APRIL 2025

Stay in the know with the latest from Killeen ISD this April.

Spring is Here! The final nine weeks of the school year are underway, and STAAR testing is just around the corner! Click here to view STAAR test dates and help your child prepare for success.

Mark Your Calendar:
Friday, April 18, is a Staff & Student Holiday—all Killeen ISD schools and offices will be closed.

Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration is Open!
Killeen ISD offers free, full-day Pre-K and Kindergarten for children ages 4-5. (Families living on Fort Cavazos may also qualify for Pre-K for 3-year-olds!)

For eligibility details and required documents, visit www.killeenisd.org/enroll_ec.

Register In Person at Pratt Learning and Leadership Center (505 E. Jasper Road, Killeen) on:

• Thursday, April 10: 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Friday, April 11: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Saturday, April 12: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

We can’t wait to welcome your little learners into the KISD family!

STAAR Testing - Dates Vary By Campus

April - Month of the Military Child, Autism Awareness Month, School Librarian Appreciation Month

April 1 - KISD School Board Workshop, 9 a.m., Central Admin

April 1 - Special Called KISD School Board Meeting, 1 p.m., Central Admin

April 2 - School Paraprofessional Day

April 5 - FAFSA Help Available: Fast Track Day, 10 a.m., KISD Career Center

April 7-11 - Assistant Principal Week

April 8 - KISD School Board Meeting, 6 p.m., Central Admin

April 10-12 - Pre-K and Kindergarten Roundup at all KISD Elementary Campuses

April 10 - District Site-Based Decision-Making Committee Meeting, 4:30 p.m., Jackson Professional Learning Center

April 12 - Special Olympics Track & Field Meet

April 15 - KISD School Board Workshop, 9 a.m., Central Admin

April 18 - Staff & Student Holiday, District Closed

April 20 - Volunteer Recognition Week, Administration Professionals Week

April 23 - Purple Up! Day

April 23 - KISD Hiring Event - Virtual Meet and Greet, 2 p.m.

April 25 - High School Senior Snapshot Day (Senior Class Rank)

April 26 - Family Fitness and Wellness Fair

April 29 - Info Session for High School Students: Career Search, 6 p.m., KISD Career Center

Looking Ahead to May

May 6 - KISD School Board Workshop, 9 a.m., Central Admin

May 13 - KISD Board Meeting, 6 p.m., Central Admin

May 22 - Last Day of School

We Need Your Input!

Students and Families, please take a moment to answer a quick College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) survey question. Your response will help us better understand and support the goals and future plans of our students.

CCMR Survey Question

• April 5 - FAFSA Help Available: Fast Track Day, 10 a.m., KISD Career Center

• April 16 - Graduating Seniors Job Fair, 9 a.m., Cadence Bank Center (Belton)
  Seniors must sign up through their campus.

• April 29 -Info Session for High School Students: Career Search, 6 p.m., KISD Career Center
  Learn how to find the right career path before college. For grades 9–12 and parents.

Email our team at Advanced.Academics@killeenisd.org

Big congrats to Chaparral softball pitcher Madison Edwards who tossed the program’s first perfect game earlier in March. The “no-no” included 12 strikeouts in the Lady Bobcats’ 11-0 win over Waco.

The high school golf season is winding down and two Ellison Lady Eagles — Lynnae Bentley and Reagan Snider — qualified for the regional round after finishing seventh and ninth in the District 16-5A tournament.

High school baseball, softball, tennis and track and field are ramping up as the spring moves forward, and spring middle school sports are starting to get going as well.

It’s busy in KISD athletics, and that’s always a good thing!

Be sure to visit killeenisd.org/athletics and follow Facebook.com/KISDSports and X.com/KilleenISD_ for updates.

Thank You, KISD Volunteers! Killeen ISD is incredibly grateful for the dedication and generosity of our volunteers. Whether you’ve supported classrooms, assisted at events, or worked behind the scenes, your efforts make a lasting difference in the lives of our students. Your kindness, enthusiasm, and commitment help create a welcoming and enriching learning environment—we truly couldn’t do it without you!

We’re excited to continue this partnership and welcome new volunteers to our schools. All volunteers must complete a background check and attend orientation training each school year before getting started.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today at www.killeenisd.org/volunteer!

Celebrate a month of new life with new early literacy activity ideas that children can do together with their families. This month’s calendar is filled with crafts, math and science activities, and book suggestions to celebrate April Fools’ Day, Zoo Lovers Day, Bean Counter Day, and more!

Theatre Students Advance to State

Congratulations to Sasha Lauderdale (Ellison) and Victoria Hernandez (Chaparral) for advancing to the UIL Theatrical Design State Contest. Their original designs for Axoloris, the Musical placed among the top in Texas. They will compete in Austin on May 16–17.

Choir Sweepstakes Winners
Eleven KISD middle school choirs earned Sweepstakes honors at the UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Evaluation. Congratulations to Patterson, JDA, Liberty Hill, Live Oak Ridge, Nolan, and Rancier.

Band Sweepstakes Winners
Fourteen middle school bands received Sweepstakes at UIL. Congratulations to JDA, Smith, Patterson, Audie Murphy, Live Oak Ridge, and Union Grove.

Dance Teams Bring Home National Titles
The Ellison Emeralds, Rancier Ruby Roos, and Chaparral TopCats earned multiple team and individual awards during national competition season. Well done to all teams and directors.

Join us Friday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Killeen High School auditorium for a concert featuring the East and Central Cluster Honor Choirs.

View the Full Fine Arts Calendar
Click here to explore events happening throughout April.

Killeen ISD remains committed to the safety and well-being of every student and staff member.

If you see something concerning, say something. We encourage our community to use the following tools to help keep our schools safe:

• NEW Safety Tip Line: (254) 336-8989

• Bullying and Threat Reporter: www.kisdissafe.com

• KISD Police Department: (254) 336-2815

• School Safety Office: (254) 336-8600

• Community Counseling Resources: www.killeenisd.org/wellness-resources

For more details about KISD’s safety initiatives and resources, visit www.killeenisd.org/safety.

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