Georgetown ISD

Wes Vanicek

Wes Vanicek

GISD trustees review 2023’s grades 3-8 STAAR scores

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Georgetown ISD trustees recently got a first look at 2023 Reading and Math STAAR scores for students in grades 3 through 8 — and the conclusion was, “We’re holding steady with a slight improvement,” according to Wes Vanicek, GISD’s chief strategist for Assessment and Feedback.

GHS, East View land in bottom quarter of Wilco high schools

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Georgetown ISD’s two comprehensive high schools — Georgetown High School and East View — rank in the bottom quarter of Williamson County’s public high schools in the 2023 Best High Schools annual ranking compiled by U.S. News & World Report.  The magazine’s 2023 rankings were released Tuesday.

GHS, East View land in bottom quarter of Wilco high schools

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Georgetown ISD’s two comprehensive high schools — Georgetown High School and East View — rank in the bottom quarter of Williamson County’s public high schools in the 2023 Best High Schools annual ranking compiled by U.S. News & World Report.  The magazine’s 2023 rankings were released Tuesday.
New Superintendent Devin Padavil addresses teachers and students during Tuesday's convocation. A power outage left them in darkness at the East View High School gymnasium, and he had to end the event early. Photo by Andy Sharp.

New Superintendent Devin Padavil addresses teachers and students during Tuesday's convocation. A power outage left them in darkness at the East View High School gymnasium, and he had to end the event early. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Despite power outage, spirits high at Georgetown ISD convocation

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
New Georgetown ISD Superintendent Devin Padavil addressed teachers and students during a convocation Tuesday, August 8.
GISD trustees, president Elizabeth McFarland, right, and board secretary Stephanie Blanck, left, congratulate Devin Padavil following the board’s vote officially naming him the district’s next superintendent.

GISD trustees, president Elizabeth McFarland, right, and board secretary Stephanie Blanck, left, congratulate Devin Padavil following the board’s vote officially naming him the district’s next superintendent.

GISD trustees officially hire new superintendent

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, August 7, 2023
In a special meeting on August 7, Georgetown ISD trustees unanimously hired Devin Padavil as the district’s next superintendent.  Following the board vote, Mr. Padavil thanked the board and acknowledged the “high hopes” trustees have for his leadership.
Old Carver Elementary school at Scenic Drive and West 17th Street has been reborn as the Carver Center for Families, an initiative of the Georgetown Health Foundation.

Old Carver Elementary school at Scenic Drive and West 17th Street has been reborn as the Carver Center for Families, an initiative of the Georgetown Health Foundation.

Old Carver school gets new life as Carver Center for Families

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
With a concept akin to one-stop-shopping, the Georgetown Health Foundation is uniting family-focused services and activities under one roof at the Carver Center for Families — housed in the former Carver Elementary School.
Taylor ISD superintendent Devin C. Padavil has been selected as Georgetown ISD's new superintendent.

Taylor ISD superintendent Devin C. Padavil has been selected as Georgetown ISD's new superintendent.

Georgetown ISD trustees select Taylor ISD superintendent as lone finalist

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, July 17, 2023
Georgetown ISD Board of Trustees have named Taylor ISD superintendent Devin C. Padavil as the lone finalist for the GISD superintendency.  The announcement was made Monday, July 17. “We are excited to welcome Dr. Padavil to Georgetown,” Board President Elizabeth McFarland said.
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