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Jessie Daniel Ames Scholarship recipients, from left, are Ainsley Boff, Melia Flowers, Mikenna Geiger, Liya Antench, Sara Dott and Dayanna Tapia Matta. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Jessie Daniel Ames Scholarship recipients, from left, are Ainsley Boff, Melia Flowers, Mikenna Geiger, Liya Antench, Sara Dott and Dayanna Tapia Matta. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown nonprofit awards high school seniors scholarships

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Six seniors from East View and Georgetown High Schools received scholarships ranging from $3,000- $5,000 from Georgetown’s branch of the American Association of University Women to continue their education. AAUW’s four Jessie Daniel Ames Scholarships — as well as two $5,000 W.D.
Drew Nichols will be the next principal of Richarte High School starting in July.

Drew Nichols will be the next principal of Richarte High School starting in July.

Georgetown ISD names new Richarte High School principal

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Georgetown ISD trustees on April 20 named Drew Nichols as the next principal of Richarte High School, the district’s alternative high school of choice. He will assume his role at Richarte in July.Mr.
East View’s Cameron Sanford jumps up for a layup near the basket. He had 19 points in the game.

East View’s Cameron Sanford jumps up for a layup near the basket. He had 19 points in the game.

East View High School advances to basketball playoffs after win vs. Georgetown

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
East View’s varsity basketball team closed out its 2026 regular season with a win over in-town rivals Georgetown High School 58-48 Tuesday night, bringing the team’s record to 24-9 on the year. Georgetown’s record fell to 11-23.The win sends East View to the playoffs this season.
Georgetown law enforcement officers steer Austin Avenue traffic away from Georgetown High School Wednesday morning during a school lockdown. Photo by Katherine Hamilton

Georgetown law enforcement officers steer Austin Avenue traffic away from Georgetown High School Wednesday morning during a school lockdown. Photo by Katherine Hamilton

Georgetown High School students evacuated Wednesday morning due to bomb threat

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Update: Georgetown Police Department confirmed that a voicemail bomb threat led to Georgetown High School being locked down Wednesday morning. "Due to the nature of the threat, GISD made a decision to evacuate the school.
This year’s GHS Gym Rat Challenge finishers included from left to right: Mollie Miller, McKinley Kincheloe, Ally Miller, Landree Miller, Pyper Hill, Lydia Garcia, Ainsley Covington,standing with Varsity Coach Nicole Zavala. Not pictured is Olivia Dee.

This year’s GHS Gym Rat Challenge finishers included from left to right: Mollie Miller, McKinley Kincheloe, Ally Miller, Landree Miller, Pyper Hill, Lydia Garcia, Ainsley Covington,standing with Varsity Coach Nicole Zavala. Not pictured is Olivia Dee.

School Notes: Georgetown High School Lady Eagles salute Gym Rat Challenge finishers

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, February 13, 2026
The Georgetown High School Lady Eagles Basketball Program recently recognized several young athletes for completing its annual Gym Rat Challenge.This off-season skills program is offered following the annual Lady Eagles Summer Basketball Camp.
Wes Collman

Wes Collman

GHS teacher named 2025 Secondary Teacher of the Year

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
 Since 1989, Wes Collman has gone from Georgetown High School student, to graduate, to teacher, and is now the 2025 Secondary Teacher of the Year for Georgetown ISD.“What a shock,” he said when he was honored at GISD’s Employee Recognition Ceremony May 7. A 28-year teaching veteran, Mr.
Elizabeth McCallum. Photo courtesy of Georgetown ISD.

Elizabeth McCallum. Photo courtesy of Georgetown ISD.

School Notes

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Rising Georgetown High School senior Kamrin Gordon and 2024 GHS graduates Elizabeth McCallum and Brayden Boff earned the Outstanding Performer Award at the 2024 Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest for solos in Voice, Harp and Timpani, respectively.The competition was held May 25 and 27.
Georgetown High School coaches Reghan Hartsell and Jeremy Kline stand with the 5A champions.

Georgetown High School coaches Reghan Hartsell and Jeremy Kline stand with the 5A champions.

Georgetown High School boys win 5A State swim meet for second year in a row

Monday, February 26, 2024
Competing against 50 other schools on the highest stage, Georgetown High School boys swimmers came out on top this weekend in the Class 5A University Interscholastic League  finals. The swim event took place this weekend, February 23-24, at the University of Texas at Austin.
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