Schools
It’s Time Texas Community Challenge
This free, eight-week statewide health competition inspires choosing healthy actions in order to support a healthier community. Simple healthy actions like drinking more water, eating a healthy snack, or going for a walk can help you and our school district earn...
GISD grad surprises Centerville ES students with gifts
The season of giving is flourishing in our tri-cities. Garland ISD graduate Megan Stoeckl spearheaded a fundraising campaign that resulted in more than $40,000 to spread holiday cheer in her home district. Thanks to her generous Instagram followers and local...
GISD names greeting card contest winners
For more than 30 years, the artwork of Garland ISD students has helped ring in the holiday season. Our annual Elementary School Greeting Card Contest is made possible through partnerships with elementary campuses across the district. We thank all of our wonderful...
GISD students, staff grant holiday wishes
Every year, the GISD Research, Assessment & Accountability team organizes a Salvation Army Angel adoption drive. Our charitable students and staff typically adopt 100-plus Angels, but in classic Garland ISD fashion, our team surpassed any of our expectations this...
NGHS celebrates Veterans Day
North Garland High School held a special ceremony, recognizing veterans with performances from the orchestra, drill team and band. Sachse High School held a hands-on recruiting event, giving students a chance to experience a touch of boot camp. And Padgett Auxiliary...
GISD Family Engagement Month
Throughout November, GISD celebrates parent involvement, family engagement and the important roles they play in successful education. Campuses will be celebrating family participation throughout the month with fun activities, including the #GISDFamily campaign. Check...
Make a difference; join GISD’s Tutor Team
Our district is working hard to help our students recover from the effects of COVID-19. As part of our plan to boost student achievement, we are creating the GISD Tutor Team, where those with a passion for student success can help students recover and rise to new...
Talk to your children about bus safety
Let's focus on the importance of school bus safety together during National School Bus Safety Week, Monday, Oct.18, to Friday, Oct. 22. Share these practices with your child to make school bus transportation safer. Safety starts at the bus stop Walk on the sidewalk...
Sam Houston MS soil to be tested
The process to remediate elevated levels of arsenic and lead in the soil at Park Crest Elementary School has begun. And now, Garland ISD's board of trustees has voted to test the soil at Sam Houston Middle School. The board was presented three options from which to...
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