
September 2023

Happy September!
We had a great start to the 2023-2024 school year!
We're looking for parents and community members for our District Advisory Council. Throughout Killeen ISD, we place great importance on the input of our community partners and parents when making significant decisions within our district. Applications will be accepted September 5-15, 2023. To learn more and apply, visit www.killeenisd.org/councils.
Monday, September 4, 2023, is a holiday for students and staff in Killeen ISD. In observance of the Labor Day holiday, District and Campus offices will be closed. Download our Killeen ISD mobile app to stay informed with upcoming dates!
Forms, forms, forms! The start of the school year often comes with a lot of papers, emails and forms that need to be filled out, signed and returned. Thank you for being responsive!
Killeen ISD, in partnership with Qualtrics, will be distributing a climate and culture survey to all students in grades 3-12, parents, and employees. The survey is designed to collect feedback on your child's learning experience and will be used in the district's continuous improvement efforts. The survey will open on September 26, 2023 and close on October 6, 2023. All responses are collected by Isobar and will be provided back to Killeen ISD anonymously.
Parents please do not send students to school if they are running a fever of 100.00 or are ill. Students must be fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicine before returning to school.
Please take a moment to review important information and upcoming events happening throughout the district.
KISD Tutoring Center
The KISD Tutoring Center provides free individualized assistance with writing, reading and math! The tutoring center is located at 902 Rev R A Abercrombie Drive, Killeen, TX 76543.
For more information, call the Tutoring Center at 254-336-1736 during tutoring hours.
Hours of Operation:
4th and 5th grade: Monday – Thursday 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
6th through 12th grade: Monday – Thursday 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
For all grades: Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
September: Attendance Awareness Month
Sept. 4 - Labor Day Student Holiday/ Teacher PD Day
Sept. 5-8- Substitute "Guest Educator" Appreciation Week
Sept. 5- High School Open House - Click Here For More Information
Sept. 6 - Middle School Open House - Click Here For More Information
Sept. 8- Impact Aid Survey Emailed to Parents
Sept. 9- Touchdown in Downtown, 6:00 p.m., City of Killeen
Sept. 10- Grandparents Day
Sept. 11- Freedom Walk, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Killeen High School
Sept. 12- Service to Schools Info Session, 11:00 a.m., Fort Cavazos
Sept. 12- KISD School Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Central Admin
Sept. 15-Oct. 15: Hispanic Heritage Month
Sept. 19- IT Professionals Day
Sept. 20- School Health Advisory Council Meeting
Sept. 25- Spirit Spectacular, 7:00 p.m., Leo Buckley Stadium
Sept. 26: District Climate & Culture Survey Opens
Looking Ahead to October
October- Principals Month, Bullying Prevention Month
Oct. 6- Student Holiday/Teacher PD Day
Oct. 9-13- Fall Break, District & Campus Offices Closed
KCEN: Killeen ISD Welding courses sees an increase in Students
More girls are joining the trade of welding at Killeen ISD, as the number of students joining the courses in the trade rise. 14 of the 80 students involved in the welding courses are women, helping the future of welding become more diverse. Watch The Full Story Here
KWTX: Full circle: Killeen ISD first-year educator mentored by former 8th grade science teacher
Many Central Texas school districts are implementing mentor programs for first-year teachers that provides guidance and support as they begin their first year of teaching, and, for a Killeen ISD mentor-teacher pair, the first-year teacher is being mentored by her former eighth-grade science teacher. Watch The Full Story Here.
Killeen ISD Schools Named Purple Star Campuses
Killeen ISD is proud to announce that eight additional schools were recognized as Purple Star Designated Campuses by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) highlighting strong school support for military-connected students and families.
Family Empowerment Classes Return to KISD
Sept. 18th at 9 am ~ English as a Second Language
Sept. 19th at 6 pm ~ High School Equivalency (GED)
Flyers: https://www.killeenisd.org/Page/15228
To register, contact Central Texas College Adult Education at 254-526-1120.
Killeen ISD believes that there is value in creating and maintaining partnerships. Strong collaborations between home, school, and the community support student achievement. As we embark on the 2023-2024 school year, know that we are in this together. To learn more about parent and family engagement, visit: www.killeenisd.org/pfce.
See Something, Say Something
Did you know about our tip lines and reporting system?
Killeen ISD is committed to the safety and security of all students and employees. If you see something, please contact our tip lines to help keep our community safe.
Bullying and Threat Reporter: www.kisdissafe.com
KISD Police: 254-336-2815
School Safety: 254-336-8600
To report fraud, waste, or abuse, call KISD's Hotline: 254-336-0151
For more information on school safety, please visit: www.killeenisd.org/safety
Programs that are being utilized in the classroom can also be used at home for extra help and practice!
A recent study conducted by MIND Research Institute shows that students who used the ST Math program made significantly higher gains in math proficiency. Our students are using this program this year and can also be used at home for extra practice. ST Math can be used as often as need for the student.
Students can access ST Math and Istation at home through the Clever portal. To access Clever, click here and select the Clever app.
Each high school's special varsity football event is posted online!
Don't miss out on Military Appreciation Night, Homecoming, Band Night, Senior Night, and Pink Out! Easily view each school's planned events online: https://www.killeenisd.org/football
Varsity football tickets are available to be purchased online. Remember you can skip the line and buy your tickets online at www.killeenisd.org/football. If you purchase tickets before 5:00 p.m. on game-day, you can save $2 on the cost of admission.
Be a fan! Cheer on your team from the stands. Please do not linger and overcrowd the area near the concessions.
Don't forget to check out our RANKONE calendar for more KISD Athletics schedules, click here.
45th Anniversary of Spirit Spectacular!
Join us for one of the greatest back to school traditions featuring all KISD High School and Middle School bands.
This year, our show will be bigger, louder, and more spectacular than ever!
Monday, September 25 | 7:00 p.m.
Leo Buckley Stadium
For tickets, visit: www.spiritspectaculartickets.com