Georgetown ISD students will begin the 2024-25 school year in mid-August and wrap up before Memorial Day, according to the recently approved academic calendar.

The gist

Wes Vanicek said during the Dec. 18 board of trustees meeting the calendar was developed using a community survey that showed more than 80% of staff and parents approved of the district’s recently approved calendars.

“To us, ... [that] says, ‘Let’s not overturn the applecart with regards to the calendar,’ but, ‘Let’s review the feedback, and see if there’s some things to tweak and make adjustments,’” Vanicek said.

The specifics


The following are key dates to know for the 2024-25 school year:
  • First day of school: Aug. 15
  • Fall break: Oct. 11-15
  • Thanksgiving break: Nov. 25-29
  • Winter break: beginning with an early release day Dec. 20; students return Jan. 7
  • Spring break: March 17-21
  • Last day of school: May 23
The day after Halloween, Nov. 1, will also be a student holiday. Other district closures and student holidays include Sept. 2, Sept. 23, Jan. 20, Feb. 14-17 and April 18-21.

Vanicek said the calendar has two built-in bad weather days, meaning the district can be closed for bad weather for two days before needing to seek waivers or other approval from the Texas Education Agency.

View the full calendar here.

What’s next


There’s still half of the 2023-24 academic year left. GISD students will begin winter break on Dec. 20 with an early release day and return to classes Jan. 8.

The district will also be closed on Jan. 15 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.