Katy ISD

01/19/2021

Let's continue thanking our Katy ISD Board members for their service to our District for School Board Appreciation Month! Get to know Board member, Dawn Champagne!

01/18/2021

Today we honor and celebrate the life, legacy, and leadership of Martin Luther King Jr. On Friday, West Memorial Elementary had a school-wide silent peace walk while the "I Have a Dream" speech was played over the speakers. A powerful lesson for our youngest students!

01/17/2021

Calling all interested Katy ISD parents! We are looking for parent volunteers to serve on a virtual committee to review and select instructional materials for several new secondary courses for the 2021-2022 school year. Parents interested in volunteering should complete the following form by Monday, January 18: https://tinyurl.com/y3mg3ovy

01/16/2021

Congratulations to the Katy Tigers football team on winning the State Championship! We know you've worked hard to earn that trophy!

If you plan on attending the parent-organized celebration parade along highway 90 this evening please be sure to:
- Adhere to road signs and City of Katy ordinances
- Park prior to celebrating and only in safe, designated areas
- Follow all COVID-19 safety protocols (social distancing, masks, etc.)

Also, unless you are picking-up a football player, the Katy High School parking lot and grounds are not open to the public. Please do not park here for the parade.

01/16/2021

Go Tigers! Today, Katy High School Football competes in the 6A DII State Championship against Cedar Hill at 1p.m. Check out photos from the send-off this week and the graphic from Dave Campbell's Texas Football on the matchup.

01/16/2021

Have a great 3 day weekend, Katy ISD! As a reminder, the District will be closed Monday, Jan. 18 in observance of MLK Day.

01/15/2021

Friday Fast Facts: Why a bond now?

Friday Fast Fact: Why a bond now? Why not rezone?
Demographers project Katy ISD will reach nearly 100,000 students by 2026. Rezoning the District now would only result in another Districtwide rezoning within the next few years. New campus bond projects being assessed by the CBAC would provide enrollment relief to campuses over capacity and help balance enrollment. Learn more: https://www.katyisd.org/sites/bonds/Pages/default.aspx

01/15/2021

Let's cheer for our cheerleaders! Congratulations to Seven Lakes High School Cheer for winning the Conference 6A-D1 UIL State Spirit Championship! Way to go, Spartans!

Other Katy ISD teams also earned Top 10 spots at the UIL Spirit State Championships: in 6A-D1 Mayde Creek earned 5th place and Cinco Ranch won 7th; and in their inaugural year, Jordan High School scored 5th in 5A-DII. We are so proud of each of you; your hard work has paid off!

01/14/2021

MCTC Recruitment Video 2021-2022

Miller Career and Technology Courses offer real world, hands-on learning opportunities - like this video! Students in the Miller Film Academy produced and shot this campus promo video FOR CLASS CREDIT. How cool is that? Great work students! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWQGbM3capo

Enrollment is now open for current Sophomores and Juniors. Details here: http://staff.katyisd.org/sites/mctccourseinfo/Pages/default.aspx

01/14/2021

Next up for Board Appreciation Month, meet the Katy ISD Board Secretary, Susan Gesoff! We are thankful to our Board for their willingness to volunteer countless hours for their school district and community.

01/14/2021

CBAC Meeting 1 - Technology

Ensuring all Katy ISD students have access to the most up-to-date technology in their classrooms is a critical part of education in this day and age. Hear from Community Bond Advisory Committee (CBAC) member teacher, and parent, Rachel Tate, on why technology is an important topic during the CBAC meetings.

01/14/2021

Thank you to the Community Bond Advisory Committee (CBAC) for a great first meeting tonight! Teachers, parents, community members, business owners and others came through with the tough questions and in-depth discussions on district growth, finances, safety/security, future building needs and more. We’ll see you all again next week!

01/13/2021

Around 30 Cardiff Junior High teachers, admins, office staff, classroom paraprofessionals, and support staff have volunteered to form the #CardiffConnection mentor program. Mentors meet with a CJH student at least once per week to be a listening ear, an encourager, and to help troubleshoot school and life’s challenges. These staff members have recognized the need to provide extra encouragement and support during this unusual year. We are overwhelmed with pride at the care and dedication of our educators.

01/13/2021

Calling all interested Katy ISD parents! We are looking for parent volunteers to serve on a virtual committee to review and select instructional materials for several new secondary courses for the 2021-2022 school year. Parents interested in volunteering should complete the following form by Monday, January 18: https://tinyurl.com/y3mg3ovy

01/13/2021

Join us for the first Legacy Parent Academy of 2021 on January 20 from 6:00-7:00pm via Zoom. This month, our experts will cover recognizing and responding to trauma and stress in students. Find more details and the Zoom link here: http://bit.ly/3ouyeLW

01/12/2021

It is Board Appreciation Month and we want to say thank you to our Board members for their dedication to our community. Get to know the Board Vice President, Lance Redmon!

01/12/2021

Don't forget! Parents of Katy ISD 5th graders, who will be attending junior high in 2021-2022, are invited to learn more about the Katy Advanced Program (KAP) and the Advanced Placement (AP) program. These courses are open to all students grades 6-10 and are designed to prepare students to be successful in Advanced Placement (AP) courses taken in high school. Three informational sessions will be held via Zoom on the following days:
English Session on Thurs., Jan. 14 at 3 p.m. http://bit.ly/38pxRNv
English Session on Wed., Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. http://bit.ly/3os5uDW
Spanish Session on Wed., Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. http://bit.ly/3rYdj6h

01/11/2021

Introducing the College Board Opportunity Scholarships

Exciting news, Juniors! The College Board Opportunity Scholarships program is now open to all seniors AND juniors! It's never too early to start the scholarship process. https://youtu.be/PH_WFXXkiv4
Learn more about the program here: cb.org/opportunity

The College Board Opportunity Scholarships program guides you through the college planning process and offers you a chance to earn money for college. We're a...

01/11/2021

Take Care Tuesday • A podcast on Anchor

Last week, Katy ISD Police Department Chief Henry Gaw was a guest on the Center for Safe and Secure Schools' "Take Care Tuesday" podcast! Hear from Chief Gaw as he talks about his transition to Katy ISD and his plan to create relationships among campus police officers and students/staff. https://anchor.fm/safe-secure-schools

Welcome to the Center for Safe and Secure Schools "Take Care Tuesday" podcast series. The podcasts are centered around one topic and our guests are local, state, national and international school safety experts. We will introduce this podcast series in short segments, keeping it short and relevant.....

01/11/2021

Congratulations to the Katy High Tigers for winning the Class 6A-Division II State Semifinal and advancing to the State Championship! They'll play this Saturday, Jan. 16 against Cedar Hill. Go Tigers! http://bit.ly/3q2dH1U

01/11/2021

Weather Update #2:
The District and campuses will be operating on a regular schedule on Monday, January 11, 2021.

We will continue to monitor the forecast throughout the night. A follow up communication will be provided if there are any changes to the District’s operations tomorrow.

01/10/2021

Weather Update #1
At this time, there is no immediate impact to campus operations, and Katy ISD is planning to be open tomorrow, Monday, January 11. We will continue to monitor the weather and actively consult with local and state agencies. Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Visit our website for more updates: https://www.katyisd.org/Pages/default.aspx

01/09/2021

Happy National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! We are so thankful for the 24/7 protection, education, and support the Katy ISD Police Department gives to our students, staff, and community. Thank you!!

01/09/2021

We hope you had great first week back, Katy ISD! Check out the latest Smart Restart enews to ensure you are up-to-date! https://www.katyisd.org/Pages/news.aspx

01/08/2021

Wishing the Katy High School Tigers good luck as they compete tomorrow in the UIL 6A Football State Semi-Final game! We are rooting for you! http://bit.ly/3oxpTHy

WATCH THIS GAME LIVE
Katy vs Buda Hays
Saturday, 1/9/2021
Coverage begins @ 2:00PM
For the LIVE link click here: http://bit.ly/2X9j8Qb

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01/08/2021

Who is on the 2021 Community Bond Advisory Committee?

The CBAC is made up of approximately 150 Katy residents who reflect the diverse skills, backgrounds, professions, and geographic regions found in our community. Learn more about these meetings here: https://www.katyisd.org/sites/bonds/Pages/default.aspx

01/08/2021

Congratulations to Cinco Ranch, Katy, and Taylor FFA programs on their success at the State Competition! These students earned a combined 17 recognitions in leadership development events and Katy High School won the Overall Sweepstakes Award. Great work! See the full list of awards and results here, and help us congratulate these hardworking students! https://bit.ly/3bosb86

01/08/2021

Katy Libraries

We have top-notch librarians in our District! Check out the Katy ISD Libraries' newsletter for info on digital resources, top books read by students, and more. https://www.smore.com/5q7bz

How are we doing? Libraries are more important than ever these days! Not only are librarians ready to help students with devices,...

01/07/2021

Attention Sophomores & Juniors! Enrollment is now open for Miller Career and Technology courses. Don’t miss out on your chance to experience a real world, hands-on learning opportunity! Find more info here: http://staff.katyisd.org/sites/mctccourseinfo/Pages/default.aspx

01/07/2021

As we celebrate National Board Recognition Month, get to know our current Katy ISD Board Members! First, we are featuring our Board President, Ashely Vann. Mrs. Vann is a Taylor High School grad and has served on the Katy ISD Board of Trustees since 2014. Read more about her and the other Board members: http://bit.ly/2Xjm6lb

01/07/2021

Parents of Katy ISD 5th graders, who will be attending junior high in 2021-2022, are invited to learn more about the Katy Advanced Program (KAP) and the Advanced Placement (AP) program. These courses are open to all students grades 6-10 and are designed to prepare students to be successful in Advanced Placement (AP) courses taken in high school.
Three informational sessions will be held via Zoom on the following days:
• English Session on Thurs., Jan. 14 at 3 p.m. http://bit.ly/38pxRNv
• English Session on Wed., Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. http://bit.ly/3os5uDW
• Spanish Session on Wed., Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. http://bit.ly/3rYdj6h

01/06/2021

Join the Katy ISD family! Visit our application site to see current vacancies. http://bit.ly/ApplyToKatyISD

01/06/2021

The Katy ISD Education Foundation provides an avenue for the entire community to become stakeholders​ in the education of our students through supporting teachers and grants that provide unprecedented instructional resources for their classrooms. Learn more: http://katyisdeducationfoundation.org/Pages/default.aspx

01/06/2021

While visitation to senior care centers has been restricted, that didn't stop one student from bringing holiday cheer to residents. Soha Jashwant, a Tompkins High School sophomore, arranged caroling Zoom sessions for memory care centers not only in Katy, but in L.A., Wisconsin, and even India! As her favorite saying goes, “Where there is a will, there is a way.” Great job, Soha!

01/05/2021

Save the date! The first Legacy Parent Academy of 2021 is on January 20 from 6:00-7:00pm via Zoom. This month, our experts will cover recognizing and responding to trauma and stress in students. http://bit.ly/3ouyeLW