“Our hearts are heavy as we mourn Mrs. Linda L. Griffin’s passing. This is a tremendous loss for Garland ISD and the countless students, educators, families, and community members whose lives she touched. Our deepest condolences are with her family, friends, colleagues, and everyone grieving this profound loss. Mrs. Griffin will be deeply missed, and the love she gave and the difference she made will live on for generations.” - Dr. Ricardo López, Garland ISD Superintendent

Today, we officially celebrated the ribbon cutting of the Naaman Forest High School Multi-Program Activity Center! 🎉 This new space will create even more opportunities for our fine arts students, athletes and school community to learn, compete and grow. A huge thank you to our community, staff, families and everyone who joined us today, especially those who stayed to tour the new facility and see this incredible addition to Naaman Forest firsthand. Your support and excitement make moments like this even more special. This is what investing in our students looks like, and we’re proud to see this vision become a reality in Garland ISD.

🎓 Ready to explore your future? Join us for the 2026 College Search Series College Fair hosted by the DFW Admissions Regional Network (DARN)! 📍 Garland High School – Fine Arts Building 📅 June 11, 2026 ⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM Meet representatives from colleges and universities across Texas and beyond, learn about admissions, scholarships, and campus life, and start planning your next steps after high school! ✨ Open to students and families ✨ Free to attend ✨ Great opportunity to connect directly with admissions teams Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to begin your college journey!

Today, we celebrate our dedicated Superintendent! 🎉 Thank you for serving our district with visionary leadership. Happy Birthday, Dr. Lopez, and charge on!