Katy Independent School District’s annual tradition of celebrating the talents and dedication of its Campus Teachers of the Year continued this fall at Katy Heritage Park where the names of 143 teachers were etched into bricks that pave the site. Yesterday evening, the District and local event sponsors, hosted a brick unveiling ceremony where hundreds gathered to recognize their remarkable accomplishments. “We honor the achievements of these outstanding educators who have made significant contributions to […]
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District Seeks Feedback on Boundary Modifications
By George Slaughter The Katy Independent School District is seeking feedback on two proposed attendance boundary modifications that, if adopted by trustees in October, would go into effect in Fall 2022. One proposed change involves Bryant Elementary School. The other involves Paetow High School. The Bryant Elementary proposal would address the rapid growth within the neighborhoods surrounding that campus and transition students who reside primarily in the Cane Island development to Elementary #44. The district […]
Katy ISD Plans to Drop Facemask Requirements, Other Restrictions by June 1
By George Slaughter The Katy Independent School District announced Friday that it expects to return to normal operations on June 1. Katy ISD students and staff will no longer be required to wear facial coverings, and campuses will welcome back parents and volunteers at full capacity. In addition, the Katy Virtual Academy and daily COVID-19 notifications will come to an end, the district said in a news release. The announcement comes as the Texas Education […]
Katy ISD Dedicates Jordan High School, McElwain Elementary School
By George Slaughter The Katy Independent School District dedicated its two newest schools over the past few days, though the schools themselves have been going strong since opening last August The district dedicated Jordan High School, 27500 Fulshear Bend Dr., Monday night. It dedicated McElwain Elementary School, 6631 Greenwood Orchard Dr., Thursday. Both schools honor longtime contributors to the Katy community and the district. In the case of Jordan, the school honors an entire family. […]
Katy ISD Hosts Virtual Teacher Job Fair Saturday
By George Slaughter The Katy Independent School District is hosting a virtual job fair from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. this Saturday. “Katy ISD wants to continue the tradition of conducting our job fairs in a personal manner where interested candidates can interact with principals,” Kayte Shields, Katy ISD human resources coordinator, said in a news release. “Katy ISD is known as one of Texas’ premier school districts, and we continue to grow.” Administrators from […]
Katy ISD Named “2021 Best Communities for Music Education”
By George Slaughter For the 17th straight year, the Katy Independent School District has received the “Best Communities for Music Education” designation from the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation for the District’s outstanding commitment to music education. Of the foundation’s 22 years of announcing the recognition, the district has been awarded the designation 19 times total, according to a news release. The Best Communities for Music Education designation is presented to districts that demonstrate […]
Hubble, Craig Named Katy ISD Principals of the Year
By George Slaughter The Katy Independent School District has named Deborah “Deb” Hubble and Emily Craig as its principals of the year. Hubble is principal at Morton Ranch Elementary School, 2502 N. Mason Road. Craig is principal at Memorial Parkway Junior High School, 21203 Highland Knolls Dr. Hubble and Craig were selected by their peers for their ability to make meaningful contributions to education, their desire for continuous personal and professional growth, and their ability […]
Katy ISD Extends Closure Due to Water Advisories
Story updated Saturday. By George Slaughter Water advisories still in effect have forced the Katy Independent School District to close its campuses to all students Monday. Meanwhile, teachers and staff will report to their workplaces for planning, as well to check on students with updates or assistance as needed. Superintendent Dr. Ken Gregorski said Friday that the district planned to reopen schools for in-person and virtual learning on Monday. However, over 40 campuses remain in […]
Randle Leaving Mayde Creek High School; Katy ISD Looking for Athletic Hall of Honor Nominations
By George Slaughter Brian Randle is stepping down as Mayde Creek High School athletics director and football coach to take a similar job at a new school named after his father. According to reports, Randle is joining Dr. Thomas E. Randle High School in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District. Dr. Randle became superintendent of that district in 2001 and is retiring this year. The school is set to open this fall. Brian Randle is […]
Katy on Boil Water Notice; Katy ISD Closed through Friday
By George Slaughter The City of Katy early Wednesday morning instituted a boil water notice in effect, until further notice, in response to the severe weather this week. Citizens are asked to boil and cool all water used for drinking, cooking, and ice making. The water should be brought to a vigorous boil and then boiled for two minutes. In lieu of boiling, citizens may purchase bottled water or obtain water from other suitable sources […]