By George Slaughter Fifth-grade students in the Katy Independent School District will soon have the chance to be screened for the district’s gifted and talented (GT) program. The district said in a news release that students who are not identified […]
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Trustees Adopt Return to School Plan
By George Slaughter The Katy Independent School District Board of Trustees Monday adopted a return to school plan that officials described as a “customized” approach that enables a campus-by-campus approach to dealing with coronavirus cases. However, the plan does not […]
Katy ISD Celebrates its AP Capstone Diploma Recipients
By George Slaughter The Katy Independent School District has recognized 98 students for earning AP Capstone diplomas and certificates. Of these, 91 earned AP Capstone Diplomas. Meanwhile, seven others earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate. The […]
Katy ISD Moving Free COVID-19 Testing Center to Gary A. Voss Project Center
By George Slaughter The Katy Independent School District is moving its free rapid COVID-19 testing station, effective Monday. The new location is the Gary A. Voss Project Center, 5801 Katy Hockley Cut Off Road. The free rapid COVID-19 test is […]
Katy ISD Ranked Eighth on Forbes List of Best Texas Employers
By George Slaughter The Katy Independent School District has made the list of best employers in Texas, according to Forbes magazine. The district was ranked as the top employer in education and eighth overall on the Texas list. NASA, with […]
Katy Defeats Clear Springs in Season Opener
By George Slaughter Katy started its state title defense with a 40-7 win over Clear Springs Friday night at Legacy Stadium. The Chargers, coming off a 7-4 record last season, had high hopes for the game. But they got off […]
Katy ISD Announces Deadline for Kindergarten Gifted and Talented Screening
By George Slaughter The Katy Independent School District announced an Oct. 1 deadline for screening kindergarten students for the district’s Challenge Gifted and Talented program. The district said kindergarten parents will receive information this week detailing how to refer a […]
City Sets Hearing to Adopt Proposed Tax Rate
By George Slaughter The Katy City Council Monday set a Sept. 27 public hearing to consider and adopt a proposed tax rate for its forthcoming 2021-22 city budget. The proposed tax rate is $0.447168 per $100 property evaluation, which reflects […]
Katy ISD Trustees Approve 2021-22 Budget
By George Slaughter The Katy Independent School District Board of Trustees Monday approved a $1.1 billion budget that will include a property tax decrease for the fourth consecutive year. In a presentation to trustees, Chief Financial Officer Chris Smith said […]
District Continues Curbside Grab and Go Meals for its Virtual Instruction Students
By George Slaughter The Katy Independent School District said it will continue to offer curbside grab and go meals for students enrolled in its Katy Virtual Academy (KVA) Grades K-6 program. Meals will be distributed from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays […]
