Schools
GISD hosts Robotics Family Expo
The GISD Robotics Family Expo allows students from across the district to test drive the latest robotic technology while learning from top Texas Instrument engineers. Robots are STEM in action in Garland ISD. Robotics and coding help all elementary students practice...
GISD PTAs receive national recognition
The National PTA School of Excellence recognition program opens the lines of communication and critical thinking within school communities to make data-driven decisions that yield positive, long-term results. School of Excellence is committed to supporting and...
NMSC announces semifinalists
Today officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) announced the names of over 16,000 Semifinalists in the 68th National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for...
NGHS first to receive ‘A’ STAAR rating
Many schools from Garland ISD scored excellent ratings, with North Garland High School becoming the first high school in GISD history to achieve an "A" accountability rating in the STAAR era. It was an incredible day on August 12, as the Texas Education Agency...
ILTexas JROTC students to participate in 9/11 Heroes Run
International Leadership of Texas (ILTexas) is proud to announce its Marine Corps JROTC students will participate in the 9/11 Heroes Run 5K in Arlington Sept. 17. The event will take place at the River Legacy Park at 9:11 am. JROTC students from ILTexas...
Back ES gets visit from TEA commissioner
Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath, a graduate of Garland High School, recently paid a visit to the staff and students at Garland ISD’s Back ES. He was there to help them celebrate their ‘A’ rating and for earning six of six distinction designations....
Garland ISD to host job fair
Garland ISD will host a job fair Saturday, Aug. 27 from 9 a.m. to noon. The fair is at Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technical Center. All interested candidates can explore what GISD offers as the district will host both in-person and virtual meetings. The job fair is...
TEA releases 2022 accountability ratings
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released its first A-F accountability ratings since 2019 Monday, Aug. 15. COVID-19 was the reason for the pause in ratings. According to the report, scores showed “promising signs of progress” in the state’s efforts to catch students...
Harmony Public Schools receive ‘A’ rating
Harmony Public Schools North Texas District received an "A" rating in the latest accountability ratings issued by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The ratings for districts and campuses are the first to be issued since 2019 due to two years of COVID-related pauses....
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