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Featured News
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.
Featured News
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.
Featured News
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.
Featured News
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.
Featured News
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
AVID Extends North Garland High School National Demonstration Campus Distinction
NGHS has been renewed as AVID National Demonstration Campus, an honor that only two percent of AVID campuses in the world hold.
GISD Partners with Rowlett Police Department to Support Special Needs Students
Our Guidance & Counseling and Security departments have partnered with Rowlett Police to help identify and work with members of our community with special needs.
District announces 2021-22 Campus and Division Paraprofessionals of the Year
Congrats to the paraprofessionals honored as 2021-22 Campus and Division Paraprofessionals of the Year.
2021-22 Campus Teachers of the Year Announced
Congrats to the 71 teachers honored as 2021-22 Campus Teachers of the Year.
Choose #TheGISDEffect for success
Learn about the Choice of School and magnet application timelines as well as why you should be a part of #TheGISDEffect.
Two RHS juniors selected for prestigious program
Two Rowlett High School students have been selected to attend one of the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students.
GISD grad surprises Centerville ES students with big gifts
Garland ISD graduate Megan Stoeckl spearheaded a fundraising campaign to surprise all 276 Centerville Elementary students with scooters, blankets, toys, snacks and more before Winter Break.
GISD, Noon Exchange bring children holiday cheer
Every year, the Garland ISD Salvation Army Angel adoption drive and the Noon Exchange of Garland’s Children’s Christmas Party make holiday wishes come true for hundreds of children during the season of giving.
GISD names 2021 Elementary Greeting Card Contest winners
See the winners of our annual winter greeting card contest for 2021.
#ChooseGarlandISD Expo showcases excellence, opportunities
More than 700 people experienced #TheGISDEffect at the #ChooseGarlandISD Expo Tuesday, Dec. 7.