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KATY, TX (Covering Katy News) – Schmalz and Stephens Elementary Schools have new principals. On Friday, Superintendent Ken Gregorski appointed Kara Fox to lead Schmalz and Carole Langley to oversee Stephens.

KATY, TX – Katy ISD Superintendent Ken Gregorski recently announced new leadership roles for three district positions. This summer, Rahsan Smith will begin collaborating with other district leaders as Katy ISD’s newest Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Leadership and Support, while Greg Kraus will assume the role of principal at Memorial Parkway Junior High and Dr. Kaye Williams will lead Cinco Ranch High School.

KATY, TX [August 15, 2022] – It's report card time for school districts across the State of Texas, and Katy ISD has earned an overall A rating (91) from the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) A-F Accountability Rating System. Out of more than 1,000 school districts in Texas, Katy ISD was one of 396 districts and the second largest school district in Texas to receive the “A” rating. Additionally, Katy ISD campuses also received letter grades that include:

KATY, TX (Covering Katy) – As the Katy area population continues to grow, the board of trustees is again considering attendance boundary modifications for several elementary schools.

KATY – Katy ISD recently named the new principals for Bryant and McRoberts elementary schools for the 2022-2023 school year. Ashley Pierce will lead Bryant Elementary and Kelly Stroud will lead McRoberts Elementary.

KATY, TX [April 29, 2022] – As the Katy ISD academic year nears its closure, a total of 38 student-athletes formally committed to their college or university of choice. Their countless hours of practice, sweat and effort were recognized during a memorable celebration in which each athlete signed a binding letter of intent for a collegiate sport. Congratulations to the following signees:

KATY, TX [April 29, 2022] – Katy ISD is proud to announce the top two students from each high school who have ranked highest academically in their respective graduating classes. These students have worked extremely hard from the first day of their ninth-grade year until their senior year. Many of them are now moving on to renowned colleges and universities throughout the nation. The 2021-2022 valedictorians and salutatorians are:

KATY, TX – The 2021 State Football Championship team at Paetow High School has a new head coach. Lonnie Teagle will also serve as the school's athletic coordinator. Katy ISD made the announcement Thursday.

KATY, TX – During tonight’s monthly Katy ISD board meeting, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved Dr. Sanée Bell as the new Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning. Dr. Bell previously served as the Executive Director for Secondary Teaching and Learning. She has more than 22 years of educational experience, most of which was spent as part of the Katy ISD family.

KATY, TX (Covering Katy) - The 2022 Katy ISD FFA Student Livestock Show raised a record $815,480. The most visible aspect of the FFA is the raising, showing and sale of livestock. Months of hard work and dedication culminate at the Livestock Show, with the Auction being the Grand Finale.

KATY, TX – Katy ISD reached a monumental milestone with the enrollment of its 90,000th student this week. The student, was surprised in her classroom by her family, Superintendent Ken Gregorski and other District officials. The surprise announcement also included balloons, several Katy ISD gifts and a “90,000th student” t-shirt that she wore proudly.

KATY, TX – Each year the Katy Independent School District recognizes its top employees for their contributions to student instruction and support services. The recognitions include various categories ranging from teaching and learning to District operations.