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Featured News
January 23, 2026 by GISD Communications
Breakfast Success Brings a Big Celebration to Daugherty Elementary
Daugherty Elementary wins big in the Breakfast in the Classroom Challenge and celebrates with a special guest.
Featured News
January 21, 2026 by GISD Communications
What Unitary Status Means for Garland ISD Families
On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the Garland ISD Board of Trustees voted to agree with a Motion for Unitary Status filed by the U.S. Department of Justice regarding our desegregation order that officially recognizes the district’s long-standing progress toward equity.
Featured News
January 16, 2026 by GISD Communications
RHS Alum’s Letterman Jacket Turns Up in Japan
A donated Rowlett High School letterman jacket ended up in a clothing store across the world. The best part? The original owner was found.
Featured News
January 13, 2026 by GISD Communications
Garland HS Students Take the Director’s Chair on CGTV
Garland High School film students take the director’s chair to produce a weekly CGTV series showcasing their short films and creativity for the City of Garland.
Featured News
January 9, 2026 by GISD Communications
Garland ISD, Board Named Finalists for H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
Garland ISD and its Board of Trustees have been named finalists for the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, recognizing their continued focus on student success.
Recent news
Families and Schools Team Up for Literacy Success at “Tailgate with SAIL”
GISD's "Tailgate with SAIL" event brought families and schools together to close reading gaps and empower students for success.
Sellers MS Kicks Off Leadership Speaker Series
Sellers Middle School welcomed Superintendent Dr. Ricardo López as the inaugural speaker in its new Leadership Speaker Series, where he inspired students to lead with character, confidence, and persistence.
Rowlett Mayor Visits Back Elementary
Back Elementary first graders got a lively lesson in city leadership when Rowlett Mayor Jeff Winget visited to talk about what it means to be a local leader and how communities stay safe and connected.
GISD Board Member Elected to State Association Board
Former Garland ISD Board President Robert Selders Jr. has been elected to serve on the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Board of Directors.
Garland ISD Celebrates 11 National Merit Semifinalists
Garland ISD is proud to recognize 11 high school students who have been named semifinalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship competition.
NGHS Teacher Honored with 2025 Yale Educator Award
North Garland High School teacher Anne Rojas earns Yale’s top educator honor for inspiring students to reach their full potential.
Superintendent Dr. Ricardo López Guides Texas Education Forward
As president of the Texas School Alliance, Dr. Ricardo López represents 51 of the state’s largest districts while continuing to serve as Garland ISD superintendent, leading superintendents across Texas and advocating for innovative programs and academic success for every student.
GISD Opens First New Elementary Playgrounds
Elementary students will enjoy safe, accessible, and fun new playgrounds made possible by the 2023 bond.
Leadership GISD Cohort Takes on “Principal for a Day”
Leadership GISD cohort members stepped into the shoes of Garland ISD principals, exploring campuses across the district and gaining an inside look at leadership, programs, and student life.
GISD Featured in Video Celebrating the Power of Public Schools
See how a Liberty Grove Elementary family and former GISD Board President are helping showcase the power of public schools in a Texas Association of School Board (TASB) video.