Katy ISD has its spelling bee W-I-N-N-E-R-S for the 2022-2023 school year! Congratulations to Randolph Elementary fifth-grader Swastik Roy and Stockdick Junior High seventh-grader Ahdav Vijay for winning the District Spelling Bee competition. Both students will head to the 2023 Scripps Regional Spelling Bee, hosted by Houston Community College this Saturday, to compete against students from school districts across the metro area. Roy and Vijay were identified as the District’s top spellers out of a […]
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Infrastructure Update with Chris Steubing
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Infrastructure Planning Division will host an informative event titled “Infrastructure Update” on Thursday, April 6th from 7:30 – 9:00 AM at the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce with Chris Steubing, City of Sugar Land’s Assistant City Manager. Chris will be informing participating on plans and updates to infrastructure within the city. Topics will include: • The City’s vision and our plan to transition into a data rich and data driven organization beyond […]
Katy ISD Education Foundation Launches Groove Week 23’
A week of fun and philanthropy benefiting the Foundation’s Teacher Grant Program The Katy ISD Education Foundation announces GROOVE23, a week-long celebration uniting the community in support of Katy ISD teachers. GROOVE events include Dine Out to Donate, GROOVE at Whiskey Cake and GROOVE online auction. Proceeds from all three events benefit the Foundation and its Inspiring Imagination teacher grant program. The Katy ISD Education Foundation has awarded $2.6 million in grants to Katy ISD teachers over the […]
Katy ISD Student Named 6A UIL Congressional Debate State Champion
Seven Lakes High School junior and Congressional Debate Squad Captain Fadhil Lawal recently earned the 6A University Interscholastic League (UIL) Congressional Debate State Championship in Austin, Texas. The competition featured the best congressional debaters from across the state. Lawal spent 14 hours over two days modeling a session of the United States House of Representatives at the University of Texas – Austin and the Texas State Capitol. He debated various items of legislation across a […]
Board of Trustees Approve Additional Holiday for Staff
During their regular February meeting, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved amending the 2022-2023 Instructional Calendar to provide staff members with an additional paid holiday on Monday, April 10, 2023. This was previously a professional development day for staff and was already a student holiday. With the approved change, both students and staff will enjoy a four-day Easter weekend. Each academic year, Katy ISD carefully plans instructional minutes to allow for flexibility in the calendar. […]
Katy ISD Parent and Volunteer Selected to Lead Bond Committee
The chairperson for Katy ISD’s Community Bond Advisory Committee (CBAC) was formally announced at tonight’s Board meeting. Alejandro Avendano will lead the 150-member CBAC as they assess budgets and campus capital needs, as well as through important decision-making processes leading to the development of a potential November 2023 schools bond. Avendano is known for his active involvement in numerous organizations. While he has lived in Houston for almost 22 years, eight of those years have […]
Robertson Elementary Officially Dedicated after Former Katy ISD Educators
On February 21, former Katy ISD educators Steve and Elaine Robertson were joined by the Robertson “Bulldog” Family during the official dedication ceremony of the District’s newest elementary school. During the ceremony, the school community enjoyed performances from the Bulldog Choir, presentations from elected officials, and heard heartfelt remarks from District leadership and the Robertsons. “We are so proud of this school and everyone in it. It has been such a privilege to be a […]
Katy ISD Education Foundation Celebrates Investors
Showcasing Teacher Grant Activities for Those Who Help Fund Them The Katy ISD Education Foundation recently celebrated its family of supporters at its annual Investor Breakfast, this year at the Legacy Stadium Community Rooms. The event featured the principal and grant recipient teachers from King Elementary. Katy ISD Education Foundation Investors each pledge annual support of at least $1,000 per year. The Foundation has awarded over $2.6 million to teachers across Katy ISD through its […]
Memorial Hermann Katy Supports Limelight Run
Katy ISD Campuses and Area Businesses Raise Funds for Teacher Grants The Katy ISD Education Foundation recently celebrated its 9th year of raising teacher grants funds through its Limelight Run, an annual event that aligns with the area’s Katy Half-Marathon, 5K, 1K event. This year, Memorial Hermann Katy hospital partnered with the Education Foundation as the event’s inaugural Presenting Sponsor. Its alliance with the Education Foundation expands Memorial Hermann’s support of Katy ISD through the […]
Katy ISD to Dedicate Steve & Elaine Robertson Elementary
Katy ISD is excited to officially dedicate Steve & Elaine Robertson Elementary (SERE) after two former Katy ISD educators who have collectively contributed 64 years to public education. The District’s 44th elementary school opened its doors on August 17, 2022, welcoming more than 700 students for the first day of school. Dr. Robertson began his career as an elementary teacher in Spring Branch ISD in 1985. His passion for school leadership led him to roles in […]