The National Parent Teacher Association was founded in 1897 to champion the call of parental involvement, as well as its benefit within a child’s education. In fact, more than 40 years of research show that when parent-school relationships are formed, schools improve...
GISD schools among top 10 in North Texas
Recently releasing its annual ranking of the top-performing schools across Texas, the organization Children at Risk included two from Garland ISD. Hillside and Kimberlin Academies for Excellence are among the top 10 elementary schools in North Texas. They earned the...
Four campuses among best in DFW, five among best in state
Four Garland ISD high school campuses were selected as some of North Texas’ top campuses. Garland, North Garland, Rowlett and Sachse high schools placed within ranking-based website Niche’s 100 Best Public High Schools in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Niche used...
Grads make senior walk through Hillside Academy
On Friday, June 2, graduating seniors from several Garland ISD high schools returned to their elementary school, Hillside Academy for Excellence, for a "Senior Walk." These Hillside Academy alumni, now graduating seniors, from Rowlett High School, Sachse High School,...
Hillside Academy recognized as National Blue Ribbon School
Honored for its dedication and devotion to students, Hillside Academy for Excellence was named a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education—a first for the Eagles. As one of just 26 Texas campuses nominated, Hillside earned its distinction...
TEA recognizes GISD elementaries
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly 80 percent of the state’s 9,300 schools are Title 1. That is more than 7,400 campuses. And of that number, just 192 received a 2014-15 High-Performing Title 1 School designation—about 2.5 percent. Four...