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Featured News
September 24, 2026 by GISD Communications
CTE Pathways Build Real-World Success for GRCTC Architecture Students
Armed with industry-standard software credentials and hands-on preparation from the GRCTC, students Nailah Davis and Sierra "Kai" Mejia proved high school talent belongs at the professional table.
Featured News
September 16, 2026 by GISD Communications
Unmatched Legacy Drives Garland ISD into a Landmark Year
Celebrating its 125th anniversary and its designation as the 2026 H-E-B Texas District of the Year, Garland ISD showcases what makes it unmatched by highlighting personal perseverance, individual identity, and the unique stories that shape the district.
Featured News
September 11, 2026 by GISD Communications
Garland ISD Celebrates 7 National Merit Semifinalists
Seven Garland ISD seniors from three campuses have been named National Merit Semifinalists in the 2027 competition, placing them among the top one percent of high school academic performers nationwide.
Featured News
September 10, 2026 by GISD Communications
GISD G/T Administrator to Lead Statewide TAGT Board
After more than a decade of expanding and modernizing GISD's Gifted and Talented program, Dr. Cheryl Beard is stepping into a historic role as President-Elect of the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Featured News
September 3, 2026 by GISD Communications
Mustang Pride Stands Tall at New Sachse HS MAC
Sachse High School celebrated the grand opening of its new Multi-Program Activity Center, giving athletics, fine arts, and campus programs a safe, climate-controlled space to practice year-round.
Recent news
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.
LCHS Patriot Band Heads to State for the First Time
The Lakeview Centennial High School Patriot Band is making history as they advance to the UIL State Contest for the first time!
Red Ribbon Week: A Commitment to a Drug-Free Future
Each October, students nationwide wear red ribbons to mark Red Ribbon Week—a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of living drug-free.