District News & Notes
Lady Eagle Volleyball Advances to 5A Region 2 Tournament
11/12/2009
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Prevention Information from GISD Health Services
11/4/2009
Williamson County continues to experience an increase in cases of pertussis also known as "whooping cough".
Participate in Helping Hands Across America Food Drive Through November 12th
11/3/2009
Imagine a food drive that raises four hundred thousand pounds of food in a single day.
Latest Flu Updates From GISD Health Services
10/14/2009
The following links will provide you with information on GISD flu prevention efforts as well as tips to keep your family healthy.
Exit Level TAKS Retest Schedule
8/31/2009
The fall TAKS Exit Level Retest administrations are scheduled as follows:
10/20/09 TAKS ELA Writing Retest
10/21/09 TAKS Math Retest
10/22/09 TAKS Science Retest
10/23/09 TAKS Social Studies Retest
Testing will be held at Georgetown High School (GHS) located at 2211 N.
2009 Community Showcase Registration
7/30/2009
Local businesses are invited to register for the 2009 GISD Community Showcase.
GISD Board of Trustees Approves 2009-2010 Budget
7/20/2009
On Monday, June 29, 2009, the Georgetown ISD Board of Trustees approved the district's 2009-2010 annual budget.
Examination for Acceleration Dates Set
5/22/2009
Georgetown ISD is offering opportunities this summer for secondary students to earn credit in academic subjects and for elementary students to accelerate a grade level by passing the appropriate examinations for acceleration.
GISD Health Services Swine Flu Information
4/28/2009
GISD is being proactive in monitoring the public health situation with the Swine/North American Flu outbreak that recently began in Mexico.
Notice of Entitlements Meetings for Non-Profit & Private Schools in GISD
4/21/2009
GISD will be holding required meetings for licensed, non-profit private schools with in GISD boundaries to determine eligible srevices with federal grants and entitlements for the 2009-2010 school year.
GISD Board Approves Expenditure of 2005 Bond Funds
4/20/2009
At their March 23rd 2009 board meeting, the GISD Board of Trustees approved the expenditure of $1,785,981 of 2005 Bond funds to be used for school site improvements.
NCLB Adequate Yearly Progress
3/27/2009
Under the accountability provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB), all districts, campuses, and the state are evaluated for Adequate early Progress (AYP).
GISD Schools Closed to New Student Transfer Requests for 2009-2010
3/12/2009
GISD schools are closed to new student transfer requests for 2009-2010.
Partners in Education Award Nominations
2/17/2009
Your vote counts!
Sodexo $5000 Scholarship Opportunity for Students in K - 12
1/8/2009
The STOP Hunger Scholarships program allows students to be recognized in the fight against hunger in America.
GISD Donates Most Food in Food Drive
1/7/2009
AEIS Reports Available for 2007-2008
1/5/2009
The State of Texas annually rates its public schools and districts based on the performance of their students.
Education Foundation Awards Innovative Teaching Grants
11/25/2008
Cans Across America Results
11/13/2008
Nutrition Services thanks GISD students, families, and staff for their participation in Cans Across America on November 12th.
First Confirmed Case of Flu in GISD
10/20/2008
We have the first confirmed flu case in Georgetown ISD. Exit Level TAKS and TAAS Retest Schedule The fall TAKS and TAAS Exit Level Retest administrations are scheduled as follows: Testing will be held at Georgetown High School (GHS) located at 2211 N. Register Your Business for the 2008 GISD Community Showcase Georgetown ISD's annual Community Showcase is part of our welcome back to our 1,700 teachers and staff. Get Your Back to School Shots ASAP! The Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) encourages families to get students vaccinated during the summer before the back-to-school rush begins. Eagles Are District 14-5A Baseball Champions! Playoff Action Continues May 23rd... Registration Open for Academic Acceleration Exams - Deadline to Register is May 23rd Georgetown ISD is offering opportunities this summer for secondary students to earn credit in academic subjects and for elementary students to accelerate a grade level by passing the appropriate examinations for acceleration. GHS Baseball Team in Area Playoffs Summer 2008 Athletics Camps for Georgetown Students GISD Schools Closed to New Student Transfer Requests for 2008-2009 Federal Grants and Entitlements Meeting for Non-Profit/Private Schools Within GISD Boundaries NOTICE: To the Licensed, Non-Profit/Private Schools Located within the Boundaries of the Georgetown Independent School District A required meeting will be conducted to determine eligible services with federal grants and entitlementsfor the 2008-2009 school year. GHS Baseball Team in Bi-District Playoff The Georgetown High School Baseball team will compete in a Bi-District playoff game. 2008-2009 Pre-K and Kindergarten Round-Up May 7th Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Roundup will be held on Wednesday, May 7, from 2:00PM until 6:30PM at Carver, Ford, Frost, Purl, Village and Cooper Elementaries. Terri Space from Purl is TEPSA's Region XIII Assistant Principal of the Year GISD extends congratulations to Annie Purl Elementary Assistant Principal Terri Space who has been selected by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) as Region XIII Assistant Principal of the Year. 2008-2009 Sports Physicals for Athletes Spring 2008 TAKS Testing Schedule The Spring Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) tests are underway. STARRY Offers Parenting Classes and Support AEIS Public Hearing January 22, 2008 All parents and community members are invited to attend a public hearing of the Georgetown Independent School District (GISD) for the annual Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) Report. GISD Education Foundation Awards First Grants Today the Georgetown ISD Education Foundation grant dream team traveled around the district to present 60 GISD teachers and staff grant funding for over $50,000. GISD Migrant Coordinator Receives Service Award 2007 Highly Qualified Teachers Report GISD is pleased to announce that 100% of our core academic teachers meet the Highly Qualified standard as defined by the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Dr. Abbe Boring Hired as New Superintendent GISD Building Projects Update To: GISD Family & Friends From: George G. Williams Elementary Teacher, Tammy Smith, Named Region 13 Elementary Teacher of the Year Tammy Smith, 5th Grade Teacher at Williams Elementary in the Georgetown Independent School District has been named Region XIII Elementary Teacher of the Year. Board of Trustees Names Superintendent Finalist On Wednesday, October 10th, the Georgetown ISD Board of Trustees voted to name Abbe Boring as lone finalist for the position of superintendent/CEO. Purl Teacher Receives Office Max Award 2006-2007 District Accomplishements Georgetown High School Seniors Named as Semifinalists in the 2008 National Merit Scholarship Program Monica Brownlou, Matthew Covey, Margaret Marsh, Molly Richter, Joseph Rothenberg, and Emily Russell have the distinguished honor of being named National Merit Semifinalists. Three GISD Schools Named to the 2007 Texas Business & Education Coalition Honor Roll The Texas Business and Education Coalition (TBEC) recently named three schools in the Georgetown Independent School District to the 2007 TBEC Honor Roll. GISD Teachers Receive A+ Grants A+ Federal Credit Union recently announced that four GISD teachers have received grants from the A+ Education Foundation. 2007 District and Campus Accountability Ratings Announced The Texas Education Agency has released accountability ratings for Georgetown ISD and its schools. Superintendent Leadership Profile Assessment Report Press Release from Board of Trustees After three years of outstanding leadership, the Georgetown Independent School District Board of Trustees announces the retirement of Superintendent Joe Dan Lee effective August 2007. Teacher of the Year Awards 2006-2007 The Department of Human Resources would like to recognize the Teacher of the Year Awards for the 2006-2007 school year. GISD 2007 Preliminary TAKS Results I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all of you on our strong TAKS results for this year!!! GISD has outperformed the state in all 27 areas tested on met standards AND in all 27 areas on commended performance. GISD May 12, 2007 School Board Election Results Eligibility For Services Provided by Federal Grants and Entitlements Two required meetings will be held for licensed non-profit/private schools within the GISD boundary lines. A Letter From Joe Dan Lee
In November 2005 Mr. Lee Wins Chamber of Commerce Award Cookies Continue Through Summer - Students Give Soldiers a Special Homecoming GISD Libraries Raise Funds for City Library Recently, the Friends of the Georgetown Public Library launched an initiative called the High Five fund raiser to help furnish the new public library. Ten Campuses Receive Gold Performance Acknowledgements Congratulations to GISD, GHS, Benold, Tippit, Forbes, Cooper, Pickett/Carver, McCoy/Frost, Village, Williams/Purl, Ford and the District for receiving Gold Performance Acknowledgments (GPA) in one or more areas. Partners in Education Receives $7,000 Grant GHS Homecoming Parade and Game this week KXAN Teachers of the Week GISD Student Enrollment Grows to 9,400 2006 TEA Accountability Ratings Released Register Now for Community Showcase (Back-to-School) Students Named All-USA High School Musicians Forbes Teacher Named Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year GISD Outperforms State on 2006 TAKS Superintendent Lee Withdraws Resignation Teacher of the Year Awards 2005-2006 Employee Service Awards GISD Named Top 100 Community for Music Education Georgetown ISD was recently named one of the Best 100 Communities in America for music education. Smith and Larsen to Serve Another Term on Board of Trustees GHS Recognized as a SPEAK UP 100 School
9/22/2008
10/22/08 TAKS Math Retest and TAAS Math Retest
10/23/08 TAKS Science Retest and TAAS Reading Retest
10/24/08 TAKS Social Studies Retest
7/7/2008
6/19/2008
5/23/2008
Congratulations to the Georgetown High School Eagle baseball team on advancing to take the District 14-5A championship!
5/12/2008
5/9/2008
The Georgetown Eagles baseball team has won the first of three possible games in area playoff action against Klein Collins.
5/9/2008
Georgetown students have numerous opportunites to improve their athletic skills by participating in various camps offered throughout the summer.
5/6/2008
GISD schools are closed to new student transfer requests for 2008-2009.
5/5/2008
4/30/2008
4/28/2008
4/11/2008
4/10/2008
On Saturday, May 17th, middle school and high school students participating in athletics, cheerleading, dance, ROTC, or HOSA can complete their physicals for the 2008-2009 school year at Scott & White Hospital in Round Rock.
3/3/2008
2/1/2008
The STARRY program is providing two opportunites for Georgetown parents to add to their parenting toolkits.
1/14/2008
12/7/2007
11/29/2007
GISD Migrant Coordinator Creuza Maciel received a Recruiter Service Award at the 2007 Texas Migrant Education Conference.
11/15/2007
11/9/2007
On Thursday, November 8, 2007, the Georgetown ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to hire Dr.
11/1/2007
10/11/2007
10/11/2007
10/2/2007
Annie Purl Kindergarten teacher Jan Byrom was recently named an Office Max "Adopt-A-Classroom: A Day Made Better" regional award recipient.
10/1/2007
The GISD Curriculum and Instruction Department has compiled a document detailing the numerous recognitions our staff and students received in the 2006-2007 school year.
10/1/2007
10/1/2007
8/24/2007
8/1/2007
7/11/2007
The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) has released the results of the Leadership Profile Assessment.
6/5/2007
5/21/2007
5/17/2007
5/14/2007
4/12/2007
4/3/2007
1/22/2007
At their annual banquet, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce presented GISD Superintendent Joe Dan Lee with their Cornerstone Award for Education for his work on behalf of education in Georgetown.
11/29/2006
11/10/2006
10/25/2006
10/2/2006
Georgetown Partners in Education (PIE) is proud to announce being awarded the City of Georgetown Funding Youth Grant in the amount of $7,000.
10/1/2006
On Wednesday, October 4th, the community is invited to the GHS Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally.
9/22/2006
Every week, KXAN salutes one special teacher who's making a difference in the lives of Central Texas kids.
8/23/2006
On Monday, August 21st, Georgetown ISD's enrollment had grown to 9,400 students, an increase of 6% over the first week of school last year, when enrollment was 8,868.
8/3/2006
The Texas Education Agency has released the 2006 Accountability Ratings for GISD.
7/6/2006
GISD once again is thrilled to sponsor the Community Showcase as part of our welcome back to our 1,600 teachers and staff.
7/6/2006
Two Georgetown High School students have been named the finalists in the 2006 All-USA High School Musicians, a program sponsored by MENC: The National Association for Music Education.
6/1/2006
Valerie Pettiss, a 7th grade math teacher and Math Counts sponsor at Forbes Middle School, was selected as Wal-Mart's Teacher of the Year for this area.
5/19/2006
Georgetown ISD has received 2006 TAKS testing data from the Texas Education Agency.
4/19/2006
Superintendent Joe Dan Lee has withdrawn his resignation and announced he will remain at Georgetown ISD.
4/18/2006
The Department of Human Resources would like to recognize the Teacher of the Year Awards for the 2005-2006 school year.
4/11/2006
The following employees are being recognized for their years of service to the district.
4/3/2006
3/22/2006
Brad Smith and Linda Larsen will both serve another term on the GISD Board of Trustees.
3/9/2006
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