Celebrating the Lunar New Year
Recent News
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.
The magnet program application for students entering Pre-K and kindergarten is open from April 1-19 in Skyward Family Access.
The magnet program application for students entering Pre-K and kindergarten is open from April 1-19 in Skyward Family Access.
Learn more on the magnet programs page.
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.
Lifetouch Spring Picture Day
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024
How it works:
- Pre-order today on mylifetouch.com using your Student ID or Picture Day ID: EVTQKDKX2
- Students are photographed on Picture Day
- Orders will be sent home with your student after Picture 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.
Vote
Once you are registered, you can vote during early voting (April 22-May 30) or on Election Day (May 4).
Preschool Prom "On Cloud 9"
What: Panda Prom "On Cloud 9"
When: April 12th, 2024
Where: Parsons Cafeteria
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Join us as we celebrate the end-of-year accomplishments of all our students with a preschool prom! Come dress to impress and get ready to dance the night away!
- Pre-sale order forms will go home in students' binders
- Deadline to order prom tickets is April 5th
- Due to limited space: 1 Parsons student can only have 2 adults max
- No siblings allowed, only current Parsons students
- We will not sell tickets at the door
- Your ticket will include a slice of pizza, a drink, and a cookie for each guest and a photo booth strip keepsake for each family.
Prices:
1 adult and 1 Parsons student = $25
2 adults and 1 Parsons student = $35
Prices for our families with siblings at Parsons
2 Parsons students and 1 adult = $30
2 Parsons students and 2 adults = 40
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
The magnet program application for students entering Pre-K and kindergarten is open from April 1-April 19.
The magnet program application for students entering Pre-K and kindergarten closes after April 19 in Skyward Family Access.
Learn more on the magnet programs page.
Library, gym, bathrooms
& lockers sized for
Pre-K children
We celebrate our
diverse cultures
Dual language
in Spanish or
Vietnamese