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September 15, 2025 by GISD Communications
Rowlett Elementary Makes History as One of America’s Healthiest Schools
Rowlett Elementary earns national recognition for student health and wellness, becoming the first campus in Garland ISD to reach this milestone. #GISDUnmatched #BuiltDifferent
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September 11, 2025 by GISD Communications
Leadership GISD Returns to Build Community Advocates
Garland ISD’s community leadership program returns to connect local leaders with classrooms, district priorities, and student success.
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September 10, 2025 by GISD Communications
Austin Academy Becomes GISD’s First Purple Star Campus
Austin Academy has earned the Purple Star Campus designation from the TEA, becoming Garland ISD’s first school recognized for its commitment to supporting military-connected students and families. #GISDUnmatched #BuiltDifferent
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September 5, 2025 by GISD Communications
Thriving in Two Languages: Inside GISD's Dual Language Immersion Program
At Hickman Elementary, students in Garland ISD’s Vietnamese Dual Language Program gain an unmatched opportunity to master both English and Vietnamese while celebrating their culture.
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September 4, 2025 by GISD Communications
Step Inside the Future of Student Services and Memorial Pathway Academy
Take a first look at the new home for the Manuel & Maria Valle Student Services Center and Memorial Pathway Academy, a place where every student and family can feel at home and flourish.
Recent news
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.

Herfurth Elementary School Named National Blue Ribbon School
Carl L. Herfurth Elementary School in Rowlett has been designated a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School.

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.

Board Bond Update Recap 3/19/24
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board update.

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.

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.

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.
Garland High School Teacher Wins Award
Alicia Cummings was awarded the 2024 Branching Minds MTSS Hero Award.

Garland ISD SAT School Day
SAT School Day in Garland ISD is Tuesday, March 26.

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.
