Sabercat News

ADMINISTRATION:

Principal- Tanya Carrejo

Student Support AP- Shelley Holcombe

8th Grade AP- Matthew Byrd

7th Grade AP- Marina Ealy

6th Grade AP- Rogelio Reyes

Athletic Coordinator- Quiana Hancock

Asst. Athletic Coordinator- Michael Mitchell

COUNSELING OFFICE:

8th Grade Counselor- Vanessa Burley

7th Grade Counselor- Thomas Fountain

6th Grade Counselor- Bethany Cobb

Registrar- Jackeline Narvaez

• 8/31- 7th Grade Football Game
• 9/1- 8th Grade Football Game
• 9/3- Volleyball Game Day
• 9/7- Holiday Staff and Students
• 9/8- 7th Grade Football Game
• 9/9- 8th Grade Football Game
• 9/10- Cross Country Meet
• 9/14- Club Day
• 9/14- 7th Grade Football Game
• 9/15- 8th Grade Football Game
• 9/15- 1st Pep Rally
• 9/16- Volleyball Game Day
• 9/17- Cross Country Meet
• 9/18- Student Holiday
• 9/28- Fall Picture Day

We missed seeing you at Open House! We have made our event slideshow available online so you can catch up at your convenience.

Please click your student’s grade level below to review the presentation, which covers class expectations, curriculum highlights, and key dates for the year:

• 6th Grade: [Link]

• 7th Grade Presentation: [Link]

• 8th Grade Presentation: [Link]

Dear Stockdick JH families,

I'm writing with exciting news! Your student is invited to participate in our Global Travel Program. As some of you may know, we have been offering international travel opportunities each summer…and now we’re off on our next adventures!

These trips are designed to foster growth, development and global learning, all while being an experience students share with their peers for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Our next tours will be:

- Germany, Italy and Switzerland with Arletha Qualls

- Japan with LaKendra Thomas

To learn more about these opportunities, please join us at a mandatory informational/enrollment meeting, where we’ll cover everything you need to know, including:

• How this travel program supports student growth and academic credit opportunities
• Highlights of our immersive, educational itinerary
• Flexible payment options + EF scholarships
• How to secure your student's spot before enrollment closes
• Safety on tour and more about our educational travel partner

Meeting September 22nd | RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4bevGwb

**If 50 families RSVP and attend our meeting, we will offer a $2,000 scholarship! If 100 RSVP and attend, we can offer TWO $2,000 scholarships! You must be present to be considered.

The enrollment window will open at the meeting, but spots are limited, so please plan to attend to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

We look forward to sharing more details with you all soon!

Warmly,

Arletha Qualls and LaKendra Thomas

*Watch a video of the student experience on tour here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwwY0dMceZM

Please note these are not school or district sponsored trips. For your students safety and educational value, top of mind, we will be traveling with the world leader in international education, EF Educational Tours, and a fully trained EF Tour Director.

In accordance with Texas Education Code 28.004 and Senate Bill 9, junior high students will receive instruction on the required health TEKS specific to abuse prevention and violence prevention.

Under Texas statute, parents/guardians must provide written consent for their student to participate in the lessons that address the topics of abuse prevention and violence prevention.

On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, parents/guardians will receive information via email on how to view associated lessons and record their decision for student participation in these lessons.

Below are the windows for both the parent consent and when lessons will be taught:

Parent Consent Window: September 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026

Instruction Window: November 3, 2026 – December 17, 2026

Junior High GT Screening Now Open!

Screening for Junior High Gifted & Talented (GT) classes is now available. Log into MyKaty Parent and select the GT Tile to submit a Secondary Parent Checklist (for new screening) or a Secondary Request for Additional Services (to add additional GT classes).

Deadline: Friday, September 25 @ 11:59 PM (no late submissions will be accepted)"

I appreciate all you do! Please let me know if I need to send this to someone else. 🙂

Thanks so much,

Amy Spradley

Secondary GT Facilitator

PHS | SJH | HJH

Katy Independent School District

Katy ISD GT/AAS Website

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Texas requires the following screenings to be performed in middle school:

Hearing-To screen for possible hearing issues, performed using an audiometer

· All 7th graders and students new to KISD

Vision-To screen for possible vision issues, performed using a vision chart

· All 7th graders and students new to KISD

Spinal-To screen for possible spinal abnormalities, performed by assessing the back in a standing and forward-bend position

· 7th grade GIRLS and 8th grade BOYS

Acanthosis Nigricans (AN)-To screen for students who are at-risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes, performed by looking at the back of the neck

· All 7th graders and students new to KISD

If you would like to decline these state-mandated screenings, please provide one of the following BEFORE September 1, 2026, as that is when we will begin the screening process:

1) Submit a written note to the campus nurse stating that you do not wish for your child to participate in one or all of the screenings; or

2) The school has documentation from a licensed professional that the individual student is actively under medical care for the concerns listed above (scoliosis documentation, blood-work for pre-diabetes, etc)

3) The school has documentation that the screening was performed by a qualified individual during the grade year in question or during the previous year; or

4) The school has an acceptable affidavit or parental letter, stating one of the following:

• The screening will be conducted by a qualified individual outside the school. The parent or guardian must then provide proof the screening has occurred within 60 days of the signed affidavit.

• The screening conflicts with religious tenets.

Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns regarding these screenings for your child, thank you!

TessaAGonzales@KatyISD.org

281-234-2763

We would like to share and give you all an opportunity to support our girls' volleyball team by purchasing this year's team shirt or sweatshirt. Please click on the link and it will take you to our online store. I have also attached a picture of the shirts/sweatshirt.

Link to online store below!

Stockdick JH Volleyball | Online Store

Sale ends Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 11:59PM CDT

Parents can opt-in for accidental insurance for the Chromebook and must select this option during Annual Student Update or New Student Enrollment. The insurance must be paid within 30 days after the student’s first day of attendance and will not cover intentional damage. Insurance fee(s) will be paid in the District’s Pay ‘N Go application and insurance coverage will not begin until payment is received. Failure to pay within 30 days after the first day of attendance will result in your student’s device not being covered for the entire school year. Once insurance is selected and your record has been approved, you will receive an email with instructions on how to pay for the fee in Pay ‘N Go. Insurance is valid until the last day of the current school year or until it is depleted. Insurance must be selected and paid yearly. If you did not select insurance and would like to add it, you have 30 days after your student’s first day of attendance to add it and complete payment. You can send an email to changemyrequest@katyisd.org and provide the following information:

• Student’s Name: • Student’s ID: • Student’s Campus:

Dear Katy ISD Parents/Guardians and Staff,

As we prepare for the 2026 – 2027 school year, student safety remains Katy ISD's highest priority.
Katy ISD Police, along with local law enforcement, have seen an increase in accidents and injuries involving electric motorcycles, dirt bikes, minibikes, pocket bikes, ATVs, go-karts and other high-powered motorized vehicles operated by children and teens. Many of these vehicles are not designed or legally authorized for student transportation to and from school.

It's important to understand that these vehicles are different from traditional bicycles, standing electric scooters and electric bicycles (e-bikes). Under Texas law, e-bikes have fully operable pedals and meet specific speed requirements, while high-powered electric motorcycles and similar vehicles are subject to different laws and may require registration, insurance and a driver's license.
To help keep students and staff safe, Katy ISD permits traditional bicycles, standing electric scooters, and Texas law-compliant e-bikes on campuses, provided they are operated safely and responsibly.

[Allowed E-Bikes]
Electric motorcycles, dirt bikes, minibikes, pocket bikes, ATVs, go-karts and other similar high-powered motorized vehicles are not permitted on school property. High school students who drive a car or street-legal motorcycle to school must have a valid driver's license, current registration and proof of insurance.

[NOT Allowed E-Motor Vehicles]
Before school begins, we encourage families to review safe riding practices with their children. Working together, we can help students make safe choices and ensure a safe start to the new school year.

Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools and community safe.

Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year:

• Breakfast at all campuses will increase from $1.25 to $1.50
• Elementary lunch will increase from $2.25 to $2.75
• Junior High and High School will increase from $2.75 to $3.25