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Katy ISD Announces Class of 2026 Valedictorians and Salutatorians

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KATY MAGAZINE NEWS

May 10, 2026

By Natalie Cook Clark


As the 2024-2025 academic year quickly comes to an end, Katy ISD announces the valedictorians and salutatorians from their nine high schools. Katy ISD gears up for commencement ceremonies tomorrow.



Katy ISD 2026 Valedictorians. All pictures provided by KISD.


Graduation Ceremonies Begin May 13

Katy ISD’s spring commencement season kicks off at Legacy Stadium this week. Here's everything the Katy community needs to know to celebrate the Class of 2026 including details on the fireworks ceremonies.





With the highest GPA this year being an impressive 4.9163, these talented students lead the class of 2026 onward to chase their adventures and dreams.

Cinco Ranch High School


Sophie Zirui Cai – Valedictorian

Srisamhita Ponnapalli– Salutatorian



Validictorian- Sophie Zirui Cai

  • GPA: 4.8438


 

Salutatorian- Srisamhita Ponnapalli

  • GPA: 4.8421 

Jordan High School


Suchay Sai Kommisetty – Valedictorian

Murugan Jagan– Salutatorian




Validictorian- Suchay Sai Kommisetty

  • GPA: 4.9163

 Salutatorian- Murugan Jagan

  • GPA: 4.9054 



Katy High School


Daniela Isabel Gonzalez Landino – Valedictorian

Praghilan Sudhakar– Salutatorian




Validictorian- Daniela Isabel Gonzalez Landino

  • GPA: 4.8485 


 

Salutatorian- Praghilan Sudhakar

  • GPA: 4.8406 


Mayde Creek High School


Ifrah Shoaib – Valedictorian

Orlando Tomas Brslik-Lumicao– Salutatorian



Validictorian-  Ifrah Shoaib

  • GPA: 4.8235


 Salutatorian- Orlando Tomas Brslik-Lumicao

  • GPA: 4.8197







Morton Ranch High School


Dakotah Lynn Mock – Valedictorian

Vasska Banzragch Effendi– Salutatorian



Validictorian-  Dakotah Lynn Mock

  • GPA: 4.7937



 Salutatorian-  Vasska Banzragch Effendi

  • GPA: 4.7681




Paetow High School


Adithya Narayan – Valedictorian

Henel Gikonyo Kimaru– Salutatorian



Validictorian-  Adithya Narayan

  • GPA: 4.7692


 

Salutatorian-  Henel Gikonyo Kimaru

  • GPA: 4.7547



Seven Lakes High School


Urmi Annabelle Sarkar– Valedictorian

Eric Xaixiang Zhang – Salutatorian



Valedictorian-  Urmi Annabelle Sarkar

  • GPA: 4.8714


 

Salutatorian- Eric Xaixiang Zhang

  • GPA: 4.8816



Taylor High School


Travis Tang Feng – Valedictorian

Missy Han– Salutatorian



Valedictorian-  Travis Tang Feng

  • GPA: 4.8714


 

Salutatorian- Missy Han

  • GPA: 4.8448





Tompkins High School

Sean Bo Lu – Valedictorian

Shreyas Ramesh Kini– Salutatorian



Valedictorian-  Sean Bo Lu

  • GPA: 4.9




 Salutatorian- Shreyas Ramesh Kini

  • GPA: 4.88



Commencement Schedule:


All ceremonies will be held Legacy Stadium.


  • Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 8 p.m. - Seven Lakes High School

  • Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 8 p.m.- Tompkins High School

  • Friday, May 15, 2026 at 8 p.m.- Jordan High School

  • Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 8 p.m.- Paetow High School

  • Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 8 p.m.- Katy High School

  • Monday, May 18, 2026 at 8 p.m.- Taylor High School

  • Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 8 p.m.- Mayde Creek High School

  • Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 8 p.m.- Cinco Ranch High School

  • Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 8 p.m.- Morton Ranch High School



Freeman High School, Katy ISD's newest high school, will have a graduating class next year.


Congratulations to all Katy ISD graduating seniors from Katy Magazine!






 
 
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