KATY, TX [January 30, 2026] – Katy ISD unveiled its newest and most flexible high school option, Legacy Virtual High School, at a press conference on Jan. 30. Superintendent Dr. Ken Gregorski and Principal Kelley Kirila announced that inaugural registration opens Feb. 2, reinforcing the District’s long-standing commitment to unparalleled and flexible learning opportunities.
"Legacy Virtual High School builds on the exceptional academics of our brick-and-mortar schools, enabling us to expand the district’s proven success across the region and state,” Gregorski said. “Through a combination of innovation and student-centered learning, our virtual high school reflects the same high standards that define the Katy ISD experience and outcomes.”
Legacy Virtual High School will initially serve grades 9th – 11th grades for both in-district and out-of-district students. Grade 12 will launch in the 2027–2028 school year. The program offers tuition-free, full-time enrollment for eligible Texas students and fee-based supplemental courses to support students’ graduation plans. The virtual campus represents the next evolution of Katy ISD’s decade-long investment in virtual learning. The program meets students where they are while preserving the rigor, accountability and instructional quality families expect from Katy ISD. In August, any eligible high school student in the Lone Star State can participate in the District’s rigorous, respected and effective curricula.
“The school is designed to feel personal, structured and supportive,” Kirila said. “Our goal is to combine flexibility with clear expectations, consistent instruction and strong relationships so students can thrive in an online environment.”
Students will have access to core academic courses, original credit options, select CTE offerings and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, all taught by fully certified Katy ISD teachers trained in the delivery of virtual instruction. The program supports graduation endorsements in multidisciplinary studies; arts and humanities; business and industry; as well as STEM–computer science.
Coursework will be delivered through the district’s online learning management system, buttressed with safeguards for online learning and security, content monitoring and regular communication with parents and guardians.
Katy ISD zoned students may use district-issued devices or personal laptops, while out-of-district students may purchase a low-cost, high-powered device through the district, or use their own.
Passed during the 89th Texas Legislative Session, Senate Bill 569 (2025) clarified and expanded public schools’ authority to offer virtual and hybrid instruction.
Families interested in Katy ISD’s Legacy Virtual High School may apply for enrollment beginning on Feb. 2.
Innovative Pathways Principal Kelley Kirila speaks at the LVHS press conference, supported by Director of Innovative Pathways Carrie Sanguinetti, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary School Leadership and Support Dr. Emily Craig and Katy ISD Superintendent Dr. Ken Gregorski (from left to right).
