Schmalz Elementary - Katy ISD

08/07/2026

📚 Back-to-School Essentials for Katy ISD Families

The first day of school is just around the corner! Here are some must-have tools and resources to help your family start strong:

✅ Katy ISD “OnTheGo” App
Stay updated on grades, attendance, cafeteria balance and more.
Download and info: https://www.katyisd.org/katy-onthego/student-information

✅ SMART Tag
Track your student’s bus activity in real time and receive notifications when they board or exit.
Learn more: https://www.katyisd.org/transportation-d/transportation-services/smart-tag-parent-app

✅ Home Access Center (HAC)
View your child’s grades, class schedule and attendance.
Log in: https://homeaccess.katyisd.org/HomeAccess

✅ Canvas
See class calendars, assignments, and teacher messages. Parents can log in using HAC credentials via MyKaty.
Details: https://www.katyisd.org/technology/instructional-technology/katy-elearning/katy-isd-parents-as-observers-in-canvas

✅ MyKaty Portal
One login for all Katy ISD tools including HAC, Canvas and library resources.
Access here: https://launchpad.classlink.com/katyisd

✅ Online Registration
Register here: https://www.katyisd.org/registration/home

✅ Bell Schedules & District Calendar
Check start times, holidays and early dismissal dates for your campus.
View calendar: https://www.katyisd.org/our-district/our-calendar
View bell schedules: https://www.katyisd.org/our-district/back-to-school

For more back-to-school resources, visit: https://www.katyisd.org/our-district/back-to-school

08/07/2026

A HUGE THANK YOU to our amazing Schmalz PTA for treating our staff to the most DELICIOUS food today! 🌮🍗🥗You definitely know the way to a teacher and staff member’s heart!

We are so grateful for the way our PTA continually shows up for our staff, our students, and our school community. Your support means more than you know!

And while we’re being grateful…let’s make this a shameless PTA plug! 😉👇

If you haven’t joined our PTA yet, what are you waiting for?! Whether you have a little time to volunteer or simply want to support our Sharks from the sidelines, there’s a place for YOU!

Come be part of the fun, the memories, the school spirit—and apparently, the delicious food! 😂🍴

JOIN OUR PTA! 🦈💙
Because Schmalz is better when we do it together! 💙🤍

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08/04/2026

08/04/2026

Welcome Back, Sharks! 🦈

A new school year is officially underway! Our incredible staff is back on campus preparing classrooms, reconnecting with teammates, and getting everything ready for our amazing students. We can’t wait to welcome our Shark families soon! 💙🩶

2026-2027 is going to be FIN-tastic!

08/03/2026

07/28/2026

Mark your calendars! August 8, 2026


¡Marquen sus calendarios! 8 de agosto de 2026

07/07/2026

Back-to-school is almost here, Sharks!

Our Schmalz Information Hub is your one-stop spot for important back-to-school information, dates, and resources. Simply scan the QR codes to find everything you need to get ready for an amazing school year!

We can’t wait to welcome our Sharks back soon! 💙



¡El regreso a clases está muy cerca, Sharks!

Nuestro Centro de Información de Schmalz reúne toda la información y los recursos importantes para el inicio del año escolar en un solo lugar. ¡Solo escanee los códigos QR para encontrar todo lo que necesita!

¡Estamos muy emocionados de darles la bienvenida a nuestros Sharks para un nuevo año escolar! 💙

05/28/2026

School’s out, but healthy meals are still on the table!

FREE summer meals are back in Katy ISD beginning May 28.

Children 18 and younger can enjoy free breakfast and lunch at select Katy ISD campuses throughout the summer. Meal service dates and times vary by location, including Hutsell Elementary, Schmalz Elementary, Opportunity Awareness Center, MRHS, MCHS and PHS.

Students also have access to lunch-only service at select high school locations.

View meal locations, dates and serving times: https://katyisdfoodservices.com/

05/13/2026

Join us in cheering on our Super Sharks at the Talent Show!

Come support our amazing students as they shine on stage this Thursday at 5:00 PM in the gym! We can’t wait to celebrate their talents with you! 💙🎤

¡Acompáñenos a apoyar a nuestros Súper Tiburones en el Concurso de Talentos!

¡Venga a apoyar a nuestros increíbles estudiantes mientras brillan en el escenario este jueves a las 5:00 PM en el gimnasio! ¡Estamos emocionados de celebrar sus talentos con ustedes! 💙🎤

05/10/2026

Our teachers pour so much love, time, and heart into our Sharks every single day, and this week we loved getting the chance to celebrate THEM! 🦈💙

A huge thank you to our amazing PTA, Admin Team, Tosca, Portillo’s, Chick-fil-A, Raising Cane’s, Ruby, Amber and Mr. Jones for grilling, Laurel for shopping and organizing, Ms. Ihediwa for securing sponsors, and Ms. Saha for helping connect us with Tosca.

Because of all of you, our teachers felt appreciated, celebrated, and loved all week long! 💙