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Timothy Wolff has been appointed by the Katy ISD Board of Trustees as principal of Rhoads Elementary. Wolff is a long-time veteran of the education system, including several years at campuses in KISD.
Wolff appointed as new Rhoads Elementary principal
The Katy ISD Board of trustees approved the appointment of Timothy Wolff as principal of Rhoads Elementary. He will be leaving his post as assistant principal at Bear Creek Elementary to take on the … more
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Katy ISD has added multiple new courses to its repertoire and is asking parents to help identify course materials for these courses.
KISD seeks parent volunteers to help select new instructional materials
Katy ISD has requested that interested parents volunteer to help identify and select instructional materials for the courses below.  The 2021-22 school year is beginning to shape up and KISD is … more
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Texas is still temporarily barred from taking over Houston ISD, its largest school district. The appeals court upheld a temporary injunction that stops Texas from ousting Houston ISD's school board. But the legal battle is not over.
Texas still blocked from taking over Houston’s school district, appeals court rules
Texas is still temporarily barred from taking over Houston Independent School District, a state appellate court ruled Wednesday, upholding a lower court's order. In a 2-1 ruling, the Texas Third … more
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Royal High School junior Gary Miller III poses for a photo after placing third at the Texas High School Welding Series Cinco Ranch Championship.
RHS Junior places third in Texas High School Welding Championship
Royal High School junior Gary Miller III recently competed in the Texas High School Welding Series Cinco Ranch Championship, where he received 3rd place out of 15 Cypress area schools. In recognition … more
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Katy ISD’s Board of Trustees approved moving forward with a committee to explore the possibility of a bond referendum in May of 2021 after hearing a report from the district’s demographer consultant regarding expected growth over the next decade.
KISD reviews growth, moves forward with bond preparation at Dec. 14 meeting
Katy ISD moved forward with forming of a bond committee to determine if the district should move forward with a bond referendum in the May 2021 election. If it moves forward, the district may utilize … more
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Ted Vierling is the Chief of Operations for Katy ISD and announced in a Monday press release from the district that energy conservation efforts district-wide had led to rebates of more than $1.1 million.
KISD receives more than $1.1 million in energy savings rewards
Katy ISD announced Monday morning that it has received more than $1.1 million in funding for taking action to save energy throughout its facilities through the EnterPoint Energy Schools Conserving … more
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Royal ISD Associate Superintendent Kendra Strange expressed support for the TEA's decision to suspend the state's A-F rating system given the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on the education system across the state.
TEA pauses A-F ratings but will still require STAAR testing
The Texas Education Agency announced via a press release Thursday that it has put a pause on the A-F rating system for Texas schools due to the challenges associated with education during the … more
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Texas higher education officials say fewer Texas high school seniors have completed federal financial aid forms than the same time last year. National data shows just 24% of Texas high school seniors have filled out federal financial aid forms, a nearly 15% decline from the same time last year.
Texas enrollment and FAFSA applications down
The number of Texas high school seniors filling out the federal financial aid application for college, known as FAFSA, is down so far from last year, a sign worrying state higher education leaders … more
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Ashley Vann (left), Leah Wilson (center) and Greg Schulte (far right) are sworn into office after winning their respective KISD Board of Trustees seats Nov. 3.
KISD swears in new trustees, adds new classes, renames pavilion at Nov. 18 meeting
Ashley Vann, Leah Wilson and Greg Schulte were sworn in as trustees for Katy ISD during the board’s regular Nov. 18 meeting. Afterwards the KISD Board of Trustees approved multiple measures, … more
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Bronson McClelland (gray jacket) stands behind Quanell X, a spokesman for the McClelland family at a press conference held Nov. 18 near Katy ISD’s Education Support Complex while his parents Angie McClelland (far right) and Colburn McClelland (behind Angie) observe. The McClellands were joined by several of Bronson’s supporters who vouched for Bronson’s character in statements made to the press.
McClelland files suit against KISD, seeks reentry to KHS and gridiron
Katy ISD student and former Katy Tigers quarterback Bronson McClelland has filed a lawsuit against Katy ISD, district Superintendent Ken Gregorski and Katy High School Principal Rick Hull to request … more
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Newly-elected Ward B Katy City Council Member Rory Robertson is sworn in by City of Katy Municipal Court Judge Jeffrey Brashear during the semi-virtual Katy City Council meeting held Nov. 17. Incumbent council members Chris Harris and Janet Corte were sworn in during separate ceremonies earlier in the day in order to limit the number of people in council chambers due to COVID-19 concerns.
City of Katy and KISD finalize election results
Both the city of Katy and Katy ISD voted to approve the results of the Nov. 3 city council and board of trustees elections, respectively, Tuesday evening. The elections for both entities saw changes … more
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David Paz will be the new principal at Bill and Cindy Haskett Junior High School which is currently under construction at 25737 Clay Road near the intersection of Clay and Katy Hockley roads. The new facility is estimated to have a cost of about $65.6 million and the district is planning on opening the campus for the 2021-22 school year.
KISD names Paz as principal for Haskett JH
Katy ISD announced Monday afternoon that David Paz has been appointed by Superintendent Ken Gregorski as the new principal for Bill and Cindy Haskett Junior High – formerly known as Katy Junior … more
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Katy ISD staff unload COVID-19 testing supplies Nov. 4 after receiving testing kits and related equipment from the Texas Education Agency. Free testing is now available for all KISD students at the district’s Young Agricultural Sciences Center on Katy Hockley Cut Off Road.
KISD now offering free COVID-19 testing to students
Katy ISD is now offering free COVID-19 screenings to all students of the district, said KISD Director of Risk Management Lance Nauman. The Food and Drug Administration-approved saliva-based test is … more
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The Fort Bend Junior Service League is now accepting applications for its new Beginnings Scholarship.
Applications now open for FBJSL scholarships
Each year, the Fort Bend Junior Service league awards up to four $1,000 Volunteer Scholarships and one $2,000 new beginnings scholarship. The Volunteer Scholarships are awarded to female high … more
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In-person instruction at Nottingham Country Elementary has been temporarily suspended due to increasing cases of COVID-19 at the campus. Classes are expected to resume Nov. 10.
KISD suspends in-person classes at Nottingham Country Elementary through Nov. 9 due to COVID-19
Nottingham Country Elementary School Principal Tracy Stroud announced via campus newsletter that the campus will be temporarily suspending in-person instruction in accordance with Katy ISD’s … more
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Seven Lakes High School, located along Fry Road in the southern portion of Katy ISD's boundaries, will be temporarily shut down while the district sanitizes the facility and works to contain an outbreak of COVID-19 at that campus. Students are currently expected to return to campus Nov. 4.
KISD announces temporary closure of Seven Lakes High School due to COVID-19
Katy ISD announced today that it will temporarily be shutting down in-person instruction at Seven Lakes High School after receiving a Corrective Action Advisement letter from Fort Bend County Health … more
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Once completed, Haskett Junior High is expected to look as shown in this rendering. The new facility is located at 25737 Clay Road near the intersection of Clay and Katy Hockley roads. The new facility is estimated to have a total cost of about $65.6 million.
KISD approves name for Jr. High 17 and related attendance boundary modification
The Katy ISD Board of Trustees approved the naming of Katy Junior High #17 located at 25737 Clay Road after Bill and Cindy Haskett as well as the attendance boundary modification associated with the … more
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Katy ISD is opening up screening for gifted and talented students. Deadlines for parents to submit paperwork necessary for those programs is approaching.
KISD screening for gifted and talented programs
Parents of Katy ISD students who believe their children are eligible for gifted and talented programs have two deadlines approaching. Parents of students in first through fourth grades must submit … more
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The Seven Lakes High School Spartans cheer team has been honored nationally by Varsity TV.
Seven Lakes cheer squad honored nationally
The Seven Lakes High School Spartan Cheer Team is on of five cheer squads nationwide honored by Varsity TV in the 2020 Cheerleaders Choice: School Spirit Spotlight competition. The group was chosen … more
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Michael Dillard (far left) will face Leah Wilson (pink shirt) in the election for Katy ISD Board of Trustees Position 4 while incumbent Bill Lacy (purple tie) will campaign to keep his position against challenger Greg Schulte for the Position 5 seat in the Board of Trustees race.
Q&A: Katy ISD trustee candidates talk attendance boundaries, human trafficking and more
Three positions are on the ballot for Katy ISD positions for the upcoming Nov. 3 election. Voters within Katy ISD will have the opportunity to check boxes next to the names of candidates for the Katy … more
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