GISD eNews | 5-1-25
- Inside our Libraries: Building Life-long Learners at Every Grade Level
- High School Junior Creates Children’s Book to Spark Mental Health Conversations
- Spring Climate Survey
- Join Us for a Groundbreaking Event May 9: Elementary No. 12 and Middle School No. 5
- Student Transfer Information – Window Closes Today
- Save the Date: GISD Fine Arts Signing Day May 13
- EVHS, Tippit and Wagner Mass Physical May 14 - Registration Now Open
- Credit by Exam
- Returning Student Registration Now Open for 2025-2026
- From the Georgetown Project: Youth Voices Survey – Calling all 9th-12th Graders!
- From the Georgetown Palace Theater: Register now for Summer Camps at the Georgetown Palace Theatre
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This week’s features:
High School Junior Creates Children’s Book to Spark Mental Health Conversations
Inside our Libraries: Building Life-long Learners at Every Grade Level
In this week’s eNews:
Spring Climate Survey
Spring climate survey information, including a link to participate, was emailed to parents and staff on Tuesday, April 29. We encourage every parent and staff member in GISD to respond and share your experience in GISD this year.
Information is collected anonymously and used to inform our work, including campus improvement plans and the district’s strategic direction.
Surveys will remain open through Friday, May 16, 2025.
Groundbreaking Event on May 9: Elementary No. 12 and Middle School No. 5
Join us for a groundbreaking celebration on Friday, May 9 to celebrate the construction of Georgetown ISD's 12th Elementary School and 5th Middle School, projects funded by the 2024 Bond package.
These "sister" schools sit on the same property just south of East View High School. Details are included in the invitation below. We hope to see you there!
Friday, May 9, 2025
9 am
1010 Patriot View Road, Georgetown
Student Transfer Information - Window Closes Today
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.
From Our Partners:
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/
From the Georgetown Palace Theater: Register now for Summer Camps at the Georgetown Palace Theatre
When school is out, our curtain goes up! At the Georgetown Palace Theatre, from June 2 - August 10, incoming 1st - 12th graders can experience the rush of rehearsing and performing a fully produced show – on stage with costumes, props, sets, lights, and sound – in just TWO WEEKS! No previous experience needed – everyone gets a part! There are FIVE sessions to choose from, with different shows for separate age groups each session, all led by performing arts professionals.
Camps run Monday through Friday @ 9:00am – 4:00pm. Early drop-off/late pick-up available for small fees. Performances are scheduled for the weekend following each two-week session, and campers receive a limited number of tickets to invite family or friends to come see their show!
Cost of each 2-week session: $595 (that’s just under $300 per week!)
For more information or to register, please visit: www.georgetownpalace.com/camps/
Important Upcoming Dates
May 5 – Board Workshop
May 6 – Employee Recognition Ceremony
May 9 – Groundbreaking Event: Elementary No. 12 and Middle School No. 5
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
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