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Cheers, applause and pride filled the Leonard E. Merrell Center as Katy ISD celebrated its 2026 Summer Graduating Class, recognizing 68 students who took their next steps toward college, careers, technical education or military service.
The Katy ISD Board of Trustees approved a $1.17 billion General Operating Fund budget for the 2026 – 2027 fiscal year at its August 24 meeting, part of a $1.48 billion total budget that also funds food service and debt service. The budget is supported by a proposed total tax rate of $1.1171 per $100 of valuation — unchanged from last year. The Board reviewed the proposed rate earlier this month and is scheduled to formally adopt it in September.
Katy ISD Trustees are currently reviewing proposed attendance boundary modifications intended to support the opening of Elementary School #49 and to balance enrollment across campuses experiencing fluctuations in the District’s southeast quadrant.
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.
Families planning to enroll new students in Katy ISD for the 2026-2027 school year are encouraged to complete preregistration before summer deadlines to ensure a smooth start to the school year.
Twenty-seven Katy ISD seniors have earned prestigious college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships, placing them among the nation’s most academically accomplished students and further reinforcing the District’s reputation for academic excellence.








