Schools
Garland sports legend passes away
Homer B. Johnson: Nov. 28, 1927 – March 17, 2021 Garland lost a genuine treasure Wednesday, March 17. Loved and respected by so many, Homer B. Johnson is often referred to as an icon, legend and mentor. He was also a great storyteller and was always willing to visit...
GAABSE strives to make positive impact
For 20 years, the Garland Area Alliance of Black School Educators (GAABSE) has been positively impacting the lives of students and educators in our tri-cities. The organization was chartered in 2001 by a group of six dedicated educators. GAABSE is one of 15 local...
GISD celebrates trustee Linda Griffin
Garland ISD board of trustees member Linda Griffin, who has served the district since 1998, was the first-ever Black GISD board trustee. During Black History Month, the district produced a video in which Griffin tells her story from attending a segregated high school...
Don’t miss GISD/GCAC Senior Art Show
Witness amazing works of art from GISD seniors in this free exhibit! It is open to the public through March 30 at the Granville Arts Center, open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and during performances. Granville Arts Center is at 300 North Fifth Street in downtown...
Choice of School provides opportunities for GISD students
With its Choice of School program, Garland ISD offers students from Garland, Rowlett and Sachse incredible learning opportunities. Choice of School history Dr. Babetta Hemphill, executive director of student services, explained that Garland ISD, like many other...
South Garland Colonels to become Titans
The Tuesday, Jan. 26, Garland ISD board of trustees meeting brought a long-awaited change to the district and to South Garland High School. A unanimous vote was taken to change the SGHS mascot from the Colonels to the Titans. The change will take effect in August...
GEF surprises staff with grants
The Garland ISD Education Foundation (GEF) is starting the new year by surprising staff with cash. The Foundation is delivering more than $190,000 in grants and scholarships all week, helping educators make their dreams come true. GEF grant delivery teams are...
SONIC® fan votes fund teach requests
For the 12th year in a row and during an urgent time of need, SONIC® Drive-In donated an all-time high of $1.3 million to fund public school teacher requests across the country as part of its Limeades for Learning Fall Voting Campaign. In partnership with nonprofit...
Students have access to virtual doctor visits
We are excited to announce a new health service available for all Garland ISD students. They now have access to on-demand doctor visits through our partner, Hazel Health. How does it work? Students have access to virtual doctor visits right in the school nurse's...
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