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Featured News
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.
Featured News
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.
Featured News
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.
Featured News
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.
Featured News
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
Turning Adversity into Purpose: One Student’s Unmatched Journey to Help Others
Shourya Vyas turned his personal experience with his mother’s cancer battle into a global-impact project by creating a bilingual website to support cancer-affected families, embodying the #GISDUnmatched spirit.
LCHS Patriot Band Heads to State for the First Time
The Lakeview Centennial High School Patriot Band is making history as they advance to the UIL State Contest for the first time!
Red Ribbon Week: A Commitment to a Drug-Free Future
Each October, students nationwide wear red ribbons to mark Red Ribbon Week—a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of living drug-free.
Board Bond Update Recap 10/8/24
Watch the recording and see a summary of the recent Bond 2023 Board update.
Dive into the unmatched possibilities at the Explore GISD Expo
Ready to unlock unmatched possibilities for your child’s future? Garland ISD's Explore Expo is your gateway to discovering the educational opportunities that set us apart.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage at the South Garland HS Library
South Garland High School's librarians connect learning with life through their annual Hispanic Heritage Museum installation.
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Ivan Puga, Artist and Educator
Ivan Puga, a proud Mexican American and native of Dallas, has been shaping young minds and fostering creativity as an art teacher at South Garland High School.
From the Soccer Field to the Football Field: Breaking Barriers with Unmatched Talent
In the heart of Garland ISD, where talent flourishes and determination knows no bounds, Brooke Bowman, a Sachse High School senior, stands out for her rise in flag football. #GISDUnmatched
Southgate STEM Elementary: Unmatched Creativity and Innovation
Southgate STEM Elementary, the only Nationally Certified STEM Campus in Garland ISD, is setting an unmatched standard in innovative learning with its Tinker Studio and library, affectionately known as the "Gator Swamp." #GISDUnmatched
Bond Video: Hillside Academy Demolition
Video of demolition and renderings of the new school.