Career Day 2026
A DPS helicopter crew joins the entire school for a special Career Day treat!
Cast of the One Act Play 2025
Exploring at the Dallas Arboretum
Fifth Grade Dual Science
3rd Grade Magnet Night Play
Celebrating another A rating for Classical Center at Vial
3rd-5th grade choir students preforming in the Winter Concert 2025
First Grade Students in our Hispanic Heritage Month parade
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.
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Interested in working for our district? Come to our July 15 Job Fair! We're hiring Teachers, Bus Drivers, Counselors, and Instructional/Office Aides.
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See district reminders for back-to-school. The first day of classes is Aug. 10.
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Summer break is here! The 2026-27 school year will begin August 10.
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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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Vial Elementary has a new program to provide the safest dismissal process. Download the app today!
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Garland ISD staff will come in for staff development days.
Garland ISD staff will come in for staff development days.
Garland ISD staff will come in for staff development days.
Garland ISD staff will come in for staff development days.
Garland ISD staff will come in for staff development days.
Garland ISD staff will come in for staff development days.
Garland ISD staff will come in for staff development days.
Garland ISD staff will come in for staff development days.
Garland ISD staff will come in for staff development days.
Garland ISD staff will come in for staff development days.
Garland ISD staff will come in for staff development days.
Garland ISD staff will come in for staff development days.
Garland ISD staff will come in for staff development days.
Garland ISD staff will come in for staff development days.
Save money on shoes, school supplies and more during the Texas Sales Tax holiday.
Enjoy a Sales Tax Holiday from August 7-9 for school-related tax-exempt items.
Save money on shoes, school supplies and more during the Texas Sales Tax holiday.
Enjoy a Sales Tax Holiday from August 7-9 for school-related tax-exempt items.
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