Education

Search firm consultants Rick Berry and Jodi Duron work with trustees to develop a search calendar in May.

Search firm consultants Rick Berry and Jodi Duron work with trustees to develop a search calendar in May.

Georgetown ISD trustees give thumbs up to superintendent Leadership Profile

Katherine Hamilton
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Georgetown ISD trustees on Thursday, May 1, got a first look at — and gave a thumbs up to — a Leadership Profile that will help them select a new superintendent. The document describes the desired qualities and strengths GISD is looking for in the district’s next superintendent.
Williamson County Retired Teachers Association members gather outside the Texas Capitol with Tim Lee (at right, in glasses), executive director of the Texas Retired Teachers Association. Photo courtesy Williamson County Retired Teachers Association

Williamson County Retired Teachers Association members gather outside the Texas Capitol with Tim Lee (at right, in glasses), executive director of the Texas Retired Teachers Association. Photo courtesy Williamson County Retired Teachers Association

Williamson County retired teachers lobby at the Texas Capitol for cost-of-living increase

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
About 30 members of the Williamson County Retired Teachers Association joined more than 1,000 teachers from across the State for Rally Day on April 12, pressing legislators to pass a Cost-of-Living Adjustment to their retirement benefit.
East View High School graduating seniors march onto Birkelbach Field for their 2023 Commencement on Friday, May 26. A total of 457 students received their diplomas.

East View High School graduating seniors march onto Birkelbach Field for their 2023 Commencement on Friday, May 26. A total of 457 students received their diplomas.

Photos: 457 East View seniors graduate 

Andy Sharp
Monday, May 29, 2023
East View High School graduating seniors marched onto Birkelbach Field for their 2023 Commencement on Friday, May 26.  A total of   Photos by Andy Sharp
Class Salutatorian Marwa Azizi, left, and her brother, class Valedictorian Walid Azizi, are shown at the Commencement ceremony for Richarte High School, held at the Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 25. The school's top graduates came here from Afghanistan with their family in 2022.

Class Salutatorian Marwa Azizi, left, and her brother, class Valedictorian Walid Azizi, are shown at the Commencement ceremony for Richarte High School, held at the Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 25. The school's top graduates came here from Afghanistan with their family in 2022.

Photos: Class of 2023 celebrated at Richarte High School graduation

Andy Sharp
Friday, May 26, 2023
At Georgetown ISD's Richarte High  School, 82 graduates received their diplomas Thursday, May 25. With others completing their course work this summer, the high school class will have 112 total graduates.
Georgetown ISD's class of 2023 valedictorians and salutatorians.

Georgetown ISD's class of 2023 valedictorians and salutatorians.

Georgetown ISD salutes class of 2023 valedictorians and salutatorians

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Georgetown ISD trustees saluted the top-ranking students from the Class of 2023 at their May 17 meeting. East View High School  Valedictorian Ryan Nicholas Shellberg plans to attend Baylor University and double major in economics and entrepreneurship to pursue a career in real estate.

Jarrell ISD forms district police force

Katherine Hamilton
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Jarrell ISD trustees on Wednesday, May 17, approved the creation of a school district police force and will discontinuing use of school resource officers provided by the Jarrell Police Department. The change will take place when the 2023- 24 school year begins in August.

Georgetown ISD trustees okay 3 percent staff salary bump

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Georgetown ISD trustees on Monday, May 15, approved a three percent salary increase for all employees for the 2023-24 school year. “The increase is in alignment with our strategic priority area for staff retention and recruitment,” Sue Harrison, executive director of human resources, told trustees.
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