Mission
We, the community of Armstrong Elementary, exist to ensure students excel in academics, develop strength of character, and contribute service to our society as exemplified by Colonel John W. Armstrong.
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Welcome to Armstrong, Come check us out on our Virtual Tour
Ace the Aviator proudly stands with Armstrong's name sake, John W. Armstrong. We are the only school in Garland ISD to be named after a former student.
Find detailed 2024-2025 school supply lists on the School supplies page.
Come work with us and make a difference in children's lives. See our current vacancies on the Join our team page.
So much excitement at porch party and kinder roundup!
Starting in 2026-27, all students must wear an ID badge and use it to board and exit the bus. See the Student ID Badges page to learn more.
Recent News
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Starting in the 2026–27 school year, student ID badge requirements will expand district-wide to include all students.
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Students entering PreK-K can make their campus selections and apply for magnet programs from April 1-May 1.
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Students should attend 90% of instructional days, per TEA guidelines. Check out our news post to learn how to manage your child's absences.
Calendar
Join us for Pre-K and Kindergarten Enrollment Help Night.
Our team will help you with:
- Questions over the Choice of School form in Avela
- Information about Magnet programs
- Pre-K eligibility
Enrollment and Choice of School Window: April 1 - May 1
Join the GISD Littles Facebook Club to stay informed and get the latest event updates.
For questions please email:
Join us for Pre-K and Kindergarten Enrollment Help Night.
Our team will help you with:
- Questions over the Choice of School form in Avela
- Information about Magnet programs
- Pre-K eligibility
Enrollment and Choice of School Window: April 1 - May 1
Join the GISD Littles Facebook Club to stay informed and get the latest event updates.
For questions please email:
Last day for students entering prekindergarten and kindergarten to make their top campus selections and submit magnet applications.
Students entering prekindergarten and kindergarten must make their top campus selections and submit magnet applications by Friday, May 1.
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.
High School Students will have early release.
HS students will be released early from school in the afternoon. Staff will stay for staff development.
The fourth grading period ends on May 22.
The fourth grading period runs from March 23 to May 22.
May 22 is the last day of school.
Today is the last day of classes. High school students will be released early from school in the afternoon. Staff will stay for staff development.
Enjoy your summer!
Staff will enjoy a Memorial Day holiday.
Memorial Day is a federal holiday for mourning and honoring those who lost their lives serving our country through the military.
This day is a staff holiday.
May 26 is a staff development day.
Garland ISD staff will come in for a staff development day.
May 27 is a staff development day and the last teacher work day.
Garland ISD staff will come in for a staff development day. This is the last teacher work day.
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