Garland, TX (November 5, 2025) – A message from Garland ISD Superintendent, Dr. Ricardo Lopez Dear Garland ISD Community, Your support of Proposition A is an extraordinary act of trust in our schools, our teachers, and our students. We are grateful for the overwhelming community support. Your vote is about gratitude, appreciation, and responsibility. You […]
GARLAND, TX (Oct. 23 2025) — Garland Independent School District earned a perfect score of 100 on the Texas Education Agency’s Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST), demonstrating outstanding financial management and accountability. The 2024-2025 rating is based on data from the 2023-2024 school year. FIRST evaluates school districts on 21 key indicators, including […]
Garland, TX (August 15, 2025) – Garland ISD is on its way to becoming an A-rated district, achieving record gains and now ranking among the top-rated districts in Dallas County after a landmark year in the 2025 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Accountability Ratings. The district secured more A-rated campuses and top distinctions than ever before. More than […]
GARLAND, Texas (August 13, 2025) – The Garland ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to place Proposition A, also known as the Voter Approved Tax Rate Election (VATRE), on the Nov. 4, 2025, election ballot. If approved by voters, Proposition A could generate approximately $56 million for the district’s Maintenance & Operations (M&O) budget, which […]
Back Elementary’s Ashley Ross to compete for Texas Teacher of the Year Garland, TX (August 4, 2025) — Garland ISD is proud to announce that Back Elementary’s Ashley Ross has been named the 2026 Region 10 Elementary Teacher of the Year. Known for her joyful teaching style, focus on inclusivity, and ability to build meaningful […]
Garland, TX (July 24, 2025) – Garland Independent School District announced its policy for serving meals to children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2025-2026 school year. Fifty-four sites qualify to operate the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2025-2026 school year. CEP allows for all students enrolled […]
GARLAND, Texas (June 12, 2025) – Garland ISD is proud to announce the renaming of the GISD Natatorium in honor of longtime Board Trustee Larry H. Glick, a dedicated advocate for public education who has served the district since 2007. The renaming ceremony will take place on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 9 a.m. at the Natatorium, […]
Rowlett, TX (May 12, 2025) – When Rowlett High School senior Alexa Garcia-Alexander first enrolled in the Outdoor Power class at the Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technical Center (GRCTC), she didn’t expect to place first in the state for Motorcycle Service Technology at the SkillsUSA Texas Leadership and Skills Conference just a few months later. “I […]
Garland, TX (November 22, 2024) – In a significant step toward strengthening safety in Garland ISD schools, the district proudly announces the launch of the GISD Security Training Center. Housed in a former elementary school, this facility is designed to better prepare law enforcement and emergency responders for real-world school safety challenges. The center provides […]
Projections indicate that Garland ISD will receive a B rating, with the number of A-rated high schools expected to triple, as three high school campuses are on track to earn A ratings. Garland, TX (August 15, 2024) – Garland Independent School District is dedicated to providing an unparalleled education experience for every student. In the […]