Schools
Place 4 GISD board seat filled
Veronica Martinez-Cantu was sworn in Tuesday, Oct. 13 as the Garland ISD Board of Trustees Place 4 replacement for Dr. Cindy Castaneda who resigned the seat earlier this year.Martinez-Cantu holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in science degrees from the University...
GISD highlights Attendance Awareness Month
Showing up to school on time and every day is essential to academic success. If a student misses two class days every month, they will lose 10 percent of the school year, falling behind academically. With a goal to prepare students for a successful future, Garland ISD...
GISD principals singled out from thousands across state
Every year, the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals recognizes outstanding administrators from the state’s 20 regional education service centers. Principals and assistant principals are nominated and chosen by their peers for exemplary performance and...
Weaver ES celebrates 50th anniversary
Join the fun as students and staff of Weaver Elementary School commemorate the 50th anniversary of their school and celebrate the new Mandarin Chinese Language and Leadership Magnet Program. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m. and Thursday, Oct. 22, 6 p.m. at Weaver ES, 805...
GISD receives equipment donation
Dr Pepper Snapple Group has awarded Garland ISD a Let’s Play equipment donation valued at $11,000 as part of its partnership with Good Sports. The grant provides resources for physical education, including pop-up goals, soccer balls, basketballs, volleyballs,...
Hispanic Heritage Month shines throughout GISD
Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off Sept. 15, initiating the celebration of Latin American culture and influence in the U.S. In Garland ISD, campuses launched fun and enlightening festivities. Parsons Prekindergarten School unveiled its Hispanic Heritage museum to...
Cafeterias to feature fresh, local produce
Garland ISD students will notice additional options in the cafeteria line this school year. Partnering with Go Texan, the district is offering a variety of local produce. GISD’s new Harvest of the Month program features fresh fruits or vegetables every first Friday....
Vista Academy announces free, reduced-price meal policy
The Vista Academy of Garland recently announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the attached current income eligibility guidelines. Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed...
GISD natatorium, career tech center costs exceed bond program budget
Herschel Acosta, a representative from Jacobs, the company that is managing the bond program for Garland ISD, provided an update at the Sept. 21 Garland ISD Board of Trustees meeting. Jacobs has completed the programming phase for the natatorium and career technical...
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