News Headlines
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Katy High School Student Wins Best of Show in Rice Harvest Festival Art Contest
Katy High School student Aiza Saad Farooqui was awarded Best of Show at this year’s Katy Rice Harvest Festival Art Contest, one of more than a dozen awards given to district students.
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District Student-Athletes Commit to Collegiate Programs in Signing Ceremonies
This week, 12 Katy ISD student-athletes signed their letters of intent for their respective collegiate athletic programs, committing to universities across the country.
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Katy ISD Holds Annual Brick Unveiling, Honoring Campus Teachers of the Year
In a festive celebration, hundreds attended Katy ISD’s annual Brick Unveiling ceremony, honoring campus Teachers of the Year for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Katy ISD Financial Services Team Recognized for Management and Reporting
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has awarded Katy ISD an “A” (Superior) rating in the School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST).
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Nottingham Country Elementary Nurses Support Student, Family Through Diabetes Diagnosis
The start of school can be a stressful time for students and families, with many new things to learn. But no parent expects for a new diagnosis to be part of that equation, or in one so young as Nottingham Country Elementary (NCE) third-grader Braylee Ingvoldstad.
Campus Announcements
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Fall Spirit Week & Pep Rally
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Basketball Concessions
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Gen Z Speakers
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Bingo For Books
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STAAR Testing Dates
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EF Tours
Dear families,
We’re going to Japan AND Spain in Summer 2026, and you’re invited!
We’re excited to tell you more about the trips we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity: https://rsvp.eftours.com/fphcptfdata-react-helmet=rsvp.eftours.com
When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure.
In this info session, we’ll talk about:- How this opportunity will benefit your student
- What we’ll see and do on our trips
- Everything that’s included in the experiences
- How we’re keeping this safe and affordable
- How to enroll on the tours (before they fill up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period
There are limited spots on the trips, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Thanks,
Jermaine Reed and Jessica Burns
Please note these are non-school sponsored trips.
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New York City: The Big Apple Tour
Dear Parents & Guardians,
I am thrilled to announce our new travel adventure and to invite you to our final virtual parent meeting about the New York City trip that we are planning in summer 2025 for your student! This is an amazing opportunity for your student to step outside of the classroom and learn more about a different part of our country, gain new perspectives, get out of their comfort zone, and build skills for the future. Join us to go over everything about this trip including:
- What we’ll see and do
- Travel logistics
- Safety and flexibility
- Affordable payment options and more
We will open enrollment at the end of the meeting, so please attend for your child to participate as we anticipate that spots will fill up quickly! To attend parent meeting, please be sure to register/RSVP through this link 2025 New York City: The Big Apple Tour.
When: October 1, 2024, at 6:00 PM
Where: Virtual-Zoom. To attend, you must register through this link
Questions? Email me: JermaineLReed@KATYISD.ORG
Register to attend our meeting using this link. If you can’t make the meeting, but would still like to learn more, select: “No, but send more information” to stay informed.
I look forward to seeing you there!
Jermaine Reed
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Bus Route Information
Parents of Bus Riders: For this school year, your student will not be assigned a “bus number,” they will be assigned a “route number.” The route number will be displayed on the side of the bus (see below). Students should look for this number when boarding the bus in the morning and afternoon. Parents should emphasize to their students the importance of remembering the route number so that they board the correct bus when dismissed after school. Parents can access their child’s route information, such as bus stop locations and times in the Smart Tag app.
Make sure to download the Smart tag™ app from your mobile Google Play Store or Apple App Store! The Smart Tag app allows parents to set their preferred notifications, including when their child’s bus is expected to arrive. You can also see when and where your student boards and exits the bus. The app will send push notifications to registered mobile devices and tablets, providing parents with instant updates about delays, route alterations, or emergencies. This app will replace the web app that was utilized last year. The web app utilized SMS text notifications which were not as consistent as push notifications. Parents who already have a SMART Tag account will be able to use the same log-in information on the app. The following Youtube video will walk a parent through the process of using the Katy ISD SMART Tag App.
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Health Opt-In Information
In accordance with Texas Education Code 28.004 and Senate Bill 9, junior high students will receive instruction on the required health TEKS specific to abuse and violence prevention.
Under Texas statute, parents/guardians must choose to “opt-in” for their student to participate in the lessons that address the topics of abuse and violence prevention.
On September 2, 2024, parents/guardians will receive information via email on how to view associated lessons and record their decision for student “opt-in” of these lessons.
Below are the windows for both the parent opt-in and when lessons will be taught:
Parent Opt-In Window: September 2nd – September 30th
Instruction Window: November 4th – December 20th
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Cellphone Policy
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Prohibited Items and Consequences
Students who unintentionally bring to school a prohibited item, which is not illegal, may turn in the item to a staff member without disciplinary consequences if this is done before the item is discovered or reported by a staff member or another student. This option applies only to the first time the prohibited item is accidentally brought to school. The second time the prohibited item is brought to school, the item will be confiscated and the student disciplined according to the type of item brought to school. Parents/ guardians may pick up confiscated items which are not illegal within two school days. Items not picked up within two school days will be discarded. Illegal items and items designated as evidence will be turned over to the Katy ISD police.
Students shall not possess or use:
- Fireworks of any kind, smoke or stink bombs, or any other pyrotechnic device
- A razor, box cutter, chain or any other object used in a way that threatens or inflicts bodily injury to another person
- A gun of any kind
- A toy gun/“look-alike” weapon
- An air gun or BB gun
- Ammunition of any kind
- A stun gun
- Mace or pepper spray
- Pornographic material or items
- Tobacco products, cigarettes, e-cigarettes and any component, part or accessory for an e-cigarette device or accessory to vaping
- Devices designed to emit an electrical shock (such as a TASER)
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Katy ISD Vaping Policy
District Announcements
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Tax Rate 2024-2025
Katy Independent School District ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEARS TAX RATE.THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 1.28 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $-2.30. -
KATY ISD PEST AND ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLAN
In accordance with regulation 40 CFR 763.93 and Katy ISD Board Policy CKA (LEGAL), notice of the district's pest and asbestos management plan must be posted for all staff, students and parents/guardians. If you are new to Katy ISD or would like to review the Asbestos Management Plan or Pest Management Plan, you can find them in the Environmental & Safety section of the Maintenance and Operations Website.
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KATY VIRTUAL SCHOOL
Katy Virtual School Registration for spring courses is open.
Katy Virtual School (KVS) online classes allow secondary students to acquire graduation credits and/or expand their learning opportunities through paid, online high school credit courses during the summer and school year. The cost is $200 per semester per course with reduced or no fees for students identified as economically disadvantaged. KVS offers over 60 approved College Board Advanced Placement (AP), Katy Advanced Program (KAP) and academic level courses. Visit our website for more details on courses offered and how to apply: http://www.katyisd.org/kvs or email katyvirtualschool@katyisd.org.
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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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REMINDER K-8 TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE – LEARNING.COM
We are excited to share that your student is using digital content from Learning.com as part of our district's focus on Technology Applications. Learning.com’s content is delivered online through a secure login, so your student can easily access assignments from home. Topics in Learning.com include Online Safety, Digital Citizenship, Computer Fundamentals, Data Literacy, Productivity Tools, and Keyboarding.
How students login at home and school:
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Login to My Katy Cloud and search for Learning.com
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Use the “Classes” button in the top right to navigate between subject area pathways.
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Choose a tile on the pathway to begin.
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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.