Education

TEA approves Georgetown ISD’s Teacher Incentive Allotment Plan

Georgetown ISD has received notification that its Teacher Incentive Allotment Plan has been fully approved by the Texas Education Agency, the district said February 27.As a result, 202 GISD teachers have earned a TIA designation and are eligible to receive financial payouts in June, the district...
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.

Granger ISD celebrates new secondary school opening

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.
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.

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

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.The challenge emphasizes discipline, dedication, and a...
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.

GISD students start new school year

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

Four hundred eighty-nine East View High school seniors received their diplomas at the Georgetown ISD Athletic Complex on Friday, May 23.  
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

New elementary, middle schools welcome GISD students next week

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.