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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.
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
Centerville Elementary HERO Students Receive a Special Holiday Gift
Seventy-five students from Centerville Elementary School in Garland ISD were gifted shoes from the Influence International Church and Pastor Chris Hughes.
GISD Announces 2022 Holiday Card Winners
For over 30 years, the artwork of Garland ISD students has helped ring in the holiday season. Our annual Holiday Card Contest is made possible through partnerships with campuses across the district. And this year, Fine Arts also opened the competition to our secondary campuses. We thank our wonderful schools that participated in this year's event.
Brother Surprises Freeman Elementary Student with Holiday Homecoming
Nico Torres, a third grader at Freeman Elementary, had an unexpected visit at school. With the help of his mom, teacher, and campus principal, Nico's brother, who's in the U.S. Army, got to surprise him at school and tell him he'll be home for Christmas!
North Garland Senior Wins Big at Pep Rally
Salam El-Wakil, a Senior at North Garland High School, had the surprise of her life when College Board awarded her a $40,000 college scholarship at the school's Friday pep rally.
GISD Students Published in National Publication
Five Garland ISD students selected by iWrite Non Profit Organization to have their works published in national publication.
Sachse High School Teacher Awarded TFLA Teacher of the Year
We proudly announce that Kristina Sedberry, Sachse High School ASL teacher, won Teacher of the Year for the state of Texas from The Texas Foreign Language Association.
Parents and Students Explore GISD At Annual Event
Parents and students across the metroplex explored Garland ISD schools on November 2 at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland at the "Explore GISD" expo.
Garland ISD Hosts Elementary Robotics Family Expo
The GISD Robotics Family Expo allows students from across the district to test drive the latest robotic technology while learning from top Texas Instrument engineers.
Garland ISD PTA's Receive National Recognition
GISD Campus PTA organizations have been recognized as a School of Excellence by the National PTA.
North Garland First GISD High School to Receive "A" STAAR Rating
Many schools from GISD scored excellent ratings, with North Garland High School becoming the first high school in GISD history to achieve an "A" accountability rating in the STAAR era.