Two Katy ISD robotics teams are gearing up for the 2023 VEX Robotics World Championship game taking place at the end of April. Cinco Ranch High School (CRHS) Polaris Robotics 24626Z and Tompkins High School (OTHS) Sushi Warriors 4583X will head to Dallas, Texas to represent the District. Katy ISD students will be competing against 800 teams from around the world at one of the largest robotics events this year. Only a handful of those […]
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Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Sponsors CPR Kit Donation to Katy Junior High School
On March 24, the American Heart Association (AHA), with the support of Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, donated a CPR training kit to Katy Junior High School. The donation was made possible by Kelsey-Seybold’s AHA sponsorship. The clinic’s sponsorship covers the cost of the kit, which is valued at $1,500 and includes training materials and CPR instruction offered through the AHA. This CPR training kit, which is portable and easily stored, will be used at the junior high […]
Katy ISD Student Awarded a Surprise $40K Scholarship from College Board
Morton Ranch High School Senior Justus Hadnot will be heading to college with an extra $40,000 in the fall. Today, Hadnot learned he had earned one of two monthly scholarships awarded by Big Future, College Board’s online guide, which helps students plan for life after high school. Hadnot will be attending Fort Scott Community College in Kansas, where he plans to run track and major in Management Information Systems. The scholarship money will assist Hadnot […]
Katy ISD Financial Services Department Honored with State-Wide Award of Excellence
Katy ISD Financial Services Department is among the third group of educational institutions recognized by the Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) with the prestigious 2023 Award of Excellence in Financial Management. Since the establishment of this recognition, Katy ISD has received the award every year after demonstrating professional standards, best practices and innovations in the area of financial management and reporting. “The Katy ISD Finance Team works tirelessly behind the scenes to support […]
First Katy ISD Bond Committee Meeting Gives Snapshot of District’s Current Projections
In preparation for the continued influx of students arriving in Katy ISD each school year, tonight over 140 Community Bond Advisory Committee members came together to review current and future enrollment projections, long-range facilities plans, and the school district’s financial capacity. Nationally renowned demographic firm, Population and Survey Analysts (PASA) emphasized the substantial growth taking place in the Katy area, predominantly in the northwest quadrant of the District, where communities are currently under development. “Moderate […]
Katy ISD to Roll Out New Bus Rider Tracking System this Fall
This coming fall, Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) systems will be installed on Katy ISD school buses across the district. The system monitors ridership, including where and when a student is picked up or dropped off by a school bus. Implementation of this leading-edge technology was approved by Katy ISD Trustees at their March board meeting. The ID system will require each student bus rider to have a Katy ISD SMART Tag ID card, which they will […]
Katy ISD Celebrates Top “Of the Year” Employees
Each year, Katy ISD recognizes its “Of the Year” employees for their contributions to student instruction and support services. These staff members have been identified by their peers, supervisors, and community as individuals who have gone above and beyond to demonstrate leadership and dedication to Katy ISD students, staff and the community. Top honors include the elementary and secondary Principals of the Year, Teachers of the Year and Rookie Teachers of the Year. Districtwide Principals […]
Katy ISD Commercial Driver’s License Program Visits High School Campuses
Katy ISD’s Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Student Training and Licensing Program is hitting the road and visiting District high school campuses next week, as part of a districtwide tour. The tour will provide students a first-hand look at different types of vehicles that require a CDL driver and the trainings associated with those vehicles. Representatives from Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Services LLC along with administrators from Raines Academy will explain the program curriculum along with […]
Katy ISD to Host “Breakfast of Champions” Volunteer Celebration
Photo Caption: Katy ISD Partners in Education will celebrate district volunteers on April 28th at the Merrell Center. Katy ISD Volunteers in Public Schools Breakfast April 28th Katy ISD’s Volunteer in Public Schools (VIPS) Celebration Breakfast will be held in the Leonard Merrell Center Arena on Friday, April 28 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Hosted by Katy ISD Partners in Education and its VIPS Executive Board, the event honors and celebrates the school district volunteers who give the gift […]
Katy ISD’s 37th Annual Folk Life Festival Returns with Vibrant Celebration of Pioneer Life
Ever wondered what life was like in Texas during the late 1800s? Katy ISD will take you down memory lane during the 37th Annual Folk Life Festival. Visitors will get a chance to experience pioneer life by learning how they dressed, how they survived, the types of foods they prepared and even how their children engaged in learning. Other activities include blacksmith demonstrations, weaving and spinning, Native American dancing, honey beekeeping and more. Admission is free! […]