Knights News
October 2024
Senior Information
Cap and Gown Information
Herff Jones will be on campus Thursday, October 3 at 10:45 am for a senior meeting regarding cap/gown orders. They will return Wednesday, October 23 to take orders/payments.
Use the code or link below to RESERVE your cap and gown. THIS IS NOT AN ORDER FORM.
Filling this form out will ensure a gown is reserved for you to order.
Graduation Requirements
Senior Sunrise
Join us for Senior Sunrise on October 11.
Yearbook Picture Make Up Day
Seniors who were not able to take their yearbook pictures in September will have another opportunity in October. Make up day will be October 29th. Sign-up will again be with your English teacher. Students who do not have English on campus or have a non-traditional English class can sign up with Mr. Oliver in room 2101.
Dress Code
Dress Code Reminders
- Spandex pants or shorts, boxer shorts, and shorts or pants with holes any higher than 6 inches above the knee are not permitted.
- Pants or shorts shall not be more than one size too large, and must be worn at the waist, with no "sagging" (wearing pants below the waistline or showing underwear).
- Dress/skirt length and shorts should be no shorter than 6 inches above the knee (all the way around).
- Apparel designed as underwear or night wear may not be visible or worn as outer garments. No pajamas.
- Students must wear tops that cover the upper body (i.e., no halter tops, crop tops, spaghetti straps, etc.) and shoulders, and extend beyond the midriff leaving no skin exposed in the normal activities associated with school.
- Head coverings, bandanas (in any manner to include covering the face), hoods, and sweatbands may not be worn inside the building.
- Photo ID cards will be required to be worn at all times, visible from the front (at waist or above) while at school or at school functions, and while riding to and from school on district transportation.
- All dress code issues will be subject to the campus administrator's judgement.
Cell Phones
This is a reminder that we are a cell phone free campus. Please see the attachment below for district guidelines regarding the use of cell phone pouches.
Schoology Student Activities Accounts
Students, check your Schoology account to make sure you are part of the Student Activities course for your grade level. Important news and information is shared through these courses. This is also where voting for class officers, homecoming court, and prom court will take place.
Stop by Student Activities if you are not in a course.
Seniors
Course name: HHHS Seniors 24-25
Juniors
Course name: HHHS Juniors 24-25
Sophomores and Freshmen
Course name: HHHS Student Activities
Homecoming 2024
Guest Contract
If you plan on bringing a guest to Homecoming WHO DOES NOT ATTEND HHHS, you MUST fill out a guest contract and attach a picture of their ID. The Guest Contract must be completed in full and turned in on time. Guest contracts will be available in Student Activities beginning to pick up or can be printed online from the Schoology Course. The deadline for approval is October 8, by 4pm. You must have the guest approved prior to purchasing their ticket. Be sure to get your guest contract in on time or you will not be allowed to bring a guest.
Game and Dance
Homecoming Game
Date: October 11
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Leo Buckley Stadium
Homecoming Dance
Date: October 12
Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm
Location: Harker Heights High School Cafeteria
Homecoming Ticket Sales
September 16-October 4: $15 Each
October7-9: $20 each
Homecoming Court
Campaign (can begin hanging posters), must be stamped with approval from Student Activities)
Dates: September 30-October 4
Homecoming Voting (electronically)
Dates: October 7-9
Time: begins 8:00 am October 7
Location: Schoology
Homecoming Spirit Week Themes
Get in the Homecoming spirit by participating in our spirit week.
Harker Heights Musical
Join us for our first ever musical. The Harker Heights High School Theater Arts and Choir programs are excited to present to you Mama Mia!
Check the flyer below to see how you can get your tickets. Hurry before they sell out. You don't want to miss this.
Boys and Girls Club
Enrichment Opportunities
Computer Classes for Parents and Community
Computer Classes for Parents and Community return to Killeen ISD. These hands-on sessions build computer skills, offer internet safety tips, and increase Microsoft Office proficiency. Expect to level up your computer skills!
Athletics
Football
Varsity
October 4: @ Killeen
October 11: vs. Bryan (Homecoming)
October 18: @ Copperas Cove
JV Black/Red
October 3: vs. Killeen
October 10: @ Bryan
October 17: vs. Copperas Cove
October 31:@ Shoemaker
Freshman Black/Red
October 3: @ Killeen
October 10: vs. Bryan
October 17: @ Copperas Cove
October 31: vs. Shoemaker
Volleyball
October 4: @ Killeen
October 8: @ Shoemaker
October 11: vs. Bryan (Pink Out/Parent Night)
October 15: vs. Temple
October 18: @ Copperas Cove
October 22: @ Midway
October 29: vs. Killeen (Senior Night)
Cross Country
October 3: @ Pro-Fit Last Chance Invitational (Heritage Park)
October 10: @ UIL 6A District 12 Championship (HOT Soccer Complex)
October 21 or 22: @ Ken Gaston Race at the Lake Invitational (Lynn Creek Park)
Golf
Boys
October 28: vs. Temple (Sammons)
Girls
October 28: vs. Temple (Sammons)
Swimming
October 1: @ Tri-Meet [Temple, Copperas Cove] (James Hardin Swim Center)
October 5: @ Monster Mash Invitational (Clements Boys and Girls Club)
October 7: @ Tri-Meet [Killeen, Shoemaker] (Clements Boys and Girls Club)
October 12: @ Belton ISD Fall Invitational (Roy & Jeans Potts Belton Swim Center)
October 26: @ Waco Spooktacular (Waco Family YMCA)
Tennis
Varsity
October 1: @ Temple
October 4: @ Hutto
October 7/8: @ Bi-district
October 10/11: @ Area
JV
October 3: vs. Temple
Bowling
Tryouts for the Harker Heights Bowling team will take place on Friday, October 4 and Monday, October 7 at 4:45 pm at Killeen Bowlerama. Practices will be on Monday and Fridays. All fees will need to be paid by November.
Important Upcoming Dates
October 1: Bullying Prevention Month Begins
October 1: Principal Appreciation Month Begins
October 1: College Application Workshop
October 2: School Custodian Appreciation Day
October 5: World Teacher Day
October 6: Campus Instructional Specialist Day
October 7: Orchestra Concert
October 8: ASVAB Testing
October 11: No School: Teacher Professional Development Day
October 12: Homecoming Dance
October 14-October 18: No School: Fall Break
October 21-25: School Lunch Week
October 22: TSIA Testing
October 22: PSAT/SAT Testing
October 24-25: Musical: Mamma Mia!
October 26: Theater Arts Presents: Knightmare Heights
October 27: Musical: Mamma Mia!
October 27: World Occupational Therapy Day
October 28: Theater Arts Presents: Knightmare Heights
October 28-November 1: School Safety Week
October 29: Senior Yearbook Picture Make Up
October 29: FAFSA Night
October 30: Picture Retakes (9th, 10th, 11th Grade)
October 30: HHHS Trunk or Treat
HERO Access
Student and Parent Access to Hero
We will be using the Hero system to track tardies/dress code violations. Hero will also be used to track positive behaviors. The video below shows how students and parents can create a Hero account.
The login page can be accessed here:
https://access.heropowered.com/
Please contact Jesus Uranga with any questions:
Tutoring Opportunities
Campus-Sponsored Tutoring
Tutoring is available on campus. After-school tutoring is sponsored in the library from 4:15-5:00 pm according to the following schedule:
English: Monday-Thursday
Social Studies: Monday-Thursday
Science: Monday & Wednesday
In addition, each teacher offers tutoring either before and/or after school. Use the link to find each teacher's tutoring day/time.
District-Sponsored Tutoring
How can you reach the KISD Tutoring Center?
Call us when we are open at (254)336-1736 or email:
- On-Site Director - Harriet.Wrabetz@killeenisd.org
Military-Connected Families
Tutoring.com is a free service for U.S. Military families. It is funded by the U.S. Department of Defense and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance. The program provides on-demand, online tutoring and homework help. Assistance is provided 24/7 by live, expert tutors. Check out the video below for more information.