Schools
GISD Children’s Chorus receives award
Approximately 200 members strong, the Garland ISD Children’s Chorus combines the best fourth and fifth-grade music students from across the district. This group performs at special events and hosts concerts throughout the year, showcasing the talent that has earned...
NMSC announces corporate-sponsored merit scholarship recipients
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has released the names of the first group of winners in the 63rd National Merit Scholarship Program. Approximately 1,000 distinguished high school seniors have won corporate-sponsored scholarship awards financed by about 200...
GISD announces Campus Teachers of the Year
Every day, thousands of Garland ISD teachers encourage, inspire and motivate students to reach for academic success. These dedicated leaders work to make a difference in the future of tomorrow—and their hard work and devotion do not go unnoticed. Toward the end...
Good Shepherd School receives grant
The Catholic Foundation awarded more than $850,000 in grants to North Texas churches, schools and community organizations during the foundation’s 2018 Spring Grant Ceremony at Cristo Rey Dallas College Preparatory School. In addition to providing tuition assistance to...
GISD to implement ACE program
With a mission to provide an exceptional education to all students, Garland ISD recently announced the upcoming transformation of two campuses. Beginning in 2018-19, Handley Elementary School and Lyles Middle School will implement the Accelerating Campus Excellence...
GISD pioneers music video marketing for school districts
As options for Pre-K through 12 education grow and the competition for students increases, Garland ISD is pioneering a new approach to spreading its message. The district is employing the power of hip hop to share its opportunities and accomplishments. GISD is first...
Fine Arts students receive All-State honors
Eleven Garland ISD fine arts students have earned the highest honor a Texas music student can receive. They were each named to one of 15 All-State bands, choirs and orchestras. Every year, more than 60,000 students around the state audition for an All-State...
Garland Cultural Arts Commission announces GISD Visual Arts Awards
The Garland Cultural Arts Commission, Inc. announced their winners of the 2018 GISD HS Art Competition. Cash awards were presented during a reception March 21 at the Granville Arts Center honoring all the students who entered the competition and their instructors....
Kimberlin Academy student-community partnership pilot enriches learning
Community-school partnerships not only strengthen bonds between campuses and residents. They lead to impactful connections that result in academic success and physical well-being. That is why Kimberlin Academy for Excellence launched a pilot program inviting the...
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