The September 2026 edition of the Georgetown Elementary "Level-Up" Parent Newsletter is here! Please click the link below to see what's happening at GES.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TRqzKHqNWxq2k46uil8jjkZXPrvkE63P/view?usp=sharing
about 2 hours ago, Carrie Kratzer
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Way to go, Mason and Taylor! They both snagged Power Up awards from their teachers this week for putting in the hard work, keeping a great attitude, and staying focused in class. Super proud of you both! #IgniteInspireInstill

4 days ago, Abbie Cain
Picture of two elementary students holding certificates with the words "Power Up Mason Collett & Taylor Weigel"

Big shoutout to Mr. Pertuset's 7th grade Career Exploration class! They just finished their "Build-a-Business" box projects, and the creativity and dedication they showed were off the charts. Such a great group of future entrepreneurs! #IgniteInspireInstill

4 days ago, Abbie Cain
Image of students holding build-a-business box projects from the 7th grade career exploration course.

Start your mornings with purpose! 🚍 We’re hiring an AM Van Driver for the 2026–2027 school year (up to 8 hrs/wk). Earn extra income and make a difference for our students!

Apply now: https://forms.gle/E2wvvTiD2nC5ZWGV8

#IgniteInspireInstill

5 days ago, Abbie Cain
An image announcing a position vacancy for an AM Van Driver for the 2026–2027 school year, issued by Georgetown Exempted Village Schools. Design & Layout Background & Color Scheme: The layout is divided vertically into two main background colors—a black area on the left side and a bright yellow area on the right side. Logo: At the top center-left, there is a stylized letter "G" logo outlined in yellow. Text Content (Left Side) Header: School District: Georgetown Exempted Village Schools Section Title: POSITION VACANCIES School Term: 2026–2027 School Year Job Title: AM VAN DRIVER Hours: (Up to 8 hours per week) Application Instructions (inside a yellow rectangular box): "EMPLOYEES OR INTERESTED PARTIES WHO WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD COMPLETE THE BUS DRIVER EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION UNDER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE WEBSITE." Graphic Illustration (Right Side) A cartoon illustration of a front-facing yellow school van with "SCHOOL VAN" labeled above the windshield. Inside the driver's seat, a black-and-white stylized cartoon driver is smiling while holding the steering wheel.
School Smiles will be on-campus for dental visits this Fall! Parents can complete the paper form that was sent home or online: https://schoolsmiles.com/student-signup/ #IgniteInspireInstill
7 days ago, Abbie Cain
Image with teeth, toothbrush and toothpaste with the words "School Smiles Visits, September 21 at Elementary, October 7 at Elementary, and November 10 at the Jr/Sr High School"
Picture Day is tomorrow, August 31st at Georgetown Elementary School! (This is the reschedule date from last Friday.) You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVT798DH2. Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online on mylifetouch.com
9 days ago, Carrie Kratzer
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Attention Georgetown Elementary Parents - Picture Day is cancelled for today! Lifetouch cancelled due to illness. We will reschedule and send out information as soon as we have a new date. We apologize for the inconvenience.
11 days ago, Carrie Kratzer
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Picture Day is tomorrow, Friday, August 28th at Georgetown Elementary School! You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVT798DH2. Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online on mylifetouch.com
12 days ago, Carrie Kratzer
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⚫🟡18 pages. One school. So much spirit! The August school Gazette is here! Packed with school spirit, stories, and highlights. 🗞️ Take a look today!
https://online.fliphtml5.com/ftkww/ixsw/
#IgniteInspireInstill
14 days ago, Abbie Cain
August Issue. Fresh stories. Local voices. Your community. The Georgetown G-Men Gazette.
Mondays are for starting the week off strong! #IgniteInspireInstill
15 days ago, Abbie Cain
Castiel Johnson has had an amazing start to the school year! He earned enough PBIS points to purchase a social media Shout Out, and was very excited to include Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Day in his picture. Castiel has modeled respect, responsibility, and safety both in the classroom and in our common areas. Your teachers are so very proud of your hard work so far, Cas! Keep it up!
STEM is officially back at the Elementary! Join us in giving a warm welcome to our newest Specials Team member, Mrs. Melody Dragoo! 🧪🔬 #IgniteInspireInstill
19 days ago, Abbie Cain
This graphics card-style announcement introduces Melody Dragoo, a new Elementary STEM teacher at Georgetown Exempted Village Schools. Name & Role: Melody Dragoo, Elementary STEM Teacher. Education: Bachelor of Science in Biology with double minors in Chemistry and General Science from the University of Rio Grande. Professional Experience: Spent 12 years as a Watershed Coordinator with the Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District. Taught science for five years at St. Michael School in Ripley, Ohio. Teaching Philosophy: Focuses on hands-on, engaging STEM learning that connects students to the environment. Personal Life: Resides in Ripley with her husband, Daniel, and children, Mahayla and Will (a senior at Georgetown).

Exciting news! The Georgetown Bands program is officially on Facebook! 🥁🎷

📅 Event dates & call times
📸 Concert photos & rehearsal recaps
🎺 Band Boosters updates & fundraising

Follow so you never miss a beat! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61593104675133

#IgniteInspireInstill

21 days ago, Abbie Cain
A full band performing on a stage with black curtains in the background. In the top left corner is a yellow logo with the letter "G" and the text "Georgetown Exempted Village Schools". The top right corner has large bold white text that says "GEORGETOWN BANDS". Along the bottom of the image is contact information: Band Director Steven Stanton: (937) 378-6730 ext. 1101 | steven.stanton@gtown.k12.oh.us Band Boosters: georgetownbands@yahoo.com Call to Action: A yellow banner on the bottom right that reads "FOLLOW NOW!"

Looking for a part-time morning opportunity? We are hiring an AM Van Driver for the 2026–2027 school year (up to 8 hours per week)! Apply now: https://forms.gle/18dMaN9sdFAZGuwL9 #IgniteInspireInstill

21 days ago, Abbie Cain
A job vacancy announcement graphic for Georgetown Exempted Village Schools hiring an AM Van Driver for the 2026–2027 school year. Text Details: Header: Georgetown Exempted Village Schools - POSITION VACANCIES 2026–2027 School Year Position: AM VAN DRIVER (Up to 8 hours per week) Application Instructions: "Employees or interested parties who wish to apply for this position should complete the Bus Driver Employment Application under Employment Opportunities on the website." Visual Details: Left Side: Black background featuring the letter "G" logo at the top and yellow text. Right Side: Bright yellow background with an illustration of a yellow school van, labeled "SCHOOL VAN", driven by a cartoon driver.
We know many in our community are currently without power, and our thoughts are with you. Our school buildings do have power, and our staff is ready to welcome students as planned tomorrow. As a reminder, breakfast and lunch remain free for all students again this year. Please note that breakfast service will begin on Friday, August 14, so there will be no breakfast available tomorrow. #IgniteInspireInstill
27 days ago, Abbie Cain
Image of food with "Free Breakfast starts Friday (8/14)"
They're baaaaack! Come meet the teachers, check out the classrooms, and get ready for a great school year. We can't wait to see you there! #IgniteInspireInstill
29 days ago, Abbie Cain
An event graphic for Georgetown Exempted Village Schools promoting an open house. On the left side of the image, a yellow school bus is shown carrying a large stack of colorful books on its roof, topped with a red apple with a green stem and leaf. On the right side, set against a dark grey background, the event details are displayed in bold text: Host: GEORGETOWN EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOLS Event: OPEN HOUSE Date: TUESDAY, AUGUST 11TH Time: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM Note: NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
Fore! ⛳️ We are looking for an Assistant Golf Coach to help our student-athletes perfect their swing and reach their full potential on the course! Apply today: https://forms.gle/PwvCdCE7R7RSMtFR7 #IgniteInspireInstill
about 1 month ago, Abbie Cain
Georgetown Exempted Village Schools supplemental position vacancy flyer for a Varsity Golf Assistant Coach. Black and yellow design featuring a cartoon G-Man mascot running with a soccer ball. Contact info reads: "For further information, contact: Krista Cahall, Athletic Director (937) 378-6730 ext. 1203." A text box notes: "Employees or interested parties who wish to apply for this position should complete the coaching employment application under Employment Opportunities on the website."
We’re hiring! 🍎 Georgetown Elementary is looking for dedicated Instructional Aides to join our team and support our amazing students. If you're ready to make a difference in the classroom, apply today! Apply here: https://forms.gle/NDUJ4sBVNKyS9T337 #IgniteInspireInstill
about 1 month ago, Abbie Cain
A black and yellow job posting graphic from Georgetown Exempted Village Schools announcing position vacancies for the 2026–2027 school year. Large yellow text reads: "INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE (ELEMENTARY)." A yellow box in the lower left states: "Employees or interested parties who wish to apply for this position should complete the non-teaching employment application under Employment Opportunities on the website." On the right is an illustration of the district's "G-Men" mascot running.
Passionate about Music, STEM, or Library/Media? We are immediately hiring a Specials Teacher for our Elementary school! If you hold an elementary teaching license or qualify to substitute, this is your chance to inspire our students every day. Apply now and become part of our team: https://forms.gle/xoqCPAeqNTVwGmAP9 #IgniteInspireInstill
about 1 month ago, Abbie Cain
Job vacancy graphic for Georgetown Exempted Village Schools hiring an Elementary STEM, Music, or Library/Media Specialist for the 2026–2027 school year. Text indicates that interested applicants should complete the administrator or teacher employment application under "Employment Opportunities" on the school website. Features the school's "G" logo and G-Men mascot.

Big news! We are streamlining classroom and athletic communications this year.

Say "Hi" to Rooms—your new home for class announcements, direct messaging, assignment updates, and notifications, right inside the official Georgetown Schools app!

📲Students: Log in via Google or Microsoft SSO.
✉️ Parents: Look for your email invite from Apptegy to set your password ! Your student will automatically be linked to your account.

Don't forget to enable notifications so you never miss an update! #IgniteInspireInstill

about 1 month ago, Abbie Cain
Promotional graphic titled "Say 'hello' to even more in the Georgetown Schools app." Icons at the top highlight key app features: Messages, Events, Documents, Stream, Classes, and Notifications. Three mobile phone displays showcase the app interfaces: a direct message conversation with a teacher, a district welcome splash screen featuring the "G" logo and the motto "Ignite Passion, Inspire Action, Instill Greatness," and an activity feed displaying class posts and photos. The bottom section includes links to download the app from the App Store or Google Play, a QR code, and instructions to enable notifications.
Instructional infographic titled "Received a Guardian Invite via email? Here are your next steps:" by Apptegy. Step 1 tells users to check their inbox for an Apptegy email and click "Create a password," showing a preview of the email invite. Step 2 guides users through finishing registration by setting a unique password or choosing social sign-in options, shown on a mobile screen preview. Step 3 prompts users to download the Georgetown Exempted Village School District app to access news, updates, and classes. At the bottom are app download badges, a QR code, and mobile screen previews showing the app's Feed and Messages tabs.
Instructional guide titled "Students logging into Rooms" by Apptegy for Georgetown Exempted Village School District. Step 1 instructs users to open the district app and select Rooms, or visit the district website and click Sign In. Step 2 explains that students log in via Google SSO or Microsoft using their email. Below the text, three smartphone screens illustrate the process: opening the app feed and tapping Rooms, selecting the "Sign in with Google" button, and logging into a Google account. The graphic also includes a QR code, App Store, and Google Play download badges, alongside the school's "G" logo.
Don't forget to join us for Kindergarten Camp this week! Boys on Monday, Girls on Tuesday. Haven't registered your student for Kindergarten yet? Come at 8:30 am to get them enrolled. We can't wait to meet the class of 2039! #IgniteInspireInstill
about 1 month ago, Abbie Cain
Promotional graphic for Kindergarten Camp at Georgetown Elementary. Text reads: Kindergarten Camp. Boys - August 3rd, Girls - August 4th, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Georgetown Elementary. On the right, a photo shows yellow lockers decorated with a "Class of 2039" banner, black tassel garland, white letters spelling "GES", and a table banner reading "Georgetown G-Men."