Garland ISD trustees unanimously approved naming South Garland High School’s varsity gymnasium in honor of alumnus and NBA star Tyrese Maxey during their Tuesday, July 28 regular meeting, recognizing his accomplishments and lasting impact on the school community....
The Garland ISD Board of Trustees has been named a statewide finalist for the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education School Board Award. The board includes Superintendent Ricardo Lopez and trustees Daphne Stanley, Robert Selders, Jr., Larry Glick, Linda Griffin, Wes...
Wylie East’s Cambrie Cooper competes in junior swine showmanship during the 2026 Collin County Junior Livestock Show last week in McKinney. Cambrie won Reserve Champion in Duroc Swine. Courtesy Nicole House Photography Wylie ISD agricultural science students earned a...
Sewell Elementary was one of many GISD schools to receive Education Foundation grants. Sachse families are uniquely served by two public school districts — Wylie ISD and Garland ISD — and over the past year, both navigated growth, financial pressures, leadership...
As families plan ahead for the next school year, Garland Independent School District is reminding parents that its annual school choice window is now open, giving them the opportunity to select the campus that best fits their child’s needs. Garland ISD operates as a...
Garland ISD trustees recognized student achievements, reviewed financial and safety reports, and considered several action items, including naming proposals. During its Dec. 16 regular meeting, trustees recognized winners of the district’s 2025 Holiday Card Contest...
Since its start in 2020, Wylie High School’s esports roster has skyrocketed in number, and the team’s ability to earn and defend multiple titles reflects the program’s focus on skill development. Merriam-Webster defines an esport as, “a multiplayer video game used as...
WISD bus driver Julio Ospina, center, with Maritza Valentin, Liz Ospina, Jessie Murphy, Stephanie Meeks and Christie Hebert, received the 2025 Special Needs School Bus Driver of the Year award. Allison LaBrot / The Wylie News An act of care and quick thinking has...
Wylie ISD trustees are considering several new measures to save money in the upcoming school year. The Board of Trustees convened for its final meeting of the year during a special called meeting Monday, Dec. 8. Trustees unanimously approved three items: the 2024-25...
