Georgetown ISD
Jack Frost Elementary School
GISD committee to explore district 'proble-tunities'
Katherine Hamilton
A committee of Georgetown ISD parents, staff, students and community members began work Tuesday, January 14, that could change the “Five Ws” — Who, What, Where, When and Why — of schooling in GISD.
Thursday, January 16, 2025
GISD upgrades instant, two-way communication system
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown ISD is reaching out to parents and staff with a new technology this school year — one that Communications Director Melinda Brasher said “is an overwhelming success.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
GISD trustees review district agenda for 2025 Lege session
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown ISD is ready to make its case why Texas’ education funding isn’t meeting the needs of local students and educators — and district leadership is “knocking on legislators’ doors” to explain GISD’s financial bind and what the State should do about it.
Friday, January 10, 2025
GISD high school #4
GISD trustees get update on 2024 bond projects
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown ISD trustees were updated on the district’s voter-approved 2024 bond program — an initiative informally tagged, “More space for ever-growing enrollment.” Lannon Heflin, GISD’s Chief of Strategic Operations presented a project report to trustees December 2 board.
Friday, December 6, 2024
A group of Georgetown ISD students perform traditional Mexican Dances.
Feliz Dia de los Muertos
Nalani Nuylan
The Georgetown community gathered in Founder's Park on November 1 to celebrate the Dia de los Muertos, the Mexican holiday honoring the Dead. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.
Friday, November 1, 2024
Stetson Mathson, who will be 2-years-old in October, enjoyed running through the aisles during the Grand Opening of Georgetown High School's new Ag barn on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Georgetown ISD debuts new Ag Barn
Andy Sharp
Monday, October 7, 2024
Bob Templeton
Georgetown ISD is #3 in area home closings
Katherine Hamilton
Before new school enrollment comes new housing — and GISD trustees got a look recently at developments under construction that will attract families to Georgetown and the school district.
Thursday, September 19, 2024
GISD reports progress on voter-approved bonds
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown ISD officials last week reported progress on 2024 bond projects to its Citizens Advisory Committee, the group that created the $649.5 million bond package approved by voters in May.All four of GISD’s bond propositions passed.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Future Ready Complex ribbon-cutting
Georgetown ISD marks opening of Future Ready Complex
Katherine Hamilton
In a moment of “pride, excitement, and possibility,” Georgetown ISD opened its Future Ready Complex with a ribbon-cutting September 10. It is, “more than a building,” said Bretton Schulz, GISD’s Career and Technical Education director.
Thursday, September 12, 2024
GISD pursues land purchase in Northwest Georgetown
Katherine Hamilton
Superintendent Devin Padvil has been authorized by Georgetown ISD trustees to take preliminary steps to purchase 11.47 acres of land for a new school. The land is adjacent to 135 acres already owned by GISD in the district’s northwest quadrant, according to the Williamson County Appraisal District.
Sunday, September 8, 2024