KATY, TX [October 29, 2024] – More than 200 Katy ISD students and graduates earned AP (Advanced Placement) distinctions in the 2023-24 school year, with 51 of them being 2024 graduating seniors. Among those recognized, 178 students were awarded the AP Capstone Diploma, which requires a two-year sequence of courses, AP Seminar and AP Research. In addition, students must earn a 3 or higher in four AP subject exams. Twenty-four students earned the AP Seminar and […]
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Dozens of Community Members Safely Dispose of Medication in Drug Take Back Event
KATY, TX [October 29, 2024] – Katy ISD’s Police Department collected more than 20 boxes of medication at this weekend’s Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, continuing its mission to keep our community safe. On Saturday, October 26, approximately 100 community members dropped off unused, expired, and unwanted prescription medication at the Katy ISD Law Enforcement Center, safely disposing of potentially dangerous substances. “This event is always well-supported and this year was […]
King Lakes Shines Bright with Diwali Celebration by Indo-Americans of Katy
Katy, TX – On Saturday, October 26, Tompkins High School in Katy became the vibrant venue for the King Lakes community’s Diwali celebration, hosted by the Indo-Americans of Katy. Bringing together over 280 Indian family members, the event was a radiant showcase of cultural pride, unity, and festive spirit. The evening began with a warm social hour featuring mouthwatering appetizers and the classic Diwali delicacy, laddu. A beautiful Ganesh Vandana set the tone with a […]
National Merit Semi-Finalists
Recognized by Trustees, District Leaders KATY, TX [October 28, 2024] – In recognition of their impressive accomplishment, Katy ISD’s National Merit Semifinalists were honored by Trustees and leaders ahead of the Board’s regular October meeting. The district boasts 96 Semifinalists who are now being considered for the coveted distinction of National Merit Finalist. As juniors, these students scored among the highest in Texas on the 2023 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). They, along with […]
Katy ISD Trustees Approve District’s Legislative Priorities for Upcoming Session
KATY, TX [October 28, 2024] – At tonight’s Regular Board Meeting, the Katy ISD Board of Trustees approved legislative priorities for the upcoming 89th Texas Legislature, which begins in January. The district will advocate for the following issues: Increase the Basic Allotment per student, to address inflation, and to support special education, safety, and career and technical education (CTE) Teacher recruitment and retention initiatives, to raise teacher salaries and address rising healthcare costs; and to implement legislative […]
Katy ISD Trustees Approve Attendance Boundary Modifications for Schools Opening Fall 2025
KATY, TX [October 28, 2024] – During tonight’s Regular Board Meeting, the Katy ISD Board of Trustees voted to approve Attendance Boundary Modifications (ABM) for the district’s next elementary schools, #47 and #48, to be located in the district’s northwest quadrant. Elementary #47, set to be located in the Elyson area, will help alleviate enrollment pressures at Youngblood Elementary. Meanwhile, Elementary #48, planned for the Sunterra South area, will provide enrollment relief to Faldyn and Robertson […]
Libraries to Close in Observance of Veterans Day
All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries, which includes the Cinco Ranch Branch Library, the Fulshear Branch, and the Mission Bend Branch Library, will be closed Monday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Regular library hours will resume on Tuesday, November 12. Your online library is always open at www.fortbend.lib.tx.us for searching the catalog, renewing books or placing holds, streaming movies and music, downloading e-books, or using the research databases. For more information, call the library system’s Communications Office at […]
FRIENDS OF GEORGE MEMORIAL LIBRARY PLAN BOOK SALE FOR LIBRARY’s book festival
In conjunction with the “Fort Bend County Libraries Book Festival” on Saturday, November 16, the Friends of George Memorial Library will have a major Book Sale from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, at the front entrance of the library, located at 1001 Golfview in Richmond. People who love books, people who love bargains, and people who need to get rid of some spare change will find low prices on books for children and teens, fiction and non-fiction books for adults, […]
Tompkins High School Student Named Reserve Champion at Fort Bend County Art Auction
KATY, TX [October 25, 2024] – Tompkins High School’s Sabrina Smith was named Reserve Champion at the 2024 Fort Bend County Fair School Art Auction for her creativity, for her piece Rodeo Reverie. In addition, Seven Lakes High School’s Dennis Wei and Yuiko Arita and Tompkins’ Fernando Chang were all named Best of Class for their pieces, A Champion Arises, Indigenous Life, and The One, respectively. “We are so proud of the students and their teachers for this accomplishment,” said Laura […]
Katy ISD 2024 State of the District
A Year of Unparalleled Learning KATY, TX [October 25, 2024] – Katy ISD’s 2024 State of the District was a celebration of excellence, collaboration, and appreciation for the many stakeholders that continue investing in the future of students. For the fourth consecutive year, Katy ISD has been named the #1 Public School District in the Houston area by Niche, and this is the result of the many volunteers, elected officials, organizations, and businesses that keep the […]