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Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Earns Higher 2026 TEA Score as New A-F Ratings Show Local Gains
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD earned a B rating with an overall score of 86 in the Texas Education Agency’s newly released 2026 accountability ratings, improving one point from last year while posting strong marks in student progress, closing achievement gaps and postsecondary readiness.
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Waller ISD faces backlog in registrations as hundreds of students wait to start classes
The slew of applications has created a backlog in the registrar’s office and now the district is telling families they’ll need to wait five to seven business days before leaders can complete their registration. As of Wednesday, Aug. 12, after the official school year had started, the district still had more than 300 applications pending.
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Katy ISD welcomes about 94,000 students back to school Wednesday
KATY, Texas (Covering Katy News) — About 94,000 Katy ISD students returned to school Wednesday as the district began its 2026-27 school year. Across the district, faculty and staff welcomed students, many accompanied by their parents, to their campuses. Superintendent shares his excitement. Students and their families weren’t the...
Click2Houston.com
Katy ISD opens high school seats to students outside district as education landscape changes
KATY, Texas – Where a family lives has traditionally determined where their children attend public school. But as Texas parents gain more education options, that model is changing. For the first time, Katy ISD is launching Limited Open Enrollment, allowing some high school students who live outside the district...
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A look at some public school districts accepting voucher program funds
TEXAS — Texas’ education savings accounts were created to give families money for their children to attend private school or be homeschooled. According to the state, over 2,700 schools signed up to accept these funds, and there are a few public school districts that are eligible to enroll in the program.
coveringkaty.com
Katy ISD Outlines Priorities as Nearly 14,000 Employees Return for New School Year
KATY, Texas (Covering Katy News) — As nearly 14,000 Katy ISD teachers and staff return for the 2026-27 school year, Superintendent Ken Gregorski is outlining the district's priorities ahead of the return of more than 95,000 students on Aug. 12. Those priorities include improving school safety, integrating technology as...
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Katy ID launches virtual high school open to students across Texas
KATY, Texas – Katy ISD is taking its classrooms statewide with the launch of Legacy Virtual High School, a new full-time online school that allows eligible high school students anywhere in Texas to receive a Katy ISD education without ever setting foot inside the district. The program is open...
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Waller Bulldogs 2026 Season Preview
Head Coach: Marcus Mendoza (5th season; 13-28 record) Last Season: 7-4; 5-2 in district (Lost to Tomball in bi-district) Returning Lettermen: 17 (7 returning starters on offense; 6 on defense) Waller Key Players and Storylines. In Marcus Mendoza’s first three seasons, Waller won just six total games. Last year, everything...
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Excellence in Action: Katy ISD Welcomes Nearly 14,000 Employees Back for the New School Year
KATY, TX [August 7, 2026] – Katy ISD Superintendent Ken Gregorski officially welcomed nearly 14,000 teachers and staff back for the 2026-2027 school year, encouraging teachers and staff to embrace the District's theme, "Excellence in Action," while providing exceptional learning experiences for more than 95,000 students. "This school year's...
My Neighborhood News
Lamar CISD Opens New Career & Technical Education Center, Turning a 2022 Bond Promise Into Hands-On Opportunity
Lamar CISD’s new Career & Technical Education Center in Rosenberg is officially opening for the 2026-2027 school year, giving students districtwide access to specialized programs in skilled trades, health care, engineering, automotive technology, culinary arts and other career fields.
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Texas parents sue to block mandatory display of Ten Commandments in school classrooms
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Your Child Says School Is “Fine”—But Is It? 8 Back-to-School Behavior Changes Katy Parents Should Watch
KATY, TX — A new backpack, a different teacher and a packed school schedule can bring excitement—but they can also bring stress that children do not always know how to explain. When Katy-area students return to class, parents may hear that everything is “fine” while seeing a very...
thekatynews.com
Top 5 Back-to-School Shopping Locations in Katy—Plus Two Money-Saving Bonus Stops
KATY, TX — The countdown to the first day of school has officially begun. Katy ISD students return to class on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, giving families only a few more days to purchase clothing, shoes, backpacks and classroom supplies. The timing also lines up with Texas’ annual sales tax holiday, scheduled for Friday, August 7, through Sunday, August 9.