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Featured News
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.
Featured News
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.
Featured News
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.
Featured News
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
Walnut Glen Academy fourth graders take part in an Education in Action Discover Texas Field Trip
Fourth graders from WGA traveled to Austin and San Antonio to experience what they are learning in Texas History and Science. The students visited the Texas State Capitol where they met a couple of legislators, The Alamo, and the Inner Space Cavern.
Beaver MST fourth graders travel to Austin on an Education in Action Discover Texas Field Trip
Fourth grade students from Beaver MST traveled to Austin, TX to experience what they are learning in Texas History. The students visited the State Capitol where they met a couple of legislators and the Bullock Texas State History Museum.
Bond Work Continues with Forced-Entry-Resistant Film
The district's safety efforts are boosted as the installation of forced-entry-resistant film begins at all campus main entrances.
Board Bond Update Recap 4/9/24
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board update.
Garland ISD Recognized with Economic Mobility Award
Garland ISD has been awarded an inaugural Economic Mobility Award from The Commit Partnership for its work in preparing students for life after graduation.
Herfurth PTA Pilots the National PTA’s Spring 2024 Fire Safety Program
Herfurth’s PTA is chosen as one of ten schools across the nation to pilot a Fire Safety Program.
Change Agents Celebrated for Advocating for Campus Transformations
The Garland ISD Change Agents were rewarded with a tailgate-themed celebration for their hard work throughout the year.
Pear-fectly Pear-ed: SNS Hosts Recipe Tasting Event
Student Nutrition Services partnered with the Culinary Institute of America and Pacific Northwest Canned Pears to create two pear-themed recipes.
Herfurth Elementary School Named National Blue Ribbon School
Carl L. Herfurth Elementary School in Rowlett has been designated a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School.
Garland ISD Prepares for Total Solar Eclipse Day
On Monday, April 8, Garland ISD students and staff will be able to view a total solar eclipse as the natural phenomenon passes over parts of the United States.