Schools
GEF receives sizable donation
Educators in Garland ISD have an extra reason to give thanks this holiday season. The AT&T Foundation, along with the help of Senator Don Huffines, donated $10,000 to the Garland ISD Education Foundation (GEF) Nov. 15. “We cannot thank our donors enough for...
GISD officially names superintendent
Following a five-month search process, Garland ISD is proud to announce its new superintendent, Dr. Ricardo López. The district’s board of trustees named him as lone finalist Oct. 10, and after a state-mandated 21-day waiting period, named him superintendent of...
District dedicates Gilbreath-Reed Career & Tech Center
Saturday, Nov. 4, was a red-letter day for Garland Independent School District as a large group gathered to celebrate the opening of the Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technical Center. Current career and technical education director, Dr. Phillip Gilbreath and first...
RHS senior named Hometown Hero
Great students abound in Garland ISD. From academics to athletics, they often receive awards and accolades. But one Rowlett High School student is receiving recognition for something other than school activities. Fox 4 News has named senior Payton Small a...
Program grants college tuition
Students at Lakeview Centennial High School have an opportunity of a lifetime at their fingertips. The Patriots were selected to take advantage of a new initiative extended to seniors at just 31 Dallas County high schools. “Dallas County Promise is a...
Cybersafety Week, poster contest at GISD
In today’s fast-paced, digital world, staying safe online is of utmost importance. Although internet security is a year-round topic, Garland ISD shines a spotlight on it during Cybersafety Week. Students learn about online security and respect through enlightening...
Brandenburg Honors Band earns national award
The Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle School is receiving national attention for its music education. Last month, the campus’s Honors Band was named a winner in the 2017 Mark of Excellence/National Wind Band Honors project. More than 275 of the nation’s...
GHS snagging wins, records
The 2017-18 school year is just one month in, but Garland High School is already in competition mode. The Owls started preparing for a victorious year during the 2017 Texas Tech Summer Math/Science Camp competition. The GHS Number Sense Team dominated the...
Harmony Science hosts girl-powered STEM event
One hundred Girl Powered Workshops to take place around the world in a global initiative focused on making robotics reflective of the diverse society we live in and redefine the face of STEM. Event is sponsored by VEX Robotics, the REC foundation, and...
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