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May 22, 2026 by GISD Communications
Brandenburg MS Teacher, Principal Named AVID Award Finalists
Brandenburg Middle School's Randy King and Sarah Rock are earning recognition for revitalizing and expanding a student-centered AVID program focused on leadership, collaboration, and future success.
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May 21, 2026 by GISD Communications
South Garland Grad Finds Full Circle Moment as Teacher, Coach
Mea Farmer returned to South Garland High School as a teacher and cheer coach, helping students build memories, traditions, and pride on campus.
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May 20, 2026 by GISD Communications
GISD Educators and Student Earn Statewide Honors from TABSE
Two Garland ISD educators and a student are earning statewide recognition from TABSE for their impact, leadership, and achievements.
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May 19, 2026 by GISD Communications
GHS Volleyball Player Earns Positive Athlete Honor
A Garland High School student-athlete is earning recognition for making an impact both on and off the court.
Featured News
May 18, 2026 by GISD Communications
GISD Alumni Return to Lead Auto Tech at South Garland HS
Two alumni have returned to South Garland High School as Auto Tech teachers, helping students build skills and confidence through the same CTE programs that helped shape their own futures.
Recent news
TEA and Garland ISD Spread Holiday Cheer to Bussey MS Students
TEA and Garland ISD team up to bring holiday magic to Bussey Middle School, proving the power of community-driven compassion.
Racing Beyond Limits: Unmatched Passion and Purpose on the Track
Three sisters from Rowlett are making national waves with their BMX team, L.O.V.E. Racing, inspiring young riders to push beyond limits with passion, teamwork, and purpose. #GISDUnmatched
Board Bond Update Recap 12/17/24
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board update.
Sellers MS Students Lead with Heart: Packing Meals to Spread Kindness
A group of Sellers Middle School students came together to pack meals for members of their campus community, spreading holiday cheer.
GISD Earns Recognition as 2024 Mega District of the Year
Garland ISD proves its #GISDUnmatched excellence by earning the 2024 Mega District of the Year award for closing achievement gaps and empowering emergent bilingual students.
Fifteen Garland ISD Teachers Recharge at Holdsworth Retreat
Fifteen Garland ISD teachers attended the Holdsworth Teacher Retreat in Austin, where they took part in activities focused on well-being and shared experiences, leaving them recharged and inspired.
Unmatched Creativity Earns Student National Greeting Card Design Win
North Garland High School junior Rowan Lien's creativity led to a national win in a greeting card design contest, earning him recognition and a $10,000 scholarship. #GISDUnmatched
Garland ISD Nurse Administrator Honored as State’s Best
Director of Health Services, Renee Kotsopoulos, has been honored as the Texas School Nurse Organization’s School Nurse Administrator of the Year, recognizing her outstanding leadership and the unmatched care provided by the district’s nursing team.
Board Bond Update Recap 11/12/24
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board update.
Turning Adversity into Purpose: One Student’s Unmatched Journey to Help Others
Shourya Vyas turned his personal experience with his mother’s cancer battle into a global-impact project by creating a bilingual website to support cancer-affected families, embodying the #GISDUnmatched spirit.