News Headlines
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Record-Setting Rodeo Showcases Katy ISD’s FFA Programs
Despite the rainy and cold weather this week, Katy ISD’s 2025 FFA Livestock Show and Rodeo was a celebration of community, hard work and the District’s enduring connection to agriculture.
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Katy ISD Honors Nelson Family for Decades of Service, Dedicates Junior High on Land Once Owned by Nelson Family
In a poignant ceremony, hundreds of Katy ISD leaders, teachers, staff, students and community members gathered to dedicate Nelson Junior High School (NJH) and pay homage to the Nelson family for their service to the community and dedication spanning nearly a century.
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Katy ISD Names David Rider Incoming Police Chief
Katy ISD has named 34-year law enforcement veteran David Rider as incoming Chief of Police. The new chief will assume Katy ISD’s top law enforcement post on Monday, February 17.
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Katy ISD’s NJROTC Unit Tops Magnolia Meet En Route to State Championship
Katy ISD’s Navy JROTC Unit based at Mayde Creek High School bested the competition at the 2025 Magnolia High School JROTC Drill Competition held this past weekend, earning top marks on a journey to this year’s state championship meet.
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Texas Sports Hall of Fame Celebrates Freeman High School Softball Team With Statewide Award for Service
Setting the bar high in its inaugural season, Freeman High School’s softball team has been named the sole statewide recipient of the 2025 Grant Teaff Beyond the Game Team Award, given to the Texas high school team each year that exemplifies outstanding service to the community.
Campus Announcements
District Announcements
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KATY ISD POLICE CLASS OFFERING: CPR/AED TRAINING
Date: February 25, 2025
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Location: Room 1200 BCG – Staff Development Entrance
6301 S. Stadium Ln. Katy, TX 77494 -
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. -
2024-2025 STAAR TESTING UPDATES
Katy ISD STAAR testing calendar will offer campuses a 3-day testing window to administer state testing for specific content areas. One day is designated for STAAR Science (5/8), Social Studies (8), and Algebra I at the high school level. Campuses will choose their testing dates and grade levels based on the Katy ISD testing windows, which are aligned with the state testing windows. Specific STAAR testing days by campus will be posted to Katy ISD Research, Assessment, and Accountability website in mid-fall.
For the 2024-2025 school year, STAAR testing will be administered online. Only students who qualify for a special administration will be allowed to be tested using a paper format.
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TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE
Students and parents who need assistance with their Chromebook should check out the Family Technology Resources & Support Website. There are many resources available to support parents and students Katy 1 Source. Click on Katy 1 Source after logging into MyKaty.