Dear Kleb Families,

I hope the start of 2026 finds you and yours well.  We are excited for the second half of the school year! Our fine Kleb teachers have been planning engaging lessons to continue the academic growth of our Bearcubs. Please take a moment to review the Family Learning Guides that bridge school to home learning and support.  

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend our Kleb Expo Night on January 13, 2026 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm.  We look forward to seeing you! Come join us to learn more about course selections, clubs,  curriculum, and enjoy our Kleb Fine Arts performances.  

January is School Board Appreciation month, and we are so very grateful for our Klein ISD Board of Trustees that give of their time to ensure students are at the heart of every decision. Because of their heart of service and leadership, Klein ISD is second to none!  

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. It is our joy and honor to be an instrumental part of our Bearcubs educational journey.  

Kind regards,
Spring Payne

A Week of Excitement at Kleb 🤩

This week at Kleb, we’re proud of our students’ hard work and academic growth — from focused classroom projects and strong assessments to collaborative labs and learning beyond the classroom. Our learners are leading with curiosity, supporting one another, and showing real academic progress across subjects. Thank you families and staff for fueling their success!

Kleb Theatre: Holocaust Museum & Butterfly Center Trip 🦋

Our 2nd- and 3rd-year theatre students took a powerful dramaturgy trip to Holocaust Museum Houston, with a docent-led tour that provoked meaningful reflection on prejudice and the importance of empathy. After lunch they visited the Cockrell Butterfly Center at the Houston Museum of Natural Science to observe the living exhibit of 1,500–2,000 butterflies across 60 species. The day blended thoughtful, curriculum-connected learning with inspiring, out-of-classroom experiences.

Another Great Week for Kleb Basketball 🏀

What a week for our boys’ and girls’ basketball teams — exciting games, strong teamwork, and proud school spirit. Big thanks to our cheerleaders for cheering on the home team and to all the students who came out to support.

This weekend the A teams competed in a tournament: the 7A boys captured the championship, and the 8A girls fought hard to finish 4th. Go Kleb!

13- Kleb Expo Night
13- Klein ISD College Programs Family Night
13- Dual Language MAP Testing
14- Science MAP Testing
14- Boys BB vs. Krimmel
15- ELA MAP Testing
15- Girls BB vs. Krimmel
15- Klein Cain Course Selection Night (8th Grade Families)
15- Orchestra Movie and Game Night Social
16- 8th Grade High School Tours
16- 6th & 7th Grade Course Sheets Distributed
16/17- A Team BB Tournaments
19- Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Student & Staff Holiday)
21- Math MAP Testing
21- Boys BB @ Doerre
22- Klein High Course Selection Night (8th Grade Families)
22- Girls BB vs. Doerre
23- Boys Region Choir Auditions
23/24- 8th graders Finalize 4-Year Plan
24- Girls Region Choir Auditions
26- Course Selection Sheets Due
30- Kleb Star Studded Dance

View the full calendar on our website: https://kleb.kleinisd.net/o/kleb/events

The Kleb Boys and Girls track season will begin Monday, February 2nd. The cafeteria doors open at 6:30 a.m., and practice begins at 6:45 a.m. sharp. All athletes must have a completed physical on file with the coaches by Friday, January 30th. Please contact Coach Waddy, Coach Maudlin, or Coach Reynolds for more information or questions.

The Kleb Track Parent/Family meeting will take place Thursday, February 5th, at 6:00 P.M. Please enter through the New Gym doors. Please visit the Kleb Track website for more information. 

🏃🏾‍➡️ Boys Track Website
🏃🏽‍♀️‍➡️ Girls Track Website

January marks the start of Course Selection Season at Kleb! Please review the Kleb Course Selection Calendar for important deadlines, upcoming events, and helpful resource links.

Families of 8th graders—join us for High School Course Selection Night to learn about four-year plans, graduation requirements, and next steps for incoming freshmen. Get informed, ask questions, and help your student make strong choices for high school.

Klein Cain High School: Thursday, January 15 from 5:00-6:30 PM
Klein High School: Thursday, January 22 from 5:30-7:00 PM

When: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Who: Current 8th-grade families interested in college programs at Klein ISD high schools.
Location: Klein Multipurpose Center, 7500 Farm to Market 2920, Klein, TX 77379, USA
Register: Click HERE to register to attend

Join the Klein ISD College Programs Family Night — an evening for families to learn about academic opportunities, support services, and programs that promote student success. Representatives will share information on various programs:

8th-grade Students: Interested in becoming a Student Trainer in high school? Learn skills, lead activities, and earn leadership experience. Scan the QR code to complete your application today!

As we get ready for course selection in January, we encourage families to look through our Career & Technical Education (CTE) Programs. This helps students see which 9th-grade courses match their interests. Parents and guardians can also support their students by talking with them about their future college and career ideas to help them choose the best courses for their goals.

Learn more about the CTE opportunities available in Klein ISD:
🔗 bit.ly/KISDCTEPrograms
🔗 bit.ly/KleinISDCTE

Visit the library Jan 30–Feb 6 for our Spring Book Fair! Support the library and discover great reads. Set up and fund your student’s E-Wallet soon so they’re ready to shop. We can’t wait to see you there!

It’s time for Kleb Intermediate to grab their shades and walk with the stars. Your student is invited to join us for a fun evening of dancing, food, and fun at Kleb’s first school dance of the 2025-2026 school year on January 30th, 2026, from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. 

❄️Winter Dance Information❄️

Please check your child’s account for any outstanding fees. Unpaid fees may affect their ability to participate in certain school events and activities including school dances.

To review and, if needed, pay these fees, please log in to your School Cash account at your earliest convenience. Timely payment helps ensure your child can fully enjoy all upcoming events.

Kleb athletes, families, and fans:

Please visit www.klebintathletics.com for Sports, Athletic Forms, Schedules, Announcements, Tickets, and more.

All athletes must have an approved Klein ISD athletic physical and completed Rank One Forms to receive equipment, practice, and compete in competition.

Early dismissal ends at 3:30 p.m. each day. To request early dismissal for your student(s), please call our attendance secretary, Ruby Morales, at 832-249-5495. You can also schedule early dismissal through Skyward or by dropping off a note at the Front Office.

Volunteer applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now being accepted. The Volunteer Application is an annual application. Security is a priority in Klein ISD; all volunteers are required to reapply for their position annually.

APPLY HERE

• Students must remain in dress code, including wearing their own school-issued ID badge.

• Students may not stay on campus after the school day ends while waiting for a game or performance to start.

• All students must remain seated either with an adult or in the designated student section only.

• Foul language is not permitted. All students are expected to follow the Kleb Core expectations at all times.

• Backpacks and outside food or drinks are not allowed at after-school events, including games and performances.

• Students should stay seated in the stands unless it is halftime or between games.

• Students will begin calling for rides at the start of the 4th quarter or during the second set of volleyball.

• Once the event is over, all student spectators must exit the stadium, gym, or event area promptly. Students will not be supervised after leaving the stadium or campus.

• If a student does not adhere to Kleb Core (R.I.S.E) or the student code of conduct, they may be asked to leave and/or lose the privilege to attend future events.

Cell phones may only be used before arriving on campus and after leaving for the day. During school hours, students are expected to keep their phones, smartwatches, and headphones stored out of sight in their backpacks before entering the building and throughout the day. Personal devices are not allowed in hallways, classrooms, restrooms, or the cafeteria.

Key points to remember:

• Students must put their phones, headphones, and smartwatches in their backpacks or purses before entering the building; devices should not be in their hands or pockets.

• Students who do not follow this rule will have their phones confiscated and sent to the grade-level discipline office.

• Confiscated phones must be picked up by a parent or guardian; they will not be returned directly to students.

• Only wired headphones are permitted during instructional time, as directed by teachers. Bluetooth or wireless earbuds are prohibited for safety reasons.

• If a parent or guardian needs to contact their student during the school day, please call the school office to have a message delivered.

Safety is our top priority at Kleb. At the start of the school year, every student will receive a new ID badge. All students are required to wear their ID badge visibly around their neck on a lanyard, with their name and photo clearly displayed. This policy helps ensure the safety of all Klein ISD students and is part of our dress code.

If a student arrives at school without their ID badge on, they must purchase a temporary ID band for $1 at the ID station in the cafeteria before school. Consequences reset at the start of each grading period. Here is the sequence of consequences for not wearing the ID badge:

1st: Purchase temporary ID ($1), warning
2nd: Purchase temporary ID ($1), parent contact
3rd: Purchase temporary ID ($1), 1 school detention
4th: Purchase temporary ID ($1), 2 school detentions
5th: Purchase temporary ID ($1), 3 school detentions OR 1 Saturday school
6th: Purchase permanent ID ($5), 1 day in-school suspension (ISS)
Additional Offenses: Considered major non-compliance

Kleb administration reserves the right to adjust consequences as needed.

A student is considered tardy if they are not inside the doorway of the classroom at the time the bell finishes ringing to signal the beginning of class.

Tardy Consequences: Tardy counts start over at the beginning of each week. Consequences are as follows:

1 Tardy: Free
2 Tardies: Warning
3 Tardies: 1 day before/after school detention
4 Tardies: 2 days before/after school detention
5 Tardies: 3 days before/after school detention
6 or more Tardies: 1 day in-school suspension (ISS)

Kleb Administration reserves the right to adjust consequences at any time.

Students who arrive more than 15 minutes late to class will be considered absent without permission (truant), and a discipline referral will be submitted.

Please be advised that the dress code will be enforced starting from day one. Some important points to remember include: no head coverings, hats, bandanas, or similar items are allowed; all shirts and shorts must be of appropriate length.

Please refer to the Student Handbook [here] for our dress code guidelines. To help maintain a positive and respectful school environment, students are expected to follow the dress code. If the dress code is not followed, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with the student code of conduct.

Please note that fast food items and food deliveries will not be allowed or accepted during the school day.

Students may bring water bottles with closed lids to school. Please make sure the lids are securely closed to prevent spills.

To help prevent spills and keep our hallways safe from slipping hazards, please do not bring open containers or cups with straws to school. Closed bottles or spill-proof containers are the best choice for staying hydrated without accidents. Thank you for helping us maintain a clean and safe environment for everyone!

The Klein ISD Family Curriculum Guides are designed to help you understand the content and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills your children will learn throughout the school year.

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade