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Georgetown ISD trustees stand with Superintendent Devin Padavil. Photo courtesy Georgetown ISD

Georgetown ISD trustees stand with Superintendent Devin Padavil. Photo courtesy Georgetown ISD

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GISD approves balanced budget for 2026-27 school year

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Georgetown ISD trustees on Monday, June 15, adopted a balanced budget for next school year while making “strategic investments” in some employee compensation, benefits and healthcare services.However, there will be no salary increases for most GISD employees.
This chart compares 2025 and 2026 STAAR results for grades 9-12 in Georgetown and Jarrell ISDs.

This chart compares 2025 and 2026 STAAR results for grades 9-12 in Georgetown and Jarrell ISDs.

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High school STAAR scores improve for Georgetown, Jarrell ISDs

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The Texas Education Agency released 2026 high school STAAR test results June 10, and both Georgetown and Jarrell ISDs are riding high.In the tests’ “Meets Standard and Above” performance category, GISD improved in every test. JISD also improved in all but one, English II.
Future Berry Creek students, staff, and JISD trustees get ready to cut the ribbon in the school’s opening ceremony. Center are principal Lara Hutchinson, left, and JISD Board President Jenny Arnold. Photos by Katherine Hamilton

Future Berry Creek students, staff, and JISD trustees get ready to cut the ribbon in the school’s opening ceremony. Center are principal Lara Hutchinson, left, and JISD Board President Jenny Arnold. Photos by Katherine Hamilton

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Jarrell ISD cuts ribbon on new school

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
With a snip of the scissors, kids, parents and educators celebrated the opening of Jarrell ISD’s new Berry Creek Elementary School Monday, June 8. Members of the new school community flowed inside after the ribbon cutting with “oohs” and “aahs” over the new campus in Berry Creek Highlands.
A fireworks finale closes the 2026 Georgetown High School commencement, held Friday, May 22, 2026 at Birkelbach Stadium. 484 students received their diplomas on this evening. Photo by Andy Sharp.

A fireworks finale closes the 2026 Georgetown High School commencement, held Friday, May 22, 2026 at Birkelbach Stadium. 484 students received their diplomas on this evening. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Georgetown High School Graduation

Andy Sharp
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Held at Birkelbach Stadium, 484 students received their diplomas during the  2026 Georgetown High School commencement on Friday, May 22, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Richarte High School graduating seniors make their way from the Georgetown High Gymnasium into the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center during the Class of 2026 Commencement on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

Richarte High School graduating seniors make their way from the Georgetown High Gymnasium into the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center during the Class of 2026 Commencement on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

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Richarte grads honored

Andy Sharp
Friday, May 22, 2026
The Richarte High School Class of 2026 Commencement was held at the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 21, 2026.  This year Richarte had 128 graduates, with 108 of them scheduled to walk the stage for their degrees.     Photos by Andy Sharp.
Drew Nichols will be the next principal of Richarte High School starting in July.

Drew Nichols will be the next principal of Richarte High School starting in July.

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Georgetown ISD names new Richarte High School principal

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Georgetown ISD trustees on April 20 named Drew Nichols as the next principal of Richarte High School, the district’s alternative high school of choice. He will assume his role at Richarte in July.Mr.
Senior Riley Kinser, an East View High School culinary arts student, keeps a close eye on Asian Green Beans she and her fellow students were preparing for attendees at the Georgetown ISD State of the District gathering held at the Future Ready Complex on Friday, March 6, 2026. District students and staff were on hand to demonstrate their skills in various areas. Superintendent Dr. Devin Padavil, joined by several GISD students, also gave a talk near the end of the program. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Senior Riley Kinser, an East View High School culinary arts student, keeps a close eye on Asian Green Beans she and her fellow students were preparing for attendees at the Georgetown ISD State of the District gathering held at the Future Ready Complex on Friday, March 6, 2026. District students and staff were on hand to demonstrate their skills in various areas. Superintendent Dr. Devin Padavil, joined by several GISD students, also gave a talk near the end of the program. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Students star in Georgetown ISD's State of District address

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Students shared how their Georgetown ISD experiences have built inspiration and confidence during a panel at the State of the District event held at the Future Ready Center March 6.
Granger Secondary School, along FM 971 east of downtown Granger, is pictured on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The face of a lion, the school mascot, can be seen inside. from a distance. After a long delay to work on water issues the school will open for classes on March 2, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Granger Secondary School, along FM 971 east of downtown Granger, is pictured on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The face of a lion, the school mascot, can be seen inside. from a distance. After a long delay to work on water issues the school will open for classes on March 2, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Granger ISD celebrates new secondary school opening

Andy Sharp
Thursday, February 26, 2026
In a sea of purple and gold, Granger ISD students, parents, grandparents, alumni and just friendly neighbors turned out February 25 for the ribbon-cutting and free-range touring of the new Granger Secondary School.“It’s a great day to be a Lion,” GISD superintendent Stephen Brosch told the crowd.
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