April 2023

Month of the Military Child

Killeen ISD will recognize April as the Month of the Military Child, which provides an opportunity to salute our military children and acknowledge all that they offer to their parents, their families, our schools, our communities, and our state. Campuses across the district are encouraged to show support for military children and to thank them for their strength and sacrifices throughout the month of April! On Wednesday, April 19, we invite you to wear purple in support of our military students!

STAAR Test

We are in the last nine-week grading period, which means the STAAR test is just around the corner. Click here to view the STAAR test dates.

Current Student Registration Now Open

Get a jump start on next school year, by completing registration documents for the next school year through Home Access Center. Learn more here. All forms must be completed by May 1, 2023.

Free Back-to-School Vaccination Clinic for Incoming Kinder and 7th Grade Students: April 28, 2023

In partnership with the Bell County Public Health District, a back-to-school immunization clinic will be held at the Pratt Learning and Leadership Center, 505 E. Jasper Road, Killeen. This opportunity is free and is for incoming KInder and 7th grade students. Click here to view flyer.

Do you know of a 3, 4, or 5 year old?

Killeen ISD offers free, full-day programs to eligible children ages 3-5 year olds. To learn more about PreK and Kindergarten programs in KISD and to enroll your child, attend an Orientation at any elementary campus May 11-12, 2023, from 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. For eligibility requirements and required documentation, please visit www.killeenisd.org/enroll_ec.

PreK for 3-year-olds is available at the following campuses for families that live on Fort Hood:

• Clarke Elementary
• Clear Creek Elementary
• Meadows Elementary
• Montague Village Elementary
• Oveta Culp Hobby Elementary
• Venable Village Elementary

Summer Learning information will be released in the coming weeks.

KISD will be offering several free learning opportunities for your student!

Please take a few minutes to participate in the Superintendent Candidate Profile Survey. The survey will be open until April 14, 2023, and is available in four languages, English, Spanish, Korean, and German. You can easily change the language of the survey by clicking the black bar on the top of the webpage.

• Survey Link: https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/QaCzJI

Three town hall meetings are also scheduled with the intent to draw public opinion regarding the search for the next superintendent. All three begin at 6 p.m. and will be held in the cafeteria of each location listed below:

• Monday, April 3 at Smith Middle School, 6000 Brushy Creek Drive, Killeen
• Thursday, April 6 at Manor Middle School, 1700 South W.S. Young Drive, Killeen
• Monday, April 10 at Nolan Middle School, 1600 Warriors Path Road, Harker Heights

April is School Library Month, and Month of the Military Child!

April 3: Superintendent Search Community Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Roy J. Smith Middle School

April 3-7: National Assistant Principal Week

April 6: Superintendent Search Community Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Manor Middle School

April 7: District Closed: Staff and Student Holiday

April 10: Student Holiday

April 10: Superintendent Search Community Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Nolan Middle School

April 11: KISD School Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Central Admin

April 17: New Student Registration, www.killeenisd.org/enroll

April 18-19: STAAR Testing

April 19: Purple Up Day, Wear Purple in Support of Military Kids

April 19: KISD School Board Workshop, 9:00 a.m., Central Admin

April 19: KISD Military Families Connect Meeting

April 22: Killeen ISD's Family Fitness Wellness Fair, 12:00 p.m., Killeen Special Events Center

April 25-26: STAAR Testing

April 25: KISD School Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Central Admin

April 28: Back to School Vaccination Clinic, 505 E. Jasper Road, Killeen

Looking Ahead:

May 11-12: Pre-K and Kindergarten Roundup and Registration

May 24, 26-27: KISD High School Graduations - www.killeenisd.org/graduation

Officer Benjamin Kraft began with the KISD Police Department in January 2022 and made an immediate impact at his campus with students and staff at Shoemaker High School. Officer Kraft came to us from the Bell County Sheriff’s Department, and he has been involved in several district/department events to include United Heroes Hoop Fest and Blue Elf program. Officer Kraft is avid race fan, whether NASCAR, Formula One, etc. If it goes fast and has a motor, he loves to watch it. He said the most rewarding part of his job is being able to be a mentor and role model to students because some of them need a positive influence in their life.

“Volunteers don’t necessarily have the time; they have the heart.” ~ author unknown.

As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, we would like to thank you for your selfless gift of time, commitment, and effort which truly makes a difference in the lives of our students and staff. Know that you are celebrated every day! Not a volunteer, sign up now!

Parents of Juniors & Seniors: Congressman Pfluger is hosting a Service Academy night on April 12, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Pratt Center.

At the March 7th school board meeting, Trustees approved a resolution to observe April 2023 as National School Library Month in Killeen ISD.

School Library Month is the American Association of School Librarians' celebration of school librarians and school libraries. Throughout the month, school librarians will host activities to help their schools and local communities celebrate the essential role that school libraries play in transforming learning. School Library Month provides an opportunity for school administrators, teachers, students, and citizens within Killeen ISD to express appreciation for school librarians and to participate in activities celebrating school libraries.

Current 5th grade students interested in joining band/orchestra next year in 6th grade, are invited to come to our Instrument Fairs.

• Tuesday, April 11 for 5th grade students signed up for orchestra who will be attending Chaparral HS 6pm-8-pm @ Roy J. Smith MS

April 6, 4:30 pm: Shoemaker Dance Team Tryouts - Shoemaker Gym

April 6, 4:30 pm: Killeen Dance Team Tryouts - Killeen Gym

April 14, 4:30 pm: Harker Heights Dance Team Tryouts - Heights Gym

April 20, 4:30 pm: Chaparral Dance Team Tryouts - Chaparral Gym

April 20, 4:30 pm: Ellison Dance Team Tryouts - Ellison Gym

April 14: District High School Cheer and Mascot Tryouts - Ellison and Chaparral Gyms

April 15, 5 pm: ECHS Art Exhibit Night - Texas A&M Central Texas

April 22: Junior V.A.S.E. Art Competition - Harker Heights High School

April 28, 6:30 pm: Annual Elementary Choral Festival - Bell County Expo Center

April 29, 7 pm: Harker Heights High School Knight of Jazz

Swing batter, batter! Baseball and softball are in full swing. Current standings:

• Softball – District 22-5A Ellison in 3rd @ 5-2; Shoemaker in 4th @ 4-3
• District 12-6A Harker Heights in 2nd @ 4-1

• Baseball – District 22-5A Killeen in 3rd @ 3-1; Chaparral in 4th @ 2-2
• District 12-6A Harker Heights in 4th @ 2-2

Tennis is just beginning district play!

Track:

• Middle School District Track Meet will be conducted April 3rd and 4th at Searles Stadium. Events begin at 5:30 pm.
• High School District, Area and Regional track meets are all coming up in April. Please see the Athletic Website for the latest details. www.killeenisd.org/athletics