Schools
New administration to welcome students back to school
Several new principals and assistant principals will greet students as they return to school this year. A list of recent campus appointments is below. Principals: Armstrong Elementary School – Coleman Bruman Bullock Elementary School – Shannon Trimble Centerville...
GHS math team excels at competition
Dr. John Hobbs, head coach of the math/science team at Garland High School is proud of his students’ performance at the Texas Tech summer camp in Lubbock July 14-18. “We have dominated this contest for three years in a row,” Hobbs said. “This was our best showing.”...
SGHS student selected as AVID Summer Institute speaker
A recent South Garland High School graduate had the chance to inspire hundreds of students and educators with her moving story. Keyle Williams was invited to share her journey to college at the annual Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Summer Institute...
LCHS Watt Patrol promotes energy savings
On a mission to save their campus energy and time, members of the Lakeview Centennial High School Principal’s Advisory Council introduced a novel, student-led conservation organization in 2014-15. Known as Watt Patrol, the eco-conscious group helped the Patriots...
Special Education recognizes General Educators of the Year
Four Garland ISD teachers were recently recognized for their commitment to all students. The Special Education Department named its Elementary, Middle School, High School and All-District General Educators of the Year May 21. Carver Elementary School fourth-grade...
GHS seniors graduate at top of nation’s Class of 2015
Graduating at the top of the Class of 2015 nationwide, three Garland High School students are being recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Lexie Ford was named a 2015 National Merit Scholar, while Mahimajanani Senthilkumar received a National Merit...
Sam Houston MS Bike Club earns Garland PD honors
Demonstrating collaboration between Garland ISD and its community, Sam Houston Middle School partnered with the Garland Police Department (GPD) to launch a bicycle repair program in 2004-05. Since then, the Sam Houston Bike Club has been teaching students professional...
GISD Risk Management Department recognized by TASB
Garland ISD was one of just 10 districts statewide recently honored by The Texas Association of School Boards. The district’s Risk Management Department earned a 2015 TASB Risk Management Fund Innovation Award for its creative safety video campaign. “We were excited...
GHS student to attend renowned Interlochen Arts Camp
Although Garland High School student Juanito Riveros is just 15-years-old, he has already made a name for himself in the world of fine arts. Recently ranked the No. 2 harpist in the state, the sophomore was awarded a full scholarship to attend Interlochen Arts Camp—an...
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