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Georgetown ISD eNews 4-24-25

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Georgetown ISD eNews 4-24-25
  1. GISD Launches Literacy First Program to Boost Early Reading Skills
  2. Criminal Justice Field Day: See photos
  3. Spring into Great Attendance Habits: Elementary Attendance Contest through April 30
  4. GHS, Benold and Forbes Mass Physical April 30 – Registration Now Open
  5. Student Transfer Information – Window Open Through May 1
  6. Save the Date: GISD Fine Arts Signing Day – May 13
  7. EVHS, Tippit and Wagner Mass Physical May 14 – Registration Now Open
  8. Credit by Exam
  9. Returning Student Registration Now Open for 2025-2026
  10. Tip for Stress-Free Volunteering during End-of-Year events
  11. From the Carver Center for Families: Fit & Fun Summer Activities Showcase May 2
  12. From the Georgetown Project: Youth Voices Survey – Calling all 9th-12th Graders!

Important news and announcements are posted regularly and we encourage you to visit our GISD eNews website www.georgetownisdnews.org for the latest news, updates, feature stories and more. We also invite you to stay in touch with us via social media on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
 

ICYMI:

Auto Tech Paint Story
Cosmetology Graduation: See photos
Special Olympics: See photos
All Abilities Art Show: See photos

Visit our eNews hub for more stories of GISD in the news.

This week’s features:

GISD Launches Literacy First Program to Boost Early Reading Skills
Criminal Justice Field Day: See pictures

In this week’s eNews:

Spring into Great Attendance Habits: Elementary Attendance Contest through April 30
 

Great attendance habits lead to more learning, better grades, and more success in school and life! Through April 30, the better your student’s attendance is, the more chances you BOTH have to win! Prizes include:

  • PARENT GRAND PRIZE - $50 HEB gift card!
  • STUDENT GRAND PRIZE - A brand new BIKE!
  • Gift certificates to local restaurants

How does it work?

  • Perfect attendance = 100 entries
  • No more than 2 absences and no unexcused absences = 50 entries

Visit our website for more information.

GHS, Benold and Forbes Mass Physical April 30 - Register Today

Mass Physical Registration for GHS is now open! Physicals will take place on April 30 at Georgetown High School and are open to all incoming GHS, Benold, and Forbes athletes, Fine Arts (Band, Color Guard, Cheer, Dance), ROTC, and CTE students (grades 7-12).

Registration fee: $20
Deadline to Register: April 28
 

Register here.

Student Transfer Information - Window Open through May 1

The GISD transfer window opened on March 14 and closes on May 1. Families who submit their transfer requests by the May 1 deadline can expect to receive a decision by the end of May. Please note that Georgetown ISD schools are closed to out-of-district transfer requests, and students living in GISD are required to attend the school zoned for their residence address. 

  • All transfer requests granted for the school year 2024-2025 were effective for one year ONLY. Any student not approved for transfer will be reassigned to their zoned campus.
  • Any family wishing to make a transfer request for the 2025–2026 school year MUST enter a new request by reaching out to your campus registrar.
  • As shared during the rezoning process, grandfathering allowances were granted for one year only. Current 7th graders may apply for a transfer to remain at their current campus under the Special Considerations transfer request. Due to capacity limitations at our campuses, younger siblings grandfathered during rezoning will not be approved for transfer again this year.

Visit our website for more information and the latest updates on transfers.

 

Save the Date: GISD Fine Arts Signing Day May 13

Join us for the 2025 Fine Arts Signing Day as we celebrate seniors continuing their education in the arts. The event will be held at Hammerlun, 507 E. University Ave. at 6 pm on May 13. 

See the flyer on our website.

 

EVHS, Tippit and Wagner Mass Physical May 14 - Registration Now Open

Mass Physical Registration for EVHS is now open! Physicals will take place on May 14 at East View High School and are open to all incoming EVHS, Tippit and Wagner athletes, Fine Arts (Band, Color Guard, Cheer, Dance), ROTC, CTE and HOSA students (grades 7-12).


Registration fee: $20
Deadline to Register: May 7 

Register here. For more information, visit our website. 

 

Credit by Exam

Credit by Exam is offered by Georgetown ISD for enrolled students in grades Kindergarten-12. GISD offers exams free of charge to students. The purpose of CBE testing is for acceleration (students wishing to test out of a grade or course without having prior instruction), verification (verifying credit from homeschool or non-accredited private/public school), or recovery of credit for a course in which the student has had prior instruction.

For more information, please visit our website at https://www.georgetownisd.org/departments/assessment-feedback/credit-by-exam or speak with your student’s counselor.

 

Returning Student Registration Now Open for 2025-2026

If your student is currently enrolled and will be returning to GISD schools next year, returning student registration is now open in Skyward Family Access.  Please take a few minutes to provide updated information for each of the students in your family, including cell phone numbers and emergency contact information so that campuses have accurate information for the upcoming school year.

Families with address changes, transfer requests, lease agreements, or who are moving to 6th or 9th grade will need to provide an updated proof of residency document such as a recent utility bill (gas, water, or electric), mortgage statement, property tax statement, or lease agreement as part of returning student registration. This can be uploaded to Skyward or submitted to your campus registrar.

If your student will not be returning to GISD schools next year, please notify us so we may update our records accordingly.
 

Tip for Stress-Free Volunteering during End-of-Year events

Georgetown ISD believes that community engagement enhances the student experience and is fortunate to have thousands of volunteers serving in our schools. As we near the end of the school year, volunteer engagement is at its highest. Ensure that you are ready for service by updating your volunteer profile today!
 

Returning volunteers:

Visit www.georgetownisd.org/MVPS and click on the button for "Existing Volunteer". Log in and check your profile to ensure you have the right campuses and interest categories selected. 

If your profile is scheduled for expiration in the coming weeks, keep an eye out for an email from our MVPS system (GISDEZCommunicator) the week prior to your renewal date.  You will need to indicate that you want to renew your profile so that we can run a new background check. Failure to respond could expire your profile. If that happens, call the district at 512-943-1890 so that we can reactivate you.


New volunteers:

Visit www.georgetownisd.org/MVPS and click on the button for "New Volunteer". Create a profile and let us know where you would like to serve. A background check will be completed as part of the process. Usually, you'll receive a confirmation email in minutes, but sometimes a further review is required. Help ensure you are ready for service by registering early. 


From Our Partners:
 

From the Carver Center for Families: Fit & Fun Summer Activities Showcase May 2
 

This high-energy evening will bring together Georgetown families who are eager to learn about free and low-cost summer programs. With games, hot dogs, a petting zoo, and plenty of community fun, it’s the perfect opportunity to learn what local organizations have planned for summer.
 

The event will be held at the Carver Center for Families on May 2 from 5:30 - 7 pm. 

 

From the Georgetown Project: Youth Voices Survey – Calling all 9th-12th Graders!

High schoolers are invited to take the Youth Voices Survey, a quick questionnaire that lets students share which issues matter most to them. This input will help shape the Youth Summit this fall—an event where students meet with city, school, and community leaders to discuss real challenges and ideas for change.

📢 Georgetown youth, we want to hear from you!

https://www.georgetownproject.org/youth-voices-survey/

 

 

Important Upcoming Dates

May 13 – Fine Arts Signing Day
May 19 – Board meeting
May 23 – Last day of school/Early release for students

Graduations
May 22 – Richarte High School, Klett PAC
May 23 – East View High School, GISD Athletic Complex
May 24 – Georgetown High School, GISD Athletic Complex