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Featured News
February 25, 2026 by GISD Communications
GRCTC Students Deliver Real-World Impact Through Free Tax Services
GRCTC students are preparing free tax returns for Garland ISD employees this tax season, gaining hands-on career experience.
Featured News
February 16, 2026 by GISD Communications
Fourteen Schools Earn Texas Honor Roll Recognition
Unmatched excellence continues across Garland ISD as 14 schools earn Texas Honor Roll recognition for strong results across all student groups.
Featured News
February 11, 2026 by GISD Communications
How the GRCTC Prepares Students for High-Demand Careers After Graduation
Courses are taught by industry professionals who bring real-world experience into state-of-the-art learning spaces equipped with industry-grade technology.
Featured News
February 10, 2026 by GISD Communications
Brandenburg Earns Second National Distinction Award
Brandenburg Middle School continues to set an unmatched standard in academics, arts, and community engagement, earning the National Merit School of Distinction award for the second consecutive year.
Featured News
February 6, 2026 by GISD Communications
Webb MS Student Brings Classroom Story to Life as a Published Novel
From classroom writing to a published book, Jessica Danh is building a love of reading and writing, showing what it looks like when students are #BuiltDifferent.
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Board Bond Update Recap 12/17/24
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board update.
Sellers MS Students Lead with Heart: Packing Meals to Spread Kindness
A group of Sellers Middle School students came together to pack meals for members of their campus community, spreading holiday cheer.
GISD Earns Recognition as 2024 Mega District of the Year
Garland ISD proves its #GISDUnmatched excellence by earning the 2024 Mega District of the Year award for closing achievement gaps and empowering emergent bilingual students.
Fifteen Garland ISD Teachers Recharge at Holdsworth Retreat
Fifteen Garland ISD teachers attended the Holdsworth Teacher Retreat in Austin, where they took part in activities focused on well-being and shared experiences, leaving them recharged and inspired.
Unmatched Creativity Earns Student National Greeting Card Design Win
North Garland High School junior Rowan Lien's creativity led to a national win in a greeting card design contest, earning him recognition and a $10,000 scholarship. #GISDUnmatched
Garland ISD Nurse Administrator Honored as State’s Best
Director of Health Services, Renee Kotsopoulos, has been honored as the Texas School Nurse Organization’s School Nurse Administrator of the Year, recognizing her outstanding leadership and the unmatched care provided by the district’s nursing team.
Board Bond Update Recap 11/12/24
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board update.
Turning Adversity into Purpose: One Student’s Unmatched Journey to Help Others
Shourya Vyas turned his personal experience with his mother’s cancer battle into a global-impact project by creating a bilingual website to support cancer-affected families, embodying the #GISDUnmatched spirit.
LCHS Patriot Band Heads to State for the First Time
The Lakeview Centennial High School Patriot Band is making history as they advance to the UIL State Contest for the first time!
Red Ribbon Week: A Commitment to a Drug-Free Future
Each October, students nationwide wear red ribbons to mark Red Ribbon Week—a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of living drug-free.