July 28, 2025 by GISD Communications
Summer 7-on-7 Keeps GISD Football Teams Sharp for the Season Ahead
Before Friday Night Lights returns, Garland ISD football players are putting in the work. Fast-paced 7-on-7 matchups are helping teams prepare for the upcoming fall season.
Featured News

July 28, 2025 by GISD Communications
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.
Featured News

June 24, 2025 by GISD Communications
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.
Featured News

June 3, 2025 by GISD Communications
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.
Featured News

May 27, 2025 by GISD Communications
First-Year AP Cohort Empowers Emerging Leaders Across GISD
GISD’s AP Cohort helped first-year leaders grow together and become stronger leaders.
Recent news
Board Bond Update Recap 7/23/24
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board update.

GISD Spring Break Update 2024-2025
Garland ISD will not adjust Spring Break dates for the 2024-2025 school year to match Dallas College's recently revised academic calendar.
Ten GISD Schools Make Texas Honor Roll
Ten GISD schools have been named to the annual Texas Honor Roll, presented by the Educational Results Partnership.
GHS Speech and Debate Team Shines at National Tournament
The Garland High School Speech and Debate Team is celebrating after competing at the National Speech and Debate Tournament.

GISD Student Nutrition Services Expands Summer Meal Programs
Garland ISD Student Nutrition Services has expanded the Summer Meal Program this year to better serve the community. In addition to providing breakfast and lunch at select campuses, meals will also be available at five community sites, and curbside meal pickup will be available in Rowlett.

GISD Asst. AD Inducted into El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame
The El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame has announced its newest inductee, Garland ISD Assistant Director of Athletics Mike Williams.

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.
