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May 22, 2026 by GISD Communications
Brandenburg MS Teacher, Principal Named AVID Award Finalists
Brandenburg Middle School's Randy King and Sarah Rock are earning recognition for revitalizing and expanding a student-centered AVID program focused on leadership, collaboration, and future success.
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May 21, 2026 by GISD Communications
South Garland Grad Finds Full Circle Moment as Teacher, Coach
Mea Farmer returned to South Garland High School as a teacher and cheer coach, helping students build memories, traditions, and pride on campus.
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May 20, 2026 by GISD Communications
GISD Educators and Student Earn Statewide Honors from TABSE
Two Garland ISD educators and a student are earning statewide recognition from TABSE for their impact, leadership, and achievements.
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May 19, 2026 by GISD Communications
GHS Volleyball Player Earns Positive Athlete Honor
A Garland High School student-athlete is earning recognition for making an impact both on and off the court.
Featured News
May 18, 2026 by GISD Communications
GISD Alumni Return to Lead Auto Tech at South Garland HS
Two alumni have returned to South Garland High School as Auto Tech teachers, helping students build skills and confidence through the same CTE programs that helped shape their own futures.
Recent news
Austin Academy Becomes GISD’s First Purple Star Campus
Austin Academy has earned the Purple Star Campus designation from the TEA, becoming Garland ISD’s first school recognized for its commitment to supporting military-connected students and families. #GISDUnmatched #BuiltDifferent
Thriving in Two Languages: Inside GISD's Dual Language Immersion Program
At Hickman Elementary, students in Garland ISD’s Vietnamese Dual Language Program gain an unmatched opportunity to master both English and Vietnamese while celebrating their culture.
Step Inside the Future of Student Services and Memorial Pathway Academy
Take a first look at the new home for the Manuel & Maria Valle Student Services Center and Memorial Pathway Academy, a place where every student and family can feel at home and flourish.
Garland HS Students Team Up with SMU Engineers
Garland High School students teamed with SMU engineers over the summer to create affordable building materials made from local soil.
GISD Among Top-Rated Districts in Dallas County
Garland ISD is on its way to becoming an A-rated district, earning recognition as one of the top-rated districts in Dallas County. #GISDUnmatched #BuiltDifferent
GISD UNMATCHED: BUILT DIFFERENT
The Future Doesn’t Wait. Neither Do We. #GISDUnmatched #BuiltDifferent
Lyles MS Student Makes District History with Texas InvestWrite Title
What started as a stock market class game ended with Casey Dozier making GISD history and proving that unmatched ambition can lead to big wins. #GISDUnmatched #BuiltDifferent
DISCONNECT TO RECONNECT
Garland ISD invites students to "Disconnect to Reconnect", as the district implements HB 1481, a new state law that prohibits the use of personal communication devices by students during the school day.
South Garland Grad Powers a Movement and Lands on 40 Under 40
Nick Marino Jr., a proud member of the Class of 2006, exemplifies how the education gained in Garland ISD can ignite a lifelong journey of making a difference.
Garland ISD’s Ashley Ross Named 2026 Region 10 Elementary Teacher of the Year
Garland ISD is proud to announce that Ashley Ross, a dynamic educator from Back Elementary, has been named the 2026 Region 10 Elementary Teacher of the Year.