Choice of School period on the horizon
Dec 7, 2018 |
by Caren Rodriguez
The 2019-20 Choice of School period begins Jan. 14 for students currently in kindergarten-11th grade.
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Dyslexia services expanding in GISD
Dec 5, 2018 |
by Caren Rodriguez
From hiring dozens of certified therapists to introducing new events, the district is setting the framework for an esteemed and dynamic dyslexia program.
Anonymous Alerts app offers easy, secure reporting method
Dec 3, 2018 |
by Caren Rodriguez
Students, parents and community members are encouraged to download the free resource on their personal smartphone to report concerns.
Students recognized for cybersafety-themed art
Nov 28, 2018 |
by Caren Rodriguez
Sewell Elementary School’s Skyler Shaffer and Austin Academy for Excellence’s Jasmine John were named this year’s Cybersafety Poster Contest district winners, each receiving a sphero SPRK+ educational robot for their art pieces.
Elementary student wins televised dance competition
Nov 2, 2018 |
by Tiffany Veno
Armstrong Elementary School fourth grader Ayden Nguyen was crowned as the World of Dance season two champion along with his dance group, The Lab.
Two campuses named National PTA Schools of Excellence
Nov 2, 2018 |
by Tiffany Veno
Beaver Technology Center for Math and Science and Hillside Academy for Excellence are among less than 300 campuses nationwide to receive this honor.
GISD athletics receives national acclaim
Nov 2, 2018 |
by Tiffany Veno
Executive Director of Athletics Cliff Odenwald was recently named a 2018 recipient of the National Federation of State High School Associations’ Citation Award.
Community invited to enjoy student performances at annual BandFest
Oct 5, 2018 |
by Caren Rodriguez
GISD invites all community members to enjoy award-winning talent at the 41st annual Band Festival Monday, Oct. 8, at HBJ Stadium.
Community funds support new ACE program
Sep 24, 2018 |
by Tiffany Veno
Two generous donations will help Handley Elementary School and Lyles Middle School as they provide students a proven platform for closing achievement and opportunity gaps.
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.
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.
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.
NFHS boasts district’s first AP Capstone Diploma graduates
Sep 4, 2018 |
by Tiffany Veno
Class of 2018’s Danielle Oubre and Luke Sherlock earned this accomplishment by taking AP Seminar and Research courses; completing qualifying performance tasks, as well as a paper and presentation; and passing AP Seminar and Research exams in addition to four other AP tests.
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.