UPDATE: Because safety is our top priority, we are postponing the return from Spring Break by at least 1 week out of an abundance of caution. In addition, all district & UIL events are postponed effective 3/13. Please read the full release here:
Congratulations to the Houston
@astros
from Katy ISD! To celebrate their World Series Championship win, all Katy ISD students and staff are encouraged to wear their Astros gear/colors and jeans on Monday, Nov. 7!
The 88th Texas Legislative Session– A Message from Superintendent Dr. Gregorski
Read Superintendent Gregorski's message regarding the legislative session on our website:
Contact your elected officials:
Weather Update
#5
: All
#KatyISD
campuses and District facilities will be closed tomorrow, Friday, February 4.
Rescheduled student event information will be communicated by coaches, directors, and sponsors.
Update
#6
: Katy ISD will be postponing the opening of its schools until at least Mon., April 13, per the CDC recommendation to mitigate the spread of the virus. We know you have so many questions, so bookmark this page for updates:
We would like to send a big THANK YOU to our Custodial team! They have worked hard each day and have completed major deep cleaning and sanitizing processes at our all of our buildings. Thank you for keeping our District clean and safe!
#KatyStrong
In light of the closure, we are happy to be able to offer curbside meals to all Katy area children age 18 and under, Monday-Friday, beginning March 16. Breakfast and lunch will be available for pick up only from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
We are excited to announce that outdoor graduation ceremonies for the
#Classof2020
will move forward this June at Legacy Stadium! Additional ceremony info, including event protocols and more, will be released on Friday, May 29. Read more:
#KatyISD
We want to give a big THANK YOU to our
#KatyISD
Food Service team for serving our community this week through the Curbside Grab and Go meal service! They have worked hard to put together delicious breakfasts and lunches for students!
@MyKatyCafe
#KatyStrong
Yayyy for our
#katyisd
teachers!! Board of Trustees approves a $1,230 salary increase, which is the equivalent of a 2% average pay increase. Non-teachers also get a pay increase too!!! Thanks for all your hard work, you deserve this!!!
The Katy ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to approve the district’s compensation plan calling for a 3% pay raise above the midpoint for all employees during tonight's Work Study Meeting.
Approval of this compensation increase sets the starting teacher pay at $62,400.
#KatyISD
#ClassOf2020
: graduation is finally here! We have been working hard getting Legacy Stadium set-up; from seat * floor markers, to fans, to socially-distanced chairs on the field, to a few fun surprises, we're ready! Read the thread for important reminders...
#KatyISDGrad
We have launched a new program w/Amazon to help provide extra supplies for teachers! Each
#KatyISD
teacher will receive up to $200 from a District budget to spend on Amazon for their classroom, in addition to items already provided by campus, Read more:
Due to the inclement weather forecasted for tonight through tomorrow, all events after 6 pm today are canceled. All Katy ISD campuses and facilities will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday 9/14. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to monitor the weather.
Yesterday, Alex Bregman,
@astros
player, visited
@OLE_Leopards
,
@PME_Katyisd
, Griffin and
@USEStallions
elementary schools to donate brand new iPads to the school through the Bregman Cares Charity. It was a happy morning! Check out all of the photos here:
Weather
#4
:
Due to the continuous power outages and hazardous road conditions across the Katy area,
#KatyISD
will remain closed, with no in-person or virtual learning, February 17 and 18.
Additional updates will be provided as information becomes available.
There is LOVE in the air!!!!
Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Rhonda Ward received an unforgettable surprise on Valentine’s Day. A visit none other than from the Houston Astros Mascot Orbit!!!!
Go ‘stros!!!!
Congratulations to Karen Tseng from
@MRHSMavericks
for earning a $40,000 scholarship from the Amazon Future Engineer Program! Karen was selected as 1 of 100 nationwide winners. We are so excited for you, Karen!! Read the full story here:
#KatyISD
The District is continuing to monitor the weather forecast for Tropical Storm Imelda. As of now, the District will be open on Wed., Sept. 18, until further info and instructions are provided by local/state officials. Monitor local media and the
#KatyISD
website for updates.
#KatyISD
#Classof2020
: As of today, Proms have been reschedule for mid-June and Graduation dates remain the same, with back-up dates in June as well. For full details on specific dates, Exit Surveys, Transcripts, and more, visit our website.
#KatyStrong
How about an extra holiday,
#KatyISD
? During last months board meeting, Trustees approved an amendment to the instructional calendar to include Monday, April 18, 2022 as a holiday for students and staff. You can find the updated calendar here:
Congratulations to the
#Classof2020
Valedictorians and Salutatorians! We are so proud of each of these students for their hard work and dedication! They will go on to do great things!
#KatyISD
#SeniorStrong
We want to make the transition to
#virtuallearning
as seamless as possible and are working to ensure it meets the needs of our community. The planned tools will be an extension of our current online learning system. Thank you for your patience!
#KatyStrong
Weather Update
#2
: Due to inclement weather forecast,
#KatyISD
will be closed on Mon., Feb. 15. Professional development has also been canceled. On Tues., Feb. 16, all students will participate in asynchronous virtual learning and staff will work from home. Stay warm, Katy ISD!
Gina Cobb was appointed as the first ever principal of Katy ISD's tenth high school, scheduled to open fall 2024. She will close out the 2022-2023 school year as principal of Mayde Creek High School. We are excited to see her lead High School
#10
towards a promising future!
During tonight’s Board meeting, Dr. Ann Lalime was named the new principal of Stockdick JH, and Christopher Morgan was named Assistant Superintendent for Secondary School Leadership & Support. Congratulations to these incredible educators!
#KatyISD
#KatyStrong
JUST IN!!!!
#katyisd
Board of Trustees voted 6-0 for a six percent pay increase for teachers and employees! An additional two percent increase for teachers and instructional paraprofessionals will derive from an attendance-based performance incentive. Congratulations!!!
Wow!
@Forbes
has ranked
#KatyISD
as the 2nd best employer in the state of Texas! Katy ISD is the only school district in Texas to be included in the list of top 25 employers based on research gathered by Statista. Read the full release here:
Weather Update 3:
Due to the hazardous weather conditions and power outages our families and staff are experiencing across the region, Katy ISD will remain closed for in-person and virtual learning tomorrow, Tuesday, February 16.
36 Years.
430 wins as Head Coach.
Immeasurable impact on countless student athletes.
Congrats to
@KatyHighSchool
's Coach Diane Loftin on an incredible career and well-deserved retirement! Thank you for your service to our community!
📷: Russell Sadberry
We are excited to welcome three campus leaders into new principal roles! Today, Superintendent Gregorski appointed Lori Maurer as the new principal of MRE, Dr. Genevieve Lopardo for SLJH, and Lizzie Herring for MCHS. Read more about these new principals:
You made it, Seniors!! Congratulations on completing your high school education! We are SO proud of each one of you and look forward to continuing to celebrate you in the coming weeks.
#ClassOf2020
#KatyISD
Congratulations to the very first graduates of
@PaetowHS
! We are so proud of each of you and know you'll continue making history!
#ClassOf2020
#KatyISDGrad
WE MADE IT! We know this semester didn’t go as planned, but we are SO PROUD of our students and staff for staying
#KatyStrong
. Have a great
#SummerBreak
!!
#KatyISD
October is
#PrincipalsMonth
! Each of our
#KatyISD
principals work tirelessly to ensure each student and staff member has what they need to succeed. If you love your campus's principal, give them a shout-out!
#RootedInExcellence
Lance Carter, a familiar face among the
@KatyISDAthletic
staff and school community, will take on the role of Executive Athletic Director for the District, effective immediately. Congratulations on this new role! Read more:
Make your Friday even happier! Dominic, a student at
@WMJHJaguars
, had his dreams come true today by his ‘best friend’ Toro from the
@HoustonTexans
giving him tickets to the 2020
#SuperBowl
in Miami! Thank you for this special surprise; that smile says it all!
#KatyISD
Happy first day of school,
#KatyISD
!! We are so excited to connect with you and are ready to make this a great year. Tag us in your first day photos!
#BackToSchool
#SmartRestart
Congratulations to
@KatyHighSchool
head football coach Gary Joseph for earning the Power of Influence Award from the
@WeAreAFCA
! Coach Joseph was one of four of the top coaches in the nation to earn this award.
#KatyISD
As a "thank you" to staff for their continued dedication to students and exemplary work during this challenging year, Dr. Gregorski recommended to the
#KatyISD
Board, & they approved, an extra paid staff/student holiday on Mon., 4/5.
Attention
#katyisd
Students, Parents and Staff,
Although many surrounding areas have been impacted by the rain, county officials have informed our district administrators that the Katy area remains safe for transportation. All campuses will be open tomorrow.
A special thank you goes to our Device Distribution teams for getting devices ready & handed out to families over the last few weeks. The Tech., Library, and Security Departments are all working together to ensure students and staff have what they need. Thank you!
#KatyStrong
Today, the Governor issued an Executive Order that directs schools to remain closed until May 4. As such, the temporary closure of
#KatyISD
facilities will be extended to May 4 in order to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Read more:
Congratulations to the eight Katy ISD high schools (CRHS, KHS, MCHS, MRHS, PHS, SLHS, THS, and OTHS) that were ranked among the best high schools in the United States, according to the U.S. News & World Report! Read the full release on our website:
Congratulations to the Seven Lakes HS and Taylor HS bands on advancing to the UIL State Marching Band Championships starting today in San Antonio! Good luck to all of you, we are so proud of you! 🥁🎺🎵
Hey Katy ISD Teachers and Staff! Help us create a message for our students - send us a photo (with a sign) or video with a message for your students! Be creative and tell us what school you are at, so your kids will recognize you! Tag
@katyisd
in your post and use
#KatyStrong
.
Congratulations to
@KatyHighSchool
Coach Gary Joseph on winning the
@THSCAcoaches
Tom Landry Award! This annual award is given to a coach who has made a significant contribution to Texas high school football and has served as a role-model on their campuses.
@KatyISDAthletic
Our Paetow Panthers are headed to the 5A Div. 1 State Semi-Finals and our Katy Tigers are taking their 18th trip back to the 6A Div 2 State Semi-Finals! Way to go!
#KatyISD
The Mayde Creek HS Rams have a new Campus Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach, Coach J Jensen! Coach Jensen, a MCHS class of 1998 graduate and a current Katy ISD coach is excited to head back to the Creek!
Congratulations to Dr. Melinda Stone, who has been appointed as the new principal of
@THS_Mustangs
, while Jessica Hale has been appointed as the new principal at
@Golbowtweets
. We know you'll continue to serve
#KatyISD
students well! Read more:
Huge congratulations to this
@MRHSMavericks
graduate on winning GOLD!🥇She is now the second Olympic gold medalist ever for American female wrestlers. Our community is so proud, Tamyra!
@MortonRanchWres
(1/3) New from Supt Gregorski. In light of the guidance from local leaders & health officials,
#KatyISD
will delay in-person instruction and begin the school year online still on Aug. 19, In-person instruction will resume on September 8 (KVA will continue)...
Coming Soon:
#KatyISD
is working with federal & local officials to provide a drive-thru COVID-19 test site at Legacy Stadium. This site will be for testing at-risk individuals w/official notification only (no random testing). Details here:
The Houston Astros' popular mascot, Orbit, made a guest appearance at Davidson ES last week to the delight of students and staff.
The pair emphasized the importance of making smart choices and gave away Houston Astros shirts and toys featuring Orbit!
#LeveledUp
#WorldSeriesChamps
One Katy ISD student is getting ready to bake her way to the top! Miabella Ramirez,
@BeckJuniorHigh
student, was chosen to compete on Food Network's Kids Baking Championship! The show airs tomorrow, Dec. 28, on Food Network at 8pm. Good luck, Miabella!
Congratulations to our own
@Ted_Vierling
on being named the new Chief Operations Officer by Supt. Ken Gregorski! Mr. Vierling has served 22 years in
#KatyISD
and we are excited to have him in this new leadership role. Read more about this here: