Katy ISD’ 47th elementary school – Alfred and Ann Boudny Elementary – has opened at 7402 Katy Hockley Cut Off Road in the Elyson area in Katy, at the corner of Katy Hockley Cut off and FM 529. The new campus is under the direction of veteran KISD principal Felicia A. Ashabranner, who comes to the school from Mayde Creek Elementary.

The home of the Bucks, the new campus has the capacity to serve 1,280 students. After completing Boudny Elementary, students will proceed to Nelson Junior High and then to Freeman High School.

A courtyard near the school entrance will feature a family of deer, gifted to the school by namesakes Alfred and Ann Boudny. In the main hallway a trophy case will contain photos and memorabilia honoring the namesakes and their family.

The two-story structure houses first and second grades on the first floor with the upper grades on the second floor. Each grade level has its own planning area, used for team meetings, and its own activity center, which is used for group meetings, pep talks and information from the administration. Each classroom has its own built-in storage for teachers. The kindergarten area features a “wet” area with its own sink.

Hallways – in a dark blue and green color scheme representing the school colors -- have white boards and “self-healing” walls where flyers can be posted without damage from staples or adhesives. There are also workbenches with charging stations for individual activities. Restrooms are located at the end of the hallways.

Safety and security features are prevalent throughout the campus, from the hallway windows into the classrooms to the new locks on classroom doors. A rolling gate can close down a portion of the building and can be used to block off parts of the building when public events are held at the facility.

Stairs lead to the second level but an elevator is also available for students requiring additional assistance. An administration suite housed on the second floor is home to an assistant principal and counselor, with sufficient space to add another AP and counselor as the school grows.

The campus also has a “learning stairs” area where students may go to study. The cafeteria area – with durable vinyl flooring – has walls that may be opened and closed to allow more flexibility in hosting events, and basketball goals may be raised and lowered as needed. The flexible space also has a stage for performances, which is directly adjacent to the music room where instruments are conveniently stored. The room also has a rock wall for climbing activities.

According to information provided by Katy ISD, Alfred (Al) Boudny always aspired to teach, starting his career in 1975 at Eagle Lake Middle School where he met his wife Ann. He joined Katy ISD at West Memorial Elementary and in 1981oopened Nottingham Country Elementary with Richard Bruce as the fifth grade team lead. In 1983 he and Ann Boudny helped open Memorial Parkway Junior High, where Al

served as the department chair and contributed to the district realignment committee for fifth and sixth grade centers. In 1991 he helped open McDonald Junior High where he was the social studies department chair for 15 years and was named Teacher of the Year in 2000. His final role before retiring after 34 years of service to KISD was at West Memorial Junior High. Al Boudny received many recognitions and awards throughout his career. He remains active as a tutor at Katy Elementary, a KEYS mentor and in the Katy Area Retired Educators (KARE), supporting scholarships and community projects.

Ann Boudny also began her career in Eagle Lake, and then from 1979 to 1982 she taught in Sealy. Ann joined Katy ISD with the opening of Memorial Parkway Junior High, where she served as department chair for 30 years, retiring after 39 years at the school. Ann is also an active member of KARE.

The campus was built at an estimated cost of $58,356,952.00, funded through Proposition A of the 2023 bond.