GARLAND, TX – Jan. 11, 2021 — The Kelly Clarkson Show featured South Garland High School grads Tonya and Toya Harris for being two-time Vals and Sals. Watch the clip here>> https://www.kellyclarksonshow.com/video/twin-sisters-graduate-top-of-their-class-for-2nd-time/4290785 Not only did the twins graduate as the SGHS valedictorian and salutatorian, they will also receive the same honors in their doctoral program. […]
GARLAND, TX – December 8, 2020 — Every year, the Garland ISD Research, Assessment & Accountability (RAAD) team organizes a Salvation Army Angel adoption drive. The district’s charitable staff typically adopt 100-plus Angels, but in classic Garland ISD style, the team surpassed expectations during a pandemic. Last year, staff adopted approximately 150 Angels during a non-COVID season. This […]
GARLAND ISD, TX – Nov. 20, 2020 – Last month, Assistant Superintendent of Security & Operations Dr. Shelley Garrett challenged principals to increase their school’s free and reduced-price meal application submissions, as well as economic survey completions, to ensure as many eligible families as possible receive food benefits. As it turns out, the USDA allowed […]
GARLAND, TX – July 30, 2020 — In an effort to meet the needs of district students, Garland ISD has announced an update to free and reduced-price meals served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for 2020-21. Twenty-four schools qualifying for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) will provide breakfast and lunch […]
(GARLAND, TX — July 10, 2020) From Garland ISD: Garland ISD may have more than 55,000 students and 7,500 staff, but we are one big family. We can’t wait to be reunited for the first day of school on Aug. 10. GISD is the place to be for the best education in our nation – […]
(GARLAND ISD – TX – June 17, 2020) Garland ISD families will select from two options for their children when returning to school in August. Option 1: Full-time in-person on campuses, with heightened hygiene and disinfection protocols Option 2: Full-time virtual eLearning with district-provided technology and internet hotspots, as needed “GISD has been advocating with […]
(GARLAND, TX — May 5, 2020) Join Garland ISD in celebrating our dedicated educators and parents during Teacher and Parent Appreciation Week. Show some extra love during National Teacher Day (May 5) and on GISD Parent Day (May 7). Share your shout-outs and words of appreciation in person or on social media using the hashtag […]
(GARLAND, TX — April 24, 2020) Garland ISD recently launched two initiatives to help provide support digitally for families and students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Garland ISD launches Family Support Call Center Garland ISD strives to offer families a variety of ways to stay connected. The district launched its newest communication service Wednesday, April 22 […]
(GARLAND ISD/ROWLETT) Thirteen Garland ISD AVID students are vying for a chance to receive $20,000, a laptop, textbook credits and ongoing educational support. The high schoolers were recently named Dell Scholar semifinalists due to their academic rigor, ambition and perseverance. “I am proud to announce that 13 Garland ISD seniors were named Dell Scholar semifinalists,” […]
(GARLAND, TX — August 8, 2019) Garland ISD, which includes the cities of Garland, Rowlett and Sachse, is excited to launch its enhanced senior citizen VIP pass. Locals 65 and older can sign up to get a senior citizen VIP pass. This exclusive card grants free general admission to GISD-hosted athletics and fine arts events. By […]
