Katy ISD celebrated commencement for 2025 winter graduates on January 23, honoring 112 students as they move forward into their bright futures in careers, higher education or military service. The ceremonies were held at the district’s Merrell Center, 6301 S. Stadium Lane in Katy.
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2/7/25
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On January 21, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the kickoff of the 2025 “Save Texas History Essay Contest” for fourth- and seventh grade students.
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2/7/25
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Hundreds of “Creechers,” Creech Elementary former and current students and staff, attended a January 28 reception at the campus at 5905 S. Mason Road in Katy to celebrate the school’s 25th anniversary and honor those who have made the school a home for students, staff and families.
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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2/7/25
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The Texas Girls Coaches Association announced Volleyball All-Star selections on Friday, January 31. Emily Nicholas from Katy ISD’s Jordan High School was named as one of the honorees on the “Blue” team.
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2/7/25
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On January 28, the Texas Girls Coaches Association released its pre-season softball poll, with Katy High School ranked in fifth place. No other KISD schools made the top ten in the poll.
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2/7/25
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The Texas Girls Coaches Association announced its legacy all-star cross country picks on January 29.
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2/7/25
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At the January 27 meeting of the Katy ISD board of trustees, the new Campus Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach for Taylor High School was recognized by Superintendent Ken Gregorski.
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2/7/25
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The Katy High School Tiger Swim and Dive Team competed at the Varsity District meet the weekend of January 25-26. Only the top six individuals and top six relays qualify to move forward into the Regional round and all six relays qualified for the regional meet, according to the January 27 edition of the Katy Tiger e-newsletter.
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2/7/25
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Setting the bar high in its inaugural season, Freeman High School’s softball team has been named the sole statewide recipient of the 2025 Grant Teaff Beyond the Game Team Award, the district announced in a January 28 press release.
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2/7/25
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Forecasts of potentially hazardous weather – including freezing temperatures and possible snow – had local organizations scrambling to reschedule meetings after the winter storm’s passage.
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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1/24/25
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Reflecting Katy ISD’s commitment to safety for students, staff, and visitors, on January 6 the district hosted the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for a comprehensive, critical incident review of the tragic May 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas.
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1/16/25
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On January 7, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., initiated the 29th Annual Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest supported by the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) Adopt-A-Beach Program.
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1/16/25
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Calling all students interested in law!
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1/16/25
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Hard work pays off for Royal High School Falcon MCJROTC Cadet Jacob Carter, who earned the required cut score for a personal invitation to the MCJROTC Marksmanship Championship in Anniston, …
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1/16/25
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Students Engaged in Advancing Texas (SEAT), a student-led movement demonstrating youth visibility in educational policymaking, delivered a “Student Bill of Rights” to more than 1,200 Texas policymakers one week prior to Opening Day of the Texas Legislature.
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1/16/25
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Yes, it’s true – another Katy ISD high school has gone to the dogs.
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By Susan Rovegno, Publisher
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1/16/25
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The Fort Bend County Fair is now accepting applications for its scholarship program, the fair announced in a December 17 press release. The opportunity to be awarded a $5000.00 Fair scholarship is open to many qualifying students, but an application is required.
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1/12/25
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Harmony Public Schools – Houston North District has been awarded a $233,225 Jobs & Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program, the charter school system announced in a December 19 press release.
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1/12/25
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Calling all men to bring a friend and join Katy ISD for the "guys only" KEYS Mentor event!
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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1/12/25
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What started sixteen years ago in a kindergarten classroom at James Williams Elementary School in Katy, has blossomed into a tight-knit friendship and brotherhood for three Texas A&M University students.
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1/2/25
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