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.

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

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.

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.

This year’s GHS Gym Rat Challenge finishers included from left to right: Mollie Miller, McKinley Kincheloe, Ally Miller, Landree Miller, Pyper Hill, Lydia Garcia, Ainsley Covington,standing with Varsity Coach Nicole Zavala. Not pictured is Olivia Dee.

Pre-K student Alex Tafs, 4, spends quiet time with his grandmother Toni Powell before going into his classroom on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.