The Garland Independent School District is pleased to announce that GISD has been honored as one of the top five Outstanding School Districts in Texas by H-E-B's Excellence in Education Awards program. Since 2002, H-E-B has recognized and supported exceptional public...
Rowlett PD, GISD partner for special needs students
The Garland Independent School District and the Rowlett Police Department have partnered to assist police officers during encounters with members of the Garland ISD community with special needs, such as those who are non-verbal or have a mental, emotional or...
GISD Family Engagement Month
Throughout November, GISD celebrates parent involvement, family engagement and the important roles they play in successful education. Campuses will be celebrating family participation throughout the month with fun activities, including the #GISDFamily campaign. Check...
GISD hosts weekly virtual job fair
In an effort to recruit candidates from across North Texas, the state and the country, Garland ISD’s Human Resources team is making history by launching our first-ever weekly virtual job fairs starting tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 31. Aspiring teachers can join virtually...
GISD updates COVID guidelines
The following changes have been made to the 2021-22 Garland ISD protocols: The use of face masks is highly encouraged. Garland ISD is unable to mandate mask-wearing based on Governor Abbott’s Executive Order. Based on new CDC guidance, temperature screenings and...
GISD announces summer immunization clinics
Get your incoming kindergarteners and 7th-graders ready for the 2021-22 school year! We are offering free vaccines to students who qualify. GISD offers free vaccines for those who: do not have insurance are underinsured have Medicaid are American Indian/Native...
SONIC® fan votes fund teach requests
For the 12th year in a row and during an urgent time of need, SONIC® Drive-In donated an all-time high of $1.3 million to fund public school teacher requests across the country as part of its Limeades for Learning Fall Voting Campaign. In partnership with nonprofit...
Janessa Brewer: GISD cancer warrior
Garland ISD is celebrating and honoring breast cancer survivors and fighters during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In her own words, #GISDCancerWarrior and Kimberlin Academy for Excellence Diagnostician Aide Janessa Brewer details her ongoing journey and offers words...
Garland ISD, Hazel Health partner for health care
Because access to health care is a concern for families across the nation, Garland ISD has partnered with Hazel Health to help see that students receive the care they need. Throughout the summer, students will have access to FREE at-home virtual service for...
GISD honors valedictorians, salutatorians
Friday, May 8 was a great day for the valedictorians and salutatorians (list below) of Garland ISD’s high schools as they were recognized in a big way. Members of the district’s leadership team, Superintendent Ricardo Lopez and several members of the GISD board of...
GISD leading way in eLearning
From school closures to event cancellations to shelter-in-place, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has forced many changes across the nation. But Garland ISD’s commitment to student success remains the same. The district is united behind one goal of ensuring all...
GISD update, meal delivery changes
The Garland ISD published the following updates and meal delivery changes on its website April 6. April 10, 2020, will remain a staff/student holiday. Learn how to navigate technology carefully and create a safe online learning environment with the help of...