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September 3, 2026 by GISD Communications
Mustang Pride Stands Tall at New Sachse HS MAC
Sachse High School celebrated the grand opening of its new Multi-Program Activity Center, giving athletics, fine arts, and campus programs a safe, climate-controlled space to practice year-round.
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September 2, 2026 by GISD Communications
The Future Takes Flight at Rowlett High School
Rowlett High School celebrated the opening of its new Multi-Program Activity Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community tours, offering students an all-weather space for athletics, fine arts, and other campus programs.
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August 26, 2026 by GISD Communications
Inside the Award-Winning PE Program at Rowlett Elementary
Rowlett Elementary was named one of just two schools in Texas to earn a top PE award. From hula hoops to pickleball, see what makes this gym class stand out across the state.
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August 19, 2026 by GISD Communications
Homegrown Star Tyrese Maxey Honored at South Garland
Garland ISD honored South Garland graduate and NBA All-Star Tyrese Maxey by naming the school's gymnasium after him and celebrating his accomplishments on and off the court.
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August 18, 2026 by GISD Communications
GISD Language Testing Team Recognized in National Case Study
The Student Services Language Testing team was recognized nationally for using language proficiency data to strengthen communication with families and support English learners. Featured in a national case study, the team shares how educators use preLAS Online data to explain students' language development needs and strengthen partnerships with parents.
Recent news
August 12, 2025 | by GISD Communications
Lyles MS Student Makes District History with Texas InvestWrite Title
What started as a stock market class game ended with Casey Dozier making GISD history and proving that unmatched ambition can lead to big wins. #GISDUnmatched #BuiltDifferent
Awards
Lyles
Recognition
August 11, 2025 | by GISD Communications
DISCONNECT TO RECONNECT
Garland ISD invites students to "Disconnect to Reconnect", as the district implements HB 1481, a new state law that prohibits the use of personal communication devices by students during the school day.
August 5, 2025 | by GISD Communications
South Garland Grad Powers a Movement and Lands on 40 Under 40
Nick Marino Jr., a proud member of the Class of 2006, exemplifies how the education gained in Garland ISD can ignite a lifelong journey of making a difference.
Alumni
South Garland
August 1, 2025 | by GISD Communications
Garland ISD’s Ashley Ross Named 2026 Region 10 Elementary Teacher of the Year
Garland ISD is proud to announce that Ashley Ross, a dynamic educator from Back Elementary, has been named the 2026 Region 10 Elementary Teacher of the Year.
Back
Recognition
August 1, 2025 | by GISD Communications
August 2025 Bond Update Video
See construction scenes from the high school multi-program activity centers and Freeman Elementary projects.
Bond
Freeman
High school
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.
Athletics
Football
High school
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.
Athletics
Bond
Fine arts
Freeman
Garland High School
Kimberlin
Lakeview Centennial
Naaman Forest
North Garland
Rowlett High School
Sachse High School
South Garland
July 27, 2025 | by GISD Communications
Board Bond Update Recap 7/22/25
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
Middle school
Naaman Forest
North Garland
South Garland
Technology
July 15, 2025 | by GISD Communications
Board Bond Update Recap 6/10/25
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
June 25, 2025 | by GISD Communications
Inside the Blueprint of GISD’s Future
The Timeline, the Progress, and the Promise of Bond 2023
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