Cloudy, 75° F
School
Sort by: Featured Most recent
290 results total, viewing 221 - 240
Students at James E. Taylor High School may not have won the overall title, but at least one walked away with honors for his efforts answering 60 questions in preliminary rounds.
Taylor quizbowlers compete in national championship
Students at James E. Taylor high School participated in the Quizbowl  2021 High School National Championship Tournament which was held virtually this year. The academic competition saw 29 Texas … more
|
The bill would require teachers who discuss current events to make sure to share various perspectives without giving deference to one side. Texas educators worry the bill would have a chilling effect on tough conversations about race and racism. GOP lawmakers say they wanted to ensure teachers’ personal biases stay out of their lessons.
Texas bill limiting teaching of current events, historic racism appears headed for governor
Texas GOP senators revived a contentious bill Friday night that would limit how Texas teachers can talk about current events and America’s history of racism in the classroom, hours after House … more
|
Melina Fedewa is a 2021 graduate of Seven Lakes High School and has earned a scholarship from Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union in part because of working hard to attain a 4.23 GPA.
Seven Lakes grad earns BVSCU scholarship
Melina Fedewa, part of the Seven Lakes High School class of 2021, is one of five winners of a $2,000 “Funding the Future” scholarship provided by Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union. … more
|
One of the classrooms used to teach engineering at the Royal STEM Academy used to be utilized as a shop classroom. No ceiling was ever installed in the room and the two students (in gray and orange shirts) said the noise from overhead ductwork and poor acoustics in the room often make it difficult to concentrate on projects.
GALLERY: Royal advisory committee continues to explore campus needs
Royal ISD’s Community Advisory Committee continues to meet to review infrastructural problems throughout the district. On May 11 and May 24, respectively, committee members attended meetings at … more
|
Rebecca Fox (in red) and Dawn Champagne (in print dress) were sworn in for new terms at Monday’s Katy ISD Board of Trustees meeting. Fox has previously served on the board while Champagne was reelected without a break in service as a trustee. Both have said they feel advocating for children and teachers is an important part of their role as trustees.
KISD moves forward with leadership changes, bonds and virtual high school
In a busy post-election meeting, the Katy ISD Board of Trustees swore in two trustees, selected three new officers, authorized bond expenditures and gave the green light for a permanent virtual high … more
|
Drake Ladig is the winner of this year's Randall Beckendorff Memorial Scholarship. He intends to use the award to pursue a degree at San Angelo State University.
Paetow senior awarded Randall Beckendorff Memorial Scholarship
Paetow High School senior Drake Ludig has been announced as the 2021 recipient of the Randall Beckendorff Memorial Scholarship. Ludig will use the $1,000 scholarship toward his education at San … more
|
Katy residents can get out of the house this weekend and enjoy a fun history lesson at the 35th Annual Katy Folk Life Festival.
KISD to host 35th Annual Folk Life Festival this Saturday
Katy ISD has announced plans to move forward with the 35th Annual Katy Folk Life Festival this Saturday, May 15 at the Kenneth D. Welch Outdoor Learning Center. The yearly event allows visitors an … more
|
Many students face bare pantries at home over the summer due to added costs to feed children who would ordinarily qualify for free or reduced lunch programs. Katy ISD's Partners in Education is working to expand its Food for Families campaign with a new summer version of the initiative called the School's Out Campaign.
KISD Partners in Education launches Food for Families – School’s Out campaign
Katy ISD’s Partners in Education program is launching its annual Food for Families campaign, but this year will be adding a new component to help families over the summer whereas it was … more
|
A worker assembles lockers at Katy ISD’s Haskett Junior High School Campus. The new school is expected to relieve pressure from growing student bodies at Katy and Stockdick junior high schools and will have an estimated first-year enrollment of about 800 students.
GALLERY: KISD grants preview tour of Haskett Junior High School
Haskett Junior High is estimated to be completed by June 28, said Katy ISD Associate Project Manager Allan Patrick. The new, roughly $65.6 million campus, located at 25737 Clay Road, is expected to … more
|
Avery Wang has earned a scholarship from Chevron Phillips Chemical Company for her participation in community activities as well as her academic record.
KISD student earns scholarship
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP has announced that Avery Wang, a senior at Cinco Ranch High School, has been named as one of 40 recipients for its 2021 dependents’ scholarships. … more
|
RISD Operations Director Derrick Dabney shows where urinals are missing from the walls in the boys’ bathroom and Royal Junior High School. Collapsed drainpipes in the walls and under the floor have prevented the installation of new urinals – one of many serious maintenance issues at the half-century-old campus.
GALLERY: RISD highlights need for maintenance funding
Royal ISD’s administration hosted the second in a series of meetings with its Community Advisory Committee the evening of Wednesday, April 28. The meeting highlighted the challenges of … more
|
State lawmakers announced Wednesday they are releasing $11B in federal stimulus funding for public schools. The newly released funds come after educators and state Democrats urged the governor to unlock the pandemic relief money as schools plan their budgets for the next school year
Texas releases $11 billion of $18 billion in federal stimulus money for public schools
Texas’s top state leaders announced Wednesday,  April 28 that they are releasing $11.2 billion out of nearly $18 billion available in federal pandemic relief funding that has been … more
|
Katy ISD voters approved four bond propositions to provide about $676.2 million in funding opportunities to the district during the May 1 elections.
KISD voters approve bond package during May 1 elections
Katy ISD voters approved all four of the district’s bond propositions which the KISD Board of Trustees approved for placement on the May 1 ballot during a special meeting held Feb. 8. Trustees … more
|
Dawn Champagne (left) will retain her seat as the Position 7 trustee for Katy ISD while Rebecca Fox will rejoin the KISD Board of Trustees after defeating incumbent Susan Gesoff and four other opponents in the Position 6 race.
Fox and Champagne win KISD trustee seats
Incumbent trustee for Position 7, Dawn Champagne, will retain her seat after defeating challenger Walter Butler. Meanwhile, former Katy ISD Trustee Rebecca Fox will pick the mantle back up after … more
|
Anna Marie Mozisek is a Tompkins High School senior who's hard work has earned her a $1,000 scholarship from Catholic Life Insurance.
Tompkins senior receives scholarship for outstanding achievement
Anna Marie Mozisek of Katy was selected to receive the 2021 All American Scholar Award sponsored by Catholic Life Insurance. Each year, Catholic Life awards 35 scholarships worth $1,000 each to … more
|
Katy ISD's Board of Trustees approved the appointments of Nathan Fuchs (left) as director of the district's Maintenance and Operations Department and Richard Merriman (right) as principal of Raines Academy during their Monday evening meeting.
Trustees reward and hire staff - examine virtual high school
Katy ISD trustees appointed Nathan Fuchs as executive director of the Maintenance and Operations Department and Richard Merriman as principal for Raines Academy Monday night. Trustees reviewed the … more
|
Winborn Elementary opened its doors in 1981 and has since grown from a small elementary to one with a student body approaching 700 students. Katy ISD hopes to take funding from a proposed bond to renovate older campuses such as Winborn and upgrade them to modern standards seen at newer campuses.
KISD’s Winborn Elementary highlights renovation needs
Katy ISD has four bonds totaling about $676.2 million on the May 1 ballot intended to address growth in the district and aging infrastructure. Among those is Proposition A, a roughly $591.4 million … more
|
More than 70 Royal ISD students participated in this year’s RISD FFA Livestock Show. The event broke multiple records in fundraising and totaled out at more than $270,000 raised for FFA students.
Royal FFA show raises more than $270K for students
Royal ISD held its annual Future Farmers of America show on Saturday, April 10 with 72 student projects bringing in more than $270,000 for students. This year’s show was the 65th held by the … more
|
Several local organizations are supporting the Teacher of the Year presentation for Katy ISD on April 29. The event, which is spearheaded by BVSCU, honors KISD teachers that excel in providing education to their students. From left to right: Matthew Ferraro, Katy Area Chamber of Commerce; Yvonne Kershner, Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union; Superintendent Ken Gregorski, Katy ISD; Kyle Stanzel, Houston Methodist West Hospital; Stephen Ives, YMCA of Greater Houston
BVSCU to host KISD Teacher of the year event on April 29
Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union is teaming up with local businesses to sponsor the Katy ISD “Teacher of the Year” recognition event on Thursday, April 29. This virtual event will be … more
|
Royal ISD seventh-grader Lauren Hillsman speaks to community members at last week’s ABCs of Royal ISD event hosted by the school’s administration. Hillsman spoke about the benefits of being enrolled in the district’s STEM Academy and how she enjoys classes there while still being able to participate in extracurricular activities such as Future Farmers of America or sports teams if she chooses to.
Royal ISD hosts community event highlighting advanced academic programs
Royal ISD hosted a community gathering at Royal High School in Brookshire April 14 to highlight programs that provide opportunities for the district’s students. RISD Superintendent Rick … more
|
« Prev | 1 … 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.
© Copyright 2023 Katy Times | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions