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STAAR decorations adorned the hallways of Wharton Elementary School in 2018. Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday that Texas students must take the state standardized test next spring, but fifth and eighth graders can graduate without passing it.
Texas fifth and eighth graders won't have to pass STAAR test to move on to the next grade
Texas students will still have to take the STAAR test next year, but fifth and eighth grade students will be able to move on to the next grade even if they fail, Gov. Greg Abbott announced … more
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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo leads the press conference announcing the delay of in-person instruction for Harris County schools. The man in all black provides interpretation in American Sign Language which utilizes facial expressions.
Harris Co. orders schools to postpone in-person instruction until Sept. 8
Harris County Health Authority Dr. Umair Shah and Houston Health Authority Dr. David Persse issued a joint public order today requiring in-person instruction at local and non-religious private … more
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Waller County 4H participant Sarah McFarlane was awarded a $3,000 Will Looney Memorial scholarship for her hard work and success through the 4-H program.
Waller Co. 4-H student wins scholarship earns scholarship
Sarah McFarlane received one of the Texas 4-H Youth Development Program Opportunity Scholarships for $3,000 dollars, according to a July 9 press release from the Texas A&M Agrilife … more
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Jared Taylor, a 2020 graduate of Mayde Creek High School, was awarded a scholarship from Katy VFW Post 9182.
Mayde Creek grad receives VFW scholarship
Jared Taylor, a graduate of Mayde Creek High School, has been chosen to receive a $2,000 dollar scholarship from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9182 in Katy. To qualify for the scholarship, … more
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UIL guidelines temporarily shut down strength and conditioning camps for student athletes but those camps have now reopened.
Katy ISD SAC camps reopen
Katy ISD student-athletes returned to strength and conditioning camps and sport-specific instruction the morning of July 13 after being barred from in-person workouts since June 24 due to rising … more
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Royal ISD has selected Richerd Kershner as superintendent after former superintendent, Stacy Ackley left for another opportunity.
Royal ISD announces new superintendent
Royal ISD’s Board of Trustees has selected Richard Kershner as the district’s newest superintendent. Kershner currently serves as the assistant superintendent of leadership and culture … more
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Along with the opportunity to collaborate and express innovative ideas for education next year, Mitchell and other fellows will receive $1,000 dollars for participating in the program.
Klein High School Teacher Receives C-SPAN Teacher Fellowship
Evangeline Mitchell, a teacher at Klein High School in nearby Klein, Tex. was selected out of multiple applicants nationwide to participate in C-SPAN's 2020 Teacher Fellowship Program. Along with … more
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Local students that attend Oklahoma Baptist University were recognized on the honor roll for the spring semester.
Four Katy residents named to OBU honor roll
Four Katy, Texas, residents were named on Oklahoma Baptist University’s academic honor roll for the spring 2020 semester. The President’s Honor Roll included Bethany Barham, an … more
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Annabelle Hicks, Ann Marie Cotman Hicks and Allison Hicks outside their north Austin home on July 1, 2020. Annabelle, a Trinity University freshman, and Allison, a University of North Texas senior, both plan to return to their respective campuses this fall.
Texas universities are moving more classes online but keeping tuition the same.
Sarah Ramos has spent her summer anxiously awaiting a fall return to Texas A&M’s campus at College Station. She is hoping for some normalcy after she and her classmates were abruptly forced … more
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This is Alvaro De la Cruz Jr.’s second time applying to be student regent. In 2016, De la Cruz Jr. decided to step back to pursue additional leadership experience before moving forward into the position.
Abbott names UHV student regent
Alvaro De la Cruz Jr., a recent graduate of the University of Houston–Victoria, has been appointed as a student regent on the UH System Board of Regents by Texas Governor, Greg Abbott, until … more
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Katy ISD staff will see a bump in pay at the beginning of the next school year.
KISD approves pay increases for all staff
The Katy ISD Board of Trustees has approved pay increases for all KISD staff at their last board meeting held June 22. The pay increase includes a $660 raise for all teachers with an additional lump … more
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Classical education usually encourages students to find knowledge within classical texts and Socratic seminars but the Aristoi Classical Academy made adjustments to meet the needs of student safety using laptops donated from Shell prior to the COVID-19 pandemic putting a halt to in-classroom learning at the end of the 2019-20 school year.
Aristoi Classical Academy sees benefits of computer donation
An unexpected advantage appeared for Katy’s Aristoi Classical Academy when COVID-19 struck and they realized they had just the right amount of technology for everyone to transition online. … more
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Cactus Elementary School in Cactus on Jan. 28, 2020.
Texas students will return to school campuses this fall, Gov. Greg Abbott tells lawmakers
Texas students will be returning to public schools in person this fall, Gov. Greg Abbott told state lawmakers Thursday morning. The state's top education officials confirmed the plans in a … more
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Sam Houston State University's class of 2020 includes 42 Katy area graduates this year.
Sam Houston State's Class of 2020 includes 42 Katy area students
Sam Houston State University will be awarding bachelor’s and master’s degrees to 42 students from the Katy area on July 30 and 31 during their rescheduled Spring commencement ceremonies … more
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"The goal ... is to make A&M system's 11 universities look like Texas," including the flagship campus in College Station, says Texas A&M System Chancellor John Sharp said.
Texas A&M System approves $100 million scholarship fund to address "diversity issues"
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents unanimously approved the creation of a $100 million scholarship fund Monday to help the system's 11 universities address "diversity issues," as … more
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Jessica Hale (left) and Melinda Stone (right) have both been appointed as principals within Katy ISD by Superintendent Ken Gregorski.
Hale, Stone promoted to principals at Golbow, Taylor
Katy ISD Superintendent Ken Gregorski has promoted two internal administrators to new principal roles for the 2020-2021 academic year. Jessica Hale was appointed as the new principal at Golbow … more
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Tracks may be empty now, but student athletes across the state may soon be able to start a conditioning routine for the fall with their coaches' help.
UIL releases guidelines for summer workouts
The University Interscholastic League released guidelines last Friday to allow limited summer strength and conditioning and marching band practice to begin no earlier than June 8. No UIL … more
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The Katy ISD Board of Trustees met virtually Tuesday evening due to the COVID-19 pandemic rather than at the Education Support Complex pictured above, which is their usual meeting place.
KISD Board promotes principals, talks graduation
In unanimous votes by the Katy ISD Board of Trustees, Stephanie McElroy was promoted to principal of Bear Creek Elementary School while Shannon Smith was appointed principal at Shafer Elementary … more
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Katy ISD will release a video Monday evening honoring KISD students that are entering the military and will not be able to attend their delayed graduation ceremonies.
Katy ISD to release video honoring 2020 grads entering military
Katy ISD has announced the release of a video to honor students in the KISD class of 2020 that are heading off to the military once their high school careers are done. The video was created to ensure … more
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The Royal Lady Falcons had four representatives make one of the Texas Army National Guard and Texas High School Coaches Association Academic All-State teams, honoring student-athletes who excelled on the field and in the classroom. The Katy area had 84 student-athletes on the lists altogether.
Katy-area schools earn 84 athletes on Academic All-State lists
The Texas Army National Guard and the Texas High School Coaches Association released the 2019-20 Academic All-State Recipients for tennis, golf, track, softball and baseball on May 1 and 84 … more
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