Education briefs for May 25, 2023. more

When doors open for Katy ISD’s tenth high school in fall 2024, Gina Cobb will welcome students as their first-ever principal. Cobb, who closed out the 2022-23 school year as principal of Mayde Creek High School, will assume the principalship for the new campus this summer. more

Education briefs for May 28, 2023. more

Katy ISD announced two new assistant superintendents who will be replacing two long-time educators retiring from their roles. Kristin Harper and Deborah Hubble, well-known campus leaders in the Katy ISD community, will assume the positions July 1. Together Harper and Hubble bring with them a wealth of experience as well as a love for empowering students to reach their full potential. more

Education briefs for May 11, 2023. more

Amy Thieme, Morgan Calhoun and Mary Ellen Cuzela were elected Saturday to seats on the Katy ISD Board of Trustees, according to unofficial results. more

Education briefs for May 4, 2023. more

Seven of eight candidates for the Katy ISD Board of Trustees filed their campaign finance reports April 28, with the reports showing that four candidates received either political action committee funds or in-kind services. more

Katy ISD officials Monday placed Seven Lakes High School, 9251 S. Fry Road, and Seven Lakes Junior High School, 6026 Katy Gaston Road, on lockdown out of what they called an abundance of caution while investigating a rumored threat. more

Education briefs for April 27, 2023 more

A Katy ISD community bond advisory committee April 18 approved an $840.6 million bond proposal for four new schools, upgrades to existing district facilities, safety security improvements meant to exceed state standards, and a technology plan that would incorporate a 1:1 student-to-device ratio. more

The Katy ISD Board of Trustees race has become personal, with a PAC-funded political flyer attacking three candidates and comparing them to President Biden and former Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke. more

Education briefs for April 20, 2023. more

Education briefs for April 13, 2023. more

A Katy ISD Community Bond Advisory Committee is reviewing over 55 possible projects and their associated costs for a bond issue that is expected to be put before district voters in the November election. more

Two candidates are seeking the position 5 seat on the Katy ISD Board of Trustees. They are Mary Ellen Cuzela, a Katy ISD substitute teacher, and Shana Peterson, who is retired. more

Three candidates are seeking the position 3 seat on the Katy ISD Board of Trustees. They are Bruce Bradford, a mortgage loan originator; Shawn Miller, a college professor, and Amy Thieme, a realtor. more

Three candidates are seeking the position 4 seat on the Katy ISD Board of Trustees. They are Erica Brettell, a stay-at-home mom; Morgan Calhoun, a stay-at-home mom, and Cicely Taylor, an education administrator. more

Starting on March 27, about 2,700 students PreK-12 in Waller County will be educated on the curriculum implemented by L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence), a nationwide nonprofit that works with communities to help students understand the dangers of drugs and violence. more

Education briefs for April 6, 2023. more