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April 6, 2026 by GISD Communications
Sachse HS P-TECH Student Advances to Nationals After State TAFE Win
Reese Bryant is turning classroom experience and community support into impact, earning top state honors and advancing to nationals through the P-TECH and Future Teachers Institute programs.
Featured News
April 6, 2026 by GISD Communications
New Program Brings Satellite Design and Space Exploration to the GRCTC
Garland ISD is launching a new aerospace program at the GRCTC that gives students hands-on experience designing, building, and testing real satellite systems through the Buzz Aldrin Family Foundation.
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March 31, 2026 by GISD Communications
GHS Grad Named Para of the Year at Club Hill Elementary
Garland High graduate Gizelle is proving that first-year paraprofessionals can make a big impact, earning Paraprofessional of the Year at Club Hill Elementary.
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March 26, 2026 by GISD Communications
GRCTC Hosts Career Fair, Connecting Employers with Career-Ready Students
The GRCTC hosted a two-day Career Fair, giving students an incredible opportunity to connect with businesses, non-profits, industry experts, and other employers, demonstrating how the campus is preparing students for life after graduation.
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March 25, 2026 by GISD Communications
A Parent’s Guide to Pre-K and Kindergarten in Garland ISD
Explore how Pre-K and kindergarten work in Garland ISD and what families need to know before enrollment opens April 1.
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Tri-City Community Members Graduate from Inaugural Leadership GISD Program
Community members from Garland, Rowlett, and Sachse step inside Garland ISD’s operations through a school-year-long Leadership GISD program, ending with the graduation of its inaugural class.
Sachse HS P-TECH Student Advances to Nationals After State TAFE Win
Reese Bryant is turning classroom experience and community support into impact, earning top state honors and advancing to nationals through the P-TECH and Future Teachers Institute programs.
New Program Brings Satellite Design and Space Exploration to the GRCTC
Garland ISD is launching a new aerospace program at the GRCTC that gives students hands-on experience designing, building, and testing real satellite systems through the Buzz Aldrin Family Foundation.
GHS Grad Named Para of the Year at Club Hill Elementary
Garland High graduate Gizelle is proving that first-year paraprofessionals can make a big impact, earning Paraprofessional of the Year at Club Hill Elementary.
GRCTC Hosts Career Fair, Connecting Employers with Career-Ready Students
The GRCTC hosted a two-day Career Fair, giving students an incredible opportunity to connect with businesses, non-profits, industry experts, and other employers, demonstrating how the campus is preparing students for life after graduation.
A Parent’s Guide to Pre-K and Kindergarten in Garland ISD
Explore how Pre-K and kindergarten work in Garland ISD and what families need to know before enrollment opens April 1.
SGHS Senior Wins State Women’s Powerlifting Championship
A’jaLynn Bostic delivered a record-breaking sweep at state, setting four records and winning the first Women's Powerlifting Championship title for South Garland HS and Garland ISD.
Breakfast in the Classroom Program Showcased During School Breakfast Week
During National School Breakfast Week, Garland ISD’s Student Nutrition Services (SNS) team showcased its Breakfast in the Classroom program during a visit from a federal health leader, highlighting how school breakfast helps students start the day ready to learn.
GRCTC Students Deliver Real-World Impact Through Free Tax Services
GRCTC students are preparing free tax returns for Garland ISD employees this tax season, gaining hands-on career experience.
Fourteen Schools Earn Texas Honor Roll Recognition
Unmatched excellence continues across Garland ISD as 14 schools earn Texas Honor Roll recognition for strong results across all student groups.