“This year’s districtwide theme, 'United in Purpose,' captures the spirit that has driven Katy ISD’s success, year after year,” Superintendent Ken Gregorski said. “It speaks to the collective strength of our parents, community members, educators and staff, all working together toward the same goal: delivering unparalleled learning experiences grounded in academic excellence, innovation, safety and fiscal responsibility.”
Diving in
The district will launch Legacy Virtual High School in fall 2026, Gregorski said. The online campus aims to expand the district’s academic success to an online format for eligible part-time and full-time students, Community Impact reported.
Meanwhile, the district completed its first year of its Alternative Certification Program last spring with the first cohort of 80 students now teaching at campuses this school year.
Diving deeper
This spring, the district will open the Merchants Way Park Building, which will be home to the Behavior Learning Center and the 18-plus program, Gregorski said. Meanwhile, Elementary School 49 and Junior High 19 are slated to open in fall 2028.
The district also has ongoing renovations at over 10 locations across the district, he said.
What else?
Katy ISD Police Chief David Rider also shared recent district safety upgrades, including:
- Equipping classrooms with interior locks
- Enhanced playground fencing at elementary campuses
- Piloting a campus badge alert system
Looking ahead
Gregorski said following potential board approval the district could partner with parents and community members during the 2026-27 school year for a bond committee to look at school growth, facility age and conditions as well as safety and technology needs for a potential 2027 bond.
The bond would follow the district’s three-to-four-year cadence of bond elections, with the last partially approved for voters in 2023.
