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GISD reports progress on voter-approved bonds

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
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.
Future Ready Complex ribbon-cutting

Future Ready Complex ribbon-cutting

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Georgetown ISD marks opening of Future Ready Complex

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, September 12, 2024
 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.

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GISD pursues land purchase in Northwest Georgetown

Katherine Hamilton
Sunday, September 8, 2024
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.
Rigo Garcia holds hands with his son Roman, 4, as Roman heads for his first day of Pre-K class at Cooper Elementary on Thursday morning, August 15, 2024, the first day of school. Cooper Elementary has 572 students enrolled this year. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Rigo Garcia holds hands with his son Roman, 4, as Roman heads for his first day of Pre-K class at Cooper Elementary on Thursday morning, August 15, 2024, the first day of school. Cooper Elementary has 572 students enrolled this year. Photo by Andy Sharp.

School is back in session for Georgetown ISD

Andy Sharp
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Georgetown ISD students returned to class for the 2024-25 school year on August 15. 
New Benold Middle School ribbon-cutting

New Benold Middle School ribbon-cutting

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Benold Middle School opens with ribbon-cutting

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Just three days before the start of a new school year, a new location and new building for Benold Middle school were celebrated Monday, August 12, with fanfare and a ribbon-cutting.

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Police urge caution in school zones

News Staff
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
The first day of classes for schools in Georgetown ISD is Thursday, August 15, and the Georgetown Police Department reminds drivers to slow down in school zones. As students go back to school, police will be monitoring school zones throughout the city.
San Gabriel Elementary School principal Rebecca Lambert is shown on Monday, August 5, 2024 as she demonstrates how kindergarten classrooms can e expanded with removable walls, providing more space as needed. The school, along with a new Benold Middle School, are two schools that open their doors to students on August 15th. Photo by Andy Sharp

San Gabriel Elementary School principal Rebecca Lambert is shown on Monday, August 5, 2024 as she demonstrates how kindergarten classrooms can e expanded with removable walls, providing more space as needed. The school, along with a new Benold Middle School, are two schools that open their doors to students on August 15th. Photo by Andy Sharp

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New elementary, middle schools welcome GISD students next week

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Georgetown ISD is opening two new campuses this month in the district’s far west side. San Gabriel Elementary is located in the Santa Rita Ranch development off Ronald Reagan Boulevard.
The East View High School gymnasium was filled with attendees during the convocation for Georgetown Independent School District staff on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Georgetown public schools open on August 15. Photo by Andy Sharp

The East View High School gymnasium was filled with attendees during the convocation for Georgetown Independent School District staff on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Georgetown public schools open on August 15. Photo by Andy Sharp

GISD teachers kick off new school year with cheers, reflection during convocation

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, August 8, 2024
The atmosphere of Georgetown ISD’s annual staff convocation on August 6 was like a family reunion — folks catching up, new relatives to meet, and laughter and hugs aplenty. The start of the new-school-year gathering kicked off with wry jokes about the electrical blackout at last year’s convocation.
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