North Garland High School has once again been selected as one of the nation’s best campuses. In addition to The Washington Post’s recent designation, North Garland also earned a spot on U.S. News & World Report’s 2015 Best High Schools Rankings, making it the only...
At just 18 years old, Rowlett High School senior Tara Davis has already established a foundation for her very own small business. The burgeoning CEO created a detailed business proposal through the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce's Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!), a...
North Garland High School’s Raider Theatre is being hailed as one of the state’s top drama groups. The talented company won second runner-up in the 6A UIL State One-Act Play competition May 28 at the University of Texas at Austin’s Bass Performance Center. “We were...
Since its opening just one year ago, Garland ISD’s GRS Giving Place has already helped hundreds of families in need. But the room would not be such a success without support from the district’s community. Students and staff at Beaver Technology Center for Math and...
Twenty-six South Garland High School cosmetology students recently accomplished an exceptional feat—they all became licensed professionals before graduation. The seniors passed both written and practical state cosmetology exams in May, after dedicating hundreds of...
Two Garland ISD teachers received a special surprise June 3 that sweetened their end-of-year celebrations. Samantha Patten and Marie Walker-Peterson were named 2014-15 District Teachers of the Year. “It is my pleasure to present this award,” said Superintendent Bob...
School may be out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean Garland ISD campuses are shutting their doors. In addition to summer programs, several campuses are also offering free meals to district students. Breakfast and lunch will be served Monday-Thursday until July 30....
Garland ISD board of trustees member Dr. Cindy Castaneda announced her resignation from the board at the June 9 work session. Her resignation is effective Aug. 18. “It has been my pleasure and privilege to serve as a trustee for this very fine district. I’m going to...
All first graders at Club Hill Elementary and Heather Glenn Elementary in Garland and at Sewell Elementary in Sachse were recently given free prevent tooth decay kits through the Fantastic Teeth Fan Club. Members of Garland Masonic Lodge, led by Robert Beacham,...
Responsible for a thriving school garden and orchard, as well as a solar panel station and wind turbine, Schrade Middle School teacher Paul Reyna has gained recognition across Garland ISD for his environmental and conservation efforts. But his future plans are what is...
Rhiannon Roberts, a ninth grader at North Garland High School has been nominated to attend the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders in Boston, Massachusetts June 28-30. The Congress is an honors-only program for high school students who are passionate...
Garland ISD campuses are filled with several heroes, from teachers to students to office staff to custodians. But the Student Nutrition Services (SNS) Department was the focus of district recognition May 1. GISD celebrated School Lunch Hero Day thanking all those who...