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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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Abigail Fosburgh (left), Donovan Nichols (center) and Celeste Hoover (right) were recognized by the National Scholastic Press Association for their journalistic and scholastic efforts. Not pictured are Esha Nigudkar and Avery Wang who were also recognized for their work on Cinco Ranch High's "Panorama" yearbook.
Cinco Ranch HS journalists recognized
Five Cinco Ranch High School student journalists have been recognized by the National Scholastic Press Association – the largest association for middle, junior and high school journalists … more
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Although there were minor changes made going from the fall to the spring biennial realignment of the University Interscholastic League (UIL), not many will end up affecting the Katy schools
All-Katy district remains in 6A
Although there were minor changes made going from the fall to the spring biennial realignment of the University Interscholastic League (UIL), not many will end up affecting the Katy schools Prior … more
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Ann Lalime will be moving away from elementary school students at Golbow Elementary where she has worked since 2009 to take on the role of principal at Stockdick Junior High School.
Q&A with new Stockdick Jr. High principal, Ann Lalime
During its April 27 meeting, the Katy ISD Board of Trustees promoted Ann Lalime from principal of Golbow Elementary School to principal of Stockdick Junior High School. Lalime holds a Doctorate in … more
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Teik C. Lim has been appointed interim president of the University of Texas at Arlington.
UT-Arlington selects provost to serve as interim president, puts long-term search on hold
The University of Texas at Arlington has paused its search for a new president due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, elevating Provost Teik Lim to serve in the role in the interim. University … more
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Both Royal ISD and Katy ISD have rescheduled their graduation ceremonies to the summer months in order to ensure the Class of 2020 gets to celebrate their accomplishments.
Katy, Royal ISDs announce graduation and other dates
Both Katy and Royal ISD have announced new dates for class of 2020 graduations as well as dates for other events Including Royal’s annual awards ceremonies and Katy’s proms. Katy … more
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Chris Morgan (left) was promoted from principal at Taylor High School to Assistant Superintendent for Secondary School Leadership and Support at Monday's Katy ISD Board of Trustee's meeting. Ann Lalime (right) was promoted to principal of Stockdick Junior High School as well.
Katy ISD promotes Lalime and Morgan
During their Monday evening meeting, the Katy ISD Board of Trustees promoted Ann Lalime to principal of Stockdick Junior High School and Chris Morgan to Assistant Superintendent for Secondary School … more
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A variety of Katy ISD personnel pitched in for the drive-thru distribution of internet-capable devices April 22 at the Katy ISD Education Support Complex. Delivery was contactless with staff placing sanitized, prepackaged devices in the trunks of families picking up devices.
Katy ISD issues more than 12K devices to students and staff
Katy ISD has distributed 550 devices to students April 22 to facilitate online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The issuance of the devices last week brings 11,950 into students hands and about … more
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Both Katy and Royal ISDs will continue to offer online learning and associated resources through the end of this school year, district representatives said.
Katy/Royal ISDs confirm closure for remainder of school year - offer resources
While the rest of the state is on track to open back up over time under recent orders from Tex. Gov. Greg Abbott, both Katy and Royal ISDs announced the closure of all of their campuses in compliance … more
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Katy ISD has been recognized as on the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation's Best Communities for Music Education list this year. Here, Beck Junior High's Con Brio Choir celebrates their win at the Texas Renaissance Festival's choir competition earlier in the school year.
Katy ISD named to “2020 Best Communities for Music Education” list
Katy ISD has been awarded a designation to the “Best Communities for Music Education” by the  National Association of Music Merchants Foundation this year. This is the … more
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Several companies are offering a variety of learning experiencing online, including one website that offers a virtual visit to Peru’s Machu Picchu.
10 free online educational opportunities
During the time Katy residents are at home in compliance with various Stay Home, Work Safe orders throughout the area, there are many online opportunities to learn new skills and just explore … more
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Greg Fenves has been president of the University of Texas at Austin since 2015.
UT-Austin President Greg Fenves leaving Texas flagship June 30 for Emory University
University of Texas at Austin President Greg Fenves is leaving the state’s flagship college for Emory University, where he will become president Aug. 1, he told the UT community in an email … more
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The Katy ISD Board of Trustees has approved renovations for the old L.D. Robinson Pavilion site in downtown Katy and postponed the district’s May trustee election to November.
KISD approves pavilion renovation, postpones election
The Katy ISD Board of Trustees approved renovation of the old L.D. Robinson Pavilion facility near the Katy ISD Education Support Complex in downtown Katy at their March 30 regular meeting. The board … more
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A previous executive order from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott shuttered schools until midnight Friday, but his most recent order extends the shutdown until May 4.
Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texans to "minimize" nonessential activity outside their homes
Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday sought to get Texans to stay at home for the next month to stem the spread of the new coronavirus, issuing an order that says they must "minimize" social gatherings and … more
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Students grab lunch at a school in San Antonio.
Texas schools ask to give free meals to parents when kids aren't present
Texas school superintendents and lawmakers are asking the state and federal government for more flexibility on how and what they feed students in free and reduced-price meals while schools are … more
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Gov. Greg Abbott at the state Capitol on March 13, 2020.
Gov. Greg Abbott issues directives to expand Texas hospital capacity, but stops short of shelter-in-place order
Gov. Greg Abbott took multiple measures Sunday designed to expand hospital staffing and capacity, but declined to issue a statewide shelter-in-place order — even as calls for such an action … more
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Katy ISD will meet Monday, March 23 to consider how to move forward with the remainder of the school year after concerns associated with novel coronavirus caused them to initially extend spring break another week.
Katy ISD Board of Trustees to hold special meeting Monday
Katy ISD has released the agenda for a special meeting to be held March 23 at 5:30 p.m. via video conference. The move comes as the district needs to identify how it will move forward in response to … more
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Gov. Greg Abbott declared a statewide emergency last week amid new cases of COVID-19 in the state.
Gov. Greg Abbott closes bars, restaurants and schools as he anticipates tens of thousands could test positive for coronavirus
March 19, 2020 - Gov. Greg Abbott took sweeping statewide action against the new coronavirus Thursday as he estimated that the number of Texas cases will likely skyrocket to the tens of thousands in … more
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