News Headlines
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Katy ISD Remains Top Public School District in Houston and Texas
Katy ISD has once again been named the top-ranked public school district in Houston and Texas, according to Niche ratings released today.
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Katy ISD Partners With Local K9 Services Organization to Enhance Safety
Starting this week, the Katy ISD Police Department is partnering with Covenant K9 Detection Services, adding another layer of security to district schools.
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Referral Window Open for Kindergarten Students for GT Screening
Parents of kindergarten students interested in having them screened for the District’s Challenge (Gifted and Talented, GT) program have until September 19 to complete their referral.
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Legacy Parent Academy Begins Year with Webinar on Teen Mental Health
Since its launch in September 2018, the Katy ISD Legacy Parent Academy has been empowering parents with the knowledge and resources to more effectively support their children on current issues.
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Registration is Open for Katy ISD’s Fall Community Education Classes
Ready to embrace a new challenge or pick up a new hobby this fall? Registration is now open for Katy ISD’s Community Education classes, offering a wide array of opportunities for personal growth and enrichment.
Campus Announcements
District Announcements
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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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NOTICE OF KATY ISD PUBLIC MEETING
To discuss Katy ISD’s rating on the state’s financial accountability system.
Date: Monday, October 28, 2024
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Education Support Complex Board Room
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OCTOBER IS DYSLEXIA AWARENESS MONTH
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding and support for students and adults with dyslexia. It’s an opportunity for parents, educators, and communities to come together, share resources, and learn how to better support those with dyslexia. This month encourages recognizing the unique strengths and challenges of individuals with dyslexia and promoting the right tools and accommodations to help them succeed in school and beyond.
Click on the link to learn more about Dyslexia and Related Disorders. Katy ISD Dyslexia and Related Disorders Informational 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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CLASS 1:1 DEVICE INSURANCE PAYMENTS
If you selected YES for the CLASS 1:1 Device Insurance Option for your student’s Chromebook device, all student fees, including the device insurance fee, were sent to our Pay N’ Go system for payment on August 12th.
Please note, this only applies to students in 3rd – 12th grades.
For further information, please visit our Pay N’ Go website or for more detailed documentation, please view this Pay N’ Go Student Fee article. If you would like to change your device insurance selection from NO to YES, please email changemyrequest@katyisd.org with your student’s Katy ID, name and campus and we will update your insurance option from NO to YES.
Please note, you are only eligible to make this change and pay in full, 30 days after your student’s first day of attendance.
Upcoming Events
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