It's a great weekend for a magical musical! Chaparral Bobcat Drama completes its run of "Frozen" with an 8 p.m. show Saturday, Nov. 7 and Ellison High School theater has curtain times at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 for "Matilda." For more information, photos and links to tickets see our KISD News site https://www.killeenisd.org/news
Killeen ISD celebrated the opening of its renovated administration building Friday in a ceremony that attracted district and community leaders past and present. https://www.killeenisd.org/article/3240045
#celebratingstudentsuccess: Congratulations to Killeen ISD’s four National Merit Commended Students! We’re proud to celebrate Hayun Choi and Krishna Montoya of Harker Heights High School, Juan Carsten Essah of Early College High School, and Dylan Layman of Killeen High School for their outstanding academic achievement. #weAREKISD 💛
#thankfulthursday: Sometimes, a teacher’s greatest impact is making students feel cared for.
We’re celebrating Troy Foster at Liberty Hill Middle School! One grateful parent shared:
“He is such an amazing teacher and the students, especially mine, just love him. It’s hard to find people who genuinely care about children. He is one of them.”
Thank you, Mr. Foster, for the care and encouragement you give your students each day!
Who are YOU thankful for? Students and families, nominate a KISD teacher, coach or administrator who has made a difference in your life for a chance to be featured in our Thankful Thursday series this November!
Nominate here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/B1Pwdc9zRS
We’re celebrating Troy Foster at Liberty Hill Middle School! One grateful parent shared:
“He is such an amazing teacher and the students, especially mine, just love him. It’s hard to find people who genuinely care about children. He is one of them.”
Thank you, Mr. Foster, for the care and encouragement you give your students each day!
Who are YOU thankful for? Students and families, nominate a KISD teacher, coach or administrator who has made a difference in your life for a chance to be featured in our Thankful Thursday series this November!
Nominate here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/B1Pwdc9zRS
Liberty Hill Middle School hosted a multicultural celebration Wednesday with choir and Lionettes dance performances, as well as theater presentations and displays. Check out some of their photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/killeenisd/albums/72177720336902474
#thankfulthursday: A passion for health sciences and a teacher who’s there when it matters.
We’re celebrating Ms. Aday at Early College High School! One student shared:
“I have known Mrs. Aday since my 8th grade year at Smith Middle School. Since then, she has been one of the largest supporters in my journey at Early College High School.”
The student praised her engaging lessons and the care she shows students, adding:
“Mrs. Aday continues to fuel my passion for learning health sciences everyday and I look forward to her class.”
Thank you, Ms. Aday, for inspiring a love of learning and making sure students feel supported along the way!
Who are YOU thankful for? Students and families, nominate a KISD teacher, coach or administrator who has made a difference in your life for a chance to be featured in our Thankful Thursday series this November!
Submit your nomination: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/B1Pwdc9zRS
We’re celebrating Ms. Aday at Early College High School! One student shared:
“I have known Mrs. Aday since my 8th grade year at Smith Middle School. Since then, she has been one of the largest supporters in my journey at Early College High School.”
The student praised her engaging lessons and the care she shows students, adding:
“Mrs. Aday continues to fuel my passion for learning health sciences everyday and I look forward to her class.”
Thank you, Ms. Aday, for inspiring a love of learning and making sure students feel supported along the way!
Who are YOU thankful for? Students and families, nominate a KISD teacher, coach or administrator who has made a difference in your life for a chance to be featured in our Thankful Thursday series this November!
Submit your nomination: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/B1Pwdc9zRS
This November, we’re celebrating the Killeen ISD educators who give our students so much to be thankful for!
Our first Thankful Thursday spotlight shines on Ms. Guindelyn Feutz, a first grade teacher at Fowler Elementary! One grateful parent shared:
“She’s an amazing role model and person for my daughter and her classmates! She helps create better humans, learners, and leaders!”
Thank you, Ms. Feutz, for helping our youngest learners grow in the classroom and beyond!
Who are YOU thankful for? Students and families, nominate a KISD teacher, coach or administrator who has made a difference in your life. Tell us what makes them special for a chance to be featured in our Thankful Thursday series this November!
Submit your nomination: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/B1Pwdc9zRS
Our first Thankful Thursday spotlight shines on Ms. Guindelyn Feutz, a first grade teacher at Fowler Elementary! One grateful parent shared:
“She’s an amazing role model and person for my daughter and her classmates! She helps create better humans, learners, and leaders!”
Thank you, Ms. Feutz, for helping our youngest learners grow in the classroom and beyond!
Who are YOU thankful for? Students and families, nominate a KISD teacher, coach or administrator who has made a difference in your life. Tell us what makes them special for a chance to be featured in our Thankful Thursday series this November!
Submit your nomination: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/B1Pwdc9zRS
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT OPTIMIZATION 2.0. HERE: https://mgtamer.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0GwchfCeQRXo55c
Killeen ISD is preparing for three upcoming Community Town Halls, and we strongly encourage our families, employees and community members to submit their questions in advance.
With potential school closures, consolidations and attendance boundary changes being considered, we know our community has questions. We want to hear them.
📢 Why submit your questions now?
Your questions will help district leaders better understand your concerns, prepare meaningful answers and focus our town halls on the issues that matter most to our community.
No final decisions have been made, and your feedback is an important part of this process.
📍 Upcoming Town Halls | 6–8 p.m.
* Nov. 9 | Shoemaker High School
* Nov. 12 | Killeen High School
* Nov. 19 | Ellison HigH School
👉 Don't wait until the town hall to ask what's on your mind. Submit your questions TODAY!
🔗 Submit questions and review the proposed scenarios: www.killeenisd.org/optimization
Your questions matter. Your voice matters. We want to hear from you!
Killeen ISD is preparing for three upcoming Community Town Halls, and we strongly encourage our families, employees and community members to submit their questions in advance.
With potential school closures, consolidations and attendance boundary changes being considered, we know our community has questions. We want to hear them.
📢 Why submit your questions now?
Your questions will help district leaders better understand your concerns, prepare meaningful answers and focus our town halls on the issues that matter most to our community.
No final decisions have been made, and your feedback is an important part of this process.
📍 Upcoming Town Halls | 6–8 p.m.
* Nov. 9 | Shoemaker High School
* Nov. 12 | Killeen High School
* Nov. 19 | Ellison HigH School
👉 Don't wait until the town hall to ask what's on your mind. Submit your questions TODAY!
🔗 Submit questions and review the proposed scenarios: www.killeenisd.org/optimization
Your questions matter. Your voice matters. We want to hear from you!
Ellison Theater is staging the full musical Matilda with showtimes at 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Story, photos and link to tickets here: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/3233640
🚀 What could your child become? Let them explore the possibilities!
Killeen ISD Career and Technical Education is bringing career exploration to students in grades 4–7 with a hands-on event designed to help them discover what excites them about their future.
👩⚕️ Medical & Dental
🚒 Fire & EMT
🤖 Robotics
💻 Cyber Security
👮 Law Enforcement
🐾 Veterinary Science
🔧 Automotive & Welding
🏗️ Construction
…and more!
Students can explore career pathways through hands-on demonstrations, career challenges, activities, door prizes and giveaways. Parents are welcome, too!
📅 Saturday, November 14
⏰ 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 Alice W. Douse Elementary School, 700 Rebecca Lynn Lane, Killeen, Texas 76542
Come explore, try something new and discover where your interests could take you. Dream it. Explore it. Achieve it. 🌟
Killeen ISD Career and Technical Education is bringing career exploration to students in grades 4–7 with a hands-on event designed to help them discover what excites them about their future.
👩⚕️ Medical & Dental
🚒 Fire & EMT
🤖 Robotics
💻 Cyber Security
👮 Law Enforcement
🐾 Veterinary Science
🔧 Automotive & Welding
🏗️ Construction
…and more!
Students can explore career pathways through hands-on demonstrations, career challenges, activities, door prizes and giveaways. Parents are welcome, too!
📅 Saturday, November 14
⏰ 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 Alice W. Douse Elementary School, 700 Rebecca Lynn Lane, Killeen, Texas 76542
Come explore, try something new and discover where your interests could take you. Dream it. Explore it. Achieve it. 🌟
Parents and students this one is for you!
Say "Thank You" the KISD way! Nominate a staff member who goes above and beyond for a chance to be featured for our November #ThankfulThursdays
Nominate here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/B1Pwdc9zRS
Say "Thank You" the KISD way! Nominate a staff member who goes above and beyond for a chance to be featured for our November #ThankfulThursdays
Nominate here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/B1Pwdc9zRS
As we wrap up National Principals Month, we want to give one last heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible campus principals! 💛
At our recent Board meeting, we had the opportunity to recognize these dedicated leaders, and we know campuses across the district have been celebrating them all month long.
But our appreciation goes far beyond October. Our principals wear countless hats, make tough decisions, support teachers and staff, build relationships with families, and show up for students every single day. Much of what they do happens behind the scenes, but the impact they make is felt throughout their schools.
To our KISD principals, thank you for your leadership and the countless ways you put students and staff first. We see the work you do, we value you, and we're grateful to have you leading our campuses! #weAREKISD
At our recent Board meeting, we had the opportunity to recognize these dedicated leaders, and we know campuses across the district have been celebrating them all month long.
But our appreciation goes far beyond October. Our principals wear countless hats, make tough decisions, support teachers and staff, build relationships with families, and show up for students every single day. Much of what they do happens behind the scenes, but the impact they make is felt throughout their schools.
To our KISD principals, thank you for your leadership and the countless ways you put students and staff first. We see the work you do, we value you, and we're grateful to have you leading our campuses! #weAREKISD
Chaparral High School Bobcat Drama is staging the musical "Frozen" Nov. 5-7. For a link to tickets, photos and a description of the show, see the following: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/3222415
Killeen ISD is hosting Optimization 2.0 Community Town Halls, and we encourage our families, employees and community members to make plans to attend and submit their questions in advance!
As the district considers potential school closures, consolidations and attendance boundary changes, we want to hear from you. No final decisions have been made, and community feedback is an important part of the process.
📅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
📍 Nov. 9 | Shoemaker High School | 6 p.m.
📍 Nov. 12 | Killeen High School | 6 p.m.
📍 Nov. 19 | Ellison High School | 6 p.m.
❓Have questions about KISD's proposed Optimization 2.0 scenarios? Submit them using this brief form before our upcoming town halls so we can better understand what families, staff, and community members want to know. No registration is required, and you can submit multiple questions. 👉 Submit your questions here: https://mgtamer.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0GwchfCeQRXo55c
🔗 Learn more about Optimization 2.0 and the proposed scenarios: www.killeenisd.org/optimization
Save the date. Submit your questions. Make plans to attend. We want to hear from you!
As the district considers potential school closures, consolidations and attendance boundary changes, we want to hear from you. No final decisions have been made, and community feedback is an important part of the process.
📅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
📍 Nov. 9 | Shoemaker High School | 6 p.m.
📍 Nov. 12 | Killeen High School | 6 p.m.
📍 Nov. 19 | Ellison High School | 6 p.m.
❓Have questions about KISD's proposed Optimization 2.0 scenarios? Submit them using this brief form before our upcoming town halls so we can better understand what families, staff, and community members want to know. No registration is required, and you can submit multiple questions. 👉 Submit your questions here: https://mgtamer.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0GwchfCeQRXo55c
🔗 Learn more about Optimization 2.0 and the proposed scenarios: www.killeenisd.org/optimization
Save the date. Submit your questions. Make plans to attend. We want to hear from you!
The KISD School Health Advisory Council Safe Spaces and Places forum addressed strategies regarding youth violence, conflict resolution, substance abuse and human trafficking. https://www.killeenisd.org/article/3219848
#celebratingsuccess: 🏆 THREE YEARS STRONG! Killeen ISD has once again been named a CTE District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas!
With 33 programs of study, hands-on learning opportunities and strong industry partnerships, we're helping more than 8,800 high school students turn their interests into real-world skills and future careers.
From health care and technology to construction and law enforcement, our students aren't just learning about careers. They're preparing to step into them!
👏 Congratulations to our incredible CTE students, teachers and staff who continue to make this recognition possible!
With 33 programs of study, hands-on learning opportunities and strong industry partnerships, we're helping more than 8,800 high school students turn their interests into real-world skills and future careers.
From health care and technology to construction and law enforcement, our students aren't just learning about careers. They're preparing to step into them!
👏 Congratulations to our incredible CTE students, teachers and staff who continue to make this recognition possible!
Killeen ISD relies on federal funding through the Impact Aid program to support the success of our schools and students. These funds are vital in helping us provide the resources, programs, and educational opportunities our children deserve.
To receive this funding, we need your help. Each family must complete the Impact Aid Parent-Pupil Survey form annually.
A paper copy of the form was sent home with your student today. Please take a few moments to fill it out and return it as soon as possible or by Oct. 30 at the latest.
If you have any questions or need assistance, do not hesitate to contact your student’s school.
Your cooperation ensures we can continue to provide a high-quality education for all students in our community. Thank you for your prompt attention to this important matter.
Combining competition, team bonding and career exploration, Junior ROTC cadets from five area high schools participated Saturday in the first-ever Warrior Cadet Leadership Challenge at Texas A&M University-Central Texas. https://www.killeenisd.org/article/3212354
📄 Impact Aid forms are coming home Monday!
Please check your student’s backpack for the annual Impact Aid Parent Pupil Survey. Taking just a few minutes to complete and return this form helps Killeen ISD secure important federal funding that supports our schools and students.
✅ Watch for the paper form Monday
✅ Complete and return it as soon as possible
✅ Deadline: October 30, 2026
Every completed form helps us make sure Killeen ISD receives the federal funding available to support our students.
Questions? Contact your student’s school.
Thank you for your partnership! 💛
Gazing into a myriad of potential futures, students and family members on Thursday took advantage of the opportunity to investigate the numerous academic options open for KISD high school students during the Future Ready Expo. https://www.killeenisd.org/article/3210060
