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Education Briefs: 4 quick education news bits that impact Katy
KISD offers vaccinations Katy ISD and Randall’s Pharmacy have begun offering COVID-19 vaccines to students ages 5 to 11 . The optional inoculation will provide access to the Pfizer vaccine … more
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Taylor High School agricultural sciences teacher and Future Farmers of America coach David Laird (left) holds the plaque naming Taylor FFA as the national champions in poultry evaluation for 2021. He is accompanied by Taylor FFA poultry team members (from left to right) Chloe LaBard, Kristen Justilian, Madailein Fitch and Taylor FFA president Kathryn “Kacki” Kyrisch who each placed in the top five of individual events in addition to winning the overall team championship.
Taylor FFA team wins national poultry competition
Walking into agricultural science teacher David Laird’s office at Taylor High School, one sees walls adorned with banners and trophies from a long tradition at the school of high-performing … more
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The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was recently approved for use on children ages 5 to 11.
KISD and Randall's partner to offer optional COVID-19 vaccine to younger students
Katy Independent School District announced that Randall’s Pharmacy will offer a series of optional COVID-19 vaccinations opportunities for students ages 5 to 11 at the District’s … more
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Jordan High School was recently recognized for its innovative design by Houston area construction professionals.
Jordan High School recognized for excellence in design
Katy ISD recently announced that Jordan High School was recognized by the Associated Builders and Contractors of Greater Houston – also known as ABC – as a top educational construction … more
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The Royal STEM Academy would have been remodeled and updated with several repairs made to the aging building had voters approved a $99.5 million bond on Nov. 2. However, voters denied Royal ISD’s Proposition A with nearly 60% of voters casting ballots against the bonds.
Royal Bond a bust as Texas Constitution amended 8 times
Eight amendments to the Texas Constitution were solidly approved by Texas voters on Nov. 2. Meanwhile, voters went to the polls in Royal ISD to determine whether the district would receive … more
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John Erskine (far left) is a teacher at McMeans Junior High School. Erskine coordinated with fellow teachers and junior honor society counselors at other junior high campuses throughout KISD to organize a gift card drive to help Hope Impacts clients. Here students pose with volunteers and staff from the local nonprofit while holding envelopes filled with nearly $5,300 in gift cards.
Katy ISD jr. high students raise funds to help those facing homelessness
Katy ISD junior high students that participate in junior honor society programs at McMeans, Beck, Katy, Seven Lakes and Stockdick junior high schools collected gift cards totaling nearly $5,300 to … more
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Ricky Ross holds a copy of his first book, “Mr. Moon Sleeps In” which is set for release on Nov. 15. Ross has additional books set for publishing over the next year and a half and is working to donate copies of those books to Katy ISD libraries to support children’s literacy throughout the Katy area.
Local author creates Katy-inspired children’s book series
Local author and former Taylor High School student Ricky Ross first began creating stories for his granddaughter several years ago but his love of reading and creativity goes back to his childhood … more
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Superintendent Ken Gregorski delivers his State of the District address at Katy ISD’s Merrell Center on Friday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 a.m. Gregorski said the district is doing well overall, though he acknowledged that the last 19 months of the pandemic had been challenging and like many school districts across Texas, the school has some challenges with staffing.
Gregorski gives update on the state of KISD
Katy ISD Superintendent Ken Gregorski discussed the state of the district during an early-morning presentation at the Merrell Center last Friday. During his presentation, Gregorski highlighted the … more
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Harmony School of Innovation – Katy math teacher Nasim Chenari (far left) is awarded a check for $2,500 for her dedication to innovative education. She is joined by coworkers and staff from Marathon Oil which provided the grant award.
Harmony Public Schools teacher receives education grant
Harmony School of Innovation – Katy math teacher Nasim Chenari was one of 14 teachers awarded Marathon Oil’s Unconventional Thinking in Teaching Program grant. On Friday, October 8, … more
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Lindsey Chase has been selected as the new principal for Cimarron Elementary School. She has an extensive background in education and was previously assistant principal at WoodCreek Elementary.
KISD approves new attendance boundaries, staff bonus and Cimarron principal appointment
Katy school trustees Monday approved boundary modifications for a new elementary school set to open next August. Elementary school 44 will provide enrollment relief to Bryant Elementary and serve … more
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Tompkins High School will see community members stopping by this coming Tuesday to participate in an economic summit to help Katy ISD develop its strategic plan.
Katy ISD to hold meeting to obtain community feedback on strategic plan
Katy ISD will host an education summit on Oct. 21 at Tompkins High School that is open to all Katy ISD community members as it prepares to update the District’s strategic plan.  The … more
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The Gerald D. Young Agricultural Sciences Center has been awarded five stars in the annual Exhibit of School Architecture competition. The competition recognizes educational facilities for excellence in architectural design that incorporates usage, educational value and value to the community.
Young Center recognized for excellence in design
The Texas Association of School Administrators and Texas Association of School Boards have recognized Katy ISD’s Gerald D. Young Agricultural Sciences Center with five stars of distinction in … more
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Royal ISD Operations Director Derrick Dabney explains plumbing infrastructure issues at Royal Junior High during an April 28 tour of the facility. The building is aging and needs serious infrastructure improvements to remain safely usable by students, faculty and staff. The urinals in the boys’ restroom have not been replaced due to plumbing problems under the building’s foundation that need to be addressed, Dabney said. RISD officials are hoping a $99.5 million bond will address these issues and allow the district to build two additional campuses to face upcoming growth of the student body.
Voting begins on RISD’s $99.5M bond
Voting began Oct. 18 on Royal ISD’s proposed $99.5 million bond package which RISD’s administration says is necessary for the district to face oncoming rapid growth in the area to the … more
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Dawn Champagne (second from left in maroon) speaks with Katy ISD Superintendent Ken Gregorski (far left) during a recent Katy ISD Board of Trustees meeting.
Champagne chosen to serve on TASB Board of Directors
Katy Independent School District Trustee Dawn Champagne has been elected to a one-year term on the Texas Association of School Boards ’ – otherwise known as TASB – Board of … more
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Katy ISD Deputy Superintendent Leslie Haack briefs the KISD Board of Trustees regarding the status of the Katy Virtual Academy during the Sept. 27 regular trustee meeting. The decision on whether or not to continue KVA was delayed until Monday, Oct. 4 when the board ultimately voted unanimously to return all students to school on Oct. 18.
KISD Trustees close KVA: full in-person learning returns Oct. 18
The Katy ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to close the Katy Virtual Academy on Oct. 15 during a special meeting held Monday, Oct. 4. In a statement, the district said Katy Virtual Academy … more
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Dozens of Katy ISD educators were provided with grants for their classrooms last week in honor of their hard work. The grants are provided by the KISD Education Foundation, a local organization that works to support students and teachers.
KISD celebrates Education Foundation grant recipients
The Katy ISD Board of Trustees recently honored the more than 250 Katy ISD teacher recipients of the Katy ISD Education Foundation’s Inspiring Imagination teacher grant program.  Grants … more
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Kindergarten students work at their desks at Blanco Vista Elementary School in San Marcos. Plaintiffs say the governor’s order denies children with disabilities, who are at a high risk of illness and death from the coronavirus, access to public education.
Justice Dept. argues Texas mask mandate ban violates disabled students’ rights
Texas families of children with disabilities who have filed a lawsuit challenging Gov. Greg Abbott’s ban on mask mandates in schools now have the federal government in their corner. On … more
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Students work at their desks at Blanco Vista Elementary School in San Marcos. Two months into this school year, districts have reported 172,275 cases in students statewide, but state data on school cases is incomplete and likely an undercount.
Texas schools have reported more coronavirus cases in two months than they did in the entire 2020-21 school year
Texas schools have reported more coronavirus cases in two months than they did in the entire 2020-21 school year By Kalley Huang, Mandi Cai and Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune Sept. 17, … more
Students trying to decide where to seek higher education opportunities may attend the KISD College & Career Night this coming Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. at the Merrell Center.
KISD to host College & Career Night at the Merrell Center
Katy ISD has announced that it will be hosting College & Career Night this coming Wednesday, Oct. 6 from 7-9 p.m. at the Merrell Center at 6301 S. Stadium Lane in Katy. "Approximately 200 … more
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Katy ISD trustees Rebecca Fox and Duke Keller review documents during the KISD Board of Trustees’ meeting on Monday, Sept. 27. Student enrollment in the Katy Virtual Academy has dropped by 15% since its relaunch in August. As of Monday, enrollment is 3,555 students, deputy superintendent Leslie Haack said.
KISD trustees defer decision on KVA extension
The Katy Independent School District Board of Trustees Monday deferred a decision on whether to extend the Katy Virtual Academy to the end of the fall semester. Trustees will take up the issue … more
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