The Chaparral, Harker Heights, Killeen and Shoemaker volleyball teams, along with Waco University and Marlin, put in work Friday during some intense scrimmages at HHHS. It was a great way to gear up for the regular season, which opens Monday. #WeAreKISD
More 📷 www.killeenisd.org/photos
More 📷 www.killeenisd.org/photos
Union Grove Middle School and Mountain View Elementary School co-hosted an annual Back-to-School bash that attracted hundreds of families to reunite and learn about the schools' many community partners while getting fired up about the new school year. See all the fun here: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/3065415
With the football season right around the corner, Killeen ISD coaches put their pep-talk voices to use Wednesday and pumped up a room full of community members.
As guests of honor during the Rotary Club of Killeen’s monthly meeting at the Killeen Arts and Activities Center, the coaches reflected on the year that was and revved the engine for what’s to come on their campuses in 2026-2027 while giving members a quick rundown of all the success happening every day in KISD athletics.
Read more: www.killeenisd.org/news
As guests of honor during the Rotary Club of Killeen’s monthly meeting at the Killeen Arts and Activities Center, the coaches reflected on the year that was and revved the engine for what’s to come on their campuses in 2026-2027 while giving members a quick rundown of all the success happening every day in KISD athletics.
Read more: www.killeenisd.org/news
Killeen ISD teachers began two days of Job-A-Like professional development Wednesday as time ticks down to the start of the new school year August 17.
🚨 Update (8/5/26): #New: Students are now permitted to bring a thermos 4" x 6" or smaller containing their lunch from home. www.killeenisd.org/scoc
If your child rides the bus, make sure you've downloaded SMART Tag.
The free app helps you stay connected with your student's transportation by providing real-time bus tracking and notifications.
Everything you need to get started is here:
www.killeenisd.org/bus-app
The free app helps you stay connected with your student's transportation by providing real-time bus tracking and notifications.
Everything you need to get started is here:
www.killeenisd.org/bus-app
Excited teachers returned this week to campus and are working hard to prepare for students to arrive Aug. 17 for the new school year. https://www.killeenisd.org/article/3058786
📚 School starts soon, and there's still time to enroll!
New to Killeen ISD? Student registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open. Our team is here to help you get ready for the first day.
Start today: www.killeenisd.org/enroll
New to Killeen ISD? Student registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open. Our team is here to help you get ready for the first day.
Start today: www.killeenisd.org/enroll
#celebratingstudentsuccess: A great Saturday night at the Neon Nights Lamb & Goat Show in Caldwell, Texas! 🌟🐑🐐
Congratulations to our Chaparral High School FFA students and Killeen Career Center FFA students.
Chaparral HS FFA Highlights:
Rylee Boone – 1st Place Lightweight Medium Wool
Rylee Sesmundo – 2nd Place Finewool Cross
Pablo Vidal – 5th Place Mediumweight Medium Wool
KCC FFA Highlights:
Carson Ingalls – Senior Showmanship Finalist, 2nd Place Southdown Lamb, 6th Place Lightweight Goat
Javin Penfold – Reserve Champion Intermediate Goat Showmanship,1st, 3rd & 4th with his Southdown Lambs, and 4th & 5th with his Finewool Cross Lambs
Madison Sherman – 9th Place Heavyweight Goat
Congratulations to all of our exhibitors on a fantastic night! #WEAREKISD 💛
#Celebratingsuccess: 🎉 Congratulations to our very own Veronica Bayne from Killeen HS! Ms. Bayne was selected to the Governor's Texas Classroom Commission to advocate for students and help the state shape public education and strengthen student achievement. Ms. Bayne share's "After 15 years in the classroom, I know that the decisions we make about public education have a real impact on teachers and students every day. Serving on the Texas Classroom Commission is an opportunity to bring that classroom perspective to the table, advocate for our students and educators, and help shape a stronger future for public education in Texas." #WEAREKISD 💛
Read the full story: https://www.facebook.com/share/17rRP2fFzu/?mibextid=wwXlfr
Read the full story: https://www.facebook.com/share/17rRP2fFzu/?mibextid=wwXlfr
📚 Before the first day of school, take a few minutes to review the 2026-2027 Killeen ISD Student Code of Conduct.
The Student Code of Conduct includes important reminders about:
✅ Dress code expectations
✅ Personal communication devices
✅ Clear or mesh backpack requirements
✅ Water bottle guidelines
✅ Other student expectations for the school year
Reviewing the Student Code of Conduct before shopping or the first day can help ensure your student is ready for a successful start to the school year.
📅 Manor Middle School students begin classes Tuesday, Aug. 4. All other Killeen ISD students return Monday, Aug. 17.
Read the full Student Code of Conduct: www.killeenisd.org/news
The Student Code of Conduct includes important reminders about:
✅ Dress code expectations
✅ Personal communication devices
✅ Clear or mesh backpack requirements
✅ Water bottle guidelines
✅ Other student expectations for the school year
Reviewing the Student Code of Conduct before shopping or the first day can help ensure your student is ready for a successful start to the school year.
📅 Manor Middle School students begin classes Tuesday, Aug. 4. All other Killeen ISD students return Monday, Aug. 17.
Read the full Student Code of Conduct: www.killeenisd.org/news
Teamwork, leadership, resilience and unity were some of the lessons taught through physical fitness as the Chaparral Bobcats football team continued to prepare for the upcoming season and trained Thursday morning at Joseph L. Searles III Stadium with U.S. Army III Armored Corps soldiers from Fort Hood.
Pics: www.killeenisd.org/photos
The athletes were put to the test and challenged during a number of strength and conditioning drills, putting mind over matter to accomplish the tasks at hand. With the first day of fall camp for the 2026 season Monday, Aug. 3, Bobcats football head coach Tyrell McCrea said the training was a big boost and he was proud of the way his players responded to the instruction and overcame adversity.
Pics: www.killeenisd.org/photos
The athletes were put to the test and challenged during a number of strength and conditioning drills, putting mind over matter to accomplish the tasks at hand. With the first day of fall camp for the 2026 season Monday, Aug. 3, Bobcats football head coach Tyrell McCrea said the training was a big boost and he was proud of the way his players responded to the instruction and overcame adversity.
Killeen ISD's five high school bands are deep into summer marching camp learning the techniques that will lead to amazing halftime and competition shows this fall. Check out our photos and story about these hard-working student musicians. https://www.killeenisd.org/article/3048375
COVER CHAMPS: During what has become an annual tradition, the Harker Heights Knights Football team received its commemorative edition of Dave Campbell's Texas Football magazine, featuring a special cover celebrating the program’s 2025 district championship.
More photos: www.killeenisd.org/photos
Head coach Mark Humble –– joined by representatives from Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, which sponsored the special edition –– unveiled the magazine Thursday following the Knights’ final voluntary strength and conditioning session of the summer.
Humble reminded his players that the magazine honors last season’s accomplishments and the focus for the reigning District 12-6A champs now shifts to 2026 and earning the opportunity to be featured again.
#WeAreKISD
More photos: www.killeenisd.org/photos
Head coach Mark Humble –– joined by representatives from Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, which sponsored the special edition –– unveiled the magazine Thursday following the Knights’ final voluntary strength and conditioning session of the summer.
Humble reminded his players that the magazine honors last season’s accomplishments and the focus for the reigning District 12-6A champs now shifts to 2026 and earning the opportunity to be featured again.
#WeAreKISD
Everything you need for the first day of school is in one place. Find your child's school supply list, apply for free and reduced-price meals, learn about SMART Tag for bus riders, view important back-to-school readiness dates, access registration information and more at www.killeenisd.org/backtoschool.
#NEW: 🚌 Stay connected to your child's ride to and from school!
Download the SMARTtag Parent App today to receive bus notifications, track your student's bus, and access important transportation information all in one place.
Learn how to get started at www.killeenisd.org/bus-app.
Download the SMARTtag Parent App today to receive bus notifications, track your student's bus, and access important transportation information all in one place.
Learn how to get started at www.killeenisd.org/bus-app.
Last night's Board of Trustees meeting recognized students and campuses for outstanding achievements, including national honors in dance, Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase School recognition, and a prestigious NASA SEES internship.
Congratulations to all of our students, staff and campuses for representing Killeen ISD with excellence. 💛🖤
📸 View the full Flickr album here:https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD1a2i
Congratulations to all of our students, staff and campuses for representing Killeen ISD with excellence. 💛🖤
📸 View the full Flickr album here:https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD1a2i
As students return for athletics, marching band, cheer, dance and other outdoor activities, Killeen ISD is implementing NEW UIL heat safety standards designed to better protect students during outdoor practices and rehearsals.
Student safety remains our top priority. Learn more about the new requirements and how they help keep students safe throughout the school year.
🔗 Read the full release here: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/3046477
Student safety remains our top priority. Learn more about the new requirements and how they help keep students safe throughout the school year.
🔗 Read the full release here: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/3046477
New teacher induction continues this week at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center as the start to school on Aug. 17 nears. See our added KISD photos.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/killeenisd/albums/72177720334880158
https://www.flickr.com/photos/killeenisd/albums/72177720334880158
