Killeen Independent School District

The Nolan Mustangs made it a repeat performance, hoisting the first-place trophy for the second year in a row at the 15th annual KISD Middle School UIL Academic Meet Saturday. Patterson finished second and Smith third. JDA earned most improved. Congratulations to all 700-plus of the UIL student participants, as well as their hard-working coaches! You are all awesome!

Still flying!!! Ellison is moving on once again! The Eagles hold off Mesquite Poteet for a thrilling, heart-pounding, down-to-the-wire 42-40 victory Friday night in the Class 5A-II area playoffs in West.

Sean Parks had 32 points, including two buzzer-beaters at the end of the second and third quarters, and the defense buckled down.

More photos: https://tinyurl.com/mtj54be8

Now, the Eagles will face Lucas Lovejoy in the regional semifinals at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 at Glen Rose High School.
#WeAreKISD

Play ball! The annual KISD Classic baseball tournament is in full swing and continues through Saturday, Feb. 28. View more photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/killeenisd/albums/72177720332223630

The Reeces Creek Elementary School Student Council and Student Ambassadors hosted our annual No Place for Hate talent show for the community! All members had jobs from selling popcorn, selling raffle tickets, working backstage, greeting guests and collecting tickets! Great job to these hard-student workers!

The annual KISD art exhibit is open. Come see hundreds of visual art pieces on display at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center through March 4 and visit the festival Saturday from 11 to 3. There is some amazing student-produced talent on display! https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2726575

Fifth-graders at Ira Cross Elementary School learned traditions about Mardi Gras on Tuesday with beads, king cake and masks. https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2713733

Killeen ISD is excited to announce that registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open for current students.

Families with students already enrolled in the district can complete registration electronically via the Home Access Center.

Read more here: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2698631

Hay Branch Elementary School hosted families for a night of living history with former student Jessica Gonzalez, whose mother, Mary Hollmon was a longtime favorite teacher and a colleague of trailblazing former Principal Alice Douse. https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2708389

The Clifton Park Elementary School kindness club made some special friends during a pre-Valentine's Day visit Thursday to the Indian Oaks Living Center. https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2705840

Killeen ISD was proud to host guests Tuesday from across the state to see structured literacy lessons underway at Clifton Park Elementary School thanks to a two-year Texas Reads, Texas Leads grant. https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2700555

AP Exam Registration for Home-Schooled Students: Killeen ISD will administer AP exams from May 4 – 15, 2026. Home-schooled students interested in registering must submit the AP Exam Application to Jennifer.Roden@killeenisd.org. After submitting the application, payment may be made at https://kisd.myschoolcentral.com.

Both the application and payment must be received by February 27 to secure exam registration and avoid a late fee.

Application Linked Here: https://aptg.co/lBnmpB

For questions, email Advanced.Academics@killeenisd.org.

Killeen ISD is excited to announce that registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open for current students from Feb. 9-March 13, 2026.

Families with students already enrolled in the district can complete registration electronically via the Home Access Center. This convenient platform allows parents and guardians to update student information, provide required documents, and finalize enrollment for the upcoming school year. For current students not returning to the district in 2026-2027, families can notify the district of their plans through the registration form in the Home Access Center.

Students currently on a school transfer who wish to renew their transfer request must do so during the registration period. Failing to renew a transfer request during this timeframe could result in the loss of the transfer approval.

Required Documentation: All students are required to provide proof of residency, shot record, birth certificate and parent ID to complete the registration process. Proof of residency documentation must be related to a permanent residence such as a recent utility bill, military housing order, homeowner insurance policy or mortgage statement.

If families need assistance with registration, they are encouraged to contact their student’s school directly.

The registration process for new-to-the-district students will begin in late spring.

The Chaparral High School tenor-bass choir performed portions of its scheduled program Monday in advance of its performance this Friday at the Texas Music Educators Association convention in San Antonio. Congratulations to these amazing vocalists and best of luck on the big stage! https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2694771

A big congratulations and best of luck to all of our KISD middle school and high school dance teams prepping for competition. Many of these talented teams performed at the KISD Dance Showcase Wednesday showing off some amazing talent!

The Harker Heights High School choir rock and pop show the Knight Club is set for Feb. 6 and 7. Read here about the popular show and how to get tickets. https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2680031

Superintendent King Davis met with local pastors to provide information about KISD and to express the importance of communities working together in education. https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2678775

Mark your calendars, KISD students and families! The HBCU College & Job Fair will be here before you know it. Join us Saturday, February 7 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Harker Heights High School to meet college recruiters, learn about career opportunities, and enter for a chance to win scholarships, and more!

Saturday: Join us for the Killeen ISD Social Emotional Learning & Mental Wellness Fair! Connect with school counselors, community partners, and local agencies while exploring helpful resources for students and families of all grade levels.

Enjoy interactive sessions
Participate in fun make & take activities designed to support calmness and wellness
Meet community agencies and learn about supports available in our area

Plus, win door prizes and enjoy student performances!

Saturday, January 31, 2026
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Killeen ISD Career Center
1320 Stagecoach Road, Killeen, TX 76542

We hope to see you there!