Schools
Schrade MS teacher wins Badough-Metts Scholarship
Schrade Middle School teacher Lauren Craft received a pleasant surprise during a staff meeting in April. The sixth-grade social studies teacher was awarded the Michelle Badough-Metts Memorial Scholarship, a gift that will help her pursue a master’s degree in library...
Two district campuses awarded second, third Blue Ribbon designations
Two Garland ISD elementaries recently became repeat National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence title recipients. Routh Roach Elementary School and Walnut Glen Academy for Excellence received 2014 Blue Ribbon awards, making them two and three-time honorees. As two of...
Senior Summit Luncheon honors top 2015 graduates
Honoring the district’s top graduates, Garland ISD held its annual Senior Summit Luncheon May 19. The top 10 from each high school, as well as two top seniors from Memorial Pathway Academy, were invited to celebrate with their families and a teacher who most...
GISD celebrates retirees
Nearly 100 dedicated Garland ISD employees were honored at the annual Retirement Banquet April 30 at the Curtis Culwell Center. Celebrating 4,677 years of service to education, colleagues and family members joined retirees and enjoyed a two-hour farewell filled with...
GISD offers opportunities for summer learning
The final school bell of 2014-15 will soon ring, but that does not mean Garland ISD campuses will be closing their doors. In addition to traditional summer school, several will also offer various camps and enrichment programs. Find a list below, along with...
GISD students earn Book Bytes awards
The Garland ISD Book Bytes contest celebrates literature through fun and innovation, challenging students to convert their favorite books into digital promos. Now in its third year, the competition was as fierce as ever, garnering numerous impressive submissions....
Three GISD campuses among America’s Most Challenging High Schools
Showcasing Garland ISD’s academic rigor on a national scale, three district campuses snagged spots on this year’s Most Challenging list. Garland, North Garland and Rowlett high schools are among just 177 Texas campuses recently recognized byThe Washington Post for...
GISD honors longtime administrator
Looking around the district, it is not difficult to see the impact of 40-year Garland ISD administrator Marvin Roden. He not only initiated computer services in GISD, but also oversaw production of the district’s first custom-built student information system and can...
GISD honors Campus Teachers of the Year
A night of fun and fellowship kicked off Garland ISD’s celebration of 2014-15 Campus Teachers of the Year April 13. This group was recognized at Globe Life Park in Arlington as the Texas Rangers took on the Los Angeles Angels. Every year, each school chooses one...
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