📣 Grey Wolf Nation—welcome back from fall break! 🍂 We’re diving into a big week with PSAT & SAT testing 🧭 and Impact Aid forms due! Reminder: Monday, October 20th, is a Student Holiday. Stay focused, arrive on time, and finish strong! 💙🐺
👉 Read more: https://secure.smore.com/n/cs3564
8 months ago, Mary Lynn Gawryszewski
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📝 Help Us Help Our Students! Killeen ISD relies on Impact Aid funding to provide essential resources for your student’s education. If you haven’t already, please fill out and return the Impact Aid form sent home with your student. Every form counts! Thank you for being an important part of our school community. For assistance, please email impactaid@killeenisd.org or call 254-336-0157.

8 months ago, Killeen ISD
📝 Help Us Help Our Students!  Killeen ISD relies on Impact Aid funding to provide essential resources for your student’s education. If you haven’t already, please fill out and return the Impact Aid form sent home with your student. Every form counts!  Thank you for being an important part of our school community. 🌟   #KilleenISD #EducationMatters #FundingOurFuture
📣 Grey Wolf Families! It’s Benchmark Week at Shoemaker—let’s finish the first marking period strong! 🐺 Don’t forget: 100% Attendance Challenge on Oct. 10 + fun campus events ahead! 🎓🍂 Read more 👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/9z04c
8 months ago, Mary Lynn Gawryszewski
KISD Families, your support matters! Impact Aid forms are being sent home with students today. Please take a moment to complete, sign, and return the form at your earliest convenience.

If you are federally-connected OR a civilian working on Fort Hood or another federal property (like the VA in Temple), your participation counts!

Every returned form makes a difference and helps KISD receive the funding our schools deserve.
8 months ago, Killeen ISD
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The Killeen Independent School District Specialized Learning Department is hereby informing parents and former students that confidential special education records of students who graduated or left the district during the school year 2019-2020 will be destroyed on or after November 3, 2025.

The destruction of these records is in accordance with the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Library policies and procedures.

Files of students currently receiving special education services will not be destroyed. Transcripts of special education students will remain at the high schools.

Former students 18 years of age or older or parents/guardians of former students under age 18 who would like to have these records may call the Specialized Learning Department at 336-0295 or 336-6851, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.
8 months ago, Killeen ISD
The Killeen Independent School District Specialized Learning Department is hereby informing parents and former students that confidential special education records of students who graduated or left the district during the school year 2019-2020 will be destroyed on or after November 3, 2025.  The destruction of these records is in accordance with the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Library policies and procedures.  Files of students currently receiving special education services will not be destroyed. Transcripts of special education students will remain at the high schools.  Former students 18 years of age or older or parents/guardians of former students under age 18 who would like to have these records may call the Specialized Learning Department at 336-0295 or 336-6851, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.
The Killeen Independent School District Specialized Learning Department is hereby informing parents and former students that confidential special education records of students who graduated or left the district during the school year 2019-2020 will be destroyed on or after November 3, 2025.

The destruction of these records is in accordance with the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Library policies and procedures.

Files of students currently receiving special education services will not be destroyed. Transcripts of special education students will remain at the high schools.

Former students 18 years of age or older or parents/guardians of former students under age 18 who would like to have these records may call the Specialized Learning Department at 336-0295 or 336-6851, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.
8 months ago, Killeen ISD
The Killeen Independent School District Specialized Learning Department is hereby informing parents and former students that confidential special education records of students who graduated or left the district during the school year 2019-2020 will be destroyed on or after November 3, 2025.  The destruction of these records is in accordance with the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Library policies and procedures.  Files of students currently receiving special education services will not be destroyed. Transcripts of special education students will remain at the high schools.  Former students 18 years of age or older or parents/guardians of former students under age 18 who would like to have these records may call the Specialized Learning Department at 336-0295 or 336-6851, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.
🎉 October is National Principal Appreciation Month! 🎉

This month, we celebrate the incredible principals of Killeen ISD who lead with vision, compassion, and dedication. Every day, they go above and beyond to support students, empower staff, and strengthen our school communities. 💙

Our principals are not just leaders. They are mentors, motivators, and champions for success. Thank you for the countless ways you inspire and impact lives across KISD!
8 months ago, Sarah Fox
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KISD Families—Your support matters! Impact Aid forms are being sent home with students today. Please take a moment to complete, sign, and return the form at your earliest convenience.

If you are federally-connected OR a civilian working on Fort Hood or another federal property (like the VA in Temple), your participation counts!

Every returned form makes a difference and helps KISD receive the funding our schools deserve.

8 months ago, Killeen ISD
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🐺 Grey Wolves are on FIRE! 🎉 Huge WIN over Temple after 12 yrs + big updates: College & Career Fair, tutoring, evening meals, & more. Don’t miss this week’s newsletter 👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/3c5a4x

8 months ago, Mary Lynn Gawryszewski

📢 KISD Families—We Need Your Help! Impact Aid forms will go home with students on Monday, September 29, 2025. Please review, sign, and return the form back as soon as possible.

Each year, the Impact Aid Parent-Pupil Survey helps KISD secure federal funds that directly support our students and schools. 💙

✅ If you are federally-connected OR a civilian working on Fort Hood or another federal property (like the VA in Temple), your participation counts!
✅ Every returned form makes a difference and helps KISD receive the funding our schools deserve.

📝 Paper surveys will go home with students Monday, Sept. 29, 2025.

Please review, sign, and return right away.

8 months ago, Killeen ISD
📢 KISD Families—We Need Your Help! Impact Aid forms will go home with students on Monday, September 29, 2025. Please review, sign, and return the form back as soon as possible.  Each year, the Impact Aid Parent-Pupil Survey helps KISD secure federal funds that directly support our students and schools. 💙 ✅ If you are federally-connected OR a civilian working on Fort Hood or another federal property (like the VA in Temple), your participation counts! ✅ Every returned form makes a difference and helps KISD receive the funding our schools deserve. 📝 Paper surveys will go home with students Monday, Sept. 29, 2025. Please review, sign, and return right away.
The KISD Superintendent Search survey is now open, giving parents, staff, and community members the opportunity to share their perspectives to help shape the profile of Killeen ISD’s next superintendent.
Community members are encouraged to complete the short survey to share their perspectives on the strengths of Killeen ISD, the challenges ahead, and the qualities desired in the district’s next superintendent open now through Oct. 2.

Complete the superintendent search survey: www.killeenisd.org/superintendent-search
8 months ago, Killeen ISD
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📣 Killeen ISD wants to hear from YOU! Trustees recently reviewed draft scenarios for District Optimization, plans designed to strengthen academics, align resources, and prepare schools for the future.
💬 Community voices are essential in shaping these plans. Share your feedback by completing the online survey (open through Oct. 3) at 👉 www.killeenisd.org/optimization-survey
Learn more at www.killeenisd.org/optimization
9 months ago, Killeen ISD
District Optimization - Draft Scenarios Survey
📣 Killeen ISD wants to hear from YOU! Trustees recently reviewed draft scenarios for District Optimization, plans designed to strengthen academics, align resources, and prepare schools for the future.
💬 Community voices are essential in shaping these plans. Share your feedback by completing the online survey (open through Oct. 3) at 👉 www.killeenisd.org/optimization-survey
Learn more at www.killeenisd.org/optimization
9 months ago, Killeen ISD
District Optimization - Draft Scenarios Survey
This week at Shoemaker: Geometry MAP success, a record-breaking Senior Sunrise, & our band’s standout Spirit Spectacular! 💙🐺 Plus reminders about tutoring, grade checks, & the college fair. Read more here: https://secure.smore.com/n/but78
9 months ago, Mary Lynn Gawryszewski
🌅 Senior Sunrise 2025 🌅
Grey Wolf seniors, it’s time to kick off your final year together in style!

📍 Shoemaker HS Football Field
📅 Friday, September 19, 2025
🕖 7:00 AM – 7:50 AM

✨ Bring your blankets, board games, and Grey Wolf spirit!
✨ All students must have their school ID and be in dress code.
✨ Pajamas are allowed for the event (but may not be worn during the school day).
✨ Stick around for the Senior Panoramic Picture immediately after @ 8 AM

💙🐺 #GreyWolfNation #ClassOf2026 #SeniorSunrise
9 months ago, Mary Lynn Gawryszewski
Senior Sunrise
📣 Grey Wolves Newsletter is here! 🐺 Catch up on campus highlights, Open House info, Senior events, and tutoring updates. Stay connected & show your Shoemaker pride! 💙 Read more: https://secure.smore.com/n/smun0
9 months ago, Mary Lynn Gawryszewski
It’s Spirit & HoCo Week at Shoemaker! 🎉 Pep rally Fri, Dance Sat 7–10PM. MAP testing this week—attendance matters! 🎓 Seniors: scholarships & free apps now open! Info & updates 👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/c932tw
#ShoemakerStrong
9 months ago, Mary Lynn Gawryszewski

🌧️ Grey Wolf Weekly is here! 🐺💙 Check out updates on Senior Night 🏈, Spirit Bus 🚌, volunteer training, attendance reminders, HBCU college tour 🎓 & more. Read here 👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/t8ckb

9 months ago, Mary Lynn Gawryszewski

The District Optimization draft scenarios are out—and we want your input! (These meetings are to discuss how we as a community use our resources including facilities, staff, and programs, this includes the potential closing and consolidation of existing campuses to ensure students across the district have access to high quality programs and facilities.)
Join us at an upcoming town hall meeting to learn more and share your feedback. Can’t make it in person? No worries, an online survey is now open through Oct. 3 at www.killeenisd.org/optimization-survey.

Town Hall Dates:

  • Thursday, September 4 at Killeen HS Cafeteria at 6:00 PM
    Scenarios Discussed: Peebles ES, Hay Branch ES, Manor MS, Rancier MS, Willow Springs ES, and Long-Term HS Planning

  • Monday, September 8 at Harker Heights HS Cafeteria at 6:00 PM
    Scenarios Discussed: Cedar Valley/ Timber Ridge ES, Eastern Hills MS, Willow Springs ES, and Long-Term HS Planning

  • Thursday, September 11 at Ellison HS Cafeteria at 6:00 PM
    Scenarios Discussed: Venable Village ES, Palo Alto MS, Willow Springs, and Long-Term HS Planning

For more information about KISD’s district optimization, visit www.killeenisd.org/optimization.

9 months ago, Killeen ISD
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2026 Shoemaker Senior parents, congratulate your graduating senior in the yearbook. Fill out the form with the cashier on campus for the $20 2 x 1.5-inch announcement, or visit JostensAdService.com for more announcement size options by February 12. Contact sandra.santiagogreen@killeenisd.org with any questions.
9 months ago, Mary Lynn Gawryszewski
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