Schools
GISD supports community’s youngest learners
Parents in the tri-cities now have a helpful, educational resource at their fingertips, thanks to a new partnership between Garland ISD and ReadyRosie. The data-driven program focuses on helping children become school ready by age five. “Parent-child interaction in...
GISD earns bragging rights
Committed to academic, athletic and fine arts excellence, Garland ISD often receives recognition. But it is a new program earning the district bragging rights across Texas. The GRS Giving Place was recently featured in Texas School Business magazine’s Eighth Annual...
Students give input on school food items
With new leadership and a new name, Garland ISD’s Student Nutrition Services recently enlisted some new help to evaluate school breakfast and lunch items. Director Bradford Trudeau invited the Superintendent Student Advisory Council to taste-test possible offerings,...
GHS teacher battling cancer surprised by students
Melanie Hensleigh-Parsons, a teacher in the Garland High School ‘Advancement via Individual Determination’ program, recently received a special Christmas gift from the AVID students. Parsons has battled breast cancer several times and is currently undergoing...
GISD donates food items
Local food pantries will be able to continue serving needy families thanks to the generosity of Garland ISD students and staff. They donated 96,737 items during the annual Garland Christmas Association canned food drive. This year’s donations will benefit the...
SGHS graduates honor campus’ first principal
Celebrating 50 years since the opening of South Garland High School, some of the campus’ first graduates are making sure the legacy of their principal will live on for at least 50 more. The classes of 1966 and 1967 designed a commemorative plaque to honor Robert...
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