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Get ready to #ChooseyourGISDschool

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Diverse community

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Shared vision

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Exceptional education

Highlights

Online enrollment now open

Start the enrollment process online for students entering grades 1-12 for the 2020-21 school year.

Magnet application open for grades 1-12

Applications are now open through Jan. 11 for students entering grades 1-12.

Choice of School

Students entering grades 1-12 grade can make their top three campus selections from Dec. 9 - Jan. 27.

Let's study computer science

Join us during Computer Science Week for an Hour of Code.

myON Winter Reading Challenge

Read at least 20 minutes a day for 20 days with the myON digital library by Jan. 9 to be a top contender for some awesome prizes.

Explore our magnet programs

Attend a magnet information meeting to learn more about a specific program & the application process.

Family Engagement Survey

Parents, your opinion matters. Share your feedback with us to help shape our bright future.

Choose the right school for you

Let us help you find the school and programs that match your interests.

Take our app survey

What would you like to see in a GISD mobile app?

Report bullying

Anonymous Alerts® is a tool you can use to report urgent student concerns to school officials.

Stay in the know

The Newsroom is your one-stop shop for news, photos, tweets, videos & external news media coverage for GISD.

News

GISD names annual Greeting Card Contest winners

For more than 30 years, the artwork of Garland ISD students has helped ring in the holiday season thanks to the district’s annual Fifth Grade Greeting Card Contest.

Choice of School period extended

Garland ISD is extending this year’s Choice of School and magnet application window, scheduled to open Monday, Dec. 9.

New 2020-21 calendar approved

Garland ISD's 2020-21 school year calendar is now available.

#GISDWantsYouBack

To help those who face difficulties on the path to graduation, GISD launched a life-changing program called Operation Opportunity.

Events

Dec

Thu

Reading with Rodney mobile library

The mobile library will make an appearance at Principals in Pajamas at Watson Technology Center.

Dec

Tue

Fiesta de Navidad

Enjoy holiday performances by GISD mariachi, folklorico and drill team groups.

Dec

Wed

Magnet application help session

Come get help before the 1-12 application window closes Jan. 11.

Dec

Thu

Early dismissal

Secondary only

Dec

Fri

Early dismissal

Districtwide, Third grading period ends

Dec

Mon

Winter Break

Student/staff holiday

Board Meetings

Access live and archived videos of meetings held by the Board of Trustees.

Video Gallery

Check out our video collection and be inspired by staff and students.

Financial Transparency

See the Financial Transparency page to learn more about district finances.

GARLAND ISD ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENACE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE.

Garland ISD Bond Measures

Visit our construction status website to stay informed of bond program progress and upcoming contracts available for bid.

Our Strategic Plan

Providing an exceptional education is the foundation of Garland ISD’s success. View our strategic design process to see how we are planning for a bright future.