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Katy ISD Board Approves Benchmark Lump Sum Payments for Teachers
KATY, TX [July 16, 2024] – At their July 16 Special Board Meeting, Katy ISD Trustees voted to approve a benchmark years of service one-time lump sum payment for its classroom teachers — occurring at every five years of milestone teaching service. During a time of vast teacher shortages throughout the state and country, the Board’s vote was designed to recognize teachers for their years of committed service in teaching.
Katy daycare left in limbo after CenterPoint only partially restored power, live wire still hanging near building
KATY, Texas – A Katy daycare has been in limbo for several days after CenterPoint Energy partially fixed its generators and hasn’t sent a lineman to finish the job. At least 200 families have been impacted as Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy of Cinco Ranch East closed its doors on July 8 after millions lost power due to Hurricane Beryl.
Katy ISD Announces its Athletes of the Year for the 2023-24 School Year
Capping off another incredible year of competition, Katy ISD's Athletics Department has named its Athletes of the Year for the 2023-24 school year, recognizing three incredible student-athletes for their academic and athletic achievements. This year, the honor goes to Tompkins High School’s Jayden Keys, Seven Lakes High School’s Aidan Morrison and Katy High School’s Cameryn Harrison.
Twelve Katy ISD Students Among Houston Rodeo Scholarship Winners
KATY, TX [July 17, 2024] – Earning nearly a quarter of $1 million in total, 12 Katy ISD students were among this year’s Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo scholarship winners. Each student received a $20,000 scholarship to pursue a four-year degree. This year, the Houston Livestock Show and...
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