KATY [March 12, 2020] – Over the past few weeks, Katy ISD has been actively monitoring the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation and has remained in constant contact with health officials who have been providing guidance and recommendations. Because the safety of students, staff and families is a top priority, Katy ISD have decided to act out of an abundance of caution to protect everyone’s health and wellbeing by postponing the return from spring break by at least one week.
Likewise, all campus events, field trips, student trips and UIL practices and competitions are postponed beginning Friday March 13, 2020 and throughout the closure. Katy ISD will keep our community informed on whether the temporary closure will need to extend beyond March 22. Currently, the District is reviewing and considering options for resuming instruction via online virtual learning should the District need to extend the closure. Information will be shared about this soon.
The temporary closure will allow the District, state and local health officials to better evaluate the extent of COVID-19 spread within our community and ensure that those needing to self-quarantine can do so prior to returning to school. Information concerning COVID-19 and the impact in the Greater Houston area is rapidly evolving. As such, Katy ISD will continue to provide updated information to our students, staff and families throughout the week.
Katy ISD knows parents may also be concerned about instruction, attendance and exemptions during the extended break. Information about these items will be available on the Katy ISD Health Update web page within the coming week.
Contact: Maria DiPetta, Manager for Media Relations & Multimedia
281-396-2298