Garland ISD place 6 board of trustees member Steve Knagg said his goodbyes at the Tuesday, May 26, meeting and Robert Selders, Jr. was sworn in to the vacated seat. “It’s been one of the greatest honors of my life to serve on this board,” Knagg said. Other trustees...
The students of International Leadership of Texas Charter School District returned from the trip heard round the world this week after an extensive 12-day tour of our nation's history. The students' history and government lessons came to life in this unique...
What is the most important part of the body? Ask a Bullock Elementary School student and they might say their brain. The campus recently received a visit from the Pilot Club of Dallas, who taught students to be Brainminders by using seat belts in the car, wearing...
Schrade Middle School teacher Lauren Craft received a pleasant surprise during a staff meeting in April. The sixth-grade social studies teacher was awarded the Michelle Badough-Metts Memorial Scholarship, a gift that will help her pursue a master’s degree in library...
Two Garland ISD elementaries recently became repeat National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence title recipients. Routh Roach Elementary School and Walnut Glen Academy for Excellence received 2014 Blue Ribbon awards, making them two and three-time honorees. As two of...
Honoring the district’s top graduates, Garland ISD held its annual Senior Summit Luncheon May 19. The top 10 from each high school, as well as two top seniors from Memorial Pathway Academy, were invited to celebrate with their families and a teacher who most...
Nearly 100 dedicated Garland ISD employees were honored at the annual Retirement Banquet April 30 at the Curtis Culwell Center. Celebrating 4,677 years of service to education, colleagues and family members joined retirees and enjoyed a two-hour farewell filled with...
The final school bell of 2014-15 will soon ring, but that does not mean Garland ISD campuses will be closing their doors. In addition to traditional summer school, several will also offer various camps and enrichment programs. Find a list below, along with...
The Garland ISD Book Bytes contest celebrates literature through fun and innovation, challenging students to convert their favorite books into digital promos. Now in its third year, the competition was as fierce as ever, garnering numerous impressive submissions....
Showcasing Garland ISD’s academic rigor on a national scale, three district campuses snagged spots on this year’s Most Challenging list. Garland, North Garland and Rowlett high schools are among just 177 Texas campuses recently recognized byThe Washington Post for...
Looking around the district, it is not difficult to see the impact of 40-year Garland ISD administrator Marvin Roden. He not only initiated computer services in GISD, but also oversaw production of the district’s first custom-built student information system and can...
A night of fun and fellowship kicked off Garland ISD’s celebration of 2014-15 Campus Teachers of the Year April 13. This group was recognized at Globe Life Park in Arlington as the Texas Rangers took on the Los Angeles Angels. Every year, each school chooses one...