Georgetown ISD

Construction progresses Wednesday, July 12, at the Future Ready Complex. The project was funded through the district’s most recent bond election in 2021. Photo by Katherine Anthony

Construction progresses Wednesday, July 12, at the Future Ready Complex. The project was funded through the district’s most recent bond election in 2021. Photo by Katherine Anthony

Georgetown ISD growth, construction costs may necessitate May 2024 bond

Two Georgetown ISD realities — more students and continuing skyhigh construction costs — may require district trustees to call a bond election for next May.
Search firm consultants Rick Berry and Jodi Duron work with trustees to develop a search calendar in May.

Search firm consultants Rick Berry and Jodi Duron work with trustees to develop a search calendar in May.

Georgetown ISD trustees give thumbs up to superintendent Leadership Profile

Georgetown ISD trustees on Thursday, May 1, got a first look at — and gave a thumbs up to — a Leadership Profile that will help them select a new superintendent. The document describes the desired qualities and strengths GISD is looking for in the district’s next superintendent.
East View High School graduating seniors march onto Birkelbach Field for their 2023 Commencement on Friday, May 26.  A total of 457 students received their diplomas.

East View High School graduating seniors march onto Birkelbach Field for their 2023 Commencement on Friday, May 26. A total of 457 students received their diplomas.

Photos: 457 East View seniors graduate 

East View High School graduating seniors marched onto Birkelbach Field for their 2023 Commencement on Friday, May 26.  A total of   Photos by Andy Sharp
Class Salutatorian Marwa Azizi, left, and her brother, class Valedictorian Walid Azizi, are shown at the Commencement ceremony for Richarte High School, held at the Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 25. The school's top graduates came here from Afghanistan with their family in 2022.

Class Salutatorian Marwa Azizi, left, and her brother, class Valedictorian Walid Azizi, are shown at the Commencement ceremony for Richarte High School, held at the Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 25. The school's top graduates came here from Afghanistan with their family in 2022.

Photos: Class of 2023 celebrated at Richarte High School graduation

At Georgetown ISD's Richarte High  School, 82 graduates received their diplomas Thursday, May 25. With others completing their course work this summer, the high school class will have 112 total graduates.
Georgetown ISD's class of 2023 valedictorians and salutatorians.

Georgetown ISD's class of 2023 valedictorians and salutatorians.

Georgetown ISD salutes class of 2023 valedictorians and salutatorians

Georgetown ISD trustees saluted the top-ranking students from the Class of 2023 at their May 17 meeting. East View High School  Valedictorian Ryan Nicholas Shellberg plans to attend Baylor University and double major in economics and entrepreneurship to pursue a career in real estate.
Newly-elected trustee Anthony Blankenship taking the GISD Board of Trustees’ oath of office May 15.  Photos by Katherine Anthony

Newly-elected trustee Anthony Blankenship taking the GISD Board of Trustees’ oath of office May 15. Photos by Katherine Anthony

Blankenship, Blanck sworn in to Georgetown ISD board seats

Two trustees — one returning, one new — were sworn in to office during the Monday, May 15, Georgetown ISD board meeting. Stephanie Blanck and Anthony Blankenship filled the Places 4 and 5 seats, respectively. The two won their May 6 school board election. Ms.