The mission of Back Elementary School is to provide a quality education for all students emphasizing high expectations and strong work habits within a safe environment for learning.
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We care for our students! Our counselor, Ms. Willis met with students and made a You Matter wall.
Kindergarten having a blast learning with the parachute in PE.
Students have fun in music class once a week with Mrs. Nelson.
Congratulations to Mrs. Ross on being selected GISD and Region 10 teacher of the year!
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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Get school and classroom news! Talk to your student's teacher about communicating through ClassDojo.
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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:
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.
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