Georgetown ISD holds grand opening for early learning center
Even some of the littlest GISD students were able to start the school year in a new building: the GISD Early Learning Center.
What you need to know
The district held a grand opening for the ELC, a district pre-school offering care during regular school days for the children of district employees and students, on Nov 12.
Learn more about the ELC here.
GISD administrators say attendance rates slightly higher than projected
With the first six weeks of school out of the way for the 2024-25 school year, GISD administrators say average daily attendance is trending a little higher than projected.
A two-percentage-point difference—94% average daily attendance versus the 92% planned for the fiscal year's budget—could provide significant opportunities for the district, GISD Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Hanna said.
Read more about the impact of attendance on the district's budget here.
Southwestern Athletics partners with Ascension Texas to offer sports medicine, athletic training services
Athletes at Southwestern University will now receive sports medicine and athletic training services through a partnership with Ascension Texas, the health care organization announced Nov. 1.
What you need to know
The two entities contracted a three-year agreement Oct. 31, in which Ascension Texas signed on to provide both on- and off-field medical services, including prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of emergent, acute or chronic injuries and medical conditions.
More information about the partnership is available here.
