Lieutenant Dave Swavey kept the rules simple when he started the kids’ boxing program at the 9th Street Gym in 1995 to give kids something constructive to do. Don’t break the law, misbehave, or disrespect others and keep grades at a passing level. A karate program,...
As options for Pre-K through 12 education grow and the competition for students increases, Garland ISD is pioneering a new approach to spreading its message. The district is employing the power of hip hop to share its opportunities and accomplishments. GISD is first...
How do you spell success in Garland ISD? Eighth-grader Gracie Graham could no doubt do it correctly, but she could also most likely provide the country of origin and use the word in a sentence. In January, Graham bested dozens of other elementary and middle school...
After the devastating events at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, Garland ISD’s superintendent, Dr. Ricard Lopez, issued a statement conveying sympathy to everyone affected by the tragedy. Lopez also reassured families that GISD’s top priority...
Garland ISD Trustees named Brent Ringo, Ed.D., as the district’s new chief financial officer at the Jan. 23 regular board meeting. Dr. Ringo replaces interim chief financial officer Deborah Cabrera. Dr. Ringo has had highly successful experiences leading...
A school meal renewal is happening in GISD, thanks to the district’s Student Nutrition Services Department. With new menu items, Texas-grown produce and seasonal offerings featured in cafeterias districtwide, it is no wonder the group is receiving state and national...
Garland ISD helped spread holiday cheer and showed its generous spirit during the district’s annual canned food drive. Thanks to the efforts of students and staff, 70,000 canned goods were donated to Good Samaritans of Garland, Life Message in Rowlett, and 5 Loaves...
Victor Leos, former Garland Independent School District director of Human Resources, will begin a two-year prison sentence Jan. 8, 2018, after pleading guilty in April to abusing the H-1B visa program. Leos will also pay the district more than $300,000 in restitution....
Educators in Garland ISD have an extra reason to give thanks this holiday season. The AT&T Foundation, along with the help of Senator Don Huffines, donated $10,000 to the Garland ISD Education Foundation (GEF) Nov. 15. “We cannot thank our donors enough for...
Following a five-month search process, Garland ISD is proud to announce its new superintendent, Dr. Ricardo López. The district’s board of trustees named him as lone finalist Oct. 10, and after a state-mandated 21-day waiting period, named him superintendent of...
Photos submitted by Roger Mathis, www.mempics.com and Brad McClendon, www.bhmimages.com and Joe Diehl, www.jbdphotos.com Mustangs defeat Raiders The Sachse Mustangs (7-0) remained unbeaten after defeating the North Garland Raiders (2-6) by a final score of...
The 2017-18 school year is just one month in, but Garland High School is already in competition mode. The Owls started preparing for a victorious year during the 2017 Texas Tech Summer Math/Science Camp competition. The GHS Number Sense Team dominated the...