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Schools and offices are closed October 12-19 for the break.
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The application for the Arts/Music Talented Program is open until Nov. 15 for grades 1-7.
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Celebrating its 125th anniversary and its designation as the 2026 H-E-B Texas District of the Year, Garland ISD showcases what makes it unmatched.
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Students and staff are excited for the new year!
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Teachers, students and staff will enjoy a Fall Break holiday.
Enjoy your Fall Break! Teachers and students will return to school on Oct. 19.
Oct. 19 is a staff development day and a student holiday.
Students will have the day as a holiday, and staff will have staff development on Oct. 19. Classes resume on Oct. 20.
The second grading period starts Oct. 19.
The second grading period runs from Oct. 19 to Dec. 18.
Nov. 3 day is a student holiday and staff development.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day. Students will have the day as a holiday and staff will have staff development. Classes resume on Nov. 4.
Explore the Student Leadership magnet at Sellers.
Explore the Student Leadership magnet at Sellers MS. Families will learn about the program, find out about the application process and get their questions answered.
Explore the middle school Academy for Excellence magnet program at Austin Academy.
Explore the middle school Academy for Excellence magnet program at Austin Academy. Families will learn about the program, find out about the application process and get their questions answered.
Explore our magnet programs at RHS at our information meeting.
Explore our magnet programs at Rowlett HS at our information meeting. Families will learn about the HS magnet programs available at the school, find out about the application process and get their questions answered.
Magnet programs at Rowlett HS include:
Explore the middle school classical magnet program at the Classical Center at Brandenburg.
Explore the middle school classical magnet program at the Classical Center at Brandenburg. Families will learn about the program, find out about the application process and get their questions answered.
Explore the middle school Collegiate Prep program at Lyles at our information meeting.
Explore the middle school Collegiate Prep program at Lyles at our information meeting. Families will learn about the program, the application process, and get their questions answered. Lyles Collegiate is part of our Innovative Schools of Choice model.
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The school cafeteria lunch is a great way to refuel after learning all morning!
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