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October 21, 2025 by GISD Communications
How GISD built a "College For All" model that's changing lives
In 2025, roughly 15% of GISD graduates earned an associate's degree alongside their high school diploma, a percentage that ranks among the highest in Texas and likely the nation for large urban school districts.
Featured News
October 21, 2025 by GISD Communications
Garland ISD Making Strides On Behalf Of Students
Through purposeful planning and a collective approach, Garland ISD has seen immense growth in the amount of students considered college, career and military ready (CCMR) upon graduation.
Featured News
October 20, 2025 by GISD Communications
MPA Brings the Texas State Fair to Middle School Newcomers
Students at Memorial Pathway Academy enjoyed a mini Texas State Fair on campus, complete with games, food, and Texas culture.
Featured News
October 9, 2025 by GISD Communications
Families and Schools Team Up for Literacy Success at “Tailgate with SAIL”
GISD's "Tailgate with SAIL" event brought families and schools together to close reading gaps and empower students for success.
Featured News
October 6, 2025 by GISD Communications
Sellers MS Kicks Off Leadership Speaker Series
Sellers Middle School welcomed Superintendent Dr. Ricardo López as the inaugural speaker in its new Leadership Speaker Series, where he inspired students to lead with character, confidence, and persistence.
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How GISD built a "College For All" model that's changing lives
In 2025, roughly 15% of GISD graduates earned an associate's degree alongside their high school diploma, a percentage that ranks among the highest in Texas and likely the nation for large urban school districts.
Garland ISD Making Strides On Behalf Of Students
Through purposeful planning and a collective approach, Garland ISD has seen immense growth in the amount of students considered college, career and military ready (CCMR) upon graduation.
MPA Brings the Texas State Fair to Middle School Newcomers
Students at Memorial Pathway Academy enjoyed a mini Texas State Fair on campus, complete with games, food, and Texas culture.
A Living Legacy at the New Linda L. Griffin Elementary
Students from Heather Glen Montclair Elementary will become the Griffin Roadrunners in a modern campus designed to welcome learning and community together.
Families and Schools Team Up for Literacy Success at “Tailgate with SAIL”
GISD's "Tailgate with SAIL" event brought families and schools together to close reading gaps and empower students for success.
Sellers MS Kicks Off Leadership Speaker Series
Sellers Middle School welcomed Superintendent Dr. Ricardo López as the inaugural speaker in its new Leadership Speaker Series, where he inspired students to lead with character, confidence, and persistence.
Rowlett Mayor Visits Back Elementary
Back Elementary first graders got a lively lesson in city leadership when Rowlett Mayor Jeff Winget visited to talk about what it means to be a local leader and how communities stay safe and connected.
GISD Board Member Elected to State Association Board
Former Garland ISD Board President Robert Selders Jr. has been elected to serve on the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Board of Directors.
Garland ISD Celebrates 11 National Merit Semifinalists
Garland ISD is proud to recognize 11 high school students who have been named semifinalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship competition.
NGHS Teacher Honored with 2025 Yale Educator Award
North Garland High School teacher Anne Rojas earns Yale’s top educator honor for inspiring students to reach their full potential.