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Interested in working at a school in the district? Join us for our job fair on June 2 from 4-7 pm (in-person and virtual).
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Students in grades 3-12 have the opportunity to provide feedback for our district through the in-class survey from May 16-June 3.
![students boarding school bus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1643310915/garland/bbebecrpo7kli2bbbb7r/Studentsboardingschoolbus300x300.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1643310915/garland/bbebecrpo7kli2bbbb7r/Studentsboardingschoolbus300x300.jpg","width":300}])
All students who wish to ride a GISD bus in the 2022-23 school year MUST REGISTER ONLINE.
![Icon of a vaccine syringe]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1601064741/garland/gpsosmlqywckfmtkmjxh/vaccine.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1601064741/garland/gpsosmlqywckfmtkmjxh/vaccine.png","width":300}])
Families, staff and students ages 5 and up can attend our free vaccine clinics at our schools.
![Logo for GISD Parent University events]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1631125186/garland/sp82lxwy5ekooiqz4khx/sped-workshops.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1631125186/garland/sp82lxwy5ekooiqz4khx/sped-workshops.png","width":300}])
Our Special Education Department will be hosting virtual workshops for GISD families.
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Family Health & Fitness Night!
Updated protocols for the safe return to school.
![Mr. Sotomayor posing with glasses on his hand.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1580856870/garland/brerq00xxz0utq3juysf/Sotomayor.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1580856870/garland/brerq00xxz0utq3juysf/Sotomayor.png","width":481}])
Mr. Sotomayor is an excellent educator. We're elated to have him recognized for his contributions to our students' academic success.
![Mrs. Akin with students dressed as superheroes.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1580514139/garland/vy1sknptbhpvvgxa4ngr/yeseniaandstudents.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1580514139/garland/vy1sknptbhpvvgxa4ngr/yeseniaandstudents.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1580514139/garland/vy1sknptbhpvvgxa4ngr/yeseniaandstudents.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1580514139/garland/vy1sknptbhpvvgxa4ngr/yeseniaandstudents.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1580514139/garland/vy1sknptbhpvvgxa4ngr/yeseniaandstudents.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1580514139/garland/vy1sknptbhpvvgxa4ngr/yeseniaandstudents.jpg","width":2200}])
Throughout the year we never miss an opportunity to dress up or celebrate our students. These traditions characterize Williams family atmosphere and sense of community.
![Dr. Gardner, office staff ladies, circa 1955]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1580491119/garland/znjmr7mbxiuwdbvu4wtt/bwofficestaffsmallandcropped.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1580491119/garland/znjmr7mbxiuwdbvu4wtt/bwofficestaffsmallandcropped.jpg","width":400}])
Since opening in 1954, Williams Elementary has been educating hundreds of Garland's youth. Many former students are now GISD employees.