Wishing all of our Grey Wolves a wonderful and prosperous Year of the Snake! 🐍✨ May this year bring wisdom, growth, and new opportunities for success!

This week is packed with excitement as we kick off softball and baseball season! Let’s show our Grey Wolves spirit and cheer on our teams as they hit it out of the park this season!

On Thursday, we will be conducting a lockdown drill to ensure that our campus is prepared and safe. Thank you for your cooperation as we prioritize safety for everyone at Shoemaker.

Mark your calendars! On February 1st, Chaparral High School will host a Senior Job and HBCU College Fair. This is a fantastic opportunity for our seniors to explore career paths and college options, so don’t miss it!

We’re proud to share that our campus continues to grow and improve! Thanks to your support, tardies and absences have been reduced by 2% compared to last year. Even better, the number of students who passed their first semester increased by 8%! Let’s keep up the great work by encouraging students to be on time and engaged in class.

Updates for Seniors

Scholarships for Seniors continues to grow - see section below

• Senior Job and HBCU College Fair Saturday, Feb 1st. @ Chaparral HS
• Visit the Scholarship Opportunities section below or stop by the Counselor’s Office for the latest updates.
• Don’t miss the chance to secure valuable financial assistance for college!

Senior Prom 2025
Save the date! 🎉

• When: March 8th
• Where: Killeen Civic Center
• See below ticket sales, theme, and other exciting details. Let’s make it a night to remember!

Thank you for being such an important part of our Grey Wolves community. Wishing you all a spectacular week!

🐾Go Grey Wolves! 🐺💙

Mary Lynn Gawryszewski

If you have any questions, please contact the front office at (254) 336-0900.

Come out to Raising Canes on Monday Jan. 27th from 4-9 pm.

1/28 Boys Soccer @ Killeen HS 4:30 / 5:45 / 7:30

1/28 Girls Soccer @ SHS vs Killeen HS 4:40 /5:30 / 7:15

1/28 Softball @ SHS vs Chaparral HS 5:00 / 7:00

1/28 Scholarship Lady Meeting - Paying for College @ Killeen Career Center 6:00 PM

1/29 Support the Band at raising Canes from 4-9 PM at the Ft. Hood Street Location

1/31 Girls Basketball @ SHS vs Bryan HS 5:00 /5:30/7:00

1/31 Boys Soccer @ SHS vs Bryan HS 4:30 / 5:45 / 7:30

1/31 Boys Basketball @ Bryan HS 4:30 / 5:30 / 6:30

1/31 Girls Soccer @ Bryan HS 5:30 / 7:15

1/31 Softball Varsity @ Gateway Prep TBA/ 6:30

1/31 Tennis @ Pflugerville HS 7:30 am

2/1 Senior Fair: HBCU Colleges & Job Fair @ Chaparral HS

2/1 Band Winter Guard Contest All Day

2/1 Baseball @ Bryan Rudder 12:00 pm

2/1-SHS Bowling vs Belton New Tech @ Spare Time

2/4 ESL & Bilingual Session @ JPLC 4-6 PM

2/4-SHS Girl's Basketball vs THS 5/5:30/7

2/4-SHS Boy's Basketball @ THS @ 5/5:30/6:30/7

2/4-SHS Girl's Soccer vs CCHS 5:15/7:15

2/4-SHS Boy's Soccer @CCHS 4:30/5:45/7:30

2/4-SHS Softball @ Jarrell

2/4-SHS Baseball vs Bryan Rudder 5:00

2/4-5-8th Grade Shadow Days

2/6-Academic Letter Jacket Sizing in Athletic Hall @ 9:00

2/7-SHS Boy's Basketball vs CCHS 5/5:30/6:30/7

2/7-SHS Girl's Soccer @ HHHS 5:15/7:15

2/7-SHS Boy's Soccer vs HHHS 4:30/5:45/7:30

2/7-SHS Softball vs Holland 5:00

2/7- SHS Track @ KISD Relays @ Leo Buckley

2/7-SHS Tennis Weiss @ 7:30am

2/7-SHS Baseball vs Troy @ 6:00

2/7-8-SHS Swim Regionals Rockwall ISD Aquatic Center

2/7-8-KISD Band Festival @ KHS

2/8-SHS Dance @ Heart of Texas Classic @ Belton High School

2/8-Black History Month Quiz Bowl @ Douse Community Center 10-3

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KISD has partnered with the MOSS Foundation and AYADD Outreach to bring college and career opportunities to our students. Please share the attached flyer and following information with your team and your students.

Event Information:

February 1, 2025

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Chaparral High School

Free Admission

Senior Student Job Fair –targeting senior students and juniors who may graduate early. Please have students register using the QR code on the flyer. We have 28 confirmed employers: City of Killeen/HH/Cove, General Dynamics, Advent Hospital, Amazon, RK Bass, First National Bank, TDCJ, etc.

HBCU College Fair—open to all high school students (to include AVID Middle School Students). We have 20 colleges confirmed (to include CTC, UMHB, TAMUCT, TSTC). Community organizations will be onsite with their local scholarships. The Waco Links will lead sessions on FAFSA and the College Application Process.

· Minimum 3.3 GPA

· Number of Community Service Hours completed in the last 12 months

· Community Service Verification Letters to document the number of hours submitted

· A Letter of Recommendation

· A Short Essay (500 words or less) on the topic: “What does Community mean to you?”

The state of Texas requires all students to complete a financial aid requirement for graduation. This requirement can be met in one of three ways:

1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), OR
2. Complete the Texas Application State Financial Aid (TASFA), OR
3. Complete the state approved OPT OUT form and turn it into your school counselor

The application for the FAFSA can be accessed here:

https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

The application for the TASFA can be accessed here:

https://www.highered.texas.gov/students-families/tasfa/

If you have additional questions, please reach out to your school counselor.

Be sure to follow Facebook.com/KISDSports and X.com/KilleenISD_ for updates.

Any student that needs academic support in their core courses, including Foreign Languages, can attend a tutoring session after school Monday through Thursday.

Students must be in their tutoring room by 4:30 and must conduct themselves in a manner that supports our building expectations. If your student is needing academic support, please encourage them to attend.

Parents will be able to access their child’s STAAR results by logging into Home Access Center.

Grades 3-8

· August 16 - Results for families available in the Family Portal.

End-of-Course (EOC)

· Results for families were released on June 30 through the Family Portal.

For more information, visit TexasAssesment.gov

• Tardy Policy:
  Please encourage your student to arrive on time to their classes to avoid any disruptions. We’ve implemented a 30-second reminder before the tardy bell to help students get to class on time.

• Student IDs:
  All students must have their ID visible at all times—worn around the neck, not on backpacks or around the waist. This is crucial for maintaining campus security.

• Early Release Students & Missed Bus to KCC/CTC:
  Students with early release who choose to stay on campus must sign in and remain in the library. If your student misses the bus, they should notify the front office, and we will assist in resolving the situation. However, if the situation cannot be resolved, students must stay in the library until their next class on campus begins. Roaming the hallways is not permitted for safety reasons.

• Cell Phone and Electronic Devices Policy: Our new cell phone policy is now in effect. We're continuing with reminders on Tuesday and Wednesday, and starting Thursday, September 5th, we'll begin enforcing consequences for having electronic devices like cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and headphones out during the school day from 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM.
  

• Important Information for Parents: Each secondary student will be assigned a personal, secure pouch for their cell phone at the start of the school year. Students are expected to bring this pouch to school daily and return it in good condition at the end of the year.
  
• We understand that some parents may choose not to provide their students with cell phones or may prefer that their students not bring electronic devices to school. If your student does bring a device, they must either surrender it to the appropriate assistant principal or request a secure pouch in line with Administrative Procedure VI-EE.

Please reach out if you have questions or concerns to your students counselor.

Mrs. Kyle: A-Clax Chernitra.Kyle@killeenisd.org

Ms. Hall: Clay- Gra Alexandria.Hall@killeenisd.org

Ms. Jones: Gre – Liz Nicolya.Jones@killeenisd.org

Mrs. Hicks: LL-Par bernadette.hicks@killeenisd.org

Ms. Faulhaber: Pas- Smith, F Tijuana.Faulhaber@killeenisd.org

Mrs. Hodge-Cummings: Smith, G – Z Merium.Hodgecummings@killeenisd.org

This Month’s Focus: Respect

As part of our Capturing Kids' Hearts initiative, we’re focusing on responsibility At Shoemaker, we believe that working together—whether in the classroom, on the field, or in our community—makes us stronger. Thank you for being an integral part of our Grey Wolves family.

What is Responsibility?

Responsibility is the willingness and ability to take ownership of our thoughts, words, and actions. We have a responsibility to our school, family, and community to be accountable for our choices and how they impact ourselves and others.

Why focus on Responsibility?

• Responsibility teaches resilience. It is not possible to persevere and achieve our dreams without taking personal responsibility seriously.
• Responsibility empowers us to own our actions. There is great power in being able to make conscious, calculated choices to reach goals and manage those things in our control.
• Responsibility teaches us to manage our time and resources. Responsibly organizing and prioritizing needs is an executive function of the brain that improves with practice.

Responsibility in Action:

• Give students roles and responsibilities. When students have a leadership role in class, they are accountable for contributing positively to the classroom culture.
• Empower students with self-management tools. Provide students with tools to help manage stress and impulsivity while motivating them to meet goals.
• Clearly communicate consequences. Empower students to make choices and experience the consequences of their actions, both positive and negative.

As we start this exciting school year, I want to remind you that Shoemaker High School is a cell phone-free campus from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. This includes smartwatches and earbuds, which must be put away during these hours.

Our goal is to minimize distractions and keep students focused on learning and engagement. Phones are available throughout the campus if students need to contact you, and in case of an emergency, we will notify families promptly.

We appreciate your support in reinforcing this policy at home. For questions or concerns, please reach out to the district at phonefreeschools@killeenisd.org.

Thank you for your partnership, and let's make this year the best one yet!

For Students with ID Cards and Cell Phone Pouches:

• Enter through Door #2.
• Open your pouch before entering.
• Power off your phone and place it inside the pouch.
• After passing through the Evolve system (metal detector), an AP or staff member will lock your pouch and return it to you.
• Proceed to the designated area (café or 1100 hallway) until the bell rings.

For Students without ID Cards or Pouches:

• Enter through Door #40.
• Walk through the Evolve system and log any ID or pouch violations at a computer.
• You will have one last chance to secure your phone in a pouch or turn it in before entering the hallways.
• If your phone is confiscated during the day, you will automatically move to Step 2 of the district's cell phone consequence policy.
• You will then be directed to your designated area (café or 1100 hallway).

Important Reminder: Treat Yondr pouches like ID cards. Students must bring them to school every day, even if they do not have a phone.

Policies in the Student Code of Conduct, to include the Dress Code Policy, are implemented to promote student achievement through the creation of a safe and inviting environment for students and employees. Please review the dress code policy and allow it to guide the selection of your child's back to school dress. Dress Code and ID expectations begin on page 50 of the Student Code of Conduct

Download KISD's mobile app to stay connected with your student's information, district and campus events, and other valuable resources. The app delivers real-time school news to your smart device for fast, up-to-date access.

It’s FREE and easy to download:

1. From a smart device, go to the App Store® or Google Play Store®

2. Search for "Killeen ISD"

3. Select the “Killeen ISD” app for free download

4. Don't forget to customize your app by selecting to follow your student's school to view their calendar and notifications!

Click here if you need help signing into the Mobile App.