Because access to health care is a concern for families across the nation, Garland ISD has partnered with Hazel Health to help see that students receive the care they need. Throughout the summer, students will have access to FREE at-home virtual service for...
GISD honors valedictorians, salutatorians
Friday, May 8 was a great day for the valedictorians and salutatorians (list below) of Garland ISD’s high schools as they were recognized in a big way. Members of the district’s leadership team, Superintendent Ricardo Lopez and several members of the GISD board of...
GISD leading way in eLearning
From school closures to event cancellations to shelter-in-place, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has forced many changes across the nation. But Garland ISD’s commitment to student success remains the same. The district is united behind one goal of ensuring all...
GISD update, meal delivery changes
The Garland ISD published the following updates and meal delivery changes on its website April 6. April 10, 2020, will remain a staff/student holiday. Learn how to navigate technology carefully and create a safe online learning environment with the help of...
GISD extends Choice of School period
Giving families the unique opportunity to customize education, Garland ISD’s Choice of School program is like none other. Students can attend any campus in the district, regardless of where they live. In an effort to ensure all families have ample time to consider and...
First Literacy for Life event a success
The tri-cities recently celebrated Garland ISD’s commitment to inspire and transform lives through the power of reading. More than 2,400 attendees enjoyed free food, prizes, 76 activity booths, author visits, a book walk, a poetry café and more at the district’s first...
GISD schools singled out as state’s best
Garland ISD can once again claim several Texas Honor Roll schools. This program, presented by Educational Results Partnership (ERP), identifies higher-performing campuses that improve student outcomes. The following schools are among just 855 in Texas to be...
GISD honors highest-achieving grads
Garland ISD recently honored its highest-achieving students at the annual Senior Summit Luncheon. The top 10 students from each high school, as well as the top two from Memorial Pathway Academy, their most influential staff member, proud family and administrators...
Johnny Beach continues on GISD board
Place 2 GISD Board of Trustees member Johnny Beach, who recently ran unopposed for a second term, wants to help ensure that Garland ISD students have the best opportunities available. “I have a passion for education,” he said. “I love to see kids succeed.”...
GISD adds, updates security systems
In recent months and years, campus safety and security has become an immeasurable concern for students, parents, educators and administrators. The May 18 shooting at the high school in Santa Fe, Texas, where eight students and two teachers were killed and...
GISD’s arts director receives prestigious award
The Texas Bandmasters Association recently named Garland ISD’s George Jones recipient of the 2018 Lifetime Administrator Achievement Award. Jones will receive the award during the TBA Convention/Clinic in San Antonio this summer. The ceremony will be Thursday, July...
NAMM recognizes GISD music program
Continuing a longstanding tradition, Garland ISD recently received its ninth Best Communities for Music Education title from The National Association of Music Merchants Foundation. This distinction honors districts that demonstrate a commitment to providing music...