Katy Education 12/22

The Arc of Katy to Move to a Larger Facility; Expanding Programs to Meet Demand

The Arc of Katy, a nonprofit organization that offers programs for those with intellectual and development disabilities, will move to a new

Harris County Constable’s Office Opens Free Monthly Active Shooter Class

Harris County Constable’s Office Precinct 5 starts their free monthly Active Shooter Event Class next week. Katy families and businesses can

Katy ISD Reminds Families to Stay Aware After Kidnapping Scare

A 5th grade girl at Fielder Elementary ran and sought help from a school crossing guard this week after she noticed a vehicle following her.

Katy ISD is Hiring Hundreds of Positions as District Grows

Katy ISD is hiring hundreds of positions from clerks, teachers, special education, substitutes, bus drivers and more. The fast-growing schoo

Katy’s Jordan High School Looks to Add to First Year Success

Katy ISD’s newest high school continues to thrive despite having opened its doors last year during a pandemic. This year, Jordan High School

New Texas Laws Katyites Need to Know

September is here and so are 666 new Texas laws most that go into effect today, including the right to carry without a permit. Laws range fr

Katy ISD School Board Approves 5 Stages for District COVID Action

How is Katy ISD addressing parent and community concerns of rising COVID numbers? The Board of Trustees approved a 5-stage plan on how the D

Katy ISD Changes Free COVID Testing Location; Virtual Academy Starts Classes

Katy ISD starts classes today for those students, kindergarten through 6th grade, that opted for virtual school. The District moved their fr

Keep Learning with Katy ISD’s Community Education Classes

Enrollment is now open for Katy ISD’s Community Education classes that begin next month. Classes meet in the evenings at various Katy high s

Katy ISD Looks for More Bus Drivers as Parents Express Concerns

Katy ISD is hiring transportation specialists as the greater Houston area experiences a bus driver shortage. Katy parents’ express concerns

McElwain Elementary Works Hard to Establish Bonds and Traditions After Rough First Year

Katy ISD’s McElwain Elementary opened last year in the height of the pandemic. They founded a strong community through creativity and learni

High School Football Tips for Katy Newcomers; Coaches Preview Season

The excitement of Katy “Friday Night Lights” starts this week, including the very first varsity football season for Jordan High School. The

Katy ISD Returns to School; Newest Junior High Welcomes Students

Katy ISD returns to school today. The latest Katy school, Haskett Junior High welcomed students for the first time making it the 17th junior

9 Back to School Traditions Katy Families Love

Tomorrow is the big day for many Katy families. Katy ISD students return to school and local families prepare to go all out to celebrate tha

Katy Community Encourages Teachers Through ‘Adopt a Katy ISD Teacher’ Program

Katy ISD teachers are hard at work preparing to welcome students back this Wednesday. While so many suffered (and continue to) through the p

Katy Families to Celebrate Back to School, Support Community at Central Green Park

Katy families can celebrate back to school and give back today at the Central Green Park's Back to School Glow Party. Students from kinder t

15 Back to School Hacks to Help Katy Parents

It’s time for Katy families to prepare for a new school year. These hacks can help you plan for a successful year.

Katy ISD Approves Virtual Learning for Grades K-6th; Public Forum Debates Mask Mandate

The Katy ISD Board of Trustees held a Special Boarding Meeting last night and approved a virtual school learning option for kindergarten thr

7 Katy ISD Must Knows for Parents

Katy ISD students return to school next week and everyone is busy wrapping up Summer and prepping for the new academic year. Katy ISD has re

Before and After School Programs Katy Parents Love

Katy students will soon return to the classroom. Many parents are looking for before and after school programs that will provide a safe and

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