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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
March 27, 2025 | by GISD Communications
Sachse HS Student’s Animated Short Film Featured on Exclusive YouTube Channel
Discover how a Sachse High School student's stop-motion short film, The Magic Box, captivated a global audience on an exclusive YouTube channel, showcasing unmatched creativity and teamwork! #GISDUnmatched
Art
Recognition
Sachse High School
March 25, 2025 | by GISD Communications
Board Bond Update Recap 3/11/25
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board update.
Board Bond Committee
Bond
Elementary
Freeman
Garland High School
High school
Naaman Forest
North Garland
South Garland
Technology
March 4, 2025 | by GISD Communications
Game-Changing Soccer Club Transforms Caldwell Elementary
With a vision to empower students through soccer, a dedicated coach and a generous community partner are transforming futures at Caldwell Elementary.
Caldwell
Soccer
March 3, 2025 | by GISD Communications
2025 Garland ISD Teachers of the Year
Congratulations to the 2025 Garland ISD Teachers of the Year!
Recognition
March 3, 2025 | by GISD Communications
2025 Garland ISD Paraprofessionals of the Year
Congratulations to the 2025 Campus and Department Paraprofessionals of the Year!
Recognition
February 24, 2025 | by GISD Communications
Focused and Fearless: Taber Torres’ Unstoppable Drive
Balancing academics, athletics, and leadership, Sachse High School senior Taber Torres proves that unstoppable determination can lead to success. #GISDUnmatched
Recognition
Sachse High School
Volleyball
February 14, 2025 | by GISD Communications
Board Bond Update Recap 2/11/25
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board update.
Board Bond Committee
Bond
Elementary
Freeman
Garland High School
High school
Kimberlin
Lakeview Centennial
Naaman Forest
North Garland
South Garland
Technology
February 13, 2025 | by GISD Communications
Two GISD Schools Recognized for Advancing Women in Computer Science
Two Garland ISD schools are breaking barriers in tech education by earning national recognition for expanding opportunities for female students in computer science.
Awards
Garland High School
Lakeview Centennial
Recognition
February 7, 2025 | by GISD Communications
Proactive Protection: How GISD Keeps Schools Clean & Safe
GISD is tackling flu season head-on with nightly electrostatic disinfection, ensuring cleaner, safer schools for students and staff.
January 30, 2025 | by GISD Communications
Brandenburg MS Becomes GISD’s First National Merit School of Distinction
Brandenburg Middle School has set an unmatched standard for excellence in academics, arts, and community engagement, achieving a groundbreaking milestone as the first campus in GISD to be named a National Merit School of Distinction.
Awards
Brandenburg
Recognition
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