Katy ISD

Creative problem-solving and teamwork were on full display as teams from across Katy ISD earned four Top 10 finishes at the 2026 Destination Imagination Global Finals in Kansas City, competing against some of the world’s top young innovators.

Morton Ranch High School’s The Nerd Herd earned a second-place global finish in the Improvisational challenge, while teams across the District advanced through elite STEAM-based competitions focused on engineering, innovation, critical thinking and presentation skills.

Team DInoMite also had the honor of leading the Texas delegation during the Parade of Nations after being selected from 133 Texas teams attending Global Finals.

Congratulations to all Katy ISD students, team managers and families on an outstanding season representing the District on the international stage.

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Looking for a teaching opportunity in one of Texas’ premier school districts?

Katy ISD is hosting a Summer Elementary Teacher Job Fair on Monday, June 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Youngblood Elementary School. Elementary campuses with current teaching openings will be on-site meeting candidates and conducting interviews for the upcoming school year.

Bring copies of your resume and your Texas teaching certification or Statement of Eligibility from an alternative certification program.

Apply here: https://katy.schoolspring.com/

FREE summer meals are available for children 18 and younger at select Katy ISD campuses throughout the summer.

Breakfast and lunch service are offered at elementary campuses, with lunch-only service available at select high schools.

View participating locations, meal times and service dates: https://katyisdfoodservices.com/

State champions. Record breakers. National qualifiers.

Katy High School FFA students delivered standout performances at two of Texas’ premier agricultural competitions, earning state titles in Wildlife Career Development Events and Meats Evaluation Career Development Events.

The Wildlife CDE team captured the state championship, with Emma Beason earning sixth high individual honors and Connor Wimberly finishing second overall individually.

At the State Meats Judging Contest at Texas A&M University, Katy High School FFA earned another state championship while posting the highest team score in contest history. Senior Chase Comiskey recorded the highest individual score ever posted at the state competition, while Andres Medina and Cayden Martinez also placed among the top individual competitors.

The meats judging team will now advance to the National FFA Meats Judging Contest in Indianapolis this fall.

Read more: https://www.katyisd.org/news-details/~board/news-headlines-katy-independent-school-district-100/post/katy-high-school-ffa-teams-capture-state-championships-advance-to-national-competition

Katy High School softball closed out a dominant 39-5 season with a 7-2 victory over Forney to capture the UIL 6A Division II State Championship at McCombs Field in Austin. Katy finished the year on a 22-game winning streak and added to an already historic legacy with its third state softball title since 2015.

Freshman pitcher Haley Schmitt earned championship game MVP honors after throwing a complete game with eight strikeouts, while the Tigers’ explosive offense delivered 10 hits, including the program’s state-record and nation-leading 97th home run of the season.

From the circle to the dugout, this team showcased the toughness and championship tradition that continue to define Katy softball. Congratulations!

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Summer Hours: Beginning this week through the week of July 20, Katy ISD facilities will operate on summer hours. District facilities will be open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and closed on Fridays. Have a great summer! ☀️

Congratulations to Seven Lakes High School’s Allan Xu and Matei Calin on capturing the UIL Class 6A boys doubles state championship at the UIL State Tennis Championships in Helotes.

The Spartans duo battled through the state’s top competition to bring home gold and add another milestone to Seven Lakes’ strong tennis tradition.

Seven Lakes also celebrated a silver medal finish from Aiden Xu in boys singles, while Tompkins High School’s Rahul Aduru and Remi Dechans earned third place in mixed doubles.

Another outstanding showing for Katy ISD tennis on the state stage.

Read more: https://www.katyisd.org/news-details/~board/news-headlines-katy-independent-school-district-100/post/pair-of-aces-seven-lakes-high-school-duo-xu-and-calin-capture-6a-state-doubles-title

Love, support and community came together in a powerful way for Campbell Elementary student Abbie.

Abbie was unable to attend her elementary graduation celebration as she continues her battle with leukemia, so her classmates, teachers, staff and friends brought the celebration to her.

Campbell Elementary families and staff gathered at Abbie’s home to celebrate this important milestone with smiles, hugs, cheers and heartfelt moments. The evening served as a reminder that no student walks alone and that the Katy ISD community shows up for one another when it matters most.

Congratulations, Abbie. Your strength and courage continue to inspire everyone around you.

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