10 things to look for in 2017 Two new and one newly-renovated Georgetown ISD campus will be open by 2019.[/caption]

What we reported

In November 2015, voters approved a $160.6 million bond for Georgetown ISD that aimed to prepare for growth within the district, pay for new campuses, and update safety and security.

The latest

Construction continues on the new campuses of Wagner Middle School and Purl Elementary School, which combines Williams Elementary and Purl Elementary. They will open for the 2017-18 school year. Renovations to Tippit Middle School will be completed 2019, GISD spokesperson Suzanne Marchman said.

What’s next

In January, other bond-funded renovations at Georgetown High School began that include updates to the career and technical education wing and the fine arts wing.


This story is one update from the January Issue. View the full list of 10 things to look for in 2017 here.