News Summary
Georgetown Independent School District has announced the construction of its 12th elementary and 5th middle school to respond to rising student enrollment due to a recent bond approval. The new facilities, set to open near Eastview High School by 2026, will address a significant increase in student population, with around 500 new students in the last year alone. Additionally, GISD continues to promote health and wellness through events like ‘Chase the Chief’ to support physical education programs.
Georgetown, Texas – Georgetown Independent School District (GISD) has announced plans to construct its 12th elementary school and 5th middle school in response to a significant increase in student enrollment. The new educational facilities are set to open by fall 2026 and will be located near Eastview High School on Patriot Way.
The decision to build these new campuses comes after voters approved a bond package in 2024, designed to address the rapid growth in student population. In the past year alone, GISD has experienced an increase of approximately 500 students, prompting the need for additional school facilities, especially in the eastern part of the district.
Dr. Devin Padavil, the Superintendent of Georgetown ISD, expressed gratitude towards the community for their support of the 2024 bond, which has made these new construction projects possible. The aim is to ensure that the school district can effectively manage its rising enrollment numbers while providing quality education to its students.
In conjunction with these developments, GISD recently hosted an event known as “Chase the Chief,” which was focused on promoting fitness and supporting health and wellness initiatives across the district’s schools. The event attracted hundreds of families and students, raising funds to enhance physical education programs at all elementary schools within GISD.
Funds generated from the “Chase the Chief” event will be allocated to meet the equipment needs and wellness initiatives of the district, fostering healthy habits among students. Officials emphasized the importance of physical activity for both emotional well-being and the development of lifelong health habits.
As the district prepares for its upcoming growth, GISD Board Member Stacy McLaughlin and Health and Physical Education Coordinator Paige Hoellen highlighted the positive impact of physical education on students’ lives, stressing the necessity of such programs in the development of holistic student wellness.
Looking ahead, the planning stages for the 2025 “Chase the Chief” event have already begun, with GISD aiming to increase both participation and the event’s impact on the community. The initiative underscores GISD’s commitment to promoting health and wellness among students and their families.
Overall, the construction of the new elementary and middle schools, combined with ongoing wellness initiatives like “Chase the Chief,” aims to address the evolving needs of the Georgetown ISD community in light of significant enrollment growth. The district is dedicated to providing adequate educational resources and opportunities to support its expanding student population.
For more details about the “Chase the Chief” event and other initiatives supporting GISD programs, additional information can be accessed through the event’s official website.
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- Community Impact: Georgetown ISD Sees Third-Highest Home Sales
- Wikipedia: Georgetown, Texas
- KVUE: New Schools Groundbreaking in Georgetown ISD
- Google Search: Georgetown ISD
- Hello Georgetown: “Chase the Chief” Raises $32,000 for Physical Education
- Google Scholar: Georgetown ISD
- KXAN: Georgetown ISD Adding New Schools
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Georgetown Texas
- Wilco Sun: GISD Breaks Ground on New East Georgetown Schools
- Google News: Georgetown ISD
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