Skip To Main Content

GISD eNews | 7-25-24

RSS Feeds Subscribe to Alerts
GISD eNews | 7-25-24

GISD eNews | 7-25-24

  1. Two GISD Students Earn National Medals at Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
  2. GISD Receives 2024 District of Distinction Award
  3. Summer To-Do List
  4. GISD Health and Wellness Clinic Reopens in August
  5. GISD Summer Programs: FREE summer meals continue through August 1 (Updated)
  6. State-mandated Changes to Medication Administration Policy - Effective August 2024
  7. School Supply Donations Needed - Learn How to Give
  8. Notice of Increased Facility Rental Fees Effective August 1, 2024
  9. AP Scores Now Available
  10. Credit by Exam
  11. Volunteer with the GISD School Health Advisory Council
  12. Stop the Bleed class offered for students in grades 7-12 and parents
  13. From the GCCMA: Save the Date for School Supply Distribution Event on August 3
  14. From the Williamson Co. Cities and Health District: Free Vaccine Clinics
  15. From the Department of Public Safety:  Summer safety reminder!
  16. From the Georgetown Public Library: Second Floor Closed through Sept. 19

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:

July Board Workshop and Meeting Briefs

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

This week’s features:

Two GISD Students Earn National Medals at Scholastic Art & Writing Awards (coming soon)
GISD Receives 2024 District of Distinction Award

In this week’s eNews:  

Summer To-Do List

ENROLL
If you have a student currently enrolled in GISD who is returning for the upcoming school year, please visit our Returning Student Registration webpage for more information and to update your student’s profile in Skyward. New students who did not complete the 2023-24 school year in GISD can be enrolled at www.georgetownisd.org/enrollment.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Visit our website to access your student’s campus’ school supply list. 

BUS ROUTES

Bus information will be sent to registered riders two weeks before school starts. Visit our website for more information, including how to register in Smart Tag.

VACCINES

All GISD students must be in full compliance with state-mandated vaccines by the first day of school or risk first day of school exclusion. WiCo Cities and Health District will host four more free vaccine clinics at neighboring school districts this summer. Visit our website for more information.

GISD Invites Families to Apply for Free and Reduced Meal Benefits

Nutrition is an important part of student learning.

GISD will offer free and reduced-price meals for children whose household meets eligibility guidelines, which can be found on our website. GISD will begin notifying eligible families about eligibility benefits and any actions households need to take to apply for these benefits. 

To access forms, visit www.georgetownisd.org/lunchapplication.

State-mandated Changes to Medication Administration Policy - Effective August 2024

In August 2024, the Georgetown ISD School Board is expected to approve updates to Board Policy FFAC (Local) supporting the Health Services Department alignment with best practices according to the Nursing Practice Act and the Texas Board of Nursing state, “Nurses do not take original orders from patients, including their parents or other responsible persons, for the administration of medications in Texas.”

Administration of OVER-THE-COUNTER medications during the school day REQUIRES a medical provider AND parent/guardian signature. This includes but is not limited to: Acetaminophen, oral or topical allergy medication, insect bite or burn gel.

To view the GISD standing orders and opt-out options please visit our GISD Health Services web page.

GISD Health and Wellness Clinic Reopens in August

 
The GISD Health and Wellness Center operated by Lone Star Circle of Care will open its new location at the Future Ready Complex next month to continue providing care for students, staff and their immediate families. The clinic, which provides everything from well-child checks to family medicine services, is relocating from Richarte’s campus on North Austin Ave. to 5001 Airport Road. See this flyer for more details.

To schedule an appointment, visit www.georgetownisd.org/healthcenter.

GISD Summer Programs: FREE summer meals continue through Aug. 1

GISD will continue to provide summer meals through August 1 at select campuses. Be sure to visit our website for a list of campuses and times. 
 

School Supply Donations Needed - Learn How to Give

The Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association is the district's partner in providing backpacks and school supplies to families each August. Any GISD family needing assistance can take advantage of this free event. However, it takes a village to make this happen. There are two ways you can donate:

  1. Purchase and drop off new backpacks and/or school supplies at the Carver Center for Families, 1200 W 17th St, Georgetown, any weekday between 9 am and 5 pm. Donations collected will be used to stuff backpacks to be handed out at an event on August 3. To view a list of requested supplies by GISD campuses, visit our school supply lists on our website: https://www.georgetownisd.org/Page/23913

  2. Make a financial contribution to Georgetown ISD. Cash donations are used to fund school supply needs throughout the school year and for summer school. Contact the communications and community engagement team to learn more at communityrelations@georgetownisd.org or by calling 512-943-1890.

Notice of Increased Facility Rental Fees Effective August 1, 2024

Facility rental fees for outside organizations will increase along with other changes for the upcoming school year, effective August 1, 2024.

This decision follows a district review of facility usage and operating costs and is designed to cover increases in the district’s utility costs, insurance premiums, and staffing for facility rentals. 

Georgetown ISD remains one of the most competitive districts for facility rentals.  For more information, we encourage you to review the updated Facility Rental Handbook on our website.

AP Scores Now Available

Students can now view AP scores and order additional score reports for colleges, universities, and scholarship programs online at apscore.org.
 

  • View, download, and print your cumulative score report.

  • View, download, and print your award certificates for any AP Scholar Awards, AP Capstone Awards, and AP with WE Service Recognitions you have earned.

  • Send scores to colleges, universities, and scholarship programs:

    • One free score report is provided to the institution students designate in My AP.

    • Scores can be sent to additional institutions for a fee.

  • Review and track the status of your score report orders.

Visit our website for helpful tips.

Credit by Exam

​​Credit by Exam is offered by GISD 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 or speak with your student’s counselor.

Volunteer with the GISD School Health Advisory Council 

The GISD School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) currently has volunteer opportunities for interested GISD parents and community members. The GISD SHAC assists the school district by strengthening the connection between health and learning.  At the end of each school year, the SHAC has the opportunity to advise the board on health topics related to student physical/medical health, nutrition, and mental health.  When needed, the SHAC also advises the board on curriculum on specific topics involving student well-being.  

Please visit our website to learn more about SHAC. You can apply to volunteer here. for more information and the opportunity to apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12nKA2-3-c01TWmS3BggrEgIcx8VRETnx90v-JhvBel4/prefill 

Stop the Bleed class offered for students in grades 7-12 and parents

Stop The Bleed will be taught by GISD School Nurses July 29 from 1-4pm in the East View Lecture Hall. This program was created by Williamson County EMS and is a Texas Education Agency approved training program in accordance with HB 496. In this course, students will learn scene safety and awareness, how to recognize life-threatening bleeding, the appropriate interventions for bleeding control, and applications of bleeding control techniques. 

Sign up for the class here.

From Our Partners:

From the GCCMA: Save the Date for School Supply Distribution Event on August 3

Families in Georgetown who need assistance with school supplies can get free backpacks and supplies on Saturday, August 3 at the new Carver Center for Families, 1200 W. 17th Street, Georgetown.

This free event is hosted by the Georgetown Cultural Citizens Memorial Association (GCCMA) in partnership with Georgetown ISD, Georgetown Police Department (GPD), Starry and the Carver Center for Families, First Baptist Georgetown, and GTX Connect. Find more details on our website. 

From the Williamson Co. Cities and Health District: Free Vaccine Clinics

WilCo Cities and Health District will host four more FREE vaccine clinics this summer. The clinics will be held at various neighboring districts and are open to anyone regardless of your home district. Visit our website for more information.

From the Department of Public Safety: Summer safety reminder!

With more kids at home, it's crucial to follow the 1-2-3s of safe gun storage to prevent firearms from falling into the wrong hands.

Visit SafeGunStorageTexas.com to download their Safety Checklist and ensure your firearms are stored securely. Let's keep our communities safe together! 

Download the Gun Safety Storage List here: https://safegunstoragetexas.com/gun-ownership-adults/

From the Georgetown Public Library: Second Floor Closed through Sept. 19

The Georgetown Public Library’s second floor will be closed to the public beginning August 5 for building improvements. The second floor is scheduled to open again on September 20. As part of the closure, there will be no access to the upstairs collection. Due dates for materials in the second floor collection will be extended and items will not be due until after the carpeting project is completed.

More Details: https://library.georgetown.org/new-carpet-this-fall/

 

Important Upcoming Dates

August 5 – Board workshop
August 15 – First day of school
August 19 – Board meeting


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.