Sertoma Georgetown Fourth of July show runs like clockwork
For 42 years the Sertoma Club of Georgetown has organized fireworks and family festivities in San Gabriel Park with live music a parade food vendors classic cars and a large fireworks show. President Jim Wilson notes the team of seven to nine works from May reviewing past events signing contracts with vendors and mapping an Emergency Action Plan. The City of Georgetown aids by reserving viewing areas and Sertoma coordinates with Freedom Fun USA for festival equipment and activities for children.
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GISD shows gains in 2025 STAAR tests
Georgetown ISD Superintendent Devin Padavil welcomed the district's 2025 STAAR results released June 17 by the Texas Education Agency. The scores cover third through eighth graders and show the district surpassing its goal to raise reading on grade level from 49 percent to 58 percent, with 64 percent of elementary students reading at grade level.
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STAAR 2025 Statewide Approaching Standard and Above Rates
The STAAR results show statewide percentages of students meeting or exceeding standard across grades. Data highlight trends in performance for Texas essential subjects, with comparisons to prior years and benchmarks for accountability. The report details percentage shifts among approaches, meets, and masters levels by district and campus.
GISD Names New Principal for Mitchell Elementary
Melanie Moore named principal of Mitchell Elementary by GISD at the June 16 board meeting. Moore, currently assistant principal at Annie Purl Elementary, will move to Mitchell this summer. She has more than 20 years in education as a teacher and administrator. Continued on 3
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