Featured in Hispanic Executive, Garland ISD Executive Director of Finance Arturo Valenzuela shares his journey from humble beginnings to leading the finance department of one of Texas’ largest school districts. His story is one of determination, gratitude, and giving back. Read

“Does my school have an orientation or Meet the Teacher?” That’s one of the most common questions we hear from families during transitional years—and the answer is yes! 🙌 Every campus hosts a welcome event before the first day of school. Whether it’s called Orientation, Porch

8 of our teachers braved the Spicy Ramen Slurp Challenge today! Teams had to pick 1-3 teachers to be the first to demolish an entire bowl of Spicy Ramen to earn points for their team. #WeAreLC

Region 10 celebrated all District Teachers of the Year at a special luncheon yesterday, and our very own Ashley Ross was named the Region 10 Elementary Teacher of the Year! Talk about being GISD UNMATCHED! Ashley, a first grade teacher at Back Elementary, is an absolute rockstar.

We’re keeping the momentum going! Last week, we continued celebrating the progress of Bond 2023 with groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Multi-Program Activity Centers (MACs) at Rowlett and Sachse High Schools. A big thank you to our students, staff, coaches, city mayors,

Back-to-school forms are now available! Each year, families must complete the Student Information Update form to ensure we have the most current and accurate information on file. This includes verifying contact details, selecting notification preferences, agreeing to technology

We understand that families sometimes need to request a transfer to a different campus. If you're seeking an in-district transfer, please submit a transfer request online: ecmdocuments.garlandisd.net/Forms/In-Distr… Requests are processed in the order they're received. However, this does not

T-minus 6 DAYS until the first day of school! #GISDUnmatched

Our Athletics Department recently hosted its annual Coaches Retreat and celebrated some outstanding coaches and teams across Garland ISD! 🏆 High School Coach of the Year: Amberly Fuller – Garland High School 🏆 Middle School Coach of the Year: Charles Graves – Sam Houston

Our Athletics Department recently hosted its annual Coaches Retreat and celebrated some outstanding coaches and teams across Garland ISD! High School Boys’ Road to Excellence: Naaman Forest High School High School Girls’ Road to Excellence: North Garland High School Middle

As we gear up for back to school, here’s a quick refresher on bus safety! 🚌 Even if your student doesn’t ride the bus, remember—school buses will be back on the roads, and it’s important to stay alert. In Texas, drivers must stop for school buses with flashing red lights,

Important information regarding Back-To-School transportation⚠️ 1. Route information, including bus number, stop time, and stop location are now AVAILABLE to parents of all eligible students. Route Information will be located on two platforms: StopFinder Parent App and Skyward

We’re gearing up for the first day of school! Most of our secondary campuses have already welcomed their incoming students at orientation, and starting today, our elementary campuses are kicking off their porch parties. Only 5 days left until we officially start the new school

Garland ISD, we want to remind you that the first day of school is Monday, August 11! If you're still shopping for uniforms or school supplies, Tax-Free Weekend is a great opportunity to make those final purchases. Make sure you get ready to start the 25-26 school year strong. 🎒

Teachers are participating in vertical alignment! We are getting back to the basics!!

We have 4 more days to the first day of school!

Make an impact on student learning! Garland ISD is looking for parents, community members, and business leaders to join the District Educational Improvement Council (DEIC). Each school year, there are 9 open seats: - 3 parent representatives: with one or more child attending

We’re excited to welcome some of the new and returning faces to Garland ISD. Over the past few weeks, they’ve been learning about our district, building connections, and preparing for a #GISDUnmatched school year ahead!

Built Different. This isn’t a tagline. It’s a mindset. A movement. Last year, we celebrated what makes us unmatched. This year, we are unleashing what makes us Built Different. At Garland ISD, we don’t whisper greatness. We roar it. We don’t follow trends. We set them. We don’t

Garland ISD schools are safe in every way! Dr. Lopez shared with Telemundo Dallas how we are preparing for the new school year, with a focus on safety and security for all students. 📺 Watch the full interview here: telemundodallas.com/video/noticias…