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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.
Featured News

September 25, 2025 by GISD Communications
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.
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September 24, 2025 by GISD Communications
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.
Featured News

September 19, 2025 by GISD Communications
Superintendent Dr. Ricardo López Guides Texas Education Forward
As president of the Texas School Alliance, Dr. Ricardo López represents 51 of the state’s largest districts while continuing to serve as Garland ISD superintendent, leading superintendents across Texas and advocating for innovative programs and academic success for every student.
Featured News

September 18, 2025 by GISD Communications
GISD Opens First New Elementary Playgrounds
Elementary students will enjoy safe, accessible, and fun new playgrounds made possible by the 2023 bond.
Recent news
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.

Superintendent Dr. Ricardo López Guides Texas Education Forward
As president of the Texas School Alliance, Dr. Ricardo López represents 51 of the state’s largest districts while continuing to serve as Garland ISD superintendent, leading superintendents across Texas and advocating for innovative programs and academic success for every student.

GISD Opens First New Elementary Playgrounds
Elementary students will enjoy safe, accessible, and fun new playgrounds made possible by the 2023 bond.

Leadership GISD Cohort Takes on “Principal for a Day”
Leadership GISD cohort members stepped into the shoes of Garland ISD principals, exploring campuses across the district and gaining an inside look at leadership, programs, and student life.

GISD Featured in Video Celebrating the Power of Public Schools
See how a Liberty Grove Elementary family and former GISD Board President are helping showcase the power of public schools in a Texas Association of School Board (TASB) video.

Rowlett Elementary Makes History as One of America’s Healthiest Schools
Rowlett Elementary earns national recognition for student health and wellness, becoming the first campus in Garland ISD to reach this milestone. #GISDUnmatched #BuiltDifferent
