Jarrell ISD

This chart compares 2025 and 2026 STAAR results for grades 9-12 in Georgetown and Jarrell ISDs.

This chart compares 2025 and 2026 STAAR results for grades 9-12 in Georgetown and Jarrell ISDs.

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High school STAAR scores improve for Georgetown, Jarrell ISDs

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The Texas Education Agency released 2026 high school STAAR test results June 10, and both Georgetown and Jarrell ISDs are riding high.In the tests’ “Meets Standard and Above” performance category, GISD improved in every test. JISD also improved in all but one, English II.
Future Berry Creek students, staff, and JISD trustees get ready to cut the ribbon in the school’s opening ceremony. Center are principal Lara Hutchinson, left, and JISD Board President Jenny Arnold. Photos by Katherine Hamilton

Future Berry Creek students, staff, and JISD trustees get ready to cut the ribbon in the school’s opening ceremony. Center are principal Lara Hutchinson, left, and JISD Board President Jenny Arnold. Photos by Katherine Hamilton

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Jarrell ISD cuts ribbon on new school

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
With a snip of the scissors, kids, parents and educators celebrated the opening of Jarrell ISD’s new Berry Creek Elementary School Monday, June 8. Members of the new school community flowed inside after the ribbon cutting with “oohs” and “aahs” over the new campus in Berry Creek Highlands.
Jarrell ISD’s new 1916 Building

Jarrell ISD’s new 1916 Building

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Jarrell community celebrates opening of new 1916 Building

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Literally rising from rubble, Jarrell ISD’s new 1916 Building opened with a celebratory ribbon cutting and community open house on August 21.“This building represents the history of our community and families,” JISD Board president Crystal Phalen said.
Jarrell ISD board President Crystal Phalen (left) and Vice President Jenny Arnold cut the ribbon officially opening the new 1916 Building on August 21.

Jarrell ISD board President Crystal Phalen (left) and Vice President Jenny Arnold cut the ribbon officially opening the new 1916 Building on August 21.

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Jarrell ISD celebrates rebirth of iconic 1916 Building

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, August 22, 2024
The Jarrell community turned out Wednesday, August 21, to cut the blue ribbon and officially open JISD’s new 1916 Building. Two years ago, old bricks — rubble from the original 1916 Building deemed unsalvageable due to age and condition — were piled on the site.
1916 Building ribbon-cutting

1916 Building ribbon-cutting

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Jarrell ISD celebrates rebirth of iconic 1916 Building

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, August 22, 2024
The Jarrell community turned out Wednesday, August 21, to cut the blue ribbon and officially open JISD’s new 1916 Building, a replica of the original.Two years ago, old bricks — rubble from the original 1916 Building deemed unsalvageable — were piled on the site.
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.

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Jarrell Community Library set for summer programming

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
The Jarrell Community Library will have its summer reading program from June 11 to July 26. This year’s theme is “Adventures of the Library” where participants will have adventures with reading challenges, crafts, STEM and group activities.
Dave and Jill Gaulden

Dave and Jill Gaulden

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Sun City couple thanks educators with $100 cash gifts

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
A Teacher Appreciation Week assembly at Jarrell Elementary School turned into a cash bonanza Friday, when Sun Citians Dave and Jill Gaulden presented a $100 bill to each teacher and staff member at the school. “This is a small, small token recognizing the important work you do for students,” Mr.
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