Schools
GPD, GISD investigate threatening social media post
On the evening of Tuesday, May 2, Garland Independent School District officials were made aware of a social media post that was threatening in nature. Garland ISD notified the Garland Police Department at which time an investigation was launched. Detectives learned...
GISD crowns Teachers of the Year
The Garland Independent School District held its highly anticipated "Teacher of the Year" awards ceremony, where the district winners for both Elementary and Secondary schools were announced. The event, held at the Curtis Caldwell Center, was a luncheon celebrating...
Planetarium brings learning to life
Garland Independent School District is taking its lessons to the next level by introducing a state-of-the-art 360-degree domed screen with interactive simulations at Lakeview Centennial's Planetarium. Planetarium technology provides teachers a mesmeric and interactive...
GISD board of trustees – candidates’ Q&A
Questionnaires were sent to each Garland ISD board of trustees’ candidate. Questions, along with the candidates’ answers, are below. Answers are as they were submitted with no edits. Early voting is April 24 - May 2. Election Day is May 6. Daphne Stanley – candidate -...
GISD proposed bond election
When Garland, Rowlett and Sachse voters go to the polls to cast votes for city officials and Garland ISD board of trustees members, they will also vote on the three propositions of the proposed GISD 2023 bond election. An independent assessment was done by facilities...
Educators speak up in Austin
More than 200 educators from across Texas, including several from Garland, walked the halls of the Texas Capitol in Austin Feb. 21 to meet with their legislators and advocate on behalf of public education, their students, and their fellow educators. The educators...
GISD board approves call for bond election
Residents of Garland, Rowlett and Sachse will have an extra item to consider on the May 6, ballot. At a special meeting Feb. 14, the Garland ISD board of trustees approved calling for a bond election. If passed, the bond would modernize aging facilities, enhance...
GISD Education Foundation awards grants, scholarships
The Garland ISD Education Foundation has awarded 200 grants and scholarships to teachers and staff across the district, totaling $230,063. The grants and scholarships were awarded to a wide variety of educators, all of whom had submitted proposals outlining their...
GISD congratulates spelling bee winners
On Tuesday, Jan. 10, Garland ISD held its annual English & Spanish District Spelling Bee for students in grades 3-8! Congratulations to all the winners! #TheGISDEffect #BeTheLight English Spelling Bee 4th-5th Grade: Winner: Victoria Dempsey, Stephens Elementary...
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