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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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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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The Royal Color Guard and Marksmanship cadets received a $6,500 grant from the Royal ISD Education Foundation which will be used to purchase precision rifles and accessories. The team's hard work and competitive spirit has gained them exposure and popularity within the Royal community. The varsity color guard presented the colors at the 2021 RISD Education Foundation ice cream social.
Grants awarded at RISD Education Foundation event
The Royal ISD Education Foundation hosted its annual ice cream social on Sept. 21. The event served as a fundraiser and included a silent auction, entertainment and the announcement of the … more
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Katy ISD Superintendent Ken Gregorski discusses learning loss during the pandemic. Scores across the state on the STAAR test fell during the 2020-21 school year; however, in both Katy and Royal ISDs, those score reductions were less than the state average.
Area superintendents provide updates on state of Katy area schools
In a joint forum organized by the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce, the superintendents of Katy, Royal and Lamar Consolidated ISDs discussed the current state of their districts. Generally, all three … more
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Diane Winborn Elementary is a Katy ISD Title I school. It is located at 22555 Prince George St. in Katy. The campus is one of 18 schools in KISD that qualifies as a Title I campus based on the percentage of low-income households served there. Four Royal ISD campuses meet those qualifications as well.
Area school districts address Title I challenges amid pandemic
Title I schools are institutions that receive funding for additional educational resources for schools that have an increased number of students from low-income families. Both Royal and Katy ISDs … more
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Royal High School serves the growing cities of Brookshire and Pattison and is Royal ISD’s newest campus. The school board recently approved placing a $99.5 million bond referendum on the November 2021 ballot to address growth and outdated facilities. It will be up to voters to decide whether to give the district access to the funding to support the expected thousands of new students headed the district's way.
Growth headed for Brookshire, Pattison and Royal ISD
In the upcoming years, Royal High School is set to experience exponential growth. The Brookshire-Pattison area is experiencing an influx, and investments in the community have started showing … more
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McElwain Elementary School Principal Euberta Lucas spends time with a student on the first day of in-person school for the 2020-21 school year Sept. 9, 2020. Last school year was a roller coaster for many students as parents navigated safety concerns amid the first pandemic in more than a generation while trying to master the art of digital schooling, remote working and social distancing.
School registration now open for Katy and Royal ISDs
Katy and Royal ISDs are getting ready to have students back in classrooms on Aug. 18 and Aug. 19, respectively. Registration is currently underway for students as both districts ramp up for teachers … more
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As students return to Katy area campuses such as Seven Lakes High School in mid-August, many of them will be receiving additional instruction in areas of learning loss caused by the learning challenges brought about by the pandemic. Officials in both Katy and Royal ISDs said students’ State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness – or STAAR – test results had dropped, though not as badly as the statewide average. Additionally, a new law requiring additional tutoring to help students catch up will go into effect when school begins.
Schools work to address testing shortfalls
Both Katy ISD and Royal ISD officials said during their respective district’s most recent trustee meeting that they had expected a decline in State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness … more
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Madelyn Johnson became the first softball player in RISD history to sign to play college softball Dec. 12, 2020. Johnson has committed to the Luna Community College in New Mexico. In the photo above, she signs her commitment paperwork while surrounded by supporters.
Royal ISD students celebrate signings and scholarships
Two Royal ISD student athletes had reasons to celebrate during signing days hosted by the district during the 2020-21 school year. Combined, Jeremiah Venson and Madelyn Johnson took home more than … more
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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
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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
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