KATY, TEXAS — A major change in Texas education is opening new opportunities for families across Katy while raising important questions about the future of public school funding. With Texas introducing its new school voucher program, parents now have additional […]
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Katy ISD Earns Niche A+ Rating, Ranks No. 1 Large School District in Houston Area and Texas
KATY, TX [September 28, 2026] – Katy ISD continues to rank among the top school districts in Texas and the nation, earning an A+ overall grade, the Top Large School District in the Houston area and Texas and the No. […]
11-Year-Old Katy ISD Student Dies After E-Scooter Crash in Pine Mill Ranch
KATY, Texas — An 11-year-old Katy ISD student has died after being struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter in the Pine Mill Ranch area, renewing concerns across the Katy community about children using e-scooters and other electric […]
Katy ISD ’26 Fall Sports Preview: Teams Kick Off Season Aimed at Titles, Respect and Excellence
KATY, TX – The 2026 fall athletics season is underway across Katy ISD, with the area’s top student-athletes representing their schools in football, volleyball, cross country and team tennis. As team competitions ramp up, Katy ISD head coaches shared what excites them […]
A Tip of the Cap: 330 AP Capstone Diplomas Earned in ’25 – 26 School Year
KATY, TX [September 4, 2026] – Katy ISD continues trailblazing academic achievement for large school districts, with 330 students earning the AP Capstone Diploma™ and 27 students earning the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™ during the 2025 – 2026 school year. […]
A Path to Impact: Discover Katy ISD’s KEYS Mentoring Program
Friday, September 25, 2026 Community members, prospective and current mentors invited to attend (Katy, Texas) – The path to making a difference in a student’s life can start with a simple connection. Katy ISD Partners in Education will host the […]
Katy ISD Budget Vote: $1.17 Billion Plan Includes Raises and Reserve Spending
KATY, TEXAS — Katy Independent School District trustees had a proposed 2026–27 budget with approximately $1.17 billion in general-fund spending on their agenda Monday evening. The financial plan includes employee raises and the anticipated use of $25.7 million from district […]
Top 5 Back-to-School Shopping Locations in Katy—Plus Two Money-Saving Bonus Stops
KATY, TX — The countdown to the first day of school has officially begun. Katy ISD students return to class on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, giving families only a few more days to purchase clothing, shoes, backpacks and classroom supplies. […]
William “Bill” Kyser’s Legacy Lives on as Katy ISD Dedicates North Transportation Center
KATY, TX – Katy ISD leaders, elected officials, transportation employees, community members and the Kyser family gathered July 28 to dedicate the William “Bill” Kyser North Transportation Center, honoring a man whose multidecade service transformed student transportation and left a […]
Katy ISD Attendance Continues to Climb as Innovative Initiative Delivers Third Straight Year of Growth
KATY, TX – While school districts across Texas and the country continue working to recover from post-pandemic declines in student attendance, Katy ISD is moving in the opposite direction. The Katy ISD Board of Trustees received an update this week on […]
