May 2024
Check out the new Killeen ISD Summer Learning Guide and start planning your student's summer now! It's full of FREE learning opportunities to keep your student engaged in academics.
- Elementary Camp Invention
- High School Credit Advancement - Applications being accepted until May 10!
- Middle School Robotics, Coding, STEM, and Writing Camps
- Fine Arts Camps for Middle & High School - Registration opens May 1!
- Free Summer Meal Locations
May is Teacher Appreciation Month!
May 1: New Student Registration Opens
May 2: Coffee & Convo: Join the KISD Bilingual Redesign Committee, 5 p.m., Pratt Learning and Leadership Center
May 2: ESL and Bilingual Parent Night, 5:30 p.m., Pratt Learning and Leadership Center
May 3: School Lunch Hero Day
May 4: Election Day
May 6-12: School Nurse Week
May 7: Virtual Q&A Info Session- Hiring Auxiliary Positions
May 7: KISD Regular Board Meeting, 6 p.m., Central Admin Building
May 8-9: Pre-K and Kindergarten Roundup at All KISD Elementary Campuses
May 10: Summer Learning Credit Advancement Application Closes
May 12-18: National Police Week
May 12: School Communication Day
May 14: Special Meeting: Canvass of the Votes, 4:30 p.m., Central Admin Building
May 14: KISD Regular Board Meeting, 6 p.m., Central Admin Building
May 15: School Health Advisory Council Meeting, 12 p.m., Jackson Professional Learning Center
May 15: KISD Employee Retirement Banquet
May 21:Military Enlistment Recognition Ceremony, 6 p.m., Killeen Civic and Conference Center
May 22,24-25: Killeen ISD Graduations
May 23: Last Day of School- Student Early Release Day
May 27: Memorial Day, District Closed
Character Trait: The May Character Trait word is Self-Control. School counselors and Social Emotional Learning Specialists will provide Character Education lessons on Self-Control. They will also assist with Social Emotional Learning lessons on identifying emotions, self-regulation skills, anger management, conflict resolution, and peer mediation.
Thank you, Officers!
May 12-18 is National Police Week, where we thank our officers who have committed to protecting our future by providing a safe and positive educational environment for students and staff. Help us thank our officers this month for all that they do for our community!
Summer is just around the corner. Remember to always put safety first, in and outside of school.
See Something, Say Something: Bullying and Threat Reporter
Send anonymous tips to report an incident or threat to the school and district officials by filling out a form at www.kisdissafe.com.
KISD Tip Line: www.killeenisd.org/safety
KISD Police: 254-336-2815
School Safety: 254-336-8600
Shoemaker Tradition Builds Autism Awareness
It was a large, extended family gathering that assembled at the Shoemaker High School football field Thursday to walk four laps as part of an effort to raise awareness of autism and to celebrate inclusion. Continue Reading
Five Individuals, Two Relays Qualify for State, Highlighting Weather-Impacted Conclusion of Regional Track and Field
Despite less-than-ideal conditions Saturday including clouds, rain, wind and a lightning delay, Killeen ISD track and field athletes still shined on Day 2 of the Class 5A Region III track and field meet at Humble ISD’s Turner Stadium. Continue Reading
Foundation Awards PD Grants to Teachers
With the school year rapidly concluding, some teachers are thinking about their own continued learning. The Killeen ISD Education Foundation sent a grant patrol out Friday to begin its annual springtime distribution. Continue Reading
KISD teams are preparing for postseason games!
Killeen ISD will send five individuals and two relays to the Class 5A UIL Track and Field State Championships on May 3. Chaparral’s Maddie Fey, Killeen’s Aaliyah Barnes, and Shoemaker’s Malik Esquerra qualified in two individual events. Chaparral’s Trinity Brown and Killeen’s Antwoine Warren qualified in one. Meanwhile, the Shoemaker boys will have their 4x100-meter and 4x200 relays in competition at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin.
The softball and baseball playoffs are about to get underway. This year’s KISD postseason teams are the Shoemaker Lady Grey Wolves in softball and the Shoemaker and Chaparral baseball teams.
For more information on playoffs, please visit www.killeenisd.org/athletics
26 KISD High School Visual Art Students Compete in State VASE
On April 27, high school students from all Killeen ISD high schools competed at the State Visual Art Scholastic Event. Students and teachers visited the McNay Art Museum, toured the Studio Art spaces at UT San Antonio and saw 94 year’s worth of local art at the San Antonio Art League & Museum. Students also participated in workshops, and portfolio reviews and had the chance to medal or be named part of the prestigious Gold Seal Gallery at the state-wide event. Check out our competing artworks on our website here.
Registration is Open for Fine Arts Summer Camps
Click Here to register for one of our exciting summer camps!
- Summer Musical Theater Camp welcomes KISD students entering 5th through 8th grade. Students are not required to be enrolled in theatre. Participants will explore singing, dancing, and acting through the performance, "Ever After." Students must attend auditions on from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on either May 21 or 22 at Killeen High School. All students who register for camp will be cast in the production. A public final showing will be held on June 6 at 4 p.m. Each student will receive a camp t-shirt and snacks.
- Theatre Camp is open to KISD students entering 9th through 12th grade. Students are not required to be enrolled in theatre to participate. Students will work both on-stage and behind the scenes to bring Ken Ludwig’s "Treasure Island" to life. Auditions for performers are on May 21 or 22 at Chaparral High School, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Students only interested in technical roles do not require an audition. The final performance will be on June 13 at 1:30 p.m. Students will receive a camp t-shirt and snacks.
- Summer Orchestra Camp is open to all Killeen ISD Orchestra students in grades 6-8. At camp, orchestra students will work on All-Region music in preparation for All-Region auditions next fall. Students will also play fun music and have fun with their friends with games and activities.
- Summer Band Camp is open to all Killeen ISD students who are enrolled in band, grades 6-12. At the camp, the students will participate in rehearsals, sectionals, masterclasses, and music electives. The camp will be filled with games, themed days, and fun activities.
