• GISD eNews | 4-30-26

    Little Learners Exploring Big Careers Purl ES 2026 Career Day Photos   Feature Story: Alumni Spotlight: A Former Culinary Arts Student’s Role in the Historic Artemis II Launch Georgetown ISD Nurses Recognized in Statewide Bluebonnet Award Program Twelve Georgetown ISD Campuses Named Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools   In this week’s eNews: East View Theater Presents: Peter and The Starcatcher: Opens This Week! Learn More About Job Opportunities in GISD at a May Job Fair Mass Physical Registration May 8 Explore local scholarships due in April End of Year Assessment Window for Grades K-8: May 4- 15  Fine Art Signing Day May 20th Summer Meal Program Begins June 1   From Our Partners: From The City of Georgetown: Election on proposed sale of parts of Georgetown’s water service territory  Texas Syndicate Football Opens Season May 23 - Free Tickets for GISD Staff and Families From The Caring Place: Loads of Caring Laundry Event From the Anna+Anton Foundation: Feed Your Neighbors Challenge From the Austin Sunshine Camps - Registration is Open Now   Scholarship Opportunities To show our support for our students who are preparing for their new chapter in college, we wanted to provide a list of available scholarship opportunities. This will be updated throughout the school year. EXPLORE SCHOLARSHIPS   Learn More: Georgetown ISD believes that community engagement enhances the student experience. Interested volunteers can register for service on our website.   Stay Engaged through ParentSquare Stay engaged with GISD, your child's campus, teachers, coaches and more through the new ParentSquare app. This unified communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with our campuses and our district. Learn more about ParentSquare here Customize how you receive notifications here   Important Upcoming Dates: May 4 – Board Workshop May 6 – GISD Job Fair May 21 – RHS Graduation May 22 – GHS Graduation May 22 – Last Day Of School May 23 – EVHS Graduation   VISIT OUR ENEWS HUB ‎ 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.   VISIT OUR WEBSITE   ‎ 507 E. University Avenue  Georgetown, TX 78626 512-943-5000

    Thursday, Apr 30 2026

  • GISD eNews 4-23-26

    ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: A FORMER CULINARY ARTS STUDENT’S ROLE IN THE HISTORIC ARTEMIS II LAUNCH Read More   ICYMI: Georgetown ISD Names 5th Middle School Campus: S.C. Marshall Middle School Georgetown ISD Names Drew Nichols as Principal of Richarte High School April Board Briefs   Feature Story: Georgetown ISD Nurses Recognized in Statewide Bluebonnet Award Program Twelve Georgetown ISD Campuses Named Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools   In this week’s eNews: Richarte High School Blood Drive April 24 Mass Physical Registration May 8 Learn More About Job Opportunities in GISD at a May Job Fair GISD Health & Wellness Center Expands Services to Include Behavioral Health Explore local scholarships due in April Summer Meal Program Begins June 1   From Our Partners: From The City of Georgetown: Election on proposed sale of parts of Georgetown’s water service territory  From the Anna+Anton Foundation: Feed Your Neighbors Challenge From the State Board of Education: Nominations Due April 24 for the 2026 Student Heroes Award From the Austin Sunshine Camps - Registration is Open Now   Scholarship Opportunities To show our support for our students who are preparing for their new chapter in college, we wanted to provide a list of available scholarship opportunities. This will be updated throughout the school year. EXPLORE SCHOLARSHIPS   Learn More: Georgetown ISD believes that community engagement enhances the student experience. Interested volunteers can register for service on our website.   Stay Engaged through ParentSquare Stay engaged with GISD, your child's campus, teachers, coaches and more through the new ParentSquare app. This unified communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with our campuses and our district. Learn more about ParentSquare here Customize how you receive notifications here   Important Upcoming Dates: April 27 – Student Holiday/Staff Professional Learning May 4 – Board Workshop May 6 – GISD Job Fair May 21 – RHS Graduation May 22 – GHS Graduation May 22 – Last Day Of School May 23 – EVHS Graduation   VISIT OUR ENEWS HUB ‎ 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.   VISIT OUR WEBSITE   ‎ 507 E. University Avenue  Georgetown, TX 78626 512-943-5000

    Thursday, Apr 23 2026

  • Alumni Spotlight: A Former Culinary Arts Student’s R...

    Less than a year after graduating from Texas A&M University, Georgetown ISD (GISD) Alum Claire O’Shoney is already part of something historic: helping develop the food that fueled astronauts on NASA’s Artemis II mission. During her undergraduate studies in food science at Texas A&M, O’Shoney worked as a space food technician at the university’s space food research facility, where she contributed to the meticulous development and production of meals destined for space missions.  “We produced food that takes vigorous testing for a year-plus before it actually makes it to launch,” O’Shoney explained. “What we produced will probably be going out for the next five or so years.” O’Shoney didn’t always know exactly which mission her work would support. That was until she learned that her work would contribute to Artemis II, the first crewed mission to return humans to the Moon's vicinity after more than 50 years.  “It’s surreal,” O’Shoney said. “Seeing that something I worked on, hands-on with other students and production supervisors, come to life in this historical moment has been incredible.” The moment carries personal weight, too. “Knowing that my grandparents watched the first moon launch, and now this is the first moon mission of my generation and I get to directly impact it is almost unbelievable.” It was clear O’Shoney was destined for big things long before college. O’Shoney built a portfolio of outstanding achievements in GISD, including earning the title of “Number One Teen Chef in America” at the Culinary Arts National Competition in 2021. She credits a lot of those early experiences to her time in Career and Technical Education (CTE) Culinary Arts. “So much of my success in college and post-grad is because of my time in GISD,” O’Shoney said. “Having the ability to learn from such a top-class pastry chef as a classroom instructor between the ages of 14 to 18 for hours a week is an invaluable experience, and it completely altered the course of my life.” Chef Emily Jimenez, O’Shoney’s former instructor, said her success comes as no surprise. “Claire has always been someone who thrives when she’s able to share her passion with others,” she said. “When Claire sets her mind to something, she pursues it with determination and focus, and very little can stand in her way.” The technical skills O’Shoney learned from Jimenez in high school, from knife handling to food safety and sanitation, gave her a competitive edge. “NASA was impressed that I already had extensive kitchen knowledge and knife skills,” O’Shoney said. “We learn tools and skills at such a young age that are not only beneficial to a trade, but to the workforce and occupational roles overall.” Jimenez emphasized that the philosophy of the culinary arts program goes beyond technical training. “In my classroom, I hold students to high expectations because I want them to be fully prepared for whatever comes next. We emphasize the importance of a positive mindset and a strong work ethic,” she said. “No matter where their careers take them, if they are willing to work hard and believe in themselves, countless opportunities will open up. I feel incredibly privileged to teach these lessons through the art of food and to watch students like Claire turn their passion into something extraordinary.” Today, O’Shoney has turned her passion into a career at ClearMask USA, a flavor modulation company. There, she helps food and beverage companies refine their products, from enhancing flavor profiles to making ingredients like caffeine more palatable in energy drinks. “I didn’t know food science was a career until later in high school,” O’Shoney said. “I think exposure to a variety of career options in high school for students is crucial. And in GISD, it’s not just available in culinary arts. There’s automotive, health science, hospitality, and more.” O’Shoney’s journey highlights the power of early opportunity and hands-on learning. Most importantly, it’s a reminder that following your passions can lead you far – perhaps even to outer space. To learn about other career and technical options in Georgetown ISD, visit our  CTE website .

    Wednesday, Apr 22 2026

  • Georgetown ISD Names its 5th Middle School Campus: S...

    The Georgetown ISD Board of Trustees approved the name S.C. Marshall Middle School for the district’s 5th middle school campus during its April 20, 2026, board meeting. The new campus honors S.C. Marshall, a visionary Georgetown school leader in the early 20th century who championed access to education for African American students. As principal of the community’s “Colored School” at the time, he believed deeply in the power of learning and worked tirelessly to expand opportunities for students who had long been limited to an eighth-grade education. Through his leadership, Marshall helped establish high school-level instruction for black students in Georgetown, enrolling the community’s first high school student in 1913 and laying the foundation for what would become a lasting tradition of academic achievement. Highly educated and deeply committed to his community, he also served as a mentor and leader beyond the classroom, advocating for the belief that every student deserved access to a quality education. “Naming this new school in Marshall’s honor reflects Georgetown ISD’s commitment to recognizing those who have made a lasting impact on public education and to inspiring future generations of students,” said Cody Hirt, Georgetown ISD Trustee. “S.C. Marshall’s legacy is one of courage, vision, and opportunity, and S.C. Marshall Middle School will carry that legacy forward for years to come.” S.C. Marshall Middle School is scheduled for completion this fall and will welcome its first students for the 2027-2028 school year. The project was funded by the  2024 Bond  to support the district’s growing southeast quadrant. 

    Wednesday, Apr 22 2026