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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
March 28, 2024 | by GISD Communications
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.
O'Banion
Student nutrition services
March 28, 2024 | by GISD Communications
Herfurth Elementary School Named National Blue Ribbon School
Carl L. Herfurth Elementary School in Rowlett has been designated a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School.
Awards
Herfurth
Recognition
March 28, 2024 | by GISD Communications
Garland ISD Prepares for Total Solar Eclipse Day
On Monday, April 8, Garland ISD students and staff will be able to view a total solar eclipse as the natural phenomenon passes over parts of the United States.
Community
Elementary
High school
Middle school
March 26, 2024 | by GISD Communications
Board Bond Update Recap 3/19/24
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board update.
Board Bond Committee
Bond
Elementary
Freeman
High school
Hillside
Lakeview Centennial
Naaman Forest
March 21, 2024 | by GISD Communications
GISD Celebrates Teachers Receiving Teacher Incentive Allotment
In Garland ISD, 289 teachers have been selected to receive recognition and rewards for their outstanding performance in the classroom as part of the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program.
Recognition
March 18, 2024 | by GISD Communications
Lakeview Centennial Grad Named 2023 Astronaut Scholar
LCHS 2021 graduate Breyana Robinson is making headlines for her journey from high school to becoming an Astronaut Scholar.
Alumni
Lakeview Centennial
March 8, 2024 | by GISD Communications
Two GISD Principals Named Finalists for 2024 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
Garland ISD is pleased to announce that two principals in the district have been named finalists for the 2024 H-E-B Excellence in Education Principal Awards.
Awards
Recognition
Sellers
Spring Creek
March 8, 2024 | by GISD Communications
Garland High School Teacher Wins Award
Alicia Cummings was awarded the 2024 Branching Minds MTSS Hero Award.
Awards
Garland High School
March 8, 2024 | by GISD Communications
Garland ISD SAT School Day
SAT School Day in Garland ISD is Tuesday, March 26.
High school
March 6, 2024 | by GISD Communications
Dallas Cowboys, Reliant Energy Surprise GISD Elementary Teacher
Rocio Sanchez, a Kindergarten teacher at Daugherty Elementary School, was named the February 2024 Cowboys Class Acts Teacher of the Month.
Daugherty
Elementary
Recognition
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