Reminder: Registration for Summer Learning is open! Limited spaces are available for some programs, register today!
Information: www.killeenisd.org/summer
Registration Link: https://forms.killeenisd.org/Forms/SummerLearningFineArts
This final newsletter includes:
🎓 Graduation reminders
📝 Final exam schedules
☀️ Summer learning information
🎭 Final events of the school year
💙 A special farewell message from Principal Gawryszewski
🐺 A warm welcome to Dr. Walton as the next principal of Shoemaker High School
Thank you for an unforgettable year, Grey Wolf Nation. The future is bright, and the best is still ahead.
Read the full newsletter here:
https://app.smore.com/n/9bfve
At Shoemaker High School, we are committed to building strong relationships, creating a safe learning environment, and continuing to grow our Grey Wolf culture through Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH).
Your feedback matters and helps us continue improving the experiences of our students, families, and staff. Please take a few moments to complete our CKH Parent Survey.
📋 Parent Survey:
CKH Parent Survey -https://iheartckh.com/public-survey/cuisyruh
Thank you for partnering with us as we continue “Engineering Excellence” and building a campus where every student feels connected, supported, and valued!
Our final full week of school is here, and Shoemaker is packed with celebrations, milestones, and Grey Wolf pride!
This week includes:
🎶 Spring Concerts
🎨 Fine Arts Signing Day
🏈 Spring Football Game
🌅 Senior Sunset
🍔 Senior BBQ
🎓 Graduation reminders
🌺 AAPI & End-of-Year Spirit Week
📚 Final exam information
📱 Yondr pouch turn-in updates
I also want to thank our incredible students, staff, and families for the amazing response and support shown during this past week. When a district safety concern arose, our campus community worked together quickly and responsibly to ensure everyone remained safe. The maturity, teamwork, and care shown by Grey Wolf Nation made me incredibly proud.
We are stronger because of our community, and together we will finish this school year the Grey Wolf way — with pride, positivity, and purpose.
📖 Read the full newsletter here:
Shoemaker Weekly Newsletter
🐺🌺 Grey Wolf Nation — It’s Time for AAPI & End-of-Year Spirit Week! 🌺🐺
From tropical vibes to Grey Wolf pride, we are celebrating culture, community, and the incredible school year we’ve shared together! 💙
📅 May 18–28
Get ready for:
🌴 Colors of the Islands Day
🎮 Asian Pop Culture Day
✈️ Passport Across Asia & the Pacific Day
🏄 Pacific Coast Chill Day
🐺 Grey Wolf Luau Spirit Day
🇺🇸 Red, White & Blue Day
🧹 Clean Sweep Day
💙 Gray Wolf Spirit Day
Let’s finish the year strong with school spirit, positive energy, and Grey Wolf pride! Be sure your outfits remain school appropriate while joining in the fun.
📸 Take pictures, celebrate together, and show us your spirit all week long!
This week includes:
🎤 Choir Pop Show
🎺 Middle School Performances
🐄 FFA Banquet
⭐ Starmakers Celebration
📖 National English Honor Society Induction
🎼 Band Banquet & Kalahari Trip
🎓 Killeen ISD Baccalaureate Service for the Class of 2026
Plus important updates about:
✔️ AP Testing
✔️ Attendance Recovery Deadlines
✔️ End-of-Year Safety Procedures
✔️ Senior Information
There is SO much happening across Grey Wolf Nation… and you do not want to miss it! 🐺💙
📲 Read the full newsletter here:
https://app.smore.com/n/d7yn6
We’re celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week, kicking off AP Testing, and honoring our students with some incredible end-of-year events! 🎉
🎓 Senior Walks
🎢 Senior Trip to Six Flags
🏅 CTE Awards + Scholarship Signing Night
🎭 Spring Dance Show
🎓 CTC Graduation
Our campus is FULL of pride, purpose, and celebration as we head into the final stretch of the school year!
📢 Parents—this is also a great time to send a quick thank you to a teacher who has made a difference. It means more than you know!
👉 Stay in the loop with everything happening this week:
https://app.smore.com/n/n7g35
Let’s finish strong, Grey Wolves! 🐺💙
Grey Wolf families, can you believe it… less than 24 days of school left! 🎉
Let’s finish strong together!
We’ve got a great week ahead:
✨ NJHS Induction
🏈 Senior Powderpuff Game (Monday)
⚽ Soccer Banquet & 🎭 Theater Performance (Tuesday)
🏆 Academic Awards (Thursday)
⚠️ Safety Reminder:
As we enjoy this spring weather, please talk with your student about making good choices and keeping safety first. We are committed to a safe campus for everyone.
⏰ Attendance Recovery Available
After school + final Saturday sessions (May 2 & May 9)
Let’s make sure every student stays on track for credit!
🎓 Senior Season is HERE
Be on the lookout for graduation updates and ticket information coming soon.
👋 Big Grey Wolf Welcome!
We are excited to welcome Dr. Darion Walton to Shoemaker High School this week! Opportunities to meet him will be shared soon.
💙 We believe in our students. Let’s finish strong, Grey Wolves! https://app.smore.com/n/kagzm
Link: https://www.youtube.com/@killeenisd_/streams
Tune in from anywhere in the world and be part of this historic moment!
All other graduation information available: www.killeenisd.org/graduation
Our final STAAR test (Algebra I) is Tuesday and we’re celebrating Kindness Week all week long 💙
👉 Check it out here: https://app.smore.com/n/032vty
🎨 Bright Colors
👯 Teamwork Tuesday
🧘 Wellness Wednesday
🕺 Throwback Thursday
📅 No school Friday (Staff PD)
⚾ State Baseball + Angel Prom this weekend
Let’s finish STRONG! 💪🐺
Killeen ISD on Friday announced new leadership for two of its high school football programs, strengthening athletic direction with the appointment of two Athletic Coordinator/Head Football Coaches. Read our full release here: www.killeenisd.org/article/2828734
🐺💙 Grey Wolf Nation… can we get a HOWL?!
What a week at Shoemaker!
✨ 98% attendance during testing (YES, you read that right!)
🎉 Welcome to Dr. Walton, our next principal for 2026–2027
💜 Purple Up Day is coming
🧩 Autism Walk this week
🏃♂️ Family Fitness & Wellness Fair this weekend
Our students are showing up, stepping up, and making us PROUD every single day.
👉 You don’t want to miss what’s happening on campus
👉 Click the newsletter and stay connected SHS Newsletter
Because at Shoemaker…
We don’t just show up… we SHOW OUT. 🐺🔥https://app.smore.com/n/9w8y3
Friday, April 10, 2026 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
-> On Friday, April 10, the Bell County Health Department will be on-site at Pre-K & Kinder Round-Up to provide required immunizations for students. Available vaccines include: Hep A, Rotavirus, Vaxelis (DTAP/HEP B/IPV/HIB), Hep B, TD, HIB, TDAP, HPV, Varicella, IPV, RSV, Men B, COVID, MCV4, Flu, MMR, Pediarix (DTAP/HEPA/HEPB), Prevnar, Pentacel (DTAP/IPV/HIB)
Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location: OLD Clifton Park Elementary (behind Red Lobster)
2200 Trimmier Road, Killeen
Registration for new-to-KISD students for the 2026–2027 school year opens April 6. Families can complete registration online by visiting www.killeenisd.org/enroll.
Enrollment is quick and convenient online, with additional support available at campus kiosks. Students requesting a transfer must do so during the enrollment process.
Required documents include proof of residency, immunization records, a birth certificate, and parent ID.
With standout advanced academic programs, dual credit opportunities, career and technical pathways, and award-winning fine arts and athletics, Killeen ISD gives students more ways to succeed, and more reasons to be proud. Nearly half of KISD students are already engaged in advanced learning experiences, a reflection of the district’s commitment to excellence.
For more information or assistance, families can contact their campus or visit www.killeenisd.org/enroll.
Take our family survey at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/2kMaN2P3dG
We want to hear from you !
Learn more & apply: https://bit.ly/AUSACenTXScholarships
📧 Questions? ausacentexscholarships@gmail.com
Families can register and explore full program details at www.killeenisd.org/summer, where information about ages, grade levels, dates, times, and locations is available.
Sign up early, as space may be limited.
We’ve got a Pep Rally 🎉, STAAR prep 📚, Senior updates 🎓, and a whole lot happening on campus this week!
👀 If you blink… you might miss something important (and we don’t want that for you 😄)
Inside this week’s newsletter:
🎉 Pep Rally info (get ready!)
📝 STAAR dates + testing reminders
🎓 Senior Snapshots are coming!
📚 Registration help (let’s not wait till summer 👀)
💬 We want to hear from YOU!
👉 Go ahead… click it, read it, be in the know:
🔗 https://app.smore.com/n/0n5mck
Let’s make April one to remember, Grey Wolves! 🐺💙
#GreyWolfNation #ShoemakerStrong #STAARReady #AprilVibes #DontMissOut
Registration Opens April 1 for Killeen ISD Summer Fine Arts Programs -- Killeen ISD will open registration for its 2026 Summer Fine Arts learning opportunities on April 1, offering students engaging, high-quality experiences to grow their creativity and skills.
Families can register and explore full program details at www.killeenisd.org/summer, where information about ages, grade levels, dates, times, and locations is available.
Killeen ISD’s fine arts summer programming is designed to support and accelerate student learning while giving students opportunities to explore their interests.
This year’s Fine Arts camps include options for students at all school levels.
Registration links will be available online on April 1. Families are encouraged to sign up early, as space may be limited.
For more information and to register, visit www.killeenisd.org/summer.
