BREAKING: KISD extends spring break to March 22

Katy ISD announced via its website that it will be extending spring break through March 22 in order to ensure student safety while concerns regarding COVID-19 are present. The district will reassess the situation throughout the extended period and may extend longer if that should become necessary a brief statement on the district’s website said.

“The temporary closure will allow the District, state and local health officials to better evaluate the extent of COVID-19 spread within our community and ensure that those needing to self-quarantine can do so prior to returning to school,” said Maria DiPetta, the district’s public relations manager, in an emailed statement.

The district is examining options for online instruction if it becomes necessary, DiPetta said.

“In addition, all campus events, field trips, student trips and UIL practices and competitions are postponed effective Friday, March 13, 2020 through Sunday, March 22, 2020.  We will keep our community informed on whether the temporary closure will need to extend beyond March 22,” the statement said.

KISD will also be providing breakfasts and lunches to students free of charge during the extended period beginning March 16 and throughout the temporary closure. Additional information on this issue will be provided once it is available, the district said.

All absences from class related to coronavirus/COVID-19 concerns are to be coded as excused, per the district’s website.

Parents are advised to watch for updates at www.katytimes.com and on the district’s coronavirus homepage at www.katyisd.org/Pages/Katy-ISD-Health-Update.aspx.