Georgetown ISD
Friends brave an icy day to walk their dogs near North Drive in Taylor on February 3, 2022. (Sun Archive)
Update: Georgetown and Jarrell ISD schools closed Tuesday due to weather
Katherine Hamilton
The ongoing cold snap has caused changes in area school district schedules. Classes and all school activities have been canceled for Tuesday, January 31, in both Georgetown and Jarrell ISDs. Both districts announced the closure about 3 p.m. on Monday.
Monday, January 30, 2023
Georgetown ISD to hold State of the District address
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown ISD will hold its annual State of the District event March 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Hammerlun Center, 507 East University Avenue.
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Georgetown ISD to induct six into GHS and Carver alumni Hall of Honor
Katherine Hamilton
Six Georgetown High School alumni are the 2023 inductees into the GHS and Carver Hall of Honor.
Their induction ceremony will be held at 6 p.m., February 23, in the Georgetown High School Main Gym.
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
School Notes: Chase the Chief run, Jarrell ISD job fair
Katherine Hamilton
Jarrell ISD will hold a Job Fair on February 11, 10 a.m. to noon, at Jarrell High School, 1100 Farm to Market Road 487.
The district will be hiring for current positions and for positions at the new Double Creek Elementary School, scheduled to open in fall 2023.
Saturday, January 21, 2023
A deficit budget could be proposed to Georgetown ISD trustees this summer
Katherine Hamilton
Recapture — the Texas system of taking tax money from districts considered property-wealthy and sending it to those classified as property poor — and possible changes in the upcoming legislative session are the big unknowns for Georgetown ISD as the district prepares a budget for the 2023-24 school...
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Dr. Jessica Cance speaks to GISD parents about the dangers of opioids.
Expert cautions parents about deadly fentanyl, other drugs during Georgetown ISD presentation
Katherine Hamilton
Alcohol remains the most-used drug among teenagers, but parents should be aware of the rising rate of other drug use by teens, including the opioid fentanyl.
That was the message of public health analyst Jessica Cance, who spoke to Georgetown ISD parents on Monday, January 9.
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
School Notes: GISD campuses earn Texas counseling award
Katherine Hamilton
Six Georgetown ISD campuses have been recognized with the Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas award from the Texas School Counselor Association for outstanding counseling programs.
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Rotary members serve guests a hearty Santa breakfast of pancakes and sausage December 17. Breakfast proceeds serve area youth programs. (Courtesy Georgetown ISD)
Georgetown-Sun City Rotary Club serves holly, jolly breakfast with Santa
Katherine Hamilton
The Georgetown-Sun City Rotary Club’s Breakfast with Santa made a successful comeback on Saturday, December 17.
More than 850 kids, moms and dads shared a holiday breakfast of pancakes and sausage at the Georgetown Community Center.
Saturday, December 24, 2022
Floral Design instructor Amy Beran works with Georgetown High School senior floral students Jasmin Garcia Camargo and Lydia Rojas on creating gingerbread houses incorporating floral elements. (Katherine Anthony)
Georgetown High School floral design pathway attracting growing number of students
Katherine Hamilton
No longer just flowers in a vase, the art of floral design has become a popular class for Georgetown ISD high school students, teacher Amy Beran said. She should know. She’s been the program instructor for 25 years.
“This is a career pathway that’s attracting more students every year,” she said.
Monday, December 19, 2022
Rotarian Jim Deuser talks with Cooper students about how they can use the Peace Garden. (Photo by Katherine Anthony)
Rotary Club of Georgetown dedicates first GISD Peace Garden at Cooper Elementary
Katherine Hamilton
Let there be peace on earth and let it begin at Cooper Elementary School.
Students, staff and community members gathered on Wednesday, December 14, to dedicate Georgetown ISD’s first Peace Garden, a project sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown.
Friday, December 16, 2022