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Dr. Lopez stands with 2 teachers.

Dr. Lopez came to celebrate our National Blue Ribbon Award. 

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Students show off cookies made by GRCTC pastry students.

Thank you GRCTC pastry students! 

Students and staff enjoyed custom cookies created by the pastry students.

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Primary students play with chalk,
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Rowlett Mayor Blake Margolis celebrated with the students at the Blue Ribbon Ceremony. 

Rowlett Mayor Blake Margolis celebrated with the students at the Blue Ribbon Ceremony. 

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A primary class sits in front of the giant light up congrats sign.
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Teachers stand in front of the Blue Ribbon Bash yard art in front of the school.

Teachers are ready to celebrate their Blue Ribbon accomplishments. 

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Teacher and para of the year smile with their flowers.

Congrats to Mrs. Buglehall and Mrs. Thunhurst for being nominated as our teacher and para of the year! 

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GISD Work with us

Come work with us and make a difference in children's lives. See our current vacancies on the Join our team page.

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Herfurth Elementary Building

Herfurth's Vision 

To encourage whole child development by providing opportunities for individual academic and social growth through exploration.

Recent News

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It's almost time for the PreK-K Explore GISD Expo! Are you and your student ready to choose?

Calendar

Teachers, students and staff will enjoy a holiday.


March 29 is a student and staff holiday. Staff will return on April 1. Classes will resume on April 2.

Students entering prekindergarten and kindergarten can make their campus selections in Skyward Family Access starting April 1.


Families with students entering prekindergarten and kindergarten can make their top three campus selections in Skyward Family Access from April 1-May 16. 

Learn more about Choice of School on the Choose Your School page.

Need help thinking through choosing a school? See Tips to Help You Choose.

Staff will return for staff development. Students will enjoy a holiday.


Students will have the day as a holiday off. Staff will come in for a staff development day.

Be sure you register to vote so your voice can be heard. The voter registration deadline is April 4.


Your vote is your voice. Be heard.

Register to vote

To vote in Texas, you must be registered at your current address at least 30 days before the election day. That means you need to register by April 4, 2024.

Register to vote

Vote

Once you are registered, you can vote during early voting (April 22-May 30) or on Election Day (May 4).

Explore GISD with our community and learn about our innovative programs while having fun!


Get ready to explore Garland ISD! You're invited to our Explore GISD Fair, where our community can learn about our innovative programs all while having fun!

Families can chat with staff from Pre-K centers and elementary schools, as well as:

  • Play fun, interactive games
  • Enjoy local food from food trucks
  • Get connected to community resources

Come explore the world of opportunities our district has to offer our students. At GISD, it's your choice and journey!  #TheGISDEffect

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Montessori
magnet program

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Art & music
classes

theatre comedy and tragedy masks

Theater arts
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