GHS Updates
Susan Cooper
Weekly Announcements
April 14, 2025
Important Dates
4/18 Student Holiday/Staff Comp Day
4/21 Student and Staff Holiday
4/23 Biology EOC
4/24 US History EOC
4/25 Biology & US History EOC Makeup
5/1 Algebra 1 EOC
5/2 Algebra 1 EOC Makeup
5/3 Prom
5/5 - 5/16 AP Testing
5/20 - 5/23 Final Exams
5/22 Senior Celebration – 6-11 p.m.
5/23 Last Day of School
5/24 Graduation at 8 PM
ATTENTION: COURSE VERIFICATION TIME!
BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16th:
For students entering 10th-12th grade next year, please take a moment to review the courses your student has requested for the 2025-2026 school year by logging into Skyward and clicking on the Mailings tab. The 2025-2026 Course Verification Sheet will be posted there for review.
For students entering 10th-12th grade, please also click on the Career Plan tab to review and sign your student’s personal graduation plan.
Instructions for how to access both items are posted on our district website: https://www.georgetownisd.org/parents/skyward-family-student-access/skyward-family-student-access/course-request-verification
After reviewing both the student’s course verification and Career Plan (for students entering 10th-12th grade), parents/guardians can request course changes by going to the link below for the high school campus your student will be attending next year.
25-26 Georgetown High School Verification Course Change Request Form
Please note: If your student receives specialized courses through Special Education (SPED), English as a Second Language (ESL), or any other intervention course, these courses may not be reflected at this moment. Counselors will continue to work to update these courses, as well as specific athletics, fine arts, or elective course placements, as they receive them.
The deadline to submit course request changes for all students is 4p.m., Friday, April 25, 2025.
Senior Prom
Attention Seniors! Get ready for a night of glitz, glamour, and unforgettable memories at Prom 2025: Viva Las Vegas! Join us on May 3rd at the Sheraton in Georgetown for a night filled with dancing, fun , and exciting raffles!
Don't wait to purchase your tickets! Ticket price goes up every week until Prom. Tickets can be purchased via QR code posted around the school or with Ms. Daley in room 883 or Ms. Minton in room 816. Secure your spot now and get ready to roll the dice on the best night of senior year!
Nurse’s Notes
District Health Guidelines
COVID-19
If your student has tested positive for COVID, they may return to the classroom when symptoms improve. They must be fever-free 24 hours a day without using fever-reducing medications.
Sickness Exclusion
GISD follows the Texas Department of Health Guidelines for illness-related exclusions from school. A student will be sent home if they have a fever of 100.0 Fahrenheit or above or any other contagious symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, rash, etc.) and will need to remain home until symptom-free for twenty-four (24) hours, without the use of medication. If it is determined that the child should go home, the staff will contact the parent/guardian. If the parent/guardian cannot be reached, a listed emergency contact will be contacted. When it is determined that the student must go home due to a non-emergent illness/injury, it is the expectation that the student be picked up within the hour of parent/guardian/emergency contact being contacted. For our older students able to drive, parent permission must be obtained via email or fax after contact with the campus clinic, before a student is allowed to drive home.
If the doctor prescribes your child antibiotics, he/she must be on the antibiotic for 24 hours before returning to school.
These guidelines are followed to prevent the spread of illness to other students.
Medications - Please be sure to log into our new SNAP parent health portal and "opt in" to our standing orders. Visit studentehr.com and log in by entering your email address (same email address listed in skyward). You can click "forgot password" if you have not already set up your account.
After logging in, please click "Medications" on the left-hand side and select "opt In" for standing orders listed.
REMINDER: Administration of over-the-counter medications during the school day now REQUIRES a medical provider and parent/guardian signatures. The form can be found here: https://www.georgetownisd.org/departments/health-services/medical-forms
Rachel Brandon, BSN, RN
GHS School Nurse
PH: 512-943-5101
F : 512-943-5172
brandonr@georgetownisd.org
College, Career and Military Readiness
ACC Application Workshop
HEY SENIORS! Do you need help with your ACC application? If so, please register for our ACC application help workshop happening on Thursday, April 24th from 12:30-2:30 in the College & Career Center using THIS LINK.
Local Scholarship Applications Open!
Visit the GISD Scholarship Page for local scholarship applications and scholarships outside of Georgetown. Scholarships are a form of financial aid and are gifts of money that do not need to be paid back. Scholarships are offered to students who meet certain requirements, some of which may be need based or merit based. A scholarship might cover the entire cost of your tuition, or it might be a one-time award of a few hundred dollars. Either way, it’s worth applying for, because it will help significantly reduce the cost of your education.
GISD College & Career Events
College & Career presentations are offered for students to connect with college admissions reps and to research their postsecondary options. Click here to register.
TSI Exam
For students needing to meet TSI requirements for college course placement, testing is offered monthly at GHS. Please click here for more information about the TSI and to register for the test. Seniors enrolled in College Prep Math will have an opportunity to take the TSI in December and March during class and do not need to sign up to test prior to those tests.
College Admissions Resources
Students and parents, check out these helpful resources to organize and enhance your college admissions search:
BigFuture through College Board
Upward Bound at Southwestern University
Freshmen, will you be a first-generation college student in your family? If so, you have the opportunity to join the Upward Bound program at Southwestern University. School year opportunities include academic advising, tutoring and SAT/ACT prep, cultural and college trips, and college application assistance. Summer opportunities include a residential week, six-week academic program, work study and summer college visits. Department of Education income requirements apply. Email upwardbound@southwestern.edu for an application.
Click here to schedule an appointment with Mrs. Schroeder.
Attendance Numbers to Remember
CAMPUSES WILL ACCEPT FIVE EXCUSE NOTES FROM PARENTS EACH SEMESTER.
After that time, absences will only be excused with a doctor's note. Attendance notes should be sent to your student's campus registrar any time your student is absent from school.
IN A 6-MONTH PERIOD, STUDENTS MAY ONLY MISS 10 DAYS OFSCHOOL.
State law requires that schools file truancy charges on students or parents after 10, unexcused absences in a 6-month period.
SEVEN, UNEXCUSED ABSENCES = STUDENT ATTENDANCE SUPPORT PLAN
After seven, unexcused absences, campuses will contact parents to develop an Attendance Support Plan to correct and support attendance deficits.
MISSING 10% (JUST TWO DAYS EACH MONTH) CAN DRASTICALLY AFFECT A STUDENT’S ACADEMIC SUCCESS.
Attending school regularly helps your student feel better about school—and themselves. Eventually, good attendance will be a habit that will help your student succeed in high school, college, and the workforce.
STUDENTS MUST ATTEND AT LEAST 90% TO EARN HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS.
Students who drop below a 90% attendance rate are required to complete a plan, designed by the campus principal, in order to be awarded their credit - even if they are passing the class. This is often tutorials, Saturday school, and/or Summer School.
Spring Musical
The Theatre Department wraps up our mainstage shows with Hadestown: Teen Edition for the 2024-2025 school year.
Show Dates
Friday 4/11 - 7 PM
Saturday 4/12 -7 PM
Sunday 4/13 - 2 PM
Thursday 4/17- 7 PM
Friday 4/18 - 7 PM
Saturday 4/19 - 2 PM
Tickets are available at the512presents.ludus.com -- Faculty and staff get in for free!
There is limited seating as we are performing in the Little Theater.
Synopsis
HADESTOWN takes you on an unforgettable journey to the underworld and back, intertwining two mythic love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone.
Cast
Orpheus - Patrick Quinn
Eurydice - Maria Habingreither
Hermes - Townes Schroeder
Persephone - Julia Skinner
Hades - Brayden Sanso
Fates - Lauren Marbibi, Anna Brown, Isabella Hodgson
Workers
Eli Jansen, Alex Vinante, Luke Freeman, Ian Burkle, Blake Lehr, Da'Yonna Carter, Mikayla Carroll, Bella Davis, Amity Wann, Ellie House, Isabel Perotti, Kamren Stephens, Emma Vinante
Technicians
Mia Murdock, Jack Silker, Angel Welsh, Lupe Ervin, Wesley Bingham, Nahomy Cordero, Elia Calzada, Nick Cutrara, Lake Facchini, Erin Poudel
Boys Basketball Fundraiser
Donkey basketball returns to GHS on Tuesday, April 15 at 7 p.m. at the GHS Main Gym. This is a fundraiser for our boys basketball team. The first game is Football vs. Girls Basketball and the second game is Fine Arts vs. Boys Basketball. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Purchase tickets via the QR code posted around campus or text EFND to 234-324-3332. Food trucks are available starting at 6 p.m.
GHS, Forbes and Benold 2025-2026 Physicals Registration
On April 30, all incoming GHS, Benold, and Forbes athletes, Fine Arts (Band, Color Guard, Cheer, Dance), ROTC, and CTE students (grades 7-12) may get their physicals for the 2025-2026 school year. This will happen at GHS, and there is a $20 registration fee. The below link includes a handout with all the details, including arrival times. Please read through the handout carefully before registering. Only the physical form on the flyer (linked on the registration site) will be accepted. Register here: https://gisd.payments.school/43025-25-26-school-year-georgetown-high-school-benold-and-forbes-mass-physical-registration# The deadline to register is April 28.
Link Crew Applications
Hey sophomores and juniors! Want to help out incoming freshmen and be a mentor in Link Crew? Join us in creating a welcoming and inclusive school community and making high school a positive experience for the class of 2029. Become a Link Crew mentor today! Just use the QR code to fill out the application by April 30th.
Senior Baby Photos
Attention Senior Parents! Please make sure to submit your senior's baby photo for the senior slideshow at graduation by April 15th. Link to submit photo is below. All photos submitted need to be JPEG files.
https://forms.gle/G5Ng9tVjNYnpjGtv5
June 2026 Trip to Puerto Rico
Parents and Guardians: I’m thrilled to announce an unforgettable opportunity for Georgetown HS students—an EF Tours trip to Puerto Rico in June 2026!
Travel helps students grow as confident, curious, and globally-minded individuals. Don’t miss this chance to learn more!
Info Meeting on July 17
RSVP & details: https://bit.ly/4lcO9wl
We’ll cover the itinerary, activities, cost, enrollment, and more.
Space is limited—attendees will get first access to enroll!
Hope to see you there!
– Mrs. Lermon
lermonl@georgetownisd.org
Be a STAR, Win a Car
Hewlett Volkswagen Georgetown will award one GISD senior with a FREE, new car. In order to qualify for the competition, students must:
- Satisfy all graduation requirements
- Maintain a Two point five GPA
- Have an Attendance rate of at least 96%
- Have Respect for school rules and demonstrate responsible behavior (A student must have no conduct that results in disciplinary suspensions and/or placements, including: In School Suspension, Out of School Suspension, GAP, or JJAEP)
If seniors meet these requirements, they are eligible to Be A STAR and Win A Car at the end of the 2024-25 school year.
How does a student enter the competition?
Administration at every high school campus will be keeping track of student data throughout the year, and all seniors who meet the requirements will be automatically entered into a drawing to win the car.
Parking Permits
Students who park at our campus parking lots during school hours need to purchase a parking permit on the GHS website. Once purchased, you will need to see Mrs. Townsend in the front office to receive your permit. Old GHS parking permits from previous years are no longer valid. Our posted speed is 15 mph for operating your vehicle on campus.
NEXT College and Career Readiness
Come join us for mentorship and assistance with...
+ College Application Process. + College Visits
+ Financial Aid & Scholarship. + Career Guidance
+ Recommendation Letters + Essays and Resumes
NEXT meets every Monday after school from 4:00-5:00pm in the Flex Room, #312. Snacks are always provided. Come see what’s NEXT for you!
Jack Frost Citizen of the Month
Seniors- are you a good citizen? Do you have school and community activities that make you proud? Then, you need to apply for the Jack Frost Citizen of the Month Award. The application is a Google form and can be filled out here or on the Senior Google Classroom. Two outstanding GHS students are selected each month to represent our campus as Jack Frost Recipients and will be recognized at the school board meetings. The deadline for applications is May 1.
Yearbook
Pre-orders for the '25 yearbook are now open! Click here to pre-order your book today!
Senior Celebration (Formerly Project Graduation)
PG2025 Senior Celebration Committee is excited to announce:
POWDER PUFF: This year's Powder Puff game will be Wednesday, April 16th at 6:00pm. Plan to come watch Juniors vs Seniors!! Admission will be $5 for students and $10 for adults. Students arrive at 5pm to get checked in and pick up your jersey.
Donations: All donations to support Class of 2025’s Senior Celebration can be made here: Donations
Early Registration: Registration is now open for all Seniors to sign up for Senior Celebration 2025! This will enter you in for a chance to win an additional cash prize! Registration
Last Parent Meeting: April- 21st, 6:30- 7:30pm at Camp Brightside: 8701 Ranch Rd 2338
Spirit Night: April 16th- Chipotle 5-9pm
Follow PG Senior Celebration 2025 on social media at-
SportsYou: 5ZDG-ZCWC
PG Senior Celebration is organized by GHS parents. Please direct all questions or concerns to: ghs.projectgraduation2025@gmail.com
We are looking forward to a great year and we appreciate your support!
GHS PG2025 Senior Celebration Committee
ParentU
Explore all our resources at www.georgetownisd.org/ParentU and share your feedback or suggest a future topic through Let’s Talk!
Replacement Student ID Badges/Bus Tags
Replacement student ID badges/bus tags are $5 and can be purchased at the GHS Library. Students will need to pay with cash or check, and correct change is appreciated. Replacement lanyards and sleeves may also be requested at the library.
Library Nights
Library Nights are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:15-5:45 p.m. in the library. We will have Math and Science teachers ready to provide homework help and/or a structured place for students to do work, get tutoring, and take tests. Students must have their own ride home.
PTSA
What does the GHS PTSA do? SCHOLARSHIPS, TEACHER SUPPORT AND APPRECIATION, REFLECTIONS ART CONTEST, HOMECOMING DANCE, ADVOCACY...AND MORE! Whether a parent, student, educator, or community member, your PTA membership will impact lives.
If you would like to become a member, go to joinPTA.org or fill out a paper membership form. The membership fee is $8, and sponsorships are available. For more information or to request a membership form, please email georgetownhsptsa@gmail.com. Students will receive two service hours for joining.
Lost and Found – Items of Value
Students, if you have lost an item of value and have not recovered the item, please go to the LOST and FOUND link and complete the form.
Library
Please complete this three-question GHS Library Parent/Guardian survey.
Donation requested – If you have a small, pop-up play tent that your kids have outgrown but it’s still in good shape, please send a photo of it to coopers@georgetownisd.org.
The library is open from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. You can look up our physical books on Classlink under Follett Destiny Library Catalog or from the library webpage. Our digital books and audiobooks are always available on Sora in Classlink!
Desktop computers and a printer are available for use. We also have a green screen room, a conference room with large monitors for group projects, a 3D printer, a sewing machine and a keyboard piano.
Athletics
GISD has a no backpack policy at the football stadium. You will not be allowed to enter with a backpack. Please leave those at home or in your car.
You must purchase tickets in advance. Tickets will not be sold at the gate. Click here to go to the GISD Athletic Box Office.
Baseball
Tuesday, April 15 – vs. Dripping Springs at Dripping Springs at 7 p.m., JV and 9th at GHS at 7:30 and 5:00 p.m.
Monday, April 21 – vs. Pflugerville, JV and 9th at Pflugerville at 7:30 and 5 p.m.
Friday, April 25 – vs. Pflugerville – Varsity at PHS at 7 p.m., JV and 9th at GHS at 7:30 and 5 p.m.
Saturday, April 26 – Varsity vs. Midway at GHS at 1 p.m.
Boys’ Lacrosse
Thursday, April 17 – vs. Westwood at GHS at 6:30, JV at 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 22 – vs. Regents at Regents at 6:30, JV at 8:15 p.m.
Softball
Tuesday, April 15 – vs. Dripping Springs at GHS - JV at 5:00 and Varsity at 7 p.m.
Thursday, April 17 – vs. Pflugerville at PHS - JV at 5:00 and Varsity at 7 p.m.
Monday, April 21 – Varsity vs. Waco Robinson at GHS at 6 p.m.
Tennis
Thursday, April 17 – 1st Varsity at Waco Midway Tourney at 8 a.m.
Monday and Tuesday, April 28-29 – 1st Varsity at District Tournament at 9 a.m.
Clubs
Mu Alpha Theta (Mathematics Honor Society) – Please see Mrs. Hise in room 177, or email her if you have any questions.
Our meetings will be:
April 15th - Officer Elections
May 13th - End of Year Celebration
GSA - GSA will meet on Wednesdays in Ms. Kuczek's room, 508, in the South Hall after school. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Ms. Kuczek.
Board Game Club - If you enjoy games like Chess, Magic the Gathering, Catan, or other board games then Board Game Club is for you! Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience. Meetings will be held every Thursday after school from 4pm to 6pm in room 178. Talk to Mr. Leeds in room 178 in the math hall for more information.
Criminal Justice Club - Interested in the courtroom, forensics, or first responder careers? The Criminal Justice Club is a career-based competition group that will help introduce and train for careers in the law path. Meetings are held every Wednesday from 4:10 to 5:10 p.m. in room 849. For more information, reach out to Ms. Jolly or
Mr. Reinders.
Serteens - Serteens is looking for service-focused high school students! Serteen membership is open to all high school students. Above all, Serteen students learn about their leadership skills as they provide service to their school and community. The GHS Serteens Club meets every Tuesday after school from 4:00pm-5:00pm in Room #312 (flex room). Come by a meeting for more information about upcoming service events in the community.
The Locker - Would you like to help students in your community, while having fun with your friends? Then come join The Locker! Locker meetings will be held Wednesdays afterschool from 4:10-5:00pm. Meetings will be held in the library.
Clay and Canvas – Come to the new art club, Clay and Canvas for help with art competitions, AP classes and learning new skills in ceramics, painting, drawing, photography, digital art and general help. The cost is $10 for supplies. Meeting are every other Thursday from 4-5 p.m. in Ms. Mitchell’s room, #852.
D&D Club - Join us every week after school for two hours of epic D&D adventures! For more info, come see Mr. Lermon in room 871, or sign up for our Google Classroom, code: w3rrnje.
Esports Club - Get in the game with our weekly competitions as part of the High School Esports League (HSEL) and Skills USA! For details and times, come see Mr. Lermon in room 871, or sign up for our Google Classroom, code: vmhwn3s.
SeaPerch - Compete in underwater robotics with Seaperch! For details, come see Mr. Lermon in room 871.
Key Club – Key Club meetings are Thursdays from 8:05 - 8:30 in room 864. Come check us out. This is a fun, service-oriented club that is run by students.
Ruby Slipper – Our organization provides formal wear to students in need for events like homecoming and prom. We have meetings after school the first and third Wednesday of every month. If you are interested in joining us, please meet in Ms. Perry’s office in the Annex (in the former Richarte office) right after school. We hope to see you there.
Psychology Club - Do you love psychology or want to learn more about it? Then come to the Psychology Club meeting the second Thursday of every month at 8 a.m. in Coach Allgood’s room. See you there!
Business and Personal Finance Literacy Club - Are you interested in business, stocks, entrepreneurship or similar things? Then join the new GHS Business and Personal Financial Literacy Club. We meet after school every Tuesday in Mr. Capra’s room, 851. Hope to see you there!
Soaring Eagles
Choir - The Varsity Mixed Choir competed in the Inaugural Central Texas Celebration of Excellence Choir Festival in Austin.
We competed against eight other mixed choirs and won 2nd Runner Up. We beat choirs from Westlake, McNeil, and Reagan HS from San Antonio! But as we all know, our students are just the best. They were supportive of all the other choirs. We received so many compliments on their behavior.
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Bingham, Wesley A. |
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Bradley, Beau M. |
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Colburn, Rylan L. |
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Davis, Bella G. |
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House, Ellie N. |
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System User
Library Nights are happening on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:15-5:45 p.m. in the Library. We will have two to three Math and Science teachers ready to provide homework help and/or a structured place for students to do work, get tutoring, and take tests.
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Lunch Deliveries:
- For security reasons, non-family members may NOT make deliveries for students, including DoorDash, Uber Eats and other delivery services. Delivery drivers will be turned away.
- Food deliveries should be made by parents or other family members only during lunch hours. School personnel is not responsible for food being dropped off.
- Parents will be required to sign in to Raptor (driver's license is required) to receive a visitor’s sticker that will be placed on the lunch. The lunch will be placed on the table by the main entrance to be picked up by the student.
- Students may not leave class to pick up their food. Students should pick up their food on their way to their assigned lunch period.
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