Georgetown ISD

New Benold Middle School ribbon-cutting

New Benold Middle School ribbon-cutting

Benold Middle School opens with ribbon-cutting

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.

Police urge caution in school zones

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

New elementary, middle schools welcome GISD students next week

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

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.
Elizabeth McCallum. Photo courtesy of Georgetown ISD.

Elizabeth McCallum. Photo courtesy of Georgetown ISD.

School Notes

Rising Georgetown High School senior Kamrin Gordon and 2024 GHS graduates Elizabeth McCallum and Brayden Boff earned the Outstanding Performer Award at the 2024 Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest for solos in Voice, Harp and Timpani, respectively.The competition was held May 25 and 27.
Mary Castaneda helps her granddaughter Juliana Orlando, 17, get ready to go onstage for the 2024 Richarte High School Commencement held at the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 23, 2024. 62 seniors received their diploma tonight, with the total expected to reach 77 total graduates by the end of summer.    Photo by Andy Sharp.

Mary Castaneda helps her granddaughter Juliana Orlando, 17, get ready to go onstage for the 2024 Richarte High School Commencement held at the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 23, 2024. 62 seniors received their diploma tonight, with the total expected to reach 77 total graduates by the end of summer. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Stacy McLaughlin

Stacy McLaughlin

Mauldin, McLaughlin take GISD board seats

  Two trustees — one returning, one new — were sworn into office during the Monday, May 20, Georgetown ISD board meeting.  Jen Mauldin and Stacy McLaughlin filled Places 6 and 7, respectively. The two were selected by voters in the May 4 election. Ms.
East View High student Lux Adcock finishes a race during  the Georgetown Independent School District's annual Special Olympics, held Tuesday, May 7, 2024  at the district sports complex behind Georgetown High School.     Photo by Andy Sharp.

East View High student Lux Adcock finishes a race during the Georgetown Independent School District's annual Special Olympics, held Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the district sports complex behind Georgetown High School. Photo by Andy Sharp.