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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.

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.

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School Notes: Georgetown High School Lady Eagles salute Gym Rat Challenge finishers

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, February 13, 2026
The Georgetown High School Lady Eagles Basketball Program recently recognized several young athletes for completing its annual Gym Rat Challenge.This off-season skills program is offered following the annual Lady Eagles Summer Basketball Camp.
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.

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.

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GISD students start new school year

Andy Sharp
Thursday, August 14, 2025
School was back in session in Georgetown ISD on August 14. 
Kaden Harrington waits for the start of the processional during commencement for East View High School at the Georgetown ISD Athletic Complex on Friday, May 23, 2025. 489 East View seniors received their diplomas. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Kaden Harrington waits for the start of the processional during commencement for East View High School at the Georgetown ISD Athletic Complex on Friday, May 23, 2025. 489 East View seniors received their diplomas. Photo by Andy Sharp.

East View grads get diplomas

Andy Sharp
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Four hundred eighty-nine East View High school seniors received their diplomas at the Georgetown ISD Athletic Complex on Friday, May 23.  
Mood-Bridwell Hall's interior is under construction.

Mood-Bridwell Hall's interior is under construction.

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Largest building project in Southwestern University’s history underway

Katherine Hamilton
Sunday, August 11, 2024
Southwestern University, Texas’ first liberal arts institution of higher education, is well underway with its largest-ever building project. The comprehensive campaign — Thrive: The Campaign for Southwestern University — is adding  $150 million in new and renovated buildings.
San Gabriel Elementary School principal Rebecca Lambert is shown on Monday, August 5, 2024 as she demonstrates how kindergarten classrooms can e expanded with removable walls, providing more space as needed. The school, along with a new Benold Middle School, are two schools that open their doors to students on August 15th. Photo by Andy Sharp

San Gabriel Elementary School principal Rebecca Lambert is shown on Monday, August 5, 2024 as she demonstrates how kindergarten classrooms can e expanded with removable walls, providing more space as needed. The school, along with a new Benold Middle School, are two schools that open their doors to students on August 15th. Photo by Andy Sharp

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New elementary, middle schools welcome GISD students next week

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Georgetown ISD is opening two new campuses this month in the district’s far west side. San Gabriel Elementary is located in the Santa Rita Ranch development off Ronald Reagan Boulevard.
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ACC enrollment jumps for fall semester

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Since the approval of House Bill 8 last June, Austin Community College has made efforts to make higher education more accessible. As registration for the fall 2024 semester continues, incoming freshmen are jumping on the opportunity.
Mary Castaneda helps her granddaughter Juliana Orlando, 17, get ready to go onstage for the 2024 Richarte High School Commencement held at the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 23, 2024. 62 seniors received their diploma tonight, with the total expected to reach 77 total graduates by the end of summer. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Mary Castaneda helps her granddaughter Juliana Orlando, 17, get ready to go onstage for the 2024 Richarte High School Commencement held at the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 23, 2024. 62 seniors received their diploma tonight, with the total expected to reach 77 total graduates by the end of summer. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Richarte High School graduates celebrate

Andy Sharp
Friday, May 24, 2024
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