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Search firm consultants Rick Berry and Jodi Duron work with Georgetown ISD trustees to develop a search calendar Monday, May 1.

Search firm consultants Rick Berry and Jodi Duron work with Georgetown ISD trustees to develop a search calendar Monday, May 1.

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Georgetown ISD Superintendent could be named by July 17

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Georgetown ISD trustees hope to select a lone finalist for superintendent by July 17 and officially complete the hiring on August 7 — the day before district staff convocation for the 2023-24 school year.

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Groundbreakings set for new schools in Georgetown ISD

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, April 14, 2023
Georgetown ISD has scheduled groundbreaking ceremonies for two new schools. Both projects were approved through the district’s 2021 Bond Program and are projected to open in 2024. Douglas Benold Middle School The ceremony for the new Douglas Benold Middle School will be held at 9 a.m., April 19.
Lindsay Harris

Lindsay Harris

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Georgetown ISD names interim superintendent

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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.

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Donations help lower lunch debts of GISD students

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, April 7, 2023
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

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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

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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.
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.

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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.
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