Superintendent's Blog

We love celebrating all the small and large accomplishments we experience with one another. If you are a staff or community member we would love to share your positive noticings! Click on the "Shout Outs" to be directed to the google form to share your acknowledgments!

• I am excited to share a Shout Out from one of our parents, Nicole Canny, to Ms. Gray (GMHS Art Teacher). "I want to share my appreciation for Ms. Gray, the art teacher at the Middle High School, and the incredible job she does running the Garden Club. Students have gained hands-on knowledge about sustainability, responsibility, and caring for their environment. What stands out most is the strong community of inclusion she has built. Garden Club is a place where my children say they and all peers feel welcomed and encouraged to participate. Ms. Gray has created an environment where collaboration, kindness, and respect are at the center. Her commitment to students and her ability to create such a positive space is one of the things that makes our district special. I felt it was important to share how much her work is noticed and appreciated, and Georgetown can’t thrive without teachers like her. "
• Katie Gunzelmann, parent, reached out to share her experience bringing her daughter to a GMHS Girls Basketball Team. She said " I understand these games can get very intense and people get riled up, but I just want to commend the Georgetown students and fans for their exceptional sportsmanlike behavior. I was very proud to have that moment to show my daughters as a good example for when they get into high school."

One of our students who attends GMHS was the victim of a horrific fire earlier this week. He and his family lost their possessions and their home. How our staff and the greater community came together to immediately support the family was monumental. Our school staff led by Cheryl O'Leary, Middle School Secretary, helped collect gift cards the family could use for food and clothing. Our police department, SRO Taylor DeVito and Chief Sedgwick, organized fundraising by community partners including Kiwanis and the PTA. Our Girls Basketball Coach, Angel Deleon, continues to be integral with communication and connecting our resources with the family. This outpouring of generosity and support by our community shines a light on the best part of Georgetown. Thank You!

Under the leadership of Hope Doran, Guy Prescott and Jenny Winter, the GHS Open House was wonderful. No surprise, our students shined. Whether they participated in the musical performance that opened the evening, sang in Ms. Grant's chorus room, shared their learning in Mr. Hasting's History class, or articulated complex science ideas in Mr. Kotb's Chemistry room, the audience walked away inspired and with smiles on their faces. We have posted photo's and video clips on the Royal Way webpage.

Although our students stole the show, our High School staff helped bring out the best we have to offer! I loved how the students and faculty worked together to host this event. Their positive relationships were evident which permeated the entire night. Thank you too all who went above and beyond by attending and helping our students share their GHS experiences.

Behind the scenes many staff ensured success for the evening. MaryEllen and Sue Caulfield, food services, cooked a delicious dinner for our staff and had homemade cookies for all. Our custodians and maintenance staff had our building beautifully clean. Thank you!

Personally, I left the evening feeling immensely proud of the event, and grateful to be part of such a close knit, caring community.

The PTA did a phenomenal job with the 2026 Spelling Bee. There was a change in venue and the event was held at the Perley School which was beautifully decorated and went off without a hitch. We had great community support that spearheaded the judging and moderating. Thank you to all! Here are the winners:

I want to share information with you regarding the district's protocol if Immigration & Customs Enforcement agents request access to our buildings or our students. As with any unauthorized visitors to one of our buildings, ICE agents will not be permitted to enter and our Schools. Principals will notify me immediately and I will work with our attorney and/or Georgetown Police Department. More detailed information can be found on our website landing page (it is in the green section here). You will also find the Georgetown Police's FAQ on this topic. Please know that our students' physical and emotional safety are of the highest priority to us.