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Georgetown ISD names interim superintendent

In a special meeting Tuesday, April 11, Georgetown ISD trustees unanimously approved Lindsay Harris as interim superintendent beginning May 1. Superintendent Fred Brent, who announced in early April that he will retire June 30, will become superintendent emeritus May 1. Since 2019, Ms.

Donations help lower lunch debts of GISD students

Donations from Christ Lutheran Church and the Georgetown branch of A+ Federal Credit Union will go toward paying off lunch balances for a number of Georgetown ISD students, the district announced April 4. Christ Lutheran raised $2,360 from parishioners’ donations. A+ FCU donated $1,000.
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’

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

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

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

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.