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August 1, 2025 by GISD Communications
Garland ISD’s Ashley Ross Named 2026 Region 10 Elementary Teacher of the Year
Garland ISD is proud to announce that Ashley Ross, a dynamic educator from Back Elementary, has been named the 2026 Region 10 Elementary Teacher of the Year.
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July 28, 2025 by GISD Communications
Summer 7-on-7 Keeps GISD Football Teams Sharp for the Season Ahead
Before Friday Night Lights returns, Garland ISD football players are putting in the work. Fast-paced 7-on-7 matchups are helping teams prepare for the upcoming fall season.
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July 28, 2025 by GISD Communications
Building Tomorrow: GISD Breaks Ground on New Campuses and MACs
Garland ISD breaks ground on nine game-changing projects designed to transform learning and unlock new opportunities for students.
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June 24, 2025 by GISD Communications
Garland ISD Renames Natatorium to Honor Trustee Larry H. Glick
Garland ISD honors Trustee Larry H. Glick’s legacy with a lasting tribute that will make waves, save lives, and inspire students for generations to come.
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June 3, 2025 by GISD Communications
Garland ISD Hits Historic Milestone in College Readiness
Garland ISD shattered records in college readiness, reaching its highest-ever Texas Success Initiative goal and setting a course toward a 60% readiness rate by 2030.
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Garland ISD’s Ashley Ross Named 2026 Region 10 Elementary Teacher of the Year
Garland ISD is proud to announce that Ashley Ross, a dynamic educator from Back Elementary, has been named the 2026 Region 10 Elementary Teacher of the Year.

August 2025 Bond Update Video
See construction scenes from the high school multi-program activity centers and Freeman Elementary projects.

Summer 7-on-7 Keeps GISD Football Teams Sharp for the Season Ahead
Before Friday Night Lights returns, Garland ISD football players are putting in the work. Fast-paced 7-on-7 matchups are helping teams prepare for the upcoming fall season.

Building Tomorrow: GISD Breaks Ground on New Campuses and MACs
Garland ISD breaks ground on nine game-changing projects designed to transform learning and unlock new opportunities for students.

Board Bond Update Recap 7/22/25
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board update.

Board Bond Update Recap 6/10/25
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board update.

Inside the Blueprint of GISD’s Future
The Timeline, the Progress, and the Promise of Bond 2023

Garland ISD Renames Natatorium to Honor Trustee Larry H. Glick
Garland ISD honors Trustee Larry H. Glick’s legacy with a lasting tribute that will make waves, save lives, and inspire students for generations to come.

Garland ISD Hits Historic Milestone in College Readiness
Garland ISD shattered records in college readiness, reaching its highest-ever Texas Success Initiative goal and setting a course toward a 60% readiness rate by 2030.

First-Year AP Cohort Empowers Emerging Leaders Across GISD
GISD’s AP Cohort helped first-year leaders grow together and become stronger leaders.
