Schools
Pre-K students band together to pay it forward
Some of Garland ISD’s youngest learners are discovering the impact of paying it forward. Students, staff and parents at Parsons Prekindergarten School joined forces to form the Positive Actions at Work (PAW) Club, a group devoted to philanthropic efforts. “At...
Spring Creek ES students host Family Fun Night, Living Wax Museum
Spring Creek Elementary School recently hosted a Family Fun Night which served as an opportunity to include the community and families of the students in their studies. At the time of the event, the fourth-graders were studying a unit on comprehension of nonfiction...
Texans Can Academies offers nursing assistant program
Texans Can Academies has partnered with Eastfield College to offer students an opportunity to go through a Certified Nursing Assistant program. Twelve students from Texans Can Academy - Pleasant Grove and three students from Texans Can Academy - Garland have...
Eighth-grader crowned Spelling Bee champ
How do you spell success in Garland ISD? Eighth-grader Gracie Graham could no doubt do it correctly, but she could also most likely provide the country of origin and use the word in a sentence. In January, Graham bested dozens of other elementary and middle school...
GISD superintendent reassures families
After the devastating events at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, Garland ISD’s superintendent, Dr. Ricard Lopez, issued a statement conveying sympathy to everyone affected by the tragedy. Lopez also reassured families that GISD’s top priority...
Garland HS Speech and Debate team receives highest honor
Proving that hard work pays off, the Garland High School Speech and Debate team has gained national acclaim for the second time in a row. The group received the 2016-17 Leading Chapter Award in the Lone Star District—the highest recognition the National Speech and...
GISD Planetarium reopens after renovation
Feb. 1 marked an important day across the district. The Garland ISD Planetarium, housed at Lakeview Centennial High School, reopened after a complete renovation. First opening its doors in 1976, the Planetarium served thousands of students districtwide before...
GISD students win literary contest, become published authors
Many may not be aware, but Garland ISD is home to several celebrities. Last spring, fourth, fifth and sixth-graders from Kimberlin and Austin Academies for Excellence entered literary works in the I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids contest. This national...
Don’t miss Princess Party at SGHS Southern Charm Salon
The South Garland High School cosmetology students will host its second Princess Party for kindergarten through 4th-grade princesses at their Southern Charm Salon. The event will take place at SGHS, 600 Colonel Drive in Garland, Feb. 23 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. The...
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