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Katy ISD’s legions of volunteers heard from keynote speaker Anne Neeson, executive vice president and CEO of the Memorial Hermann Foundation, at the annual “Volunteers in Public Schools” (VIPS) breakfast on May 1 at the Merrell Center, 6301 S. Stadium Lane in Katy. Neeson spoke about the value of volunteerism to the community and to its students, and gave tips for volunteering including “keep doing what you are doing” and taking on roles where work simply needs to be done, in addition to “great roles.”
VIPS event
Taylor High School senior Marlee Day was surprised with a $100,000 scholarship on April 28.
Two Taylor High School Seniors Earn Life-Changing Scholarships, Securing $225,000
Two Taylor High School seniors received transformational scholarships totaling more than $225,000 during a surprise-filled senior awards ceremony on April 28 at the Leonard Merrell Center, 6301 S. … more
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Tompkins team excels at Space Center Houston Conrad Challenge
Student teams who represented the Houston area in the 2026 Space Center Houston Conrad Challenge included Obra D. Tompkins High School in Katy), as well as The John Cooper School in Conroe and … more
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Remmele Young, Houston City College Chancellor for Governmental & External Affairs and Transfer and Alumni Relations, gives an update on plans to strengthen the school’s alumni association during the college’s Community Partnership meeting on April 28 at the West Houston Institute, 2811 Hayes Road in Houston. Young said that alumni associations unite graduates across generations, strengthen lifelong relationships between the college and its alumni, celebrate alumni achievements and shared pride and create a formal network to support students, alumni and the institution. Young was joined by HCC NW President Zachary Hodges and HCC Chancellor Margaret Ford Fisher and other staff members to provide an update on the college’s course offerings, expansion plans and partnership opportunities.
HCC increases efforts to engage alumni
Katy ISD string ensembles strike gold and silver at UIL state chamber music finals 2 years in a row
Katy ISD once again set the standard for musical excellence, earning both the gold and silver medals in the strings division at the UIL State Instrumental Chamber Music Competition Finals. Competing … more
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USA’s Top 1 percent: Six Katy ISD students earn National Merit Scholarships
Six Katy ISD seniors, representing Jordan High School, Tompkins High School and Seven Lakes High School, earned prestigious corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarships, placing them among the … more
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Domo Arigato: Katy ISD robotics teams from Cinco Ranch and Freeman advance to world championship
Two Katy ISD robotics teams from Cinco Ranch High School and Freeman High School have qualified for the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship following a strong showing at the FIRST in Texas … more
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The Royal Education Foundation held its annual fundraising gala on May 1 at Hemi Hideout, 1172 Wilpitz Road in Brookshire, to raise money for teacher grants and other district causes. The “Denim & Diamonds” event featured an array of food and drink along with a silent auction, live auction and a lively version of “Heads or Tails” led by former Royal CTE Director Nick Gonzales, who is now with Katy ISD. Attendees included current and former district employees, including Superintendent Megan Pape, and community members.
RISD supporters don ‘denim and diamonds’ for education foundation fundraiser
Royal ISD’s stadium bond passes by narrow margin
By just 29 votes, the Royal ISD community passed a bond issue on May 2 to fund a new stadium for the rapidly growing district, which serves the Brookshire-Pattison area. According to unofficial … more
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Nathan Shipley (left) who won the Katy ISD board position five in the May 2 election, celebrates at Old Katy Patio, 1306 Avenue A in Katy, with (left to right) Michael Arrellano, future Taylor High School student body president Jackie Arrellano and Jim Davidson, who was also elected to the KISD board position four.
Taylor, Davidson and Shipley win Katy ISD trustee positions Taylor makes history as first African American woman elected to board
Despite low turnout, Katy-area voters handed decisive victories to school board candidates Cicely Taylor, Jim Davidson and Nathan Shipley in the May 2 election, with each winning by a wide margin. … more
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Seven Lakes High School earned first place in Parliamentary Procedure at the Texas HOSA State Leadership Conference.
All in favor: Seven Lakes HOSA team notches state title in parliamentary procedure
A team of student leaders from Seven Lakes High School is bringing home top honors after earning first place in Parliamentary Procedure at the Texas Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) … more
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Katy area students place in National Quiz bowl tournament
More than 300 high school and middle school students from across the country came to the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Rosemont, Illinois on April 12 to compete in a quiz bowl championship. The Individual … more
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Katy ISD district-wide Teacher of the Year and Rookie Teacher of the Year Honorees with nominating principals
Blueprint of success: Katy ISD honors excellence at 2026 ‘Of the Year’ Awards
Katy ISD celebrated people who power its success on April 16, honoring the 2026 “Of the Year” recipients during an evening dedicated to excellence, leadership and service across the district. … more
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Lindsay Jones
Katy ISD names new principals for Robertson and McElwain Elementary Schools
On April 22 Katy ISD named Lindsay Jones as the new principal of Robertson Elementary and Kaleena (Kallie) Roman as the new principal of McElwain Elementary, selecting two experienced instructional … more
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Katy ISD FFA student projects earn scholarships. impress attendees for rodeo season
Katy ISD FFA students are making their mark across Texas, earning top finishes at major livestock shows and career development events while securing more than $32,000 in scholarships this season, the … more
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The ‘Galaxy Girls’ of Adams Junior High are one of eight Katy ISD Destination Imagination teams that qualified for the Global Finals.
Imagine that: Katy ISD ‘Destination Imagination’ teams advance to global finals
Katy ISD Destination Imagination (DI) teams delivered standout performances at the Lone Star Finals State Tournament, earning top placements and advancing to the Global Finals after competing against … more
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Fort Bend Junior Service League awards six 2026 volunteer scholarships
On April 20, the Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) announced the recipients of the 2026 Volunteer Scholarships, awarded to six exceptional young women who have demonstrated a strong commitment … more
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At the April 20 meeting of Katy ISD’s board of trustees, officials from the City of Katy presented a special proclamation in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week May 4-8. All of the city officials have strong ties to the teaching profession, City of Katy Mayor Thiele said. Pictured at podium from left to right: Ward B Councilmember and current teacher at Tays Junior High Rory Robertson; Mayor Thiele, whose parents were teachers; Ward A Councilmember and current Katy High School government teacher Paula Taylor; and Mayor Pro Tem Chris Harris, who is married to a KISD teacher and whose mother, a former teacher, now serves on the school board in Navasota.
KISD board meets briefly to hold closed sessions, sees robots from Shaw Center program
Katy Independent School District’s board of trustees met on April 20, handling only a few agenda items but twice going into closed sessions. The board was treated to an impressive special … more
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THSCA ranks Tigers number 3 in latest baseball poll
The Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association named the Katy Tigers as number 3 in its latest statewide baseball poll released April 19. Here is the complete list of the top ten teams selected … more
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TGCA soccer poll salutes Seven Lakes, Fulshear and Tompkins teams
The Texas Girls Coaches Association released its latest state soccer poll on April 11, naming three teams from the greater Katy area to the top teams in Class 6A. Two teams were from Katy ISD schools … more
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