GISD eNews | 1-16-25
- Lead Grow Serve Award Given to Two Lady Eagles for Courageous Acts
- GISD Honors Trustees During School Board Recognition Month
- Credit by Exam
- We’re Hiring
- GHS Theater Presents: Sweeney Todd the Musical (School Edition) Jan. 31 - Feb. 2
- East View Theater Presents: Bright Star Jan. 31 - Feb. 1
- East View Spring Blood Drive on Feb. 19
- From the Georgetown Police Department: Sign up for Chase the Chief
- From the Georgetown Project: MLK Day of Youth Service Jan. 20
- From H-E-B: H-E-B and the University Interscholastic League Team up to Present Scholarship Program for Community Service Excellence - Deadline to apply is Jan. 31
- From Southwestern University: Visualizing the Abstract: Brown Symposium March 4-9
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Lead Grow Serve Award Given to Two Lady Eagles for Courageous Acts
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GISD Honors Trustees During School Board Recognition Month
January is School Board Recognition Month, and Georgetown ISD is celebrating its trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students.
The theme of this year’s School Board Recognition Month is Leadership for Tomorrow’s Texas, which highlights the school board trustee’s commitment to creating meaningful educational experiences and opportunities that prepare students for college, careers, and beyond.
Throughout the month, campuses and departments will recognize the board through various events including a brief presentation at the start of the Jan. 21 board meeting.
Visit our website for more information.
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.
We’re Hiring
Georgetown ISD has openings for teachers, bus drivers, cooks, substitute teachers and more. Check out our Careers page today to find opportunities that make a difference in the life of a child. Competitive pay and benefits for most positions!
GHS Theater Presents: Sweeney Todd the Musical (School Edition) Jan. 31 - Feb. 2
GHS Theater will hold performances of Sweeney Todd the Musical (School Edition) from January 31 to February 2 at the Klett PAC. Friday and Saturday performances will begin at 7pm and Sunday’s will begin at 2pm.
Purchase your tickets here.
East View Theater Presents: Bright Star Jan. 31 - Feb. 1
East View Theater will hold performances of Bright Star from January 30 to February 1. All shows will be at the East View Theater at 7pm. Purchase your tickets here.
East View Spring Blood Drive on Feb. 19
East View will hold its annual Spring Blood Drive on February 19 from 9am-3pm in the East View library. Come lend a helping arm, donate blood to support your community and save local lives. Please sign up using the QR code on the event flyer.
*Participants must be 17 yrs old and at least 115 lbs to donate.
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From the Georgetown Police Department: Sign up for Chase the Chief
Join us Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Noon for the Chase the Chief Family Fun Run and 5K! Chase the Chief raises funds to support Georgetown’s local physical education programs while promoting Fun Family Fitness! Flyers will be sent home with GISD elementary students in January.
Click here to register today: Chase the Chief
Would you like to see how many participants your school has for Chase the Chief? Click here to find out: Race Groups: Chase the Chief
From the Georgetown Project: MLK Day of Youth Service Jan. 20
Calling all high schoolers! Join The Georgetown Project and Afterschool Alliance Partners for a Youth Service Day honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Morning snacks and lunch will be provided. Students will earn a certificate for three hours of service.
Details:
Date: Monday, Jan.20
Time: 9am - 12pm
Location: Georgetown Community Center, 445 E Morrow St, Georgetown, TX 78626
You must provide your own transportation. Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate if you are able.
For more information and to sign up, visit https://georgetownproject.org/mlk-day-of-youth-service-2/.
From H-E-B: H-E-B and the University Interscholastic League Team up to Present Scholarship Program for Community Service Excellence - Deadline to apply is Jan. 31
For the seventh consecutive year, H-E-B will award 15 high school seniors who participate in UIL competitions with a $2,000 scholarship in recognition of their community service and involvement in their communities.
Five students who compete in athletics, five students who compete in music, and five more students who compete in academic events will be selected from the pool of applicants from across the state.
H-E-B will award each selected student with a $2,000 scholarship toward their college/university of choice. Recipients will be spotlighted during the 2025 UIL Texas Girls & Boys Basketball State Championships. Learn more and apply online at https://www.sportsinaction.com/scholarship/.
From Southwestern University: Visualizing the Abstract: Brown Symposium March 4-6
This symposium features speakers who work with a variety of visual media and ideas to make the intangible more tangible for themselves and for others through storytelling, metaphor, and craft. From metal, wood, and crochet to filmmaking, animation, and imagining worlds, the speakers seek to demystify the abstract to promote greater awareness, understanding and connection. View the schedule and learn more at www.southwestern.edu/academics/brown-symposium.