Education

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.

Superintendent Devin Padavil, Ed.D. speaks during the Georgetown Independent School District State of the District event held at GISD headquarters on Thursday, February 15, 2024.    Photo by Andy Sharp.

Superintendent Devin Padavil, Ed.D. speaks during the Georgetown Independent School District State of the District event held at GISD headquarters on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown ISD showcases student achievements at annual State of the District event

In his freshman year as Georgetown ISD’s superintendent, Devin Padavil last week took stock of what he’s learned about the district. He declared that, “There’s no better place to be than Georgetown, Texas.”
GISD’s CAC member Kim Denning-Knapp explains to trustees its recommendation for a $649.5 million bond election in May. Photo by Katherine Anthony

GISD’s CAC member Kim Denning-Knapp explains to trustees its recommendation for a $649.5 million bond election in May. Photo by Katherine Anthony

Four-proposition GISD bond totaling $649.5 million to come to voters in May 4 election

Georgetown ISD trustees unanimously voted February 12 to hold a school bond election on Saturday, May 4. Spread across four proposals, the bond package totals $649.5 million, which, if approved, would result in a one-cent tax increase per $100 property valuation.
From left to right, Florence Education Foundation board members Kim Daniel, Peggy Morse, Dr. Woody Ray, and Angela Gower (end) present a $250 check to Florence Elementary School teacher Sarah Stephens (middle).  Photo courtesy of Peggy Morse.

From left to right, Florence Education Foundation board members Kim Daniel, Peggy Morse, Dr. Woody Ray, and Angela Gower (end) present a $250 check to Florence Elementary School teacher Sarah Stephens (middle). Photo courtesy of Peggy Morse.

Florence Education Foundation awards check to teacher

Florence Independent School District Education Foundation Board members presented Florence Elementary School teacher Sarah Stephens with a $250 check Wednesday morning.
New Superintendent Devin Padavil addresses teachers and students during Tuesday's convocation. A power outage left them in darkness at the East View High School gymnasium, and he had to end the event early. Photo by Andy Sharp.

New Superintendent Devin Padavil addresses teachers and students during Tuesday's convocation. A power outage left them in darkness at the East View High School gymnasium, and he had to end the event early. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Despite power outage, spirits high at Georgetown ISD convocation

New Georgetown ISD Superintendent Devin Padavil addressed teachers and students during a convocation Tuesday, August 8.
GISD trustees, president Elizabeth McFarland, right, and board secretary Stephanie Blanck, left, congratulate Devin Padavil following the board’s vote officially naming him the district’s next superintendent.

GISD trustees, president Elizabeth McFarland, right, and board secretary Stephanie Blanck, left, congratulate Devin Padavil following the board’s vote officially naming him the district’s next superintendent.

GISD trustees officially hire new superintendent

In a special meeting on August 7, Georgetown ISD trustees unanimously hired Devin Padavil as the district’s next superintendent.  Following the board vote, Mr. Padavil thanked the board and acknowledged the “high hopes” trustees have for his leadership.