A fifth grader from Tom Wilson Elementary School won the first place in the American Heroes Student Art Contest organized by Freedom 250 in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Katy ISD has shared information on Free and Reduced Meals ahead of the 2026-2027 academic year starting. The district is increasing meal prices, but 33 campuses qualify for free meals.

At the July Katy ISD Board Work Study meeting unveiled a comprehensive vision that addressed how Katy ISD will find a balance with technology and AI in classrooms and teacher lessons.

School starts next month and local law enforcement officials are asking Katy ISD to ban this popular “toy” before more students get hurt.

Yesterday, Katy ISD welcomed law enforcement, fire service and emergency management partners from across the region for its annual Emergency Responder Forum. This event is aimed at strengthening collaboration and preparedness for student, staff and community safety.

Central Green Park, a center for Katy family fun, got an update last week leading into their end of summer events and big annual Back to School Bash. See why local families love this free event venue.

Seven Lakes Junior High School Chamber Orchestra won first place in the annual Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Honor Orchestra Competition, earning a coveted spot to perform at the TMEA Clinic & Convention in February 2027.

We’re still in summer, but Katy ISD students are still representing and winning awards. A Seven Lakes student beat out over 12,000 students to win a bronze medal in the USA Biolympiad (USABO) National Finals held at Harvard University.

It’s been over a decade since Katy ISD has changed prices to their breakfast and lunch offerings during the academic year. To continue to cope with less government funding and inflation the District will increase prices this year, but families in need still have ways to address hardships.

Through the District’s High School Limited Open Enrollment, eligible students can apply to a designated Katy ISD high school associated with their Extended Attendance Zone. This opens up a wind range of opportunities to help more students in high school and life beyond.

The Katy area continues to grow and Katy ISD will continue to work to meet the needs of the area to best balance enrollment across campuses as well as to build new campuses. Katy ISD Trustees are currently reviewing proposed boundary modifications and will send potentially impacted families a survey.

Katy ISD students earned state championships and top-three finishes at the 2026 UIL Academic State Meet, showcasing the District's competitive academic advantage versus the state's top contenders.

Now through July is when alligators frequently move from one body of water to another often taking them through Katy neighborhoods. This season coupled with intense rain is adding to the movement of much local wildlife and families should stay aware.

The Class of 2026 have received their diplomas but that doesn’t stop us from still celebrating them. These students earned prestigious college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships.

Summer is here and it's a great time for children to learn about community service. Get ready for the next academic year by clearing out closets and gathering needed supplies to help the Katy community.

Katy High School Softball Team is once again the UIL 6A Division II State Champions. This is their third time to secure the title since 2015.

The 2026 Destination Imagination Global Finals saw strong showings from eight Katy ISD schools with four Katy teams finishing in the top 10.

Tickets are now available for the 45th Katy Rice Harvest Festival. Big entertainment names Lonestar and Neal McCoy will headline the historic Katy event.

Katy ISD will offer free, well-balanced meals to all katy-area students this summer 18 years and younger. The District's academic year ended last week and free meals start Thursday, May 29, 2025.

The ground is broken on the 56-acre Legacy Prairie Park that will bring a playground, walking trails, natural areas, 125 new trees and a retention pond to help with area flood mitigation.