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December 16, 2025 by GISD Communications
GHS Alum Gives Back Through L.A.K.E. Foundation
Garland High School alum and former NFL player Adrian Phillips gave back through his L.A.K.E. Foundation by hosting a holiday celebration for a small group of students.
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December 12, 2025 by GISD Communications
GISD Elementary Students Help Break Sport Stacking World Record
Garland ISD students across several campuses combined speed, skill, and fun to help set a new Sport Stacking world record.
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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.
Recent news
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage at the South Garland HS Library
South Garland High School's librarians connect learning with life through their annual Hispanic Heritage Museum installation.
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Ivan Puga, Artist and Educator
Ivan Puga, a proud Mexican American and native of Dallas, has been shaping young minds and fostering creativity as an art teacher at South Garland High School.
From the Soccer Field to the Football Field: Breaking Barriers with Unmatched Talent
In the heart of Garland ISD, where talent flourishes and determination knows no bounds, Brooke Bowman, a Sachse High School senior, stands out for her rise in flag football. #GISDUnmatched
Southgate STEM Elementary: Unmatched Creativity and Innovation
Southgate STEM Elementary, the only Nationally Certified STEM Campus in Garland ISD, is setting an unmatched standard in innovative learning with its Tinker Studio and library, affectionately known as the "Gator Swamp." #GISDUnmatched
Bond Video: Hillside Academy Demolition
Video of demolition and renderings of the new school.
Bond Video: Freeman Elementary Demolition
Video of demolition and renderings of the new school.
Sachse High School Celebrates AP Capstone Achievements
Sachse High School is excited to recognize students who have succeeded in the AP Capstone program, a unique learning opportunity respected by colleges worldwide.
Board Bond Update Recap 9/10/24
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board update.
GISD Students Earn National College Board Honors
Garland ISD proudly celebrates the outstanding achievements of 231 students from our seven high schools, who have been honored with prestigious awards from the College Board National Recognition Programs.
New P.E. Course Brings Outdoor Adventures to GISD High Schools
The course offers students the chance to explore activities like Dutch oven cooking, hiking, archery, fishing, and more, all within the framework of physical education.