Schools
Art display at Baylor Scott and White
Baylor Scott & White - Garland Medical Center recently partnered with the Garland ISD Council of PTAs to host a unique art contest, asking participants to submit painted ceiling tiles that display happy thoughts. Ten elementary school students were chosen as...
National Merit Program names Brighter Horizons students semi-finalists
The National Merit® Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. High school students enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®)—a test...
RHS Mighty Eagle Band to host Taste of Texas
The Rowlett Mighty Eagle Band is getting ready to host the 10th Silent Auction & Taste of Texas at Rowlett High School Saturday, April 22. A variety of top local restaurants will be providing wonderful Texas specialties including BBQ, Cajun, Mexican, German,...
Ten GISD students named Dell Scholar semifinalists
Ten Garland ISD AVID students are vying for a chance to receive $20,000, a laptop and ongoing educational support. The high school students were recently named Dell Scholar semifinalists due to their academic rigor, ambition and perseverance. “We are excited to...
Wells Fargo donates $5,000 to GISD Education Foundation
Wells Fargo & Company has announced a $5,000 donation to the Garland ISD Education Foundation. The GISD Education Foundation is committed to funding priority initiatives of the district to ensure GISD students receive a quality education and are prepared for...
GISD board recognizes student accomplishments
Several students were recognized for extraordinary accomplishments at the Feb. 28 and March 7 Garland ISD Board of Trustees meetings. Two student athletes, Summer Brooks from Garland High School and Leila Atumah from North Garland High School, broke existing...
Cultural Arts Commission announces award winners
The Garland Cultural Arts Commission, Inc. announced their winners of the 2017 GISD High School Senior Art Competition. Cash awards were presented during a reception March 2 at the Granville Arts Center, honoring all students who entered the competition and their...
Just Say YES – Youth Equipped to Succeed sponsors Garland Chamber luncheon
Just Say YES – Youth Equipped to Succeed, an educational nonprofit providing impactful student assemblies and peer-to-peer mentoring programs, sponsored the Garland Chamber of Commerce February Luncheon Monday, Feb. 27 at the Granville Arts Center. Just Say YES...
GISD board meeting: Feb. 13
The 2017-18 school year will bring with it new school hours for Garland ISD. The district’s Board of Trustees approved next year’s calendar, including extended days for all campus levels, at its Feb. 13 meeting. The new start and end times meet a change in legislation...
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