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Paetow High School Student Scores Navy ROTC Scholarship & Officer Commission
Among her class’s top 5% of students, Paetow High School senior Elizabeth Thornton was among this year’s recipients for the Navy ROTC Scholarship, making history as part of the first cohort of students to ever receive this award.
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Stewarding Taxpayer Resources Well, Katy ISD Receives Nearly $1 Million Energy Rebate
As further evidence of the efforts to be prudent with taxpayer resources, Katy ISD was recently recognized as the Top Performing School District by CenterPoint.
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Katy ISD Brings Region’s Top Students to Destination Imagination’s State Tourney
Assembling nearly two-dozen cohorts of the region’s most fertile minds, Katy ISD is sending 23 teams to the 2025 Lone Star Finals, Destination Imagination’s state competition.
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Katy ISD Honors Freeman Family for Century of Community Service, Dedicates High School Where Namesakes’ Spirit Lives On
Hundreds gathered tonight to pay tribute to the Freeman family and to dedicate Katy ISD’s newest high school, Freeman High School (FHS), in a poignant ceremony highlighting the family’s service to the community stretching back more than a century.
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Coming Soon: The Pre-K Journey Awaits @KatyISD
Parents and guardians who wish to get a jump on Prekindergarten Registration for the 2025 – 2026 school year can begin signing up as early as March 31.
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DISTRICT SAFETY & SECURITY ADVISORY BOARD MEETINGS
Open to the PublicDates: March 20, 2025; May 1, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Educational Support Center (ESC), 6301 S. Stadium Ln. Katy, TX 77494The board's mission which consists of students from each high school, Junior High, and Elementary, along with PTA representation, outside community emergency response agencies, and district staff, is to inform and advise District Leadership on safety and security issues impacting students, teachers, staff, and the entire school district community.
The Board meets quarterly to discuss an array of topics from Mental Health, Bus Safety, Pedestrian Safety, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Human Trafficking, and ongoing safety initiatives.
This meeting is open to the public. AQR cade is provided for the audience to submit any questions they may have.
This is to maintain the Board Discussion on the logic and meeting the intent of garnering all the district's community perspectives in the time allotted.
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Join One Of Texas' Premier School Districts!
2025 Katy ISD Teacher Job Fair
Saturday, March 29, 2025
JH and HS 8:00–9:30 a.m.
Elementary 10:30 - 12:00 p.m.Leaonard E. Merrell Center
6301 S. Stadium Lane, Katy, TX 77494Additional Information:
No pre-registration or registration fee required; however, all applicants must bring a copy of their certification, TEA/SBEC content exam scores, and/or SOE.
What to bring:
Bring copies of your resume
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CYBER SAFETY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS WEBINAR
Join us on March 5 from 6 – 7 p.m. as Katy ISD partners with Crime Stoppers for an essential virtual webinar focused on protecting students from online dangers. This session will equip you with the tools to have tough yet necessary conversations about cyber safety, including insights into the connection between online behavior and human trafficking. Experts will share real-life examples of grooming tactics and direct messaging strategies used by predators, helping you spot warning signs and better safeguard your student. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your cyber safety knowledge!
Date: March 5, 2025
Time: 6-7 p.m.
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OPT IN WINDOW NOW OPEN! – ELEMENTARY HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTION
In accordance with Texas House Bill 1525 (HB 1525), Katy ISD is required to provide instruction relating to human growth and development. Katy ISD, with guidance from the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC), has approved the curriculum that will be used to teach this topic and has determined the grade level(s) that will receive instruction on this topic. All lessons are aligned with the TEKS and meet the requirements mandated by the state.Under Texas statute, parents must give their consent, allowing their child to participate in the lessons that address human growth and development. The deadline to give consent is March 7, 2025.
Below is the parent consent window and the time frame when lessons will be taught:
Parent Consent Window: February 3rd – March 7th
Instruction Window: April 7th – May 22ndHuman Growth and Development Lesson Preview
If you wish to review the lesson(s), use the links below to review the curriculum:5th Grade
Boy’s Video:
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGAkGXFRiE/EMlkuDoWr-zLBqpOsfNkEw/watch5th Grade Only (Boys & Girls)
Fetal Development: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFl6nPpzBk/fHzqAT4XHxGnL0gIdosPLQ/watchParents may opt their child in for instruction by logging in to MyKaty and selecting the KISD Option Portal icon. Additional technology help resources have been included for reference.
This content is intended to initiate conversations between you and your child about the physical, emotional, and social changes that occur during adolescence. It is a priority for Katy ISD to partner with our families and community to create a safety net for our students.
KISD Option Portal ICON:
Visit the Katy Option Portal Help Guide for Parents for assistance in navigating the portal.
*If you are a Katy ISD Employee and a parent of a student you must login with your parent HAC credentials on a personal device or in an incognito window.
For steps on how to browse Incognito, visit the Chrome-Incognito Browser Instruction Guide
*Google Chrome is the recommended web browser for optimal performance, particularly on desktop or laptop platforms, rather than mobile devices.
Find detailed technology support on our Family Technology Resources web page, including how to get support under the section titled, “Further Assistance.”
To enter a support request: Parent Tech Support Guide
Family Technology Support: 281-396-7400 Hours of Operation:
6:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Mon-Fri
10 a.m. – 2p.m. Saturday
Please email instructionalresources@katyisd.org with any, non-technical related, questions.
OPT IN WINDOW NOW OPEN! – JUNIOR HIGH HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTION
In accordance with Texas House Bill 1525, Katy ISD is required to provide instruction relating to human growth and development. Katy ISD, with guidance from the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC), has approved the curriculum that will be used to teach this topic and has determined the grade level(s) that will receive instruction on this topic. Per HB 1525, junior high students will receive instruction through a self-guided Canvas course in Human Growth and Development. Under the HB 1525 statute, parents must give their consent, allowing their child to participate in the lessons that address human growth and development. The curriculum provides students with age-appropriate information that aligns with the TEKS and meets the requirements mandated by HB 1525.
Below is the parent consent window and the time frame when lessons will be taught:
Parent Consent Window: February 3rd – March 7th
Instruction Window: April 7th – May 22ndHuman Growth and Development Lesson Preview
Click here to review the curriculum materials junior high students will receive through a self-guided Canvas course.Parents may opt-in their child for instruction by logging in to MyKaty and selecting the KISD Option Portal icon. Additional technology help resources have been included for reference.
This content is intended to initiate conversations between you and your child about the physical, emotional and social changes that occur during adolescence. It is a priority for Katy ISD to partner with our families and community to create a safety net for our students.
KISD Option Portal ICON:
Visit the Katy Option Portal Help Guide for Parents for assistance in navigating the portal.
*If you are a Katy ISD Employee and a parent of a student you must login with your parent HAC credentials on a personal device or in an incognito window.
For steps on how to browse Incognito, visit the Chrome-Incognito Browser Instruction Guide.
*Google Chrome is the recommended web browser for optimal performance, particularly on desktop or laptop platforms, rather than mobile devices.
Find detailed technology support on our Family Technology Resources web page including how to get support under the section titled, “Further Assistance.”
To enter a support request: Parent Tech Support Guide
Family Technology Support: 281-396-7400 Hours of Operations:
6:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Mon-Fri
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Saturday
Please email instructionalresources@katyisd.org with any non-technical questions.
OPT IN WINDOW NOW OPEN! – HIGH SCHOOL HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTION
Students enrolled in high school health will receive instruction in Human Growth and Development, Abuse, and Violence Prevention during the sixth six weeks for students earning credit during the Spring semester. Topics will include the physical changes resulting from puberty, as well as personal hygiene, abuse, abstinence, prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, dating violence, family violence and child abuse. All lessons and topics are aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and meet requirements mandated by the state.
Under Texas statute, parents must give their consent to allow their child to participate in the lessons that address Human Growth and Development, Abuse and Violence Prevention. Parents have the right to review the curriculum materials and will be provided access during the parent consent window.
Below is the parent consent window and the time frame when lessons will be taught:
Parent Consent Window: February 3rd – March 7th
Instruction Window: April 7th – May 22ndHealth Human Growth and Development, Abuse, and Violence Prevention Lesson
Click here to review the curriculum materials that will be taught to students enrolled in high school health education.
Parents may opt-in their child for instruction by logging in to MyKaty and selecting the KISD Option Portal icon. Additional technology help resources have been included for reference.
This content is intended to initiate conversations between you and your child about the physical, emotional and social changes that occur during adolescence. In addition, awareness and education on abuse and violence are key to prevention and intervention. It is a priority for Katy ISD to partner with our families and community to create a safety net for our students.
KISD Option Portal ICON:
*If you are a Katy ISD Employee and a parent of a student you must login with your parent HAC credentials on a personal device or in an incognito window. See instructions on Incognito Browser HERE
*Google Chrome is the recommended web browser for optimal performance, particularly on desktop or laptop platforms, rather than mobile devices.
Find detailed technology support on our Family Technology Resources web page including how to get support under the section titled, “Further Assistance.”
To enter a support request:
Parent Tech Support GuideFamily Technology Support: 281-396-7400
Hours of Operations:6:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Mon-Fri
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. SaturdayPlease email instructionalresources@katyisd.org with any, non-technical related, questions.
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2025-2026 COURSE SELECTION IS OPEN!
The SchooLinks Course Selection Window is OPEN! Current 5th through 11th grade students will select their 2025 summer semester courses and courses for the upcoming school year. After making their selections, Parents will approve students’ courses by logging into MyKatyCloud and clicking on the SchooLinks Tile to review and approve their child’s personalized plan.
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HOME ACCESS CENTER (HAC) - GUARDIAN & STUDENT ACCESS
For security purposes, on January 15, 2025, you will be required to login to MyKaty Cloud (MKC) to access Home Access Center (HAC). This new step will require you to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and will only apply to guardians or students that have never logged into MKC. For help with MFA setup, please go to this article.
You will use the same username and password credentials in MyKaty Cloud (MKC) that you currently enter for HAC. Katy ISD encourages you to log into MyKaty Cloud (MKC) to access HAC now.
For further assistance, please go to Parent/Guardian Password Frequently Asked Questions.
Family Technology Support - Hours of Operation 281-396-7400
School Year: 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday, excluding district holidays.
