By George Slaughter Three Katy Independent School District FFA students have been awarded scholarships from the Texas Future Farmers of America Association. Camryn Wilder and Skyler Weathers graduated from Katy High School. Chloe LaBard graduated from Taylor High School. They […]
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Katy ISD Names New Principals for Bethke and Winborn Elementary Schools
By George Slaughter Kara Morgan has been appointed principal at Bethke Elementary School and Lisa Frison principal at Winborn Elementary School. Both principals have begun their duties in preparation for the upcoming school year. Morgan began her education career in […]
Onsite Katy ISD Elementary School Announced for Katy’s Cane Island
Cane Island, Katy’s first master-planned community north of I-10 consistently ranked as one of the area’s top sellers for new homes, will add an onsite Katy ISD elementary school scheduled to open fall 2022. Within walking distance for Cane Island […]
Citing Lack of State Funds, Katy ISD Will Not Offer a Virtual High School
By George Slaughter The Texas Legislature did not pass legislation to provide funding for virtual schools, and as a result the Katy Independent School District said it is unable to provide a virtual high school option to its students this […]
Katy ISD Students’ Patriotic Artwork Heads to Nationals
By George Slaughter Two elementary school students in the Katy Independent School District have created artworks that have landed them places in the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Competition. The students, Memorial Parkway Elementary first-grader Daniel Torres and Katy Elementary […]
Katy ISD Closes COVID-19 Testing Site and Continues Randall’s Pharmacy Vaccination Partnership
By George Slaughter The Katy Independent School District said Thursday that it will close its COVID-10 and RediMD testing site as the pandemic focus turns from testing to vaccinations. However, it will maintain its COVID-19 Dashboard and Positive Self-Reporting options. […]
Katy ISD to Continue Grab and Go Program During the Summer Months
By George Slaughter The Katy Independent School District will continue offering its “Grab and Go” meals to students this summer. The program is for student 18 years and younger, in the Katy area, as well as those enrolled in the […]
Katy ISD Announces Its 2021 Valedictorians, Salutatorians
By George Slaughter The Katy Independent School District Monday announced its valedictorians and salutatorians. In a news release, the district cited its honorees, many of whom have made plans to attend college. Cinco Ranch High School Natalie Wang – Valedictorian […]
Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union, Local Businesses to Recognize Local Educators
By George Slaughter Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union is again joining local businesses to sponsor the Katy Independent School District “Teacher of the Year.” The community is invited to attend the virtual celebration, which is set for 11 a.m. to […]
Katy Virtual School Recognized for Outstanding Distance Learning
By George Slaughter The Texas Distance Learning Association has recognized the Katy Independent School District’s Katy Virtual School as the 2021 K-12 winner of the Outstanding Commitment to Excellence and Innovation in Distance Education recognition. “Katy ISD was the only […]
