23-24 Recap from our Superintendent Dr. Jenny McGown

Yesterday we officially closed out another school year in Klein ISD with the graduation of nearly 5,000 seniors walking across the stage at NRG Stadium! What a special day it was seeing so many young people full of joy and hope as they head into the next chapter of their lives surrounded by so many supportive family members, teachers, and friends.

As a Klein ISD educator and mom, I look back on the 23-24 school year, and I am so proud and grateful for the awesome students, engaged parents, outstanding staff members, and dedicated community members who continue to support and invest in our district.

 

THANK YOU, PARENTS AND FAMILIES!

I’m a firm believer that parents are our students' very first and forever teachers, and in Klein ISD, we are grateful for your partnership and support. This strong relationship is why our students are so successful and why we have a legacy of excellence in Klein ISD. It has been an absolute joy to see our parents and community members engaged at our campuses by volunteering to assist our educators in expanding the support we provide to our students. Thank you to our outstanding parents for helping our students reach their greatest potential through these essential school and home partnerships. 

 

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

I also want to thank another incredible group of volunteers, our Klein ISD Board of Trustees, for their commitment to safety and security in our school district. We are happy to report that we now have Level 3 armed guards for our elementary schools, along with more officers in our Klein Police Department. To further safeguard our students, the Board also approved an increase in the number of certified counselors serving students at our schools.

Thanks also goes to our trustees– and of course our community– for supporting the 2022 Bond that’s made numerous safety upgrades possible in our schools. As we look to next school year, our focus on safety continues, so stay tuned for future updates on all the additional efforts Klein ISD is making to keep Klein safe for our kids and community.

 

TRIPLE A SUCCESS

As we begin this year’s summer break, let’s take a look back at some of the remarkable achievements that we have accomplished during the 23-24 school year together as a Klein Family.

Academics

• Nitsch Elementary Named 2023 National Blue Ribbon School, a First in Klein ISD History
• Fox Elementary Shines as Only Texas School to Gain STEM Certification
• Klein ISD High Schools Earn Prestigious ‘Best in the US’ Ranking
• Klein ISD Students Selected for Elite College QuestBridge Scholarships
• Klein ISD High School Seniors Earn Prestigious Appointments to U.S. Military Academies
• Strack and Doerre Headed to Academic Pentathlon National Competition
• Klein Collins AFJROTC Unit Earns Highest Rating in Formal Evaluation
• Record-Shattering $726K Raised at 55th Klein ISD FFA Livestock & Project Show

 

Arts 

• Klein ISD Named Best Community for Music Education for 13th Straight Year
• Klein ISD Named District of Distinction for the Visual Arts for 5th Year in a Row
• 40 Klein ISD Students Celebrated During Fine Arts Signing Day
• Klein ISD High Schools Take Center Stage at Tommy Tune Awards
• Crescendo of Achievement: Klein ISD Board Celebrates 20 Texas All-State Musicians

 

Athletics

• Klein ISD’s Back-to-Back UIL State Wrestling Champions Named
• Klein ISD Athletes Victorious at UIL State Track & Field
• Klein Cain Football Named Only 6A National High School Academic Excellence Award Recipient
• Klein Cain Swimming Celebrates First-Ever UIL State Medal
• Klein Cain Golf First Time to State
• 81 Student-Athletes Take Part in National Signing Day Festivities

 

I wish all of you a safe and happy summer! See you in August!