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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.
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.
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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.
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Shugart Celebrates First-Ever Chess Team with End-of-Year Awards
Shugart Elementary’s first-ever chess team closed out its inaugural season with an awards ceremony celebrating student progress and achievement.
Liberty Grove Introduces Great Gator Mentorship Program
The six-week lunchtime program connects students with adult mentors to support social and emotional growth as they prepare for middle school.
Tri-City Community Members Graduate from Inaugural Leadership GISD Program
Community members from Garland, Rowlett, and Sachse step inside Garland ISD’s operations through a school-year-long Leadership GISD program, ending with the graduation of its inaugural class.
Sachse HS P-TECH Student Advances to Nationals After State TAFE Win
Reese Bryant is turning classroom experience and community support into impact, earning top state honors and advancing to nationals through the P-TECH and Future Teachers Institute programs.
New Program Brings Satellite Design and Space Exploration to the GRCTC
Garland ISD is launching a new aerospace program at the GRCTC that gives students hands-on experience designing, building, and testing real satellite systems through the Buzz Aldrin Family Foundation.
GHS Grad Named Para of the Year at Club Hill Elementary
Garland High graduate Gizelle is proving that first-year paraprofessionals can make a big impact, earning Paraprofessional of the Year at Club Hill Elementary.
GRCTC Hosts Career Fair, Connecting Employers with Career-Ready Students
The GRCTC hosted a two-day Career Fair, giving students an incredible opportunity to connect with businesses, non-profits, industry experts, and other employers, demonstrating how the campus is preparing students for life after graduation.
A Parent’s Guide to Pre-K and Kindergarten in Garland ISD
Explore how Pre-K and kindergarten work in Garland ISD and what families need to know before enrollment opens April 1.
SGHS Senior Wins State Women’s Powerlifting Championship
A’jaLynn Bostic delivered a record-breaking sweep at state, setting four records and winning the first Women's Powerlifting Championship title for South Garland HS and Garland ISD.
Breakfast in the Classroom Program Showcased During School Breakfast Week
During National School Breakfast Week, Garland ISD’s Student Nutrition Services (SNS) team showcased its Breakfast in the Classroom program during a visit from a federal health leader, highlighting how school breakfast helps students start the day ready to learn.