📣 HISTORIC NEWS FOR GARRISON ISD! 🏆
While the TEA’s Accountability Ratings will not be released publicly until Friday, we simply could not contain our excitement for what our staff across Garrison ISD has accomplished over the last year!
We are officially an "A" RATED DISTRICT for the first time ever! 🌟
These ratings are the culmination of the immense hard work, dedication, and passion of our Garrison teachers, staff members, and campus leadership. It is a direct reflection of the extensive learning and growth happening inside our classrooms every single day.
Look at how our campuses shined:
🎒 Garrison Elementary: Earned an "A" rating for the second year in a row, capturing 7 distinctions!
🦅 Garrison High School: Achieved an "A" rating for the first time in school history, earning 4 distinctions!
📚 Garrison Middle School: Maintained a strong "B" rating for the fourth straight year, bringing home 3 distinctions!
We are incredibly thankful to the parents, students, and community members who continuously support our educators and staff. Together, we will continue to strive for greatness at Garrison ISD! 🐾❤️
#GarrisonISD #BulldogPride #ARatedDistrict #TexasEducation #ExcellenceInEducation #BannerYear2026 #StriveForGreatness
While the TEA’s Accountability Ratings will not be released publicly until Friday, we simply could not contain our excitement for what our staff across Garrison ISD has accomplished over the last year!
We are officially an "A" RATED DISTRICT for the first time ever! 🌟
These ratings are the culmination of the immense hard work, dedication, and passion of our Garrison teachers, staff members, and campus leadership. It is a direct reflection of the extensive learning and growth happening inside our classrooms every single day.
Look at how our campuses shined:
🎒 Garrison Elementary: Earned an "A" rating for the second year in a row, capturing 7 distinctions!
🦅 Garrison High School: Achieved an "A" rating for the first time in school history, earning 4 distinctions!
📚 Garrison Middle School: Maintained a strong "B" rating for the fourth straight year, bringing home 3 distinctions!
We are incredibly thankful to the parents, students, and community members who continuously support our educators and staff. Together, we will continue to strive for greatness at Garrison ISD! 🐾❤️
#GarrisonISD #BulldogPride #ARatedDistrict #TexasEducation #ExcellenceInEducation #BannerYear2026 #StriveForGreatness
The referral period for Gifted and Talented is now open! Anyone wanting their student tested for GT services will email Amanda Pinckard at pinckarda@garrisonisd.com. The referral period runs from now until September 18 with all forms due at the end of that day.
Welcome back! We’re so glad to have your children with us for the 2026–2027 school year!
To keep you informed and involved, we’re continuing to use Rooms, our two-way communication tool that helps you stay connected with your child’s teachers and school staff.
And this year, the experience will be even better.
To get the most out of the new updates, be sure to download or update the Garrison ISD School App, available in the App Store and Google Play. It’s the easiest way to get messages, announcements, and updates—all in one place, and always in our school’s brand.
We’re here to help make communication simpler, more consistent, and easier to manage, so you never miss a moment in your child’s school experience.
Here’s to a great year ahead!
If you have trouble logging in or need an account created, please email registration@garrisonisd.com.
To keep you informed and involved, we’re continuing to use Rooms, our two-way communication tool that helps you stay connected with your child’s teachers and school staff.
And this year, the experience will be even better.
To get the most out of the new updates, be sure to download or update the Garrison ISD School App, available in the App Store and Google Play. It’s the easiest way to get messages, announcements, and updates—all in one place, and always in our school’s brand.
We’re here to help make communication simpler, more consistent, and easier to manage, so you never miss a moment in your child’s school experience.
Here’s to a great year ahead!
If you have trouble logging in or need an account created, please email registration@garrisonisd.com.
Schedule Change!!
Meet the Bulldogs is Monday, August 24, 2026 at 7 PM
The Maroon & White Game has been cancelled. Varsity Football will play Danbury in Groveton on Thursday, August 27 at 7 PM.
Meet the Bulldogs is Monday, August 24, 2026 at 7 PM
The Maroon & White Game has been cancelled. Varsity Football will play Danbury in Groveton on Thursday, August 27 at 7 PM.
We are so excited for the first day of school tomorrow! 🐾
You may begin dropping off students at 7:20 AM. All students must be dropped off at their designated locations except Pre-K. On the first day, Pre-K will start at 9:00 AM on our playground. Please note that campuses will be closed to visitors; school personnel will escort students to their classes. Any items needing to be dropped off or registration tasks that need to be completed can be handled in the campus offices.
ONLY school personnel vehicles will be allowed to enter the drive-through security gates during school hours (excluding Pre-K on the 1st Day).
Two lines are allowed to form on Avenue B during drop-off and pick-up.
We will begin loading cars at the elementary school at 3:10 PM. All other campuses will be dismissed at 3:25 PM.
You may begin dropping off students at 7:20 AM. All students must be dropped off at their designated locations except Pre-K. On the first day, Pre-K will start at 9:00 AM on our playground. Please note that campuses will be closed to visitors; school personnel will escort students to their classes. Any items needing to be dropped off or registration tasks that need to be completed can be handled in the campus offices.
ONLY school personnel vehicles will be allowed to enter the drive-through security gates during school hours (excluding Pre-K on the 1st Day).
Two lines are allowed to form on Avenue B during drop-off and pick-up.
We will begin loading cars at the elementary school at 3:10 PM. All other campuses will be dismissed at 3:25 PM.
🍎 Meet the Teacher is TOMORROW, August 10th! 🎒
We are so excited to see you all! Please review the schedule and details below to prepare for your visit:
🕒 Schedule
MAC Building Students: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Pre-K through 8th Grade: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📝 Important Details
Registration: Must be complete before meeting teachers. Computers will be available on-site if you need to finish yours.
School Supplies: Please bring your supplies to drop off in your classrooms.
Information Booths: Visit the Library and the Middle School Gym for booths and additional details.
Garrison ISD teachers are officially back and full of energy! 🍎 We have had an absolutely amazing week of in-service preparing for the brand-new school year.
🎉 Monday: High Energy Kickoff
GarrisonFFA cooked up a fantastic breakfast to start our week right. The staff was treated to our very own pep rally! Big thanks to the band, twirlers, cheerleaders, and sponsors for bringing the hype! Mr. Larry Williams inspired everyone with a powerful speech. He reminded us that some days everything goes wrong, but other days remind us of our "why!" His takeaway: Sometimes we just have to get out of our own way to see the magic.
🎁 Tuesday: Community & Celebrations
Holly Springs Baptist Church provided a massive, delicious breakfast spread. Our district meeting was a blast, and many staff members won incredible door prizes donated by local businesses! Garrison BBQ Spot fueled the team with an awesome lunch.
🌮 Wednesday: Feast & Focus
First Baptist Church Garrison welcomed everyone back with an incredible taco and nacho bar, plus a variety of yummy desserts! The transportation staff held their annual meeting, and Mr. Roberts treated the entire team to lunch!
🌟 Wrapping Up the Week
The Garrison Beta Club kept the momentum going this morning by providing another delicious breakfast! We are rounding out the week today with some Q&A sessions!
It’s been a whirlwind week, but our hearts and stomachs are completely full! We are so happy to see everyone back on campus. This incredible week wouldn’t have been a success without the overwhelming support from our amazing community. From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU! ❤️✨
🎉 Monday: High Energy Kickoff
GarrisonFFA cooked up a fantastic breakfast to start our week right. The staff was treated to our very own pep rally! Big thanks to the band, twirlers, cheerleaders, and sponsors for bringing the hype! Mr. Larry Williams inspired everyone with a powerful speech. He reminded us that some days everything goes wrong, but other days remind us of our "why!" His takeaway: Sometimes we just have to get out of our own way to see the magic.
🎁 Tuesday: Community & Celebrations
Holly Springs Baptist Church provided a massive, delicious breakfast spread. Our district meeting was a blast, and many staff members won incredible door prizes donated by local businesses! Garrison BBQ Spot fueled the team with an awesome lunch.
🌮 Wednesday: Feast & Focus
First Baptist Church Garrison welcomed everyone back with an incredible taco and nacho bar, plus a variety of yummy desserts! The transportation staff held their annual meeting, and Mr. Roberts treated the entire team to lunch!
🌟 Wrapping Up the Week
The Garrison Beta Club kept the momentum going this morning by providing another delicious breakfast! We are rounding out the week today with some Q&A sessions!
It’s been a whirlwind week, but our hearts and stomachs are completely full! We are so happy to see everyone back on campus. This incredible week wouldn’t have been a success without the overwhelming support from our amazing community. From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU! ❤️✨
We are so excited to have Mr. Hunt! Welcome to Garrison Elementary!
Please welcome Coach Therwhanger to Garrison!
Attention Parents of Student-Athletes (7th–12th Grade):
You will need to create a Rank One account to complete your online forms: https://garrisonisd.rankone.com/Pro/Login.aspx
You will need your athlete's student ID number. You will use the last 4 digits of their 6-digit student ID to claim your student.
You will need to create a Rank One account to complete your online forms: https://garrisonisd.rankone.com/Pro/Login.aspx
You will need your athlete's student ID number. You will use the last 4 digits of their 6-digit student ID to claim your student.
Welcome to Garrison Elementary Mrs. Cooper! We are so excited that you are here.
Welcome to the Bulldog Family, Coach Cates! He will be coaching and teaching government at the High School.
Mrs. Baldridge is BACK! She will be joining our fifth-grade team at Garrison Elementary.
Updated Sports Schedules
Mrs. Ramirez is joining Garrison ISD as the elementary principal! We are so excited to have her join us!
Whether you like it or not, the 2026–2027 school year is here! Mark your calendars for some important dates!
Karli Stokes is joining Garrison Elementary as a paraprofessional. Welcome home, Karli!
🏈🎉 Bulldog Nation, it's time to show your school spirit! 🎉🏈
The 2026-2027 Garrison Junior High & High School Football Dress-Up Days are here! Our cheerleaders have planned a season full of fun themes to get everyone involved and make Thursday and Friday nights even more exciting.
Check out the schedule, plan your outfits, and let's make every game day one to remember.
One Team. One Pride. One Bulldog Family.
Do you want to nominate someone for the Bulldog Ring of Honor? If you don't see their name under "Future Nominees" or "Previous Selections," please email your suggestion to garrison@garrisonisd.com. If you would like to provide extra information to support a name already on the list, feel free to email us that information as well!
Garrison ISD is proud to announce that Garrison High School is a 2025-2026 National Beta School of Merit. The school earned this recognition by offering National Beta to all eligible grades on their campus.
The National Beta School of Merit award is given to honor a club’s dedication and commitment to academic excellence. To achieve this prestigious honor, a school must include members from all eligible grade levels in their Beta club. This year 6,103 clubs across the country received this award.
In a congratulatory letter to the school, Bobby Hart, CEO said “Thank you for your continued support of National Beta and commitment to developing future leaders!”
The National Beta School of Merit award is given to honor a club’s dedication and commitment to academic excellence. To achieve this prestigious honor, a school must include members from all eligible grade levels in their Beta club. This year 6,103 clubs across the country received this award.
In a congratulatory letter to the school, Bobby Hart, CEO said “Thank you for your continued support of National Beta and commitment to developing future leaders!”
