Education

Bride U and Groom Q, Pre-K students Frances Averitt and Axel Lundgren, walk down the aisle after their educational pretend wedding ceremony. Photos by Katherine Anthony

Bride U and Groom Q, Pre-K students Frances Averitt and Axel Lundgren, walk down the aisle after their educational pretend wedding ceremony. Photos by Katherine Anthony

Children celebrate phonics with the marriage of ‘Q’ and ‘U’

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, April 7, 2023
The little groom “Q” and the little bride “U” were joined together in a very special wedding at Georgetown’s Primrose School March 30. “We will watch Q and U spend their lives working together to make words,” said Kevin Pitts, ceremony officiant and Georgetown City Council Member.
Georgetown ISD superintendent Fred Brent gets a haircut in October 2021 at the East View High School cosmetology lab. The facility was named after Sport Clips founder Gordon Logan and his family in recognition of their financial support for the program. Photo by Katherine Anthony

Georgetown ISD superintendent Fred Brent gets a haircut in October 2021 at the East View High School cosmetology lab. The facility was named after Sport Clips founder Gordon Logan and his family in recognition of their financial support for the program. Photo by Katherine Anthony

Retiring Georgetown ISD superintendent takes new job at Sport Clips

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Retiring Georgetown ISD superintendent Fred Brent will have a new job after he leaves the school district June 30.  Sport Clips — the sports-themed and Georgetown-based hair-cutting franchise company — announced Tuesday, April 4 that Mr. Brent will become its chief of staff. In the role, Mr.
Superintendent Fred Brent gives a presentation during the Georgetown ISD State of the District event, held Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Superintendent Fred Brent gives a presentation during the Georgetown ISD State of the District event, held Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Georgetown ISD superintendent Fred Brent to retire June 30

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, April 3, 2023
Fred Brent, superintendent of Georgetown ISD since 2014, said Monday, April 3, he will officially retire from the district on June 30. He plans to serve in an advisory capacity as “superintendent emeritus” from May 1 to June 30. Mr.
Anthony Blankenship will hold Place 5 on the GISD Board of Trustees starting in May. Photo by Katherine Anthony

Anthony Blankenship will hold Place 5 on the GISD Board of Trustees starting in May. Photo by Katherine Anthony

Future Georgetown ISD trustee Anthony Blankenship says his goal is unity

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Anthony Blankenship — an author, medical professional, Army veteran and Georgetown parent — will take a seat on the GISD Board of Trustees in May.  Mr. Blankenship is running unopposed for Place 5 in the May 6 election. The position is being vacated by three-term trustee Melanie Connor.
Jarrell ISD trustees approved new elementary school attendance zones February 15 to accommodate the opening of Double Creek Elementary School in August.

Jarrell ISD trustees approved new elementary school attendance zones February 15 to accommodate the opening of Double Creek Elementary School in August.

New elementary attendance zones set for Jarrell ISD

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Jarrell ISD trustees approved new elementary school attendance zones February 15 to accommodate the opening of Double Creek Elementary School in August. Trustees approved a plan recommended by the Attendance Zone Committee, which was made up of district staff and parents.
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