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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
November 15, 2023 | by GISD Communications
Board Bond Committee Meeting Recap 11/14/23
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board Bond Committee (BBC) meeting.
Board Bond Committee
Bond
Elementary
Freeman
Hillside
Lakeview Centennial
Naaman Forest
November 13, 2023 | by GISD Communications
Special Board Bond Meeting Recap 11/10/23
Board Trustees toured two elementary schools in preparation for the initial design and planning phase of the new GISD elementary campuses. Watch the recording and see a summary of the Special Board Meeting.
Board Bond Committee
Bond
October 24, 2023 | by GISD Communications
Garland ISD Celebrates Advanced Placement Achievements
Congratulations to our four high school campuses that met and exceeded the criteria for college culture, credit and optimization.
Garland High School
High school
Lakeview Centennial
North Garland
Sachse High School
October 23, 2023 | by GISD Communications
Bond construction underway at high school softball fields
See scenes from the construction sites at the Rowlett, Sachse and Naaman Forest high school softball fields.
Bond
High school
Naaman Forest
Rowlett High School
Sachse High School
Softball
October 20, 2023 | by GISD Communications
Board Bond Committee Meeting Recap 10/17/23
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board Bond Committee (BBC) meeting.
Board Bond Committee
Bond
October 19, 2023 | by GISD Communications
Torch the Stereotypes: SGHS welding instructor sparks success among female students
South Garland High School (SGHS) is championing the inclusion of female students in its welding program, with its efforts towards gender equity in welding leading to a notable increase in female student participation.
CTE
High school
South Garland
October 6, 2023 | by GISD Communications
Breaking ground on the first bond projects
Dr. López provides an update on construction projects from the 2023 bond.
Baseball
Bond
High school
Security
Softball
September 25, 2023 | by GISD Communications
Board Bond Committee Meeting Recap 9/22/23
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board Bond Committee (BBC) meeting.
Board Bond Committee
Bond
September 19, 2023 | by GISD Communications
Celebrating Herfurth Elementary's Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award
Herfurth Elementary has been honored as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2023, marking Garland ISD's 14th Blue Ribbon accolade.
Awards
Herfurth
Recognition
September 13, 2023 | by GISD Communications
Board Bond Committee Meeting Recap 9/12/23
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board Bond Committee (BBC) meeting.
Board Bond Committee
Bond
High school
Williams
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