Career Day prepares Webb Middle School students for the future

(Garland ISD – November 27, 2012) Sharing Garland ISD’s commitment to college and career readiness, Webb Middle School wants to make sure its students are aware of every possible path after graduation. That’s why the campus has organized Career Day events for the past 23 years. “Kids need to know what it’s like out there […]

Local students cook up competition at Iron Chef event

(November 20, 2012) Prepping for their futures, Garland High School culinary arts students recently competed in the third-annual Iron Chef: North Texas event at The Art Institute of Dallas. A “high school take on the popular Iron Chef: America” concept, the culinary showdown is unlike any other in the area. Teams from Allen, Duncanville, Garland, […]

Garland ISD Board names interim superintendent

(Garland ISD – November 20, 2012) As Garland ISD prepares for Superintendent Curtis Culwell’s retirement in December, the Board of Trustees announced an interim at its Nov. 13 work session in the Harris Hill Administration Building. Gary Reeves, assistant superintendent of administration, will lead the district until Culwell’s replacement is named. “Dr. Reeves is a […]

Garland High School student’s picture worth $1,000

(Garland ISD – November 12, 2012) Taking a picture requires only the simple push of a button, but capturing a memory requires skill and creativity. That’s exactly what Garland High School senior Tori Moss-Desormier used to win $1,000 and a brand new iPad. Just one month after buying his first “professional” camera, Desormier snapped the winning […]

Families invited to first-ever Garland ISD Magnet Fair

(Garland ISD – November 12, 2012) While most school districts use attendance zones to determine a student’s campus, Garland ISD allows its parents to decide. The 30-day “Choice of School” election period for elementary families begins March 1. Parents can learn about available options by visiting the first-ever GISD Magnet Fair on Dec. 1 at […]

Garland ISD schools recognized for safety, high attendance

(Garland ISD) October 31, 2012 – Garland ISD’s District Improvement Plan includes five main goals, one of which ensures that every campus provides a safe, healthy, orderly environment. Several GISD schools were recently recognized for doing just that as the Garland Fire Marshal’s Office and GISD Student Services Department issued safety and attendance awards. The […]

Naaman Forest High School marks historical milestone

(Garland ISD) October 23, 2012 – Opened in 1988 as Garland ISD’s fifth of seven high schools, Naaman Forest recently celebrated a milestone in the campus’ history—25 years. Current and former faculty as well as guests commemorated the anniversary on Oct. 2. Naaman Principal Steve Baker coordinated a ceremony to recognize the school’s past. “Naaman […]

Middle school math prodigy outscores high school students

(Garland ISD) October 22, 2012 – An eighth grader at Garland ISD’s Austin Academy for Excellence, Linh Nguyen, is still a year away from high school. But she’s already getting a preview of what her future holds as a member of the Garland High School Math Team. John Hobbs, GHS teacher and Math Team coach, […]

Garland Police answer unusual call at GISD schools

Garland Police answer unusual call at GISD schools

(Garland ISD) October 22, 2012 – Homework duty, snack duty, and dodgeball duty are not typical assignments for the City of Garland Police Department. But for officers leading the Garland Police Youth Program (GPYP), it’s a typical Wednesday afternoon as the group meets to tutor and mentor Garland ISD elementary school students. “We want to […]

Nineteen Garland ISD bands to perform in one place

Community invited to attend GISD Band Festival (Garland ISD) October 4, 2012 – With 19 middle and high school bands, it’s no wonder that Garland ISD was named a 2012 “Best Community for Music Education” by the National Association of Music Merchants. Don’t miss the opportunity to see all of GISD’s band students in one […]