Katy ISD is now accepting naming nominations for Elementary #47 and #48, the district announced in a September 24 press release.

Both schools will open in the 2025-26 school year and are part of the voter-approved 2023 Katy ISD Bond.

Elementary #47, which is located at 7402 Katy Hockley Cut Off Road in Katy, is designed for 1030 students and will provide enrollment relief to Youngblood Elementary. The nomination form for Elementary 47 may be found at publicbiapps.katyisd.org/KISDNamingNomination.

Elementary #48, which is located at 900 Sunterra Shores Drive, Katy, is designed for 1030 students and will provide enrollment relief to Faldyn and Robertson elementary students. The nomination form for Elementary #48 is at publicbiapps.katyisd.org/KISDNamingNomination. Those interested in submitting a nomination should review the Katy ISD Board Policy CW (LOCAL) for guidance on naming at pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline/PolicyDetails?key=594&code=CW#localTabContent.

Nominations will be accepted online, and requested nomination materials include:

· Biographical or historical data

· Description of significant contributions

· Statement on why a campus or facility should be named after the nomination

· Letters of recommendation

· Any supplemental materials such as news clippings, photos and/or other printed resources

The deadline to submit naming nominations for both Elementary #47 and #48 is October 24 by 4 p.m. Visit the School and Facility Naming webpage at katyisd.org/Page/7715 for more information.