The 2026 Shoemaker yearbook is on sale for the lowest price of the year, just $55. Order online at Jostens.com or pay the cashier on campus by September 12 and receive four free icons on the cover by personalizing the book for $8. After Sept. 12, icons are $5 each with $8 personalization until Jan. 30.
Yearbooks will come out in May 2026.
Yearbooks will come out in May 2026.
Killeen ISD Military Appreciation Nights - KISD Athletics is proud to honor our military community with FREE general admission at the gate for:
- Active Duty
- Retired Military Service Members
- VA Disabled Veteran Service Members
Simply present your current Military ID, Retiree ID, or VA Disabled Veteran ID.
Join us as we celebrate and thank our military heroes this season!
Questions? Please call KISD Athletics at 254-336-2672.
KISD invites community organizations and local businesses to partner with us through the Adopt-A-Campus Program. Your support is crucial in helping us achieve our top priority: Student Success. To begin the process, please submit the Adoption Form . You can contact the District and Community Relations Office at 254-336-1707 for more information.
📢 Grey Wolf Weekly Update is live! 🐺💙 Check out key reminders on arrival, cell phones, Honors Night (Aug 26), fall sports & more. No school Fri & Mon! Read here 👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/0nv23k
Killeen ISD invites parents and community members to join the conversation! From SHAC meetings and upcoming parent panels to our Family Fitness & Wellness Fair, we’re bringing families together to learn, connect, and thrive. Don’t miss your chance to be part of shaping a healthier, stronger KISD community. www.killeenisd.org/shac
KISD’s Bold Plan to Strengthen Schools — And We Need Your Voice.
Killeen ISD has launched District Optimization, a major initiative to strengthen schools and ensure smart use of resources. With up to $31 million in lost federal Impact Aid revenue over the next four years, we’re working with parents, staff, and the community to prioritize academics, quality facilities, and responsible budgeting.
Stay tuned and join the conversation at our upcoming town halls. www.killeenisd.org/optimization
Killeen ISD has launched District Optimization, a major initiative to strengthen schools and ensure smart use of resources. With up to $31 million in lost federal Impact Aid revenue over the next four years, we’re working with parents, staff, and the community to prioritize academics, quality facilities, and responsible budgeting.
Stay tuned and join the conversation at our upcoming town halls. www.killeenisd.org/optimization
🐺 Grey Wolves—don’t miss this week’s Wolf Pack News! 🎉 Catch important updates on clear bag rules, morning entry, upcoming events, athletics, counseling, scholarships & more. Stay informed and connected with Shoemaker High School 💙 Check it out here 👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/s8e27m
We’ve made it to Friday, KISD Family! Here are few reminders as we head into our first weekend of the 2025-2026 school year:
Transportation Update 🚍
Transportation is running more smoothly each day! Thank you for your patience as our drivers, students, and families settle into new routines. Parents can track bus routes through the Edulog Lite mobile app. The codes for Edulog are located on the homepage of your Home Access Center accounts above your child’s classes. Learn More: www.killeenisd.org/bus-app
Stay Connected 📲
Not getting KISD updates? You may have opted out. Opt back in by texting START to 98900.
Missed a Newsletter?
Catch up here: www.killeenisd.org/newsletter
Transportation Update 🚍
Transportation is running more smoothly each day! Thank you for your patience as our drivers, students, and families settle into new routines. Parents can track bus routes through the Edulog Lite mobile app. The codes for Edulog are located on the homepage of your Home Access Center accounts above your child’s classes. Learn More: www.killeenisd.org/bus-app
Stay Connected 📲
Not getting KISD updates? You may have opted out. Opt back in by texting START to 98900.
Missed a Newsletter?
Catch up here: www.killeenisd.org/newsletter
Great day at Shoemaker! 🎉 Check your email for updates on lost items, Yondr pouch rollout (starts tomorrow), campus rules, lunch/ID info & more. Thanks for a strong start—Go Grey Wolves! 🐺💙 #ShoemakerStrong
🎉 Grey Wolves — The First Day Is Almost Here! 🐺💙
Top 5 Things to Know for August 13
1️⃣ Doors Open at 8:00 AM — Enter through Door 2 or Door 40 and get ready to shine. ✨
2️⃣ Security Check-In — New EntryShield system = extra safety. No tardies until Aug 18 while we all learn the ropes.
3️⃣ Clear or Mesh Bags Only — Bring the right bag so your day starts smoothly. Reminder: No Metal Water Bottles🎒
4️⃣ Device-Free Zone — No personal devices, phones, headphones, earbuds, smartwatches, or personal devices from 8:00–4:20. Yondr pouches arrive Aug 14. 📵
5️⃣ Free Breakfast & Lunch Every Day — Start strong, stay fueled, and find your new lunch time in our 3-lunch schedule. 🍎
📢 Grey Wolves—School starts Aug 13! Doors open 8AM, enter Door 2 or 40. Clear/mesh bags only. Free breakfast & lunch daily. New EntryShield security—no tardies until Aug 18. Full details here: https://secure.smore.com/n/vhwyr 🐺💙
Alumni Spotlight Alert! Where has life taken you since graduating from Killeen ISD? Whether you're across the globe or right here at home, we want to celebrate your journey! We're looking for inspiring alumni stories to feature.
Tell us where you are now: www.killeenisd.org/alumni-spotlight
Tell us where you are now: www.killeenisd.org/alumni-spotlight
We are proud of the accomplishments of our former students.
🎭 Killeen ISD Summer Theater Camps Take the Stage! 🎭 In just eight days, KISD students from elementary to high school will perform four shows—from fairy tale courtroom drama to Shakespearean classics!
🎶 The Big Bad Musical
🗓️ Thursday, June 5 at Ellison HS
🕚 11 AM – Middle School
🕓 4 PM – Elementary
🎭 Macbeth & A Midsummer Night’s Dream
🗓️ Thursday, June 12 at Chaparral HS
🕐 1 PM – Macbeth
🕑 2 PM – Midsummer
Our students are working hard, having fun, and building friendships while bringing these stories to life! Come support the arts in KISD!
Kids under 18 years old eat free at various KISD locations all summer long. Visit www.killeenisd.org/summer to see locations and times.
Happy Summer KISD!
Happy Summer KISD!
This National Police Week, we proudly honor and celebrate the dedicated men and women of the Killeen ISD Police Department. 💙
From patrolling our campuses to building relationships with students and staff, KISD officers work tirelessly to keep our schools safe and welcoming for every learner. Their commitment, compassion, and courage are an essential part of our district family.
Thank you, KISD PD, for your service and unwavering support. We appreciate all you do—this week and every week.
#NationalPoliceWeek #KISDProud
The Killeen Independent School District is proud to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2025 with a series of commencement ceremonies scheduled for May at the Cadence Bank Center in Belton. More than 2,600 students are expected to graduate.
Graduation ceremonies for the district’s six high schools are as follows:
Wednesday, May 21
7 p.m. — Early College High School
Friday, May 23
9 a.m. — Killeen High School
2 p.m. — Harker Heights High School
Saturday, May 24
9 a.m. — C.E. Ellison High School
2 p.m. — Chaparral High School
7 p.m. — Robert M. Shoemaker High School
All attendees must present a ticket for entry. Tickets will be distributed to graduating seniors by their respective schools, based on venue seating capacity.
A clear bag policy will be enforced. Backpacks, large purses, and tote bags will not be permitted inside the venue.
For those unable to attend in person, all ceremonies will be livestreamed at www.killeenisd.org/livetv.
For more details and updates, visit www.killeenisd.org/graduation.
