By George Slaughter Ben Rolens, the Katy Independent School District general manager for facilities, corporate sponsorships and marketing, has been recognized as 2021 Professional of the Year by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4). The award […]
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Katy ISD Enrollment Underway for 2021-22
By George Slaughter Katy Independent School District students return to school August 18, and the district asks parents to enroll students through its online registration system. The district describes a “new” student as a K-12 learner who has never attended […]
Todd Knobbe Appointed Principal at West Memorial Junior High
By George Slaughter Todd Knobbe has been appointed principal at West Memorial Junior High School. Knobbe has 17 years of experience, much of which is in the Katy Independent School District. He began his career in 2004 as a teacher […]
Welcome to a Joyful July!
When July began, I took a deep breath and reflected on the year that we have had! We have made it to the halfway point thanks to your generosity and God’s guidance. God is Good, and he is continuing to […]
Miller Career & Technology Center Students Named National Champions in Mechatronics
By George Slaughter Two students from Katy ISD’s Miller Career & Technology Center were named national champions in the recent SkillsUSA mechatronics (mechanical and electrical engineering) competition. Daniel White and Levend Karayaka competed at various levels of mechatronics competitions during […]
Six Katy ISD FFA Students Win Awards at State Convention
By George Slaughter Six Katy Independent School District Future Farmers of America (FFA) students won awards at the 93rd Annual Texas FFA Convention in Fort Worth. The convention’s theme – Elevate – encapsulated a movement that motivated students to use […]
Davidson Elementary Teacher Selected as a Region 4 Teacher of the Year Finalist
By George Slaughter Julia Arcuri, a teacher at Davidson Elementary, has been selected as a finalist for the Region 4 teacher of the year award. Being selected a finalist is just one honor Arcuri has received this year. Earlier this […]
Katy ISD Announces its 2020-21 Student-Athletes of the Year
By George Slaughter Bryce Foster, of Taylor High School, and Ally Batenhorst, of Seven Lakes High School, have been named 2020-21 Student-Athletes of the Year by the Katy Independent School District’s athletics department. Foster and Batenhorst receive a $2,500 scholarship, […]
Katy ISD Recognized for Outstanding Financial Reporting
By George Slaughter The Association of School Business Officials International has honored the Katy Independent School District with a certificate of excellence in financial reporting. The association provides programs and services that promote the highest standards in school business, the […]
Mayde Creek High School, Memorial Parkway Elementary Principals Named
By George Slaughter Gina Cobb has been appointed principal at Mayde Creek High School and Norma Veguilla-Martinez at Memorial Elementary School. Both principals have begun their duties in preparation for the upcoming school year. Cobb has been a part of […]
