Georgetown ISD Every fall semester, the Georgetown ISD Education Foundation allocates grant money to dozens of teachers throughout the district.

The grants are awarded for projects that are innovative and hands-on. Some of the grant-winning projects pertain to reading, outside learning, sewing, special education, drones, and cooking and baking.

The foundation awarded nearly $13,000 in grants to 26 teachers, according to an Oct. 20 release.

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Gateway College Preparatory School


The charter school’s managing partner, Orenda Education, is planning to expand the campus at 3360 Westinghouse Road, Georgetown. The K-12 school, which has 1,500 students, will build a new high school annex, an elementary/middle school building and additional parking.

Georgetown ISD

The Georgetown ISD Education Foundation raised more than $120,000 at its annual 50 Fellas Food Fest on Oct. 22.

Georgetown ISD


The board of trustees approved the Campus and District Improvement Plan on Oct. 17 that outlines goals and performance objectives, such as leadership development, community-based accountability, and literacy and numeracy objectives.