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Trustees name new GISD elementary campus for early 1900s suffragist

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Georgetown ISD’s future elementary school now has a name — Jessie Daniel Ames Elementary School.Trustees selected the name at their December 15 meeting.Ms. Ames was a suffragist and anti-lynching advocate who spent the early 1900s working to improve the lives of underrepresented Williamson County...

Georgetown ISD developing plan for struggling schools

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Georgetown ISD is working on a plan to help five elementary schools that are struggling in Texas’ school accountability system rankings.In 2025’s school ratings issued by the Texas Education Agency this past August:Williams Elementary received an FFrost Elementary received a DPurl Elementary...
From left, Jack Frost Citizen of the mont winners Emerson Guerra, Gus Papaconstantinou and Kiley Eisman.

From left, Jack Frost Citizen of the mont winners Emerson Guerra, Gus Papaconstantinou and Kiley Eisman.

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Georgetown ISD honors October Jack Frost Citizens

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Georgetown ISD trustees recognized Jack Frost Citizens of the Month on October 20. The monthly award is given to outstanding high school seniors who demonstrate service, leadership and scholarship.

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School notes: GISD Students explore industry during manufacturing day

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Georgetown ISD students had the opportunity to experience the world of modern manufacturing firsthand during Manufacturing Day 2025, held on October 9.Students from East View High School and Georgetown High School toured local manufacturing companies throughout Georgetown to learn about career...

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First-year GISD teacher takes on sixth graders

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
From “Can I do this?” to “I can do this!” first-year teacher Janetra Burton began her job as a bona fide classroom teacher last week. Mostly confident — with a touch of nerves — she teaches language arts to sixth graders at Tippit Middle School.“I'm excited, but I'm nervous.
Pre-K student Alex Tafs, 4, spends quiet time with his grandmother Toni Powell before going into his classroom on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Pre-K student Alex Tafs, 4, spends quiet time with his grandmother Toni Powell before going into his classroom on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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GISD students start new school year

Andy Sharp
Thursday, August 14, 2025
School was back in session in Georgetown ISD on August 14. 
Kaden Harrington waits for the start of the processional during commencement for East View High School at the Georgetown ISD Athletic Complex on Friday, May 23, 2025. 489 East View seniors received their diplomas. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Kaden Harrington waits for the start of the processional during commencement for East View High School at the Georgetown ISD Athletic Complex on Friday, May 23, 2025. 489 East View seniors received their diplomas. Photo by Andy Sharp.

East View grads get diplomas

Andy Sharp
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Four hundred eighty-nine East View High school seniors received their diplomas at the Georgetown ISD Athletic Complex on Friday, May 23.  
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