Katy ISD will welcome over 94,000 students back to their designated campuses for the 2023-24 school year Aug. 16. Official class schedules will be made available to students Aug. 14 in the Home Access Center.

In addition to the previously existing schools in the district, two new elementary schools will open:
  • Russell & Cindie Faldyn Elementary School
  • David & Terri Youngblood Elementary School
Important dates
  • First day of school: Aug. 16
  • Labor Day holiday: Sept. 4
  • Student holiday: Sept. 22
  • School holiday: Oct. 9
  • Student holiday: Nov. 3
  • Thanksgiving holiday: Nov. 20-24
  • Early dismissal: Dec. 15
  • Winter holiday: Dec. 18-29
  • New Years Day holiday: Jan. 1
  • Student holiday: Jan. 2
  • School holiday: Jan. 15
  • Student holiday: Feb. 19
  • Spring break: March 11-15
  • School holiday: March 29
  • Student holiday: April 12
  • Last day of school for seniors: May 17
  • Early dismissal: May 23
  • Campus day: May 24
  • Memorial Day: May 27
School hours

Hours for Katy ISD vary as follows:

Tier A elementary campuses
  • First bell 7:43 a.m.; tardy bell 7:50 a.m.; dismissal 3:00 p.m.
  • Schools include Alexander, Hutsell, Rylander, Campbell, Mayde Creek, Sundown, Cimarron, McRoberts, Winborn, *Faldyn, Memorial Parkway, WoodCreek, Hayes, Rhoads and *Youngblood
*New schools in Tier A

Mid-tier elementary campuses
  • First bell 8:03 a.m.; tardy bell 8:10 a.m.; dismissal 3:20 p.m.
  • Schools include Bear Creek, Griffin, Shafer, Bethke, Holland, Stanley, Bryant, Katy, West Memorial, Exley, McElwain, Williams, Fielder, Morton Ranch, Wilson, Franz, Nottingham, Wolfe, Golbow and Randolph
Tier B elementary campuses
  • First bell 8:23 a.m.; tardy bell 8:30 a.m.; dismissal 3:40 p.m.
  • Schools include Creech, King, Schmalz, Davidson, Leonard, Stephens, Jenks, Pattison, Wolman, Kilpatrick and Robertson
Junior high schools
  • First bell 8:48 a.m.; tardy bell 8:55 a.m.; dismissal 4:05 p.m.
High schools
  • First bell 7:08 a.m.; tardy bell 7:15 a.m.; dismissal 2:35 p.m.
Other information
  • Transportation services: For information on bus service in your area, click here.
  • Student behavioral policies: A guide to the Katy ISD student handbook can be found here.
  • School cafe: For information on school food options, click here.