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School Notes: Chase the Chief run, Jarrell ISD job fair

Katherine Hamilton
Saturday, January 21, 2023
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.
Dr. Jessica Cance speaks to GISD parents about the dangers of opioids.

Dr. Jessica Cance speaks to GISD parents about the dangers of opioids.

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Expert cautions parents about deadly fentanyl, other drugs during Georgetown ISD presentation

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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.
Rotary members serve guests a hearty Santa breakfast of pancakes and sausage December 17. Breakfast proceeds serve area youth programs. (Courtesy Georgetown ISD)

Rotary members serve guests a hearty Santa breakfast of pancakes and sausage December 17. Breakfast proceeds serve area youth programs. (Courtesy Georgetown ISD)

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Georgetown-Sun City Rotary Club serves holly, jolly breakfast with Santa

Katherine Hamilton
Saturday, December 24, 2022
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.
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)

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)

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Georgetown High School floral design pathway attracting growing number of students

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, December 19, 2022
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.
Rotarian Jim Deuser talks with Cooper students about how they can use the Peace Garden. (Photo by Katherine Anthony)

Rotarian Jim Deuser talks with Cooper students about how they can use the Peace Garden. (Photo by Katherine Anthony)

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Rotary Club of Georgetown dedicates first GISD Peace Garden at Cooper Elementary

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, December 16, 2022
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.

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Georgetown ISD names new HR director

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, December 15, 2022
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.
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)

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)

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High interest rates slow Georgetown ISD enrollment growth, area home sales

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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.
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