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Seven of the 10 students that received Kiwanis Club scholarships, from left, are Brody Vaughan, Tristan Olsson, Harrison Hallock, Maria Habingeither, Maddox Azuma-Hall, Mikenna Geiger, and Kiabeth De Paz.

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Sun City Kiwanis Club, The Georgetown Project give scholarships to recent graduates

Nicholas Cicale

Thursday, August 6, 2026

The following Georgetown organizations distributed scholarships to high school graduates this summer.

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New GISD schools delayed due to low enrollment growth, funding challenges

Katherine Hamilton

Thursday, August 6, 2026

When Georgetown ISD broke ground on two new east-side campuses in May 2025, district officials hoped the schools would be ready in time to start class for the 2026-27 school year. The construction process for Jessie Daniel Ames Elementary School and S.C. Marshall Middle School wasn’t a hindrance.

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Florence ISD to offer free breakfasts and lunches throughout school year

Katherine Hamilton

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Florence ISD will offer free breakfasts and lunches to all enrolled students for the 2026-27 school year..The meals, available regardless of family income, will be provided by the National School Lunch Act Community Eligibility Provision, a federal meal service option.

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Georgetown ISD will hold meeting on August 3 about tax election, budget

Katherine Hamilton

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Georgetown ISD trustees will hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m., August 3, to consider placing a Tax Ratification Election on the November 3 ballot. Trustees will also hold a public hearing on the proposed tax rate of $1.1106, a 3.

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Jarrell ISD celebrates 110th anniversary with engraved bricks, Paw Prints Center dedication

Katherine Hamilton

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

As Jarrell ISD celebrates its upcoming 110th anniversary, the district is offering commemorative bricks for purchase. Bricks will be engraved and placed in the Legacy Brick Walkway at the historic 1916 Building.

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Georgetown ISD names GHS principal to new leadership position

Katherine Hamilton

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Georgetown ISD announced that Georgetown High School principal Brian Johnson will now serve as Executive Director of Campus Leadership and Operations. He will begin his new role immediately, the district said July 14.Mr.

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Jarrell ISD names new principal for Igo Elementary School

Katherine Hamilton

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Jarrell ISD Board of Trustees unanimously named Leslie Vazquez as the new principal of Igo Elementary School. The board made its decision at a special meeting on July 13.Ms. Vazquez joins Jarrell ISD from Del Valle ISD, where she served in several leadership roles, including principal.

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Georgetown ISD collecting input on possible November tax election

Katherine Hamilton

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Initial resident feedback shows support for a potential Georgetown ISD Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election for this coming November.

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.

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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.

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