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November 14, 2025 by GISD Communications
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.
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November 6, 2025 by GISD Communications
Garland ISD Water Polo 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.
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October 30, 2025 by GISD Communications
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.
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October 29, 2025 by GISD Communications
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.
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October 21, 2025 by GISD Communications
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.
Recent news
February 20, 2024 | by GISD Communications
2024 Garland ISD Paraprofessionals of the Year
Congratulations to the 2024 Garland ISD Campus and Department Paraprofessionals of the Year!
Recognition
February 20, 2024 | by GISD Communications
2024 Garland ISD Teachers of the Year
Congratulations to the 2024 Garland ISD Teachers of the Year!
Recognition
February 20, 2024 | by GISD Communications
GISD FACE Department to Host Annual Black History Month Program
The Garland ISD Family and Community Engagement Department is proud to present the 2024 Black History Program, "My Story, My Dance."
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Community
Events
February 19, 2024 | by GISD Communications
Board Bond Update Recap 2/13/24
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board update.
Board Bond Committee
Bond
Elementary
Freeman
High school
Hillside
Lakeview Centennial
Naaman Forest
February 14, 2024 | by GISD Communications
Garland ISD Board of Trustees Named Finalist for 2024 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
The Garland ISD Board of Trustees has been named an Outstanding School Board finalist for the 2024 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards.
February 12, 2024 | by GISD Communications
Exciting News for Garland ISD's Baseball and Softball Community
See what's happening with the high school softball and baseball field renovation bond project.
Baseball
Bond
High school
Naaman Forest
Rowlett High School
Sachse High School
Softball
February 9, 2024 | by GISD Communications
Rowlett and Other GISD High Schools Prepare for VASE
High school art students across Garland ISD are gearing up for the regional Texas High School Visual Scholastic Event (VASE). The competition brings together some of the most skilled artists in the area.
Art
Fine arts
High school
Rowlett High School
February 8, 2024 | by GISD Communications
GISD Dyslexia Therapist Training Center Receives Accreditation
Garland Independent School District's Dyslexia Therapist Training Center has achieved accreditation, marking a milestone for the GISD Dyslexia Department.
Special education
February 6, 2024 | by GISD Communications
Garland ISD Partners with Trusted World
Garland ISD has partnered with Trusted World to launch the innovative "Trusted Wrap-Around Services" program.
Community
Guidance and counseling
February 6, 2024 | by GISD Communications
GEF Awards Record Number of Grants and Scholarships
The Garland ISD Education Foundation surprised teachers and staff with a record number of grants and scholarships for the 2023-2024 school year.
Education Foundation
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