Schools
GISD hosts Hispanic FAFSA workshop
For more than a decade, Garland ISD’s Hispanic Community Liaison, Javier Solis, has helped students whose home language is not English complete an important college document—the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Keeping that tradition alive, 200...
Budding actors, cinematographers shine
Celebrating future cinematographers with a Hollywood-style, red carpet affair, the third-annual Fire Reel Film Festival Awards Gala was held Feb. 19 at Sachse High School. “Each year I am in awe of how great the films are, and this year was no exception,” said...
GBLL magnet students enjoy field trip
Nineteen students in the School of Global Business, Language & Leadership magnet program recently enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour of two hometown establishments. The Sellers Middle School and Naaman Forest High School students visited Garrett Metal Detectors and...
Students learn about Taiwanese culture
Nine Garland ISD students, two administrators and one alumna recently had the opportunity to reciprocate an international exchange hosted by the district two years ago. Thanks to the district’s partnership with the Dallas-Fort Worth Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce, the...
SHS robotics team to compete at worlds
Showcasing 21st-century STEAM learning, five Garland ISD robotics teams have qualified for the VEX Robotics World Championship April 15-18 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. For the first time ever, Sachse High School will represent GISD alongside...
Kimberlin Academy, Weaver ES receive trip donations
Kimberlin Academy for Excellence and Weaver Elementary School were recently the lucky beneficiaries of monetary gifts. Kimberlin received a $5,000 endowment from a generous community member, while Weaver accepted a $2,955 check from a charitable middle school club....
GISD employee clinic offers staff affordable healthcare
With healthcare costs on the rise, Garland ISD aspired to create an affordable and convenient resource for its employees. After months of planning, construction and fine-tuning, the GISD Employee Clinic opened Wednesday, April 1. “This will be a great advantage to...
National Achievement Scholarship winners announced
Today, National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of approximately 800 outstanding Black American high school seniors who have won Achievement Scholarship® awards through the National Achievement Scholarship Program. These awards, totaling over $2...
AcDec teams have memorable competition experience
The Garland and South Garland high school Academic Decathlon teams had memorable experiences during the Texas Academic Decathlon Meet, Feb 26-March 1 in San Antonio. Both teams set and met goals for their state performances, leaving the competition feeling...
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