Georgetown ISD has officially begun construction on its fourth high school, a major project designed to expand capacity and support the district’s growing student population. The groundbreaking ceremony took place Oct. 9, with district leaders and partners gathering on-site along D.B. Wood Road to mark the occasion.
A campus built for growth and innovation
The new high school will serve grades nine through twelve and is planned to accommodate about 2,200 students once complete. Superintendent Devin Padavil said the campus will feature flexible, collaborative learning areas and modern facilities aimed at preparing students for college and careers. The addition will also ease enrollment pressure at Georgetown High School, East View High School, and Chip Richarte High School.
Environmental planning and site preservation
District officials highlighted their collaboration with Cambrian Environmental to map the geological features of the karst landscape where the school will be built. The project site includes several caves, Curious Calf, Grey Fox, and Ringtail, that were identified and preserved under the Williamson County Conservation Foundation Habitat Conservation Plan.
As part of the site’s preparation, the district also worked with the Native Plant Rescue Project to relocate more than 500 native plants representing 20 species to locations such as Lake Georgetown, a Texas Parks and Wildlife facility in San Marcos, and a pollinator garden in Williamson County.
Funding and next steps
The estimated $356 million construction cost is fully funded through Georgetown ISD’s 2024 bond program. The new high school is expected to open in time for the fall 2028 semester.
District leaders will determine attendance zones, the school’s name, and its mascot as the project nears completion. Superintendent Padavil shared that the school colors will be hunter green and Vegas gold.
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