Katy ISD’s Partners in Education Department is asking for help from the greater Katy community in order to fulfill requests for assistance from some of its campuses. The latest additions to campus wish lists were sent out in the PIE department’s “Community Connect” e-newsletter on October 5.

Share your expertise with Future Business Leaders

Texas Area 5 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is looking for business and community professionals to share their experience and expertise with high school students during the Annual Area 5 Fall Workshop Conference on Saturday, November 14, at Tompkins High School. The campus is located at 4400 Falcon Landing Blvd. in Katy.

Approximately 24 presenters are needed to lead two 45-minute sessions on the same topic—one from 9:45–10:30 a.m. and a second from 10:45–11:30 a.m. Each session will include approximately 25–30 students. Presentation topics can cover a wide range of career and business skills, including entrepreneurship, personal finance, marketing, leadership, public speaking, interviewing and more. This is a great opportunity to share your professional knowledge while helping prepare the next generation of business leaders.

Interested in presenting or learning more? Contact Ridhi Rentala, Texas FBLA State Area 5 Vice President, at 713-281-2454 or ridhirentala10@gmail.com.

“Trunk or Treat” Candy needed for Rhoads Elementary


Rhoads Elementary School, a Title 1 campus located at 19711 Clay Road in Katy, just east of Fry Road, is getting ready for its October Trunk or Treat and could use a little help making the event extra sweet. The campus is seeking donations of 50 large bags of individually wrapped mini candies to distribute to students and families during the event. Business and community partners can help by donating all or a portion of the requested candy. For more information, call the campus at 281-237-8500.

For more information, visit Partners in Education or contact Lauren Slovisky, 281-396-2428 or laurenvslovisky@katyisd.org.