Georgetown ISD
Georgetown ISD names Carver Elementary principal
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown ISD Superintendent Devin Padavil Tuesday, March 19, named Charlotte Young as the new principal of George Washington Carver Elementary School.
Ms.
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Richarte principal named new Georgetown Project CEO
Kaitlyn Wilkes
After longtime CEO of The Georgetown Project Leslie Janca announced last week that she would be retiring from her role, the nonprofit announced Rob Dyer, the current principal of Richarte High School, would step in as the group’s new CEO.
Mr. Dyer will fully step into the role this summer.
Saturday, March 23, 2024
GISD considers new school-day hours
Katherine Hamilton
Changes are coming, and Georgetown ISD trustees got a first look March 4 at options for new school-day hours for the 2024-25 school year.
Thursday, March 7, 2024
GISD to hold Bond Election info sessions
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown ISD will hold a series of information sessions about its May 4 $649.5 million Bond Election.
Superintendent Devin Padavil will discuss facility needs related to district growth, aging facilities, technology, fine arts and athletics.
Info sessions will be held at 6 p.m.
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Stacy McLaughlin readies for GISD board service
Katherine Hamilton
As the sole candidate for Place 7 on the Georgetown ISD Board of Trustees,
Stacy McLaughlin is preparing to take a seat on the trustee dais in May.
“I believe I can make an impact on my school district and community,” she said about her desire to serve as a trustee.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
GISD candidate Aaron Smith sees trustee role as opportunity for servant leadership
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown ISD trustee hopeful Aaron Smith doesn’t see his candidacy as “running” for the Place 6 seat. Rather, he said he considers it an opportunity to share his passion for servant leadership.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Georgetown High School boys win 5A State swim meet for second year in a row
Monday, February 26, 2024
Superintendent Devin Padavil, Ed.D. speaks during the Georgetown Independent School District State of the District event held at GISD headquarters on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Georgetown ISD showcases student achievements at annual State of the District event
Andy Sharp
In his freshman year as Georgetown ISD’s superintendent, Devin Padavil last week took stock of what he’s learned about the district.
He declared that, “There’s no better place to be than Georgetown, Texas.”
Mr.
Thursday, February 22, 2024
GISD’s CAC member Kim Denning-Knapp explains to trustees its recommendation for a $649.5 million bond election in May. Photo by Katherine Anthony
Four-proposition GISD bond totaling $649.5 million to come to voters in May 4 election
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown ISD trustees unanimously voted February 12 to hold a school bond election on Saturday, May 4.
Spread across four proposals, the bond package totals $649.5 million, which, if approved, would result in a one-cent tax increase per $100 property valuation.
Monday, February 12, 2024
GISD committee recommends $649.5 million bond
Katherine Hamilton
The citizens group studying Georgetown ISD’s current and future facility needs has recommended trustees place a $649,501,678 bond on the May 4 ballot.
Representatives of the 80-member Citizens Advisory Council made their recommendation to district trustees at the district’s February 5 workshop.
Tuesday, February 6, 2024