More than 700 people experienced #TheGISDEffect at the #ChooseGarlandISD Expo Tuesday, Dec. 7.

Twenty-four Garland ISD AVID students were named Dell Scholar semifinalists, vying for a chance to receive $20,000, a laptop, textbook credits and ongoing educational support.

The Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technical Center was recently named one of just 13 high school InvenTeams by the Lemelson-MIT Program to create a technological invention that solves a problem stemming from the local community.

Atmos Energy’s donation will be used to fund an annual $1,000 scholarship for a GISD senior pursuing a career in education, health care or as a first responder.

Ten GISD students have earned a prestigious title shared by just 16,000 high schoolers nationwide. The academically talented seniors were named National Merit Semifinalists—a distinction less than one percent of U.S. students received this year.

The Hispanic Youth Organization is an after-school club that is focused on engaging the Hispanic student body at district high schools.

Garland ISD recently celebrated nine Class of 2020 graduates who received a total of $22,500 from a business partner, mentor and regular guest speaker at the Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technical Center.

GISD is home to two special programs impacting the lives of our English Language Learners (EL). For nearly a decade, AVID Excel and EL Leadership has been providing students tools to maximize their social, personal and academic potential.

During 2019-20, the district increased its percentage of students passing Advanced Placement tests. Graduation rates and accountability ratings are also on the rise.

Garland ISD is kicking off the new decade with new opportunities focused on preparing students for the world of tomorrow.