Every second grader in Garland ISD has the chance to dive into an essential life skill: staying safe around water through the district’s Water Safety Program.

Student Nutrition Services recently received three 2025 Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Awards from Action for Healthy Kids, including Lunch Trailblazer, Innovation in Nutrition Education, and Innovation in the Preparation of School Meals.

Recognized with Texas’ Rising Star Award, Bussey Middle School’s counselors demonstrate an unmatched commitment to student achievement, emotional wellness, and community.

Congratulations to the Lakeview Centennial Patriot Band for advancing to the UIL State Marching Band Contest for the second year in a row! 

Garland ISD’s water polo program continues to make an unmatched impact as students earn all-district honors and showcase the strength of a growing sport across the district.

Garland ISD earned a perfect 100 on the TEA’s Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST), showcasing exceptional financial management, transparency, and accountability.

Walnut Glen Academy for Excellence earns a 98 TEA rating, tying for the third-highest among Texas elementary schools and the highest in Garland ISD.

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.

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.  

Students at Memorial Pathway Academy enjoyed a mini Texas State Fair on campus, complete with games, food, and Texas culture.