GISD eNews | 5-8-25
GISD eNews | 5-8-25
- Georgetown ISD Names 2025 Teachers and Employees of the Year
- Two Student Leaders Head Outdoor Project at San Gabriel Elementary
- Georgetown ISD Education Foundation Awards More Than $70,000 in Spring Grants
- Spring Climate Survey
- Join Us for a Groundbreaking Event Tomorrow: Elementary No. 12 and Middle School No. 5
- Save the Date: GISD Fine Arts Signing Day May 13
- Join us for Student-led “Drone Fest” on May 16
- Returning Student Registration Now Open for 2025-2026
- STEM Girls Summer Camp June 9-12
- From the Georgetown Project: Youth Voices Survey – Calling all 9th-12th Graders!
- From the City of Georgetown: Teen Court Program
- From the Georgetown Palace Theater: Register now for Summer Camps at the Georgetown Palace Theatre
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This week’s features:
Georgetown ISD Names 2025 Teachers and Employees of the Year
Two Students Lead Outdoor Project at San Gabriel Elementary
Georgetown ISD Education Foundation Awards More Than $70,000 in Spring Grants
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 Tomorrow: 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
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.
Join us for Student-led “Drone Fest” on May 16
Come out and support our FRC Drone Program at Drone Fest on May 16 at the Future Ready Complex. The event kicks off at 4:15 pm and will feature a virtual flight simulation, drone racing tournament, guest speakers, and more. Admission is FREE.
Drone Fest is being organized by GISD Junior Mathew Young and FRC Facilitator Robert Thomas – even more reason to come check out this event!
See the flyer on our website.
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.
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, 8:30am - 4:00 pm
Where: GISD Future Ready Complex
Registration is $75. Find the registration form here.
See our website for more details.
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 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 per 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 @ 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 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
Check out our Fine Arts and Athletics calendars for additional upcoming events!
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