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Convocation inspires, pumps up staff for a remarkable year

Sep 12, 2018 | by Caren Rodriguez

More than 8,000 employees celebrated a strong start to the school year at one of the most memorable events in Garland ISD history—Convocation 2018.

Two high school musicians named Outstanding Performers

Sep 14, 2018 | by Tiffany Veno

Garland High School junior Zachary Nguyen and Lakeview Centennial High School junior Rafael Escalera were recently named 2018 Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest Outstanding Performers. Just 2-3 percent of all competitors earned this award.

GISD home to Texas’ Elementary PE Teacher of the Year

Sep 14, 2018 | by Tiffany Veno

For the second-consecutive year, Garland ISD is being recognized at the state level for excellence in physical education. Chris Nichols from Luna Elementary School was recently selected as the 2018 Elementary School PE Teacher of the Year.

Ten GISD seniors named National Merit Semifinalists

Sep 14, 2018 | by Caren Rodriguez

Ten academically talented seniors were named Semifinalists in the 64th National Merit Scholarship Program—a distinction less than one percent of U.S. students received this year.

Elementary student earns top music honor

Aug 31, 2018 | by Tiffany Veno

Eleven-year-old Michael Moore was among just 150 fourth, fifth and sixth-graders selected to perform with the Texas Choral Directors Association Honor Choir. More than 800 across the state auditioned for a spot.

LCHS gymnastics continues longstanding streak at state

Aug 31, 2018 | by Tiffany Veno

For the fifth-consecutive year, the boys team qualified for state during the 2017-18 season, where they claimed 10th overall. Three members of the girls team advanced to the state meet as well—and two of them achieved this impressive accomplishment as freshman.