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GISD eNews | 5-29-25
  1. Congratulations Class of 2025! See photos from graduation ceremonies
  2. Class of 2025 Top Ten
  3. GISD in the Press: Discover how 97% of Georgetown ISD students jumpstart their careers
  4. GISD Customer Selection Criteria: Your Feedback Requested
  5. 2025-2026 Calendar Adjustment for Elementary Campuses
  6. GISD Summer Meals Begin June 2 - Free
  7. Join our Team! Summer Job Fair June 4
  8. Student Registration Now Open for 2025-2026
  9. Summer Hours for GISD Facilities + the GISD Health & Wellness Center
  10. STEM Girls Summer Camp June 9-12
  11. Stop the Bleed Training for GISD Parents and Students - July 30
  12. Mark your Calendars: Back to School Vaccine Clinic August 2
  13. Share Your GISD Story
  14. From the Georgetown Chamber: Join Junior Leadership Georgetown
  15. From the Georgetown Project: Youth Voices Survey – Calling all 9th-12th Graders!
  16. From the City of Georgetown: Teen Court Program
  17. From the Georgetown Palace Theater: Register now for Summer Camps at the Georgetown Palace Theatre
  18. From the Georgetown Family YMCA: Summer Camps & Rookie Sports

 

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:

Georgetown ISD Announces Two New Elementary Principals

A Chapter of Kindness: Georgetown Senior Pens Children's Book Inspired by Sister’s Cancer Journey

Be a Star, Win a Car: Congratulations to Wesley Bingham; Thank you Hewlett-Volkswagen

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

This week’s features:

Congratulations Class of 2025! Find photos from graduation ceremonies on our website.

Class of 2025 Top Ten
GISD in the Press: Discover how 97% of Georgetown ISD students jumpstart their careers


In this week’s eNews:
 

GISD Customer Selection Criteria: Your Feedback Requested


We recognize that parents have a choice in where they send their children to school. Over the last few months, we have been asking stakeholders what they think GISD does well - our image of difference - compared to other K12 organizations.  Tell us Your Top 3 in this quick one-question survey.
 

2025-2026 Calendar Adjustment for Elementary Campuses

New Daily Schedule

Beginning next school year, our elementary campuses will have an additional 45 minutes added to the master schedule for teacher planning and collaboration every two weeks. To accommodate for this change, elementary school schedules will increase daily by 3 minutes:

7:40 am Start time daily (no change)

3:03 pm Dismissal time daily (currently 3 pm)

These small changes help ensure that appropriate time is available for high-quality instruction and transition throughout the day, without having to add additional days to our academic calendar. 

New Early Release Days for Elementary Students

To support this focus on collaboration and planning, we are adding four early release days for elementary campuses only. On these dates, elementary students will be released at 12:55 p.m:

  • August 29, 2025
  • October 31, 2025
     
  • December 5, 2025
     
  • February 6, 2026
     

These changes to the 2025-2026 school year calendar are also updated on our website.

Childcare Support for Families

We understand that schedule changes can affect family routines. To help, the YMCA will offer childcare on all early release days – including the newly added ones – for both:

  • Families already enrolled in YMCA programs; and
  • Families who only need care on early release days.

GISD Summer Meals Begin June 2 

 

Beginning June 2, GISD will serve free meals for students 18 and younger at select campuses through the Texas Summer Meals Program. 

The following GISD campuses will serve free summer meals Monday-Thursday from 7-9 am and 10:30 am-1 pm:

  • Purl Elementary School: June 2 - Aug 7
  • Tippit Middle School: June 2 - Aug 8*
  • East View High School: June 2 - Aug 7
  • Georgetown High School: June 2 - Aug 7

 

*Tippit Middle School will also be open on Fridays. 

Please note: Summer meals will not be served June 30 - July 4 while the district is closed.

Visit www.georgetownisd.org/summerprograms for more information.
 

Join our Team! Summer Job Fair June 4


Join us for a Job Fair at Tippit Middle School from 9 -11 am on Wednesday, June 4. Anyone is welcome to attend the job fair and learn about available job opportunities in GISD.


Visit with campus administrators and department heads to learn about various career opportunities in the following areas:

  • Classroom Teachers at all grade levels
  • SPED (stipends) - teachers and professional support staff
  • Bilingual (stipends)
  • counselors
  • Various department roles


You can register here. Your RSVP is not required but is appreciated and will help us plan for the event.

To view current open positions in Georgetown ISD, visit www.georgetownisd.org/careers.

For more information about the job fair, see the flyer on our website.
 

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.

Enrollment is also open for new students!  If you know a family new to Georgetown, please point them to our website at www.georgetownisd.org/enrollatGISD to learn more and start the registration process. 

 

Summer Hours for GISD Facilities + the GISD Health & Wellness Center
 

Georgetown ISD will operate this summer on a modified schedule. Facilities will be closed on Fridays between June 6 and July 25 as well as the week of June 30 - July 4.

We will be open for business on Mondays through Thursdays from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

Our health and wellness center operated by Lone Star Circle of Care is open during the summer to continue providing care for our students, staff and their immediate families. You can access the health center on Monday through Friday from 7 am –4 pm. 

To learn more about the health center or make an appointment, visit our website for details at www.georgetownisd.org/healthcenter. 

STEM Girls Summer Camp June 9-12

Incoming 6th-8th grade girls in GISD are invited to attend this camp for an opportunity to learn skills related to engineering and STEM pathways.

When: June 9-12, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Where: GISD Future Ready Complex
Registration is $75. Find the registration form here.

See our website for more details. 

Stop the Bleed Training for GISD Parents and Students - July 30

Students in grades 7th-12th and GISD parents are invited to join GISD school nurses for Stop the Bleed training on July 30. The training will take place at East View High School from 8:30-11:30 am.

You can register here. See the flyer on our website for more details.

Mark your calendars: Back to School Vaccine Clinic August 2

All GISD student's must be in full compliance with state-mandated vaccines by the first day of school or risk first day of school exclusion. GISD Health Services has partnered with WCCHD and Aurora Concepts to host a Beginning of the Year Vaccine Clinic for all GISD students on August 2 from 9am - 2pm at Hammerlun, 507 E. University Ave.

Pre-register for the clinic here. Visit our website for more details.

Share Your GISD Story

Got a great story to share from your experience or your child’s experience this school year? We’d love to hear about it!  Consider sharing your unique stories and experiences with us via this Google Form. We just might use it in our marketing campaign this summer. Thank you!

From Our Partners:

 

From the Georgetown Chamber: Join Junior Leadership Georgetown

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025-2026 Junior Leadership Georgetown cohort.

Junior Leadership Georgetown is a program created to develop the next generation of Georgetown community leaders. This nine-month program for high school juniors and seniors is designed to strengthen participants’ leadership skills, community awareness and involvement. Junior Leadership Georgetown will provide participants with quality, relevant leadership training along with knowledge of the community, community needs, as well as  opportunities. It allows participants to form effective relationships with current, past, and future leaders in the community. 

The class meets monthly between September and May with a goal to build leadership skills and encourage civic engagement among our local youth. Learn more and apply here. 

 

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 City of Georgetown: Teen Court Program – Calling all high schoolers!

Interested in learning more about the justice system? Want to try your hand at being an attorney or fill in as a juror for your peers? You should check out the award-winning Georgetown Teen Court program here: https://www.georgetowntexas.gov/government/municipal_court/resources/teen_court.php 

The program runs from September to May and is held on two Monday evenings each month.

Find more information and how to apply on our website.
 

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 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Early drop-off/late pick-up is 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


From the Georgetown Family YMCA: Summer Camps & Rookie Sports

The Georgetown Family YMCA has opened registration for Summer Camp and Summer Rookie Sports.

Rookie Sports will include soccer and basketball and are for ages 3-7. The season will run from June 2 to June 26. 

The YMCA will also offer a variety of summer camp opportunities featuring specialized programs like Super STEAM, Super Cooking, Super Lego Robotics and more. 

See the flyers on our website for more information or visit www.ymcactx.org. 

 

Save the Date: Annual Backpack & School Supply Distribution Event – Aug. 2

Community partners join forces each year to provide free backpacks and supplies to families in Georgetown ISD. Save the date and plan to join us on Saturday, August 2, at the Carver Center for Families. Thanks to the Georgetown Cultural Citizens Memorial Association, STARRY, the Georgetown Police and Fire departments, and the team at the Carver Center for their support. Last year’s event served nearly 2,000 families in our community!  

See the flyer on our website for details, including opportunities to donate. 


Important Upcoming Dates

June 4 – GISD Job Fair
June 9 – Board workshop
June 16 – Board meeting
June 30 - July 4 – District closed

 

The GISD eNews is intended to inform subscribers and provide a snapshot of district events and student achievements. It is not intended to be inclusive of every campus or program in GISD. For more information on Georgetown ISD visit our website, find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.