Schools
Rowlett PD, GISD partner for special needs students
The Garland Independent School District and the Rowlett Police Department have partnered to assist police officers during encounters with members of the Garland ISD community with special needs, such as those who are non-verbal or have a mental, emotional or...
GISD announces Campus/Division Paraprofessionals of the Year
The GISD Paraprofessional of the Year program recently recognized these individuals and their contributions. Prekindergarten Brenda Martinez - Cisneros Prekindergarten Yvonne Huynh - Parsons Prekindergarten Elementary Peggy Bychkowski - Abbett Elementary School...
GISD announces Teachers of the Year
Garland ISD recently announced 2021-22 Campus Teachers of the Year Prekindergarten Cecilia Perez DeLeon - Cisneros Prekindergarten School Edda Brown - Parsons Prekindergarten School Elementary Zoya Murray - Abbett Elementary School Jill Hatfield - Armstrong Elementary...
Vaccines for 7th-graders
Get required vaccines early all while saving money, time, and getting a free ice cream voucher. Save time, money, and get a sweet treat! Students entering 7th grade can attend a clinic to get required vaccines and receive a voucher for 1 free ice cream from Dairy...
GISD hiring for various positions
Garland ISD (GISD) is hiring for positions including teachers, alternative certification teachers, instructional aides, bus drivers (additional information below) and more. To find more information, or if you have questions, be sure to attend the GISD weekly virtual...
New GISD website launches
Have you checked out garlandisd.net's fresh, new look? The district proudly launched its redesigned website Jan. 31. The new website flaunts: A modern design with a varied color palette Larger text size for easier reading More visuals to highlight key information And...
Staff receives over $240,000 in grants, scholarships
The Garland ISD Education Foundation (GEF) started the new year by surprising staff with cash. The foundation delivered a record $40,000+ in grants and scholarships Jan. 18-21, helping educators make their dreams come true. GEF grant delivery teams surprised teachers,...
RHS juniors selected for prestigious program
Two Rowlett High School students have been selected to attend one of the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students. Ryan Roberge and Hayden Shepherd were nominated by their campus to attend the American Legion...
GSO presents Young People’s Concert
The Garland Symphony Orchestra (GSO) shares its Young People’s Concert series with the fourth-grade students of Garland ISD at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, at the Curtis Culwell Center. That date also happens to mark the 266th anniversary of Mozart’s birth! This...
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