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Katy ISD Earns Niche A+ Rating, Ranks No. 1 Large School District in Houston Area and Texas

Katy ISD continues to rank among the top school districts in Texas and the nation, earning an A+ overall grade, the Top Large School District in the Houston area and Texas and the No. 2 spot overall among Best School Districts in the Houston Area in Niche’s 2027 rankings.

Katy ISD Board Approves ’26-27 Budget, Reviews Proposed Tax Rate

The Katy ISD Board of Trustees approved a $1.17 billion General Operating Fund budget for the 2026 – 2027 fiscal year at its August 24 meeting, part of a $1.48 billion total budget that also funds food service and debt service. The budget is supported by a proposed total tax rate of $1.1171 per $100 of valuation — unchanged from last year. The Board reviewed the proposed rate earlier this month and is scheduled to formally adopt it in September.

Katy ISD Families Encouraged to Complete Student Pre-registration Before Summer Deadlines

Families planning to enroll new students in Katy ISD for the 2026-2027 school year are encouraged to complete preregistration before summer deadlines to ensure a smooth start to the school year.

Katy ISD Summer Meal Program Returns to Serve Families Throughout Summer

Katy ISD is helping students stay energized and ready for summer activities through its Summer Food Service Program, which provides free breakfast and lunch meals to children 18 years old and younger, regardless of enrollment status. Children must be present to obtain a free meal and are not required to show identification or be Katy ISD students. Parents are welcome to purchase a meal to enjoy with their children.

Early Voting Opens April 20 for May General Election

Katy ISD voters can begin casting ballots for the District’s General Election starting Monday, April 20, as early voting opens for Trustee Positions 3, 4 and 5.

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Blueprint of Success: Katy ISD Honors Excellence at 2026 ‘Of the Year’ Awards

Katy ISD celebrated people who power its success, honoring the 2026 “Of the Year” recipients during an evening dedicated to excellence, leadership and service across the District.

Campus Announcements
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Campus Announcements

Activities at the Shaw Center

Shaw Center Expansion Underway

Shaw Center Expansion!

In 2023, Katy voters approved a school bond which included funds for expanding the Shaw Center. We are excited and grateful to announce that construction has begun! Project completion is projected to be January of 2026.

4 new Robotics bays and a classroom will be added. This expansion will allow us to increase our field trip programs, Family STEAM night capacity and Robotics programs.

A special thank you to Katy voters!

Upcoming Events

Oct 9 Friday

Fall Break • Students and Staff

all day

Oct 12 Monday

Fall Break • Students and Staff

all day

Oct 13 Tuesday

Fall Break • Students and Staff

all day

Oct 14 Wednesday

2nd Elementary Grading Cycle Begins

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Oct 23 Friday

Campus Professional Learning Day
• No Students

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Nov 2 Monday

Campus Professional Learning Day
• No Students

all day

Nov 3 Tuesday

3rd Secondary Grading Cycle Begins

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District Announcements

ALL STUDENTS

ONLINE SAFETY
To ensure student safety, Katy ISD screens online activity whenever students are logged into District accounts, whether utilizing a District-issued Chromebook or personal device. Katy ISD has recently switched its online screening filter from Content Keeper to GoGuardian Beacon services as part of our school’s broader district device screening process.

SAFETY AND SECURITY

SPEAKUP ANONYMOUS REPORTING APP

SpeakUP is the anonymous reporting platform that students, parents, and patrons can use to report safety concerns, bullying, threats of violence, drug use, as well as any other concerns related to student physical or mental health. SpeakUP is available for download in the Apple Store or Google Play. It is also available on all District websites, computers and District devices. SpeakUP provides an opportunity for the Katy ISD community to anonymously provide valuable information to District administration and law enforcement that will help keep our students safe.

SECONDARY STUDENTS

LEGACY VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL – ENROLLMENT OPEN!
The Future of Learning is here!

Katy ISD is proud to welcome students to Legacy Virtual High School (LVHS), the District’s new, comprehensive virtual campus offering flexible full-time and supplemental online learning options for students in Katy ISD and across Texas.

Registration is open. Students and families can visit the LVHS Webpage to register and explore the course catalog, AP credit classes, graduation plan endorsements and other virtual learning opportunities available through LVHS.

Designed for today’s learners, LVHS provides students with greater flexibility while maintaining the academic excellence and high-quality learning experience Katy ISD is known for.