GHS Updates - Georgetown High School

Weekly Announcements - 10/5/26

Susan Cooper

Weekly Announcements

October 5, 2026

Important Dates

October 9 – No school

October 12 – No school

October 16 – Pep Rally (Pink out)

October 30 - Professional Learning/Student Holiday

November 6 – Pep Rally (Beach Bum/Senior Night)

November 23-27 – Staff Exchange Day/Student Holiday

December 18 – Early Release/Full Staff Day

December 21-January 1 – No school

January 4-5 – Professional Learning/Student Holiday

January 6 – First day of spring semester

Nurse’s Notes
The district utilizes an electronic health record to maintain and care for our students. You may have received an email requesting you to verify contacts and conditions. This is worded oddly and is requesting that you go to the website, www.studentehr.com and verify the points of contact/emergency contacts listed as well as their health conditions we imported from the forms completed in Skyward. If there are any discrepancies to the health conditions you can update them on your end.

This is also where you can opt your student in for our standing order medications:

-On the left hand side, go to "Medications"

-On the right side, click "OTCs"

-You can then select the medications you consent to us providing your student. *Note* Students may receive up to 2 doses of Tylenol a semester. Anything more than that would require a medication administration form completed by you and their provider.

All questions, concerns or to walk you through the process, please feel free to call us in the clinic at 512-943-5101.

Counselors’ Corner

All students - Please join your "Class of 20__" Google classroom. Counselors use these Google classrooms to post presentations, advising information, and various forms throughout the year. Class codes are listed below:

· CLASS OF 2027- z6coh4zd

· CLASS OF 2028- syyx5jlj

· CLASS OF 2029- yew535ez

· CLASS OF 2030- ru2o3qor

College, Career and Military Readiness
PSAT Boot Camp

Monday, October 12 1-4pm at the FRC

Scholarships are available for students who are eligible for free/reduced lunch. Email info@morethanateacher.com for more information.

College & Career Info Sessions - Seniors and juniors are invited to attend College & Career Info Sessions at GHS! Students who register below will receive a pass in class for the event. Students may attend a session only if they are in good academic standing and have permission from their teacher. Sessions are added on an ongoing basis so check the schedule often!
Register here!
Click here to schedule an appointment with Mrs. Schroeder.

Attendance Information and Reminders
GHS is a closed campus. When it is necessary for a student to leave campus for any reason, parents are required to contact the attendance office before the student has permission to leave. The student must sign out or in through the main campus attendance regardless of the student’s age. Please submit early dismissal requests 2-3 hours or more in advance. Advance notification gives the GHS team time to implement the process with minimal disruption and accommodate classes involving PE/Sports/Off Campus Activities. Students will not be released after 3:05 p.m., unless the parent notifies the attendance office before 2:35p.m

The GHS attendance team works diligently to update attendance records as quickly as possible. We aim for updates to be made within 48 hours; however, during periods of high attendance update needs, it may take up to five school days. You may check the status of attendance codes at any time in Skyward Family Access. To expedite updates please make sure any documentation submitted has the student’s full name as used in Skyward and date of absence(s). Please only submit documentation once via one method (email or paper copy), unless it has been more than five days and you notice attendance has not been updated accurately. Submitting multiple forms of documentation slows the process down for everyone. If you have submitted documentation already, there is no need to respond to attendance notices via Parent Square. These are auto generated to be a reminder in case you have not already submitted a note to the school.

Our attendance goal is 96% attendance rate for each student. Our official attendance time is 10:35 a.m.; therefore, if a student is not present at that time, they are marked absent for that period, unless documentation is provided to otherwise code the student’s attendance.

Students are allowed up to five parent-excused absences per semester. State-excused absences are unlimited. When a student is absent from school for any reason, other than a school function, it is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to notify the attendance office on the day of the absence, stating the reason for the absence and the anticipated duration of the absence. Any requests for assignments should be made to the student’s teachers. Please make sure you are aware of GHS Exemption requirements when planning absences.

After a student has been absent three times from any class, an attendance letter is automatically generated. This letter indicates the dates of the student’s absences and information pertaining to the state law requiring 90% attendance and high school class credit. If you receive an automated letter and have questions, please contact the student’s assistant principal.

Parking Permits
Students who park in a GHS campus parking lot during school hours must have a current GHS parking permit. Parking permits can be purchased through the GHS website here: https://ghs.georgetownisd.org/students/parking-information

After purchasing your permit, please see Mrs. Hadeen in the Annex A Office to receive your physical permit sticker.

Please note: Parking permits from previous school years are no longer valid. Students must purchase a new permit for the current school year.

Additionally, the posted speed limit for all vehicles operating on campus is 15 MPH. Please help us keep our campus safe by following the posted speed limit at all times.

NEXT College and Career Readiness
Come join us for mentorship and assistance with...

+ College Application Process + College Visits

+ Financial Aid & Scholarships + Career Guidance

+ Recommendation Letters + Essays and Resumes

NEXT meets every Monday after school from 4:00-5:00pm in the Flex Room, #312. Come see what’s NEXT for you!

CLASS OF 2027 Senior Class Council

Calling all Seniors! Join the Senior Class Council to help lead the final year cohort with fundraising events and major graduation related milestones such as Senior Prom. Through unforgettable events and shared traditions, we aim to bring different friend groups together to make your final year the best one yet and build a lasting legacy that future classes will look up to.

Senior Class Council meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month after school in Mrs. Soria's Content Mastery classroom, Room #201, with makeup meetings on Thursday mornings at 7:40am (same location). We hope to see you there!

Jack Frost Award

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.

Senior Celebration Fundraiser
Senior Celebration is a free, evening celebration at GHS for all seniors at the end of the school year. We’ll have lots of games, food, drinks and prizes. In order for this to be successful, we need to raise funds. Below is one great way to both celebrate your seniors and raise money for the Senior Celebration.

Calling all GHS Senior Families!
Senior Yard Signs are officially ON SALE!

Celebrate your Class of 2027 Senior and show your GHS pride!

Personalized with your senior’s name
$25 each

Use this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/class-of-2027-senior-merchandise

Get yours today!

Class of 2027, it’s your time!

Georgettes Poinsettia Fundraiser

The Georgettes Booster Club has begun their annual Poinsettia Sales. Place your order now until October 26. These beautiful poinsettias have 5-7 blooms, are in a 6.5 inch pot with protective cover and sleeve, and are available in white, red, or pink. They will be delivered the week after Thanksgiving. Place your ORDER HERE! For more information, contact Brandi Martin at Georgettesponsorhips@gmail.com.

Girls’ Flag Football

Girls’ flag football tryouts will be October 5th and 19th from 4-5:00 p.m. at our football stadium, Birkelbach Field. It is recommended that prospective players attend both days. Hope to see you there! Email students Serenity Hull or Aniya Cardenas for more information.

Barcelona, Spain to Paris, France Travel Opportunity – June 2027

GHS French Teacher, Madame Dodds, is leading a tour from Barcelona to Paris June 10-17, 2027. All are invited to learn more about this amazing opportunity as we experience the wonder of Spanish and French cultures from Barcelona to Provence to Paris. Please email Mrs. Dodds at doddsk@georgetownisd.org if you are interested in the trip.

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, clips and sleeves may also be requested at the library at no charge.

Library Nights
Library Nights are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45-5:30 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 who need a late bus should arrive at The Nest across the street from GHS no later than 5 p.m. and request a bus ride. The Nest is managed by The Georgetown Project. Students will take part in enrichment programming from 5:00-5:30 p.m., eat dinner at 5:30 p.m. and get on the late bus at 6:15 p.m. Ride duration depends on how many riders there are each day. Parent permission to ride the late bus is required after the first ride.

PTSA
The Hospitality Committee is excited to provide treats for our dedicated staff members and students throughout the year! With around 200 staff members and approximately 2,000 students, we have a lot of people to treat — and we'll need your help!

There are three ways you can help:
1. VOLUNTEER TIME: Volunteer sign-ups will be shared throughout the year. Before volunteering on campus, you'll need to Complete the GISD Volunteer Process.

2. DONATE ITEMS: We'll send out event-specific sign-ups with items we need donated or borrowed. Here's the first one: Sign Up to Help with October Student & Staff Snacks

3. MAKE A MONETARY DONATION: Monetary donations help us purchase decorations, food, serving supplies, and other necessities so we can pull off these events for our GHS staff and students. Donate to GHS Student & Staff Hospitality

Thank you for your generosity and for considering how you can help GHS PTSA treat our amazing staff and students!

Our meetings will be at 6pm in the library.

November 18

February 17

April 14

JOIN THE GHS PTSA!

The GHS PTSA helps make our school even better by supporting students, teachers, and staff through scholarships, teacher appreciation, the Reflections Arts Program, Homecoming Dance, Academic Excellence Banquet, advocacy, and more!

Parents, students, teachers, staff, and community members can all join—and simply becoming a member helps support the programs and activities we provide throughout the year. Students also receive 2 service hours for joining!

Ready to join? Click here to join through the Georgetown ISD Council of PTAs. If you have students at other GISD schools, you can conveniently join their PTAs too and support each of your schools!

Membership is just $9 per person. Thank you for supporting GHS!

Stay connected with GHS PTSA!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GHSPTSA
Instagram: @georgetownhsptsa

Library
The library is open from 7:50 a.m.-4:05 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 a monitor for group projects; a keyboard piano and more!

Texas America 250 Reading Challenge - From January 1 to December 31, 2026, we invite Texans of all ages to log 2,500 minutes (41.6 hours) of reading, state parks visits, and/or service activity, in honor of our nation’s 250th anniversary. Participants can log their time:

· Reading books and/or listening to audiobooks. We especially encourage reading about Texas and American history, as well as Texas and American nature, wildlife, and space exploration topics.;

· Attending public or school library events;

· Volunteering in their local communities; or

· Visiting a Texas state park.

The Texas America250 Reading Challenge is self-reported. Let Ms. Cooper know when you have completed the challenge, and she can print out a certificate for you.

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.

Football

Wednesday, October 7 – JV Silver vs. Killeen Shoemaker Wolves at GHS at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, October 7 – JV Blue vs. Killeen Shoemaker Wolves at GHS at 5 p.m.

Wednesday, October 7 – Freshmen White and Blue vs. Killeen Shoemaker Wolves at Shoemaker HS at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Thursday, October 8 – Varsity vs. Killeen Shoemaker Wolves at Shoemaker HS at 7 p.m.

Tennis

Monday and Tuesday, October 5-6 – Varsity Bi-District vs. McCallum at GHS at 3:15 p.m.

Wednesday, October 7 – JV vs. Lake Belton at LBHS at 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday, October 7 – 9th vs. Hendrickson at GHS at 4 p.m.

Thursday and Friday, October 8-9 – Varsity at Area playoffs – TBD

Monday and Tuesday, October 12-13 – Varsity at Reg. Quarterfinals – TBD (no school on Monday)

Volleyball

Tuesday, October 6 – vs. Glenn at GHS - JV FL and JV at 5:30 and Varsity at 6:30

Tuesday, October 6 – 9A vs. Lake Belton at Lake Belton at 6 p.m.

Thursday, October 8 – vs. Connally at Connally - JV FL and JV at 5:30 and Varsity at 6:30

Tuesday, Oct. 13 – vs. Weiss at GHS (Dig Pink) - JV FL and JV at 5:30 and Varsity at 6:30

Clubs – Bus riders who would like to participate in an afterschool club should arrive at The Nest across the street from GHS no later than 5 p.m. and request a bus ride. The Nest is managed by The Georgetown Project. Students will take part in enrichment programming from 5:00-5:30 p.m., eat dinner at 5:30 p.m. and get on the late bus at 6:15 p.m. Ride duration depends on how many riders there are each day. Parent permission to ride the late bus is required after the first ride.

Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society) - Love math and want to be part of something bigger? Join Mu Alpha Theta, the national math honor society at GHS! Compete, serve, and connect with fellow math enthusiasts.

Meetings are held after school in Mrs. Hise’s classroom (177) from 3:45 - 4:30 PM.

November 17

December 15

January 12

February 9

March 23

April 20

May 18

Key Club - Key Club will meet every Thursday at 3:40pm in room 864. We are a service oriented organization, and our motto is “Caring, our way of life.” Anyone is welcome to attend.

Rooted Bible Study - We will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 3:40-4:40 pm after school in Annex Room 870. This is a student-led Bible Study where we study the Bible and encourage one another in our faith. All are welcome. For questions, please contact Club Sponsor, Mrs. Dodds (doddsk@georgetownisd.org).

Criminal Justice Club - Interested in law, first aid, and law enforcement? Check out the Criminal Justice Club in room 847 on Wednesdays after school! Contact Ms. Thomas or Mr. Reinders for more information.

The Locker – The Locker is a student-led organization that helps GHS students and their families. Meetings are every Thursday at 3:40 in the library. Join us and make a difference!

Drama Club - Interested in acting, theatre, or just having fun? Come join Drama Club! We meet at 3:45pm in the Little Theater (room 400) on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Join our google classroom (code: 6ms72nv4) for all updates & see Ms. Cagle for more information. We hope to see you there!

UIL Math Teams - Love solving puzzles, quick thinking, or crunching numbers? Come be part of our Mathematics, Calculator Applications, and Number Sense Teams! Challenge yourself, make friends, and show off your skills while representing GHS. Stop by Mrs. Hise's classroom before school at 8 AM on Thursday, September 17th for more information. All are welcome!

Pickleball Club - Join Pickleball Club! Whether you’re an experienced pro or you’ve never played before, we invite you to join us for our first meeting of the year on Monday, October 5th right after school in room 520! Our goal is to spread love for pickleball, give kids a place to hang out, and have a lot of fun! And don’t worry if you’ve never played before, we are more than happy to teach anybody! See you then!

Manga Club – Join fellow manga lovers to talk about all things manga and anime. Meetings will be from 3:40-4:30 in the library on Oct. 14, Oct. 28, Nov. 11, Nov. 25 and Dec. 9. Late bus is available via The Nest. Students must have previously turned in a permission slip to Ms. Cooper to attend. Click here to complete the digital permission form. Or, Click here to print a permission slip, or get one from Ms. Cooper in the library. Have questions? See Ms. Cooper in the library or email her at coopers@georgetownisd.org.

Cleanup Crew – If you want to keep garbage out of the environment, keep our campus looking great and/or earn community service hours, consider joining Cleanup Crew. We will meet after school from 3:40-4:30 p.m. to walk the campus and pick up garbage. Late bus is available via The Nest. Fall semester meeting dates are Oct. 7, Oct. 21, Nov. 4, Nov. 18 and Dec. 2. Students must have previously turned in a permission slip to Ms. Cooper to attend. Click here to complete the digital permission form. Or, Click here to print a permission slip, or get one from Ms. Cooper in the library. Have questions? See Ms. Cooper in the library or email her at coopers@georgetownisd.org.

Blue Crew - Blue Crew needs you! We are looking for anyone that attends GHS and has a positive attitude and is full of school pride. We need people from all grade levels to show Central Texas why we are the BEST student section. If you want to be a part of this amazing club, please attend a meeting every Thursday before school at 7:45 or after school at 3:45. All meetings will be held in the Automotive building in Mr. Mayo's classroom. Let's make this the best year ever! Show up, wear blue and be loud!

Soaring Eagles
Tennis – Our Varsity tennis team clinched another DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP.

They finished their district run with a 6-0 record only losing two matches out of 114 played! Our overall record is 21 wins and one loss. We are currently ranked first in Region 3 and start our playoff run on Monday, October 5.