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Awards

One of America’s Top Custodians Works at Sachse High School

He’s known for his heart, dedication, and Mustang pride. Now, he’s officially one of the best custodians in America.

Awards
Recognition
Sachse High School

GRCTC Student Headed to Nationals for Motorcycle Service Technology

GRCTC student Alexa Garcia-Alexander has made history as the first female state champion in SkillsUSA Motorcycle Service Technology.

Awards
CTE
Recognition
Rowlett High School

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.

Awards
Garland High School
Lakeview Centennial
Recognition

Brandenburg MS Becomes GISD’s First National Merit School of Distinction

Brandenburg Middle School has set an unmatched standard for excellence in academics, arts, and community engagement, achieving a groundbreaking milestone as the first

Awards
Brandenburg
Recognition

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 stu

Awards
Recognition

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.

Art
Awards
North Garland
Recognition

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 outst

Awards
Recognition

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.

Awards
Recognition
Sachse High School

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

Awards
High school
Recognition

SHS Principal to Represent TASSP as Outstanding Principal of the Year

Shae Creel, Principal of Sachse High School, has been selected to represent the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals as a Region 10 Outstanding Principal o

Awards
Recognition
Sachse High School

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