Several new principals and assistant principals will greet students as they return to school this year. A list of recent campus appointments is below. Principals: Armstrong Elementary School – Coleman Bruman Bullock Elementary School – Shannon Trimble Centerville...
Dr. John Hobbs, head coach of the math/science team at Garland High School is proud of his students’ performance at the Texas Tech summer camp in Lubbock July 14-18. “We have dominated this contest for three years in a row,” Hobbs said. “This was our best showing.”...
A recent South Garland High School graduate had the chance to inspire hundreds of students and educators with her moving story. Keyle Williams was invited to share her journey to college at the annual Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Summer Institute...
On a mission to save their campus energy and time, members of the Lakeview Centennial High School Principal’s Advisory Council introduced a novel, student-led conservation organization in 2014-15. Known as Watt Patrol, the eco-conscious group helped the Patriots...
Four Garland ISD teachers were recently recognized for their commitment to all students. The Special Education Department named its Elementary, Middle School, High School and All-District General Educators of the Year May 21. Carver Elementary School fourth-grade...
Graduating at the top of the Class of 2015 nationwide, three Garland High School students are being recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Lexie Ford was named a 2015 National Merit Scholar, while Mahimajanani Senthilkumar received a National Merit...
Demonstrating collaboration between Garland ISD and its community, Sam Houston Middle School partnered with the Garland Police Department (GPD) to launch a bicycle repair program in 2004-05. Since then, the Sam Houston Bike Club has been teaching students professional...
Garland ISD was one of just 10 districts statewide recently honored by The Texas Association of School Boards. The district’s Risk Management Department earned a 2015 TASB Risk Management Fund Innovation Award for its creative safety video campaign. “We were excited...
Although Garland High School student Juanito Riveros is just 15-years-old, he has already made a name for himself in the world of fine arts. Recently ranked the No. 2 harpist in the state, the sophomore was awarded a full scholarship to attend Interlochen Arts Camp—an...
Ending the 2014-15 contest on a high note, Shorehaven Elementary School secured its second Jupiter Chevrolet Teacher of the Month two-peat, as physical education teacher Sara Erickson took the honorsMay 11. Surprised while writing curriculum at the Jill Shugart...
Five graduating seniors will attend college this fall with the help of a Texas-based nonprofit organization. Students from Garland, Lakeview Centennial and North Garland high schools were all named Terry Scholars, a title that gifts guidance, support and tuition funds...
The Garland ISD board of trustees announced a plan to fill its Place 4 seat which will become vacant after Dr. Cindy Castañeda's resignation takes effect on August 18. The board of trustees plans to fill this vacancy by appointment. To select this appointment, the...