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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.
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.
Elizabeth McCallum. Photo courtesy of Georgetown ISD.

Elizabeth McCallum. Photo courtesy of Georgetown ISD.

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School Notes

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
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.Designated...
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.

Richarte High School graduates celebrate

Andy Sharp
Friday, May 24, 2024
GISD's first GREAT class

GISD's first GREAT class

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GISD program to ‘grow their own’ future educators kicks off

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, May 23, 2024
With a plan to create a consistent pipeline of potential teachers, Georgetown ISD has kicked off a new program to transform classroom aides into degreed, State-certified teachers.It’s called GREAT — GISD Recognizes and Elevates Aspiring Teachers — and the first 13 candidates hopped on board in a...
Stacy McLaughlin

Stacy McLaughlin

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Mauldin, McLaughlin take GISD board seats

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
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.
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.

Athletes compete at Georgetown ISD Special Olympics

Andy Sharp
Friday, May 10, 2024
San Gabriel Elementary School

San Gabriel Elementary School

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GISD poised to adopt budget with $4.9 million deficit for 2024-25

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Georgetown ISD trustees in June will be asked to approve a $165.4 million budget for the upcoming school year — one that digs deep into its fund balance because expected income will not equal expenditures by $4.9 million.It will be the third school year that GISD has had to take money from its fund...
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