GISD trustee Jen Mauldin seeking second term

Georgetown ISD trustee Jen Mauldin is wrapping up a three-year board term that began during upheaval brought by the Covid-19 pandemic.  Her term included hiring a new superintendent and managing academic improvement, enrollment growth and budget woes. She has now filed to serve a second term.

GISD to decide on bond package February 12

Georgetown ISD’s process to study present and future facility needs — and what to do about them — is close to ending. Projects that could be included in a May school bond election will be presented to GISD trustees on February 5.

New Georgetown ISD attendance zones for elementary, middle schools effective fall 2024

Georgetown ISD trustees unanimously approved new elementary and middle school attendance zones — effective in fall 2024 — at their January 16 meeting, ending a months-long effort studying multiple options.  Ultimately, trustees approved Plan No. 9 for elementary schools, and Plan No.

Georgetown ISD purchases tract for future elementary, middle schools

Georgetown ISD Superintendent Devin Padavil announced December 19 that the district closed last week on the purchase of a 64.82-acre property in the southeast quadrant of the district.

GISD purchases tract for future southeast elementary, middle schools

Georgetown ISD Superintendent Devin Padavil announced December 19 that the district closed last week on the purchase of a 64.82-acre property in the southeast quadrant of the district.

GISD seeks community input on possible 2024 bond election

Georgetown ISD is seeking community input on a possible bond election in May 2024 and has posted an online survey to gather opinions. The survey can be found at https://www.research.net/r/GISD202405C and is available in English and Spanish. It will be open through Saturday, December 23.

Battle for Birkelbach

Cross-town rival high schools came head-to-head to claim Birkelbach Field Friday. The showdown resulted in the Georgetown Eagles winning against the East View Patriots 31-13.

Jarrell ISD joins accountability lawsuit against TEA

Jarrell ISD is now among almost 100 Texas public school districts suing the Texas Education Agency over changes it enacted to its A-F accountability system in 2023.

State districts, GISD brace for 2023 STAAR school ratings

Texas public school educators have September 28 circled on their calendars — the day the Texas Education Agency releases its 2023 ratings for public school campuses and districts.  Many fear the news may not be good.