Georgetown ISD
Georgetown ISD names new HR director
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown ISD has named Amanda Johnson as its new director for human resources.
Ms. Johnson has 21 years of public education experience, most recently as the director of support staff and employee relations in Round Rock ISD. She has also been a classroom teacher and campus administrator.
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Demographer Bob Templeton spells out how high interest rates are slowing home sales during Georgetown ISD’s Monday, December 12, board meeting. (Photo by Katherine Anthony)
High interest rates slow Georgetown ISD enrollment growth, area home sales
Katherine Hamilton
Home interest rates have doubled from spring to fall, slowing both new home sales and projected district enrollment growth, according to Georgetown ISD’s most recent demographer’s report.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
School Notes: Jarrell ISD seeking input on elementary attendance zone changes
Katherine Hamilton
Jarrell ISD is asking for input on proposed new elementary attendance zones. The district will open its third elementary school — Double Creek — in fall 2023.
JISD’s Attendance Zone Committee has developed parameters based on enrollment numbers, safety and other factors.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
School Notes: East View High School Choir presents A Jolly Holiday
Katherine Hamilton
The East View High School Choir will put on its annual performance of A Jolly Holiday at the East View Theatre December 9-11. Showtimes are:
Friday, December 9, at 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 10, at 3 p.m. and 7p.m.
Sunday, December 11, at 3 p.m.
Tickets are available online at https://www.
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Santa Claus arrives at the San Gabriel Community Center in December of 2014 for the annual Breakfast With Santa, a pancake and sausage breakfast fundraiser hosted by the Georgetown Fire Department and the Sun City Rotary Club. (Sun Archive)
Ho’ ho’ holiday cheer planned for Georgetown’s Breakfast with Santa
Brigid Cooley
Join Santa and members of the Georgetown Fire Department for the 22nd annual Breakfast with Santa. The ticketed event takes place 7:30-11 a.m. Saturday, December 17, at the Community Center, 445 East Morrow Street in San Gabriel Park.
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
GISD names Teachers of the Month for August and September
News Staff
GISD names Teachers of the Month
Georgetown ISD announced its August and September Teachers of the Month.
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Georgetown ISD Bridges Boutique hosts re-opening event October 5
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown ISD Bridges Boutique hosts re-opening event October 5
Georgetown ISD’s Bridges Boutique invites the community to shop during a Grand Re-opening event Wednesday at the old Carver site, 1200 West 17th Street.
The boutique features handmade jewelry, candles and other household items.
Wednesday, October 5, 2022