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Featured News
January 23, 2026 by GISD Communications
Breakfast Success Brings a Big Celebration to Daugherty Elementary
Daugherty Elementary wins big in the Breakfast in the Classroom Challenge and celebrates with a special guest.
Featured News
January 21, 2026 by GISD Communications
What Unitary Status Means for Garland ISD Families
On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the Garland ISD Board of Trustees voted to agree with a Motion for Unitary Status filed by the U.S. Department of Justice regarding our desegregation order that officially recognizes the district’s long-standing progress toward equity.
Featured News
January 16, 2026 by GISD Communications
RHS Alum’s Letterman Jacket Turns Up in Japan
A donated Rowlett High School letterman jacket ended up in a clothing store across the world. The best part? The original owner was found.
Featured News
January 13, 2026 by GISD Communications
Garland HS Students Take the Director’s Chair on CGTV
Garland High School film students take the director’s chair to produce a weekly CGTV series showcasing their short films and creativity for the City of Garland.
Featured News
January 9, 2026 by GISD Communications
Garland ISD, Board Named Finalists for H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
Garland ISD and its Board of Trustees have been named finalists for the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, recognizing their continued focus on student success.
Recent news
Student Nutrition Services Earns Recognition Awards
Student Nutrition Services recently received three 2025 Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Awards from Action for Healthy Kids, including Lunch Trailblazer, Innovation in Nutrition Education, and Innovation in the Preparation of School Meals.
Bussey MS Counseling Team Earns Rising Star Award
Recognized with Texas’ Rising Star Award, Bussey Middle School’s counselors demonstrate an unmatched commitment to student achievement, emotional wellness, and community.
Congratulations to the LCHS Band!
Congratulations to the Lakeview Centennial Patriot Band for advancing to the UIL State Marching Band Contest for the second year in a row!
Water Polo Program Celebrates All-District Athletes
Garland ISD’s water polo program continues to make an unmatched impact as students earn all-district honors and showcase the strength of a growing sport across the district.
GISD Achieves Perfect Score on State Financial Integrity Rating
Garland ISD earned a perfect 100 on the TEA’s Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST), showcasing exceptional financial management, transparency, and accountability.
Walnut Glen Earns Third-Highest TEA Score in Texas
Walnut Glen Academy for Excellence earns a 98 TEA rating, tying for the third-highest among Texas elementary schools and the highest in Garland ISD.
How GISD built a "College For All" model that's changing lives
In 2025, roughly 15% of GISD graduates earned an associate's degree alongside their high school diploma, a percentage that ranks among the highest in Texas and likely the nation for large urban school districts.
Garland ISD Making Strides On Behalf Of Students
Through purposeful planning and a collective approach, Garland ISD has seen immense growth in the amount of students considered college, career and military ready (CCMR) upon graduation.
MPA Brings the Texas State Fair to Middle School Newcomers
Students at Memorial Pathway Academy enjoyed a mini Texas State Fair on campus, complete with games, food, and Texas culture.
A Living Legacy at the New Linda L. Griffin Elementary
Students from Heather Glen Montclair Elementary will become the Griffin Roadrunners in a modern campus designed to welcome learning and community together.