Killeen ISD's newest principals were hard at work Tuesday, collaborating with one another, hearing from district leaders and exploring ideas as they prepare to lead their campuses this school year. The day was focused on building connections, sharing best practices and equipping campus principals for a successful start to 2026-2027! #WeAreKISD
Congratulations to Killeen ISD Police Officer Cary Spate, who received the esteemed 2026 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Valor!
Officer Spate was presented with the prestigious state recognition Friday, June 26, at the Texas State Capitol in Austin by The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
The honor highlighted Officer Spate’s heroic efforts at the Killeen Mall on Dec. 21, 2024, when she, without hesitation, rushed into a dangerous situation and took action, rendering aid to injured bystanders after a suspect rammed a truck through the entrance to JCPenney’s as holiday shoppers ran for their lives.
Thank you, Officer Spate!
Read more at www.killeenisd.org/news.
Officer Spate was presented with the prestigious state recognition Friday, June 26, at the Texas State Capitol in Austin by The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
The honor highlighted Officer Spate’s heroic efforts at the Killeen Mall on Dec. 21, 2024, when she, without hesitation, rushed into a dangerous situation and took action, rendering aid to injured bystanders after a suspect rammed a truck through the entrance to JCPenney’s as holiday shoppers ran for their lives.
Thank you, Officer Spate!
Read more at www.killeenisd.org/news.
Please join us in congratulating the newest campus principals joining Killeen ISD for the 2026-2027 school year!
🎉 Genevive Manning, Liberty Hill Middle School
🎉 Donald Bosier, Gateway Academic Complex
🎉 Felecia Ware-Johnson, Richard E. Cavazos Elementary School
Each brings a strong record of instructional leadership, student success and building positive school communities. We look forward to the impact they'll make for our students, staff and families.
Read more: www.killeenisd.org/news
🎉 Genevive Manning, Liberty Hill Middle School
🎉 Donald Bosier, Gateway Academic Complex
🎉 Felecia Ware-Johnson, Richard E. Cavazos Elementary School
Each brings a strong record of instructional leadership, student success and building positive school communities. We look forward to the impact they'll make for our students, staff and families.
Read more: www.killeenisd.org/news
#CelebratingExcellence: Killeen ISD is proud to be featured in the June/July 2026 issue of TASB's Texas Lone Star magazine for the inspiring work of Reeces Creek Elementary, Future Teachers Club!
The program connects fifth-grade students with Education & Training students from the Killeen Career Center, giving younger students an early look at careers in education while building leadership, communication and empathy through meaningful mentorship.
"My teachers always show respect and kindness to me," said fifth-grader Edith Cruz. "I want to do the same thing and make kids feel happy and comfortable."
Congratulations to everyone who helped make this innovative program a success and shine a spotlight on Killeen ISD across Texas! #weAREKISD
Read the full article here: https://issuu.com/tasb-org/docs/june_july_2026
The program connects fifth-grade students with Education & Training students from the Killeen Career Center, giving younger students an early look at careers in education while building leadership, communication and empathy through meaningful mentorship.
"My teachers always show respect and kindness to me," said fifth-grader Edith Cruz. "I want to do the same thing and make kids feel happy and comfortable."
Congratulations to everyone who helped make this innovative program a success and shine a spotlight on Killeen ISD across Texas! #weAREKISD
Read the full article here: https://issuu.com/tasb-org/docs/june_july_2026
School starts Monday, August 17! 🎉📚
We can't wait to welcome our students back for another great year of learning, growth, and opportunity in Killeen ISD.
For more important back-to-school dates, school supply lists, enrollment information, Elementary School Meet the Teacher dates, Middle and High School Readiness dates, meal prices and more, visit: www.killeenisd.org/page/back-to-school-quick-links
We can't wait to welcome our students back for another great year of learning, growth, and opportunity in Killeen ISD.
For more important back-to-school dates, school supply lists, enrollment information, Elementary School Meet the Teacher dates, Middle and High School Readiness dates, meal prices and more, visit: www.killeenisd.org/page/back-to-school-quick-links
#CelebratingSuccess The spotlight is on seven Killeen ISD theatre programs recognized by the Texas Educational Theatre Association as Campuses of Distinction!
Congratulations to Chaparral High School and Union Grove and JDA middle schools, which earned Exemplary Campus honors, while Ellison, Harker Heights and Killeen high schools and Nolan Middle School were recognized as Outstanding Campuses.
These statewide honors reflect the strength of theatre education and the commitment of students and educators across Killeen ISD.
Take a bow!
Read more: www.killeenisd.org/news.
Congratulations to Chaparral High School and Union Grove and JDA middle schools, which earned Exemplary Campus honors, while Ellison, Harker Heights and Killeen high schools and Nolan Middle School were recognized as Outstanding Campuses.
These statewide honors reflect the strength of theatre education and the commitment of students and educators across Killeen ISD.
Take a bow!
Read more: www.killeenisd.org/news.
A handful of elementary schools across the district were bustling with busy minds this week during Camp Invention and Camp Pursuit.
Innovation, critical thinking, teamwork, skill and talent were on full display as enthusiastic and curious students expressed their creativity through a variety of hands-on activities. Many were eager to share their ideas, explain their processes and show off what they had created.
Summer? So what? The learning never stops in Killeen ISD.
More pics: www.killeenisd.org/photos
#WeAreKISD
Innovation, critical thinking, teamwork, skill and talent were on full display as enthusiastic and curious students expressed their creativity through a variety of hands-on activities. Many were eager to share their ideas, explain their processes and show off what they had created.
Summer? So what? The learning never stops in Killeen ISD.
More pics: www.killeenisd.org/photos
#WeAreKISD
The Killeen ISD Fine Arts High School Theatre Camp wrapped up Thursday with a delightful, dramatic doubleheader featuring productions of “Gathering Blue” and “The Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime at Chaparral High School’s auditorium.
Two weeks of rehearsals, stage, sound, light and costume prep, resulted in two outstanding performances. Kudos to all the students and teachers who worked under the spotlight and behind the scenes to bring these stories to life!
More pics: www.killeenisd.org/photos
#WeAreKISD
Two weeks of rehearsals, stage, sound, light and costume prep, resulted in two outstanding performances. Kudos to all the students and teachers who worked under the spotlight and behind the scenes to bring these stories to life!
More pics: www.killeenisd.org/photos
#WeAreKISD
National recognition for Killeen ISD! 🏆
Andrea Dykes recently accepted the Family Engagement Champion Award from the Family Leadership Council on behalf of Killeen ISD at the Family Leadership Summit in San Diego.
The award recognizes organizations that create meaningful and lasting family engagement opportunities. Killeen ISD was honored for successfully launching Parenting Partners at 46 campuses this past school year and strengthening partnerships between families and schools across the district.
Congratulations to Andrea, our parent liaisons, campus teams and families for this outstanding achievement! #weAREKISD 💛
Read the full story here: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/3000659
Andrea Dykes recently accepted the Family Engagement Champion Award from the Family Leadership Council on behalf of Killeen ISD at the Family Leadership Summit in San Diego.
The award recognizes organizations that create meaningful and lasting family engagement opportunities. Killeen ISD was honored for successfully launching Parenting Partners at 46 campuses this past school year and strengthening partnerships between families and schools across the district.
Congratulations to Andrea, our parent liaisons, campus teams and families for this outstanding achievement! #weAREKISD 💛
Read the full story here: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/3000659
🎉 #CelebratingSuccess: Killeen ISD has been named Lemonade Day Fort Hood Area's 2026 Partner of the Year! 🍋🏆
This recognition comes after an incredible year of growth, with KISD helping increase participation in the program from approximately 60 student entrepreneurs in 2025 to more than 400 students in 2026! 🤯
This recognition comes after an incredible year of growth, with KISD helping increase participation in the program from approximately 60 student entrepreneurs in 2025 to more than 400 students in 2026! 🤯
Last week, middle school and high school students attended the KISD Fine Arts Orchestra Camp at Nolan Middle School. The four-day camp provided students with opportunities to strengthen their musical skills through focused instruction, collaborative learning, and performance practice!! #WeAreKISD
Photos: www.killeenisd.org/photos
Photos: www.killeenisd.org/photos
The Killeen ISD Career Center was full of activity this week as students excitedly dived into hands-on projects and embraced their creativity!
Taking part in Camp Pursuit, Camp Invention, KISD Fine Arts Visual Arts Camp and more, campers explored science, technology and the arts, and fine-tuned problem-solving skills. They designed astronauts, rovers and dwellings for a trip to Mars, constructed robots, screen printed T-shirts, sewed, painted, sculpted, and much more.
The learning, and innovating, never stops in KISD!
To view more photos, visit www.killeenisd.org/photos
#WeAreKISD
Harmony poured into the Killeen High School hallways this week during the KISD Fine Arts middle school and high school band camps. While metronomes kept time in small group breakout sessions and on the main stage, the students kept learning as they navigated their notes and played their instruments.
To conclude the week, instructors at the camp said there are two opportunities to hear the sweet sound of hard work with ensemble performances at 6 p.m. Thursday and band performances at 6 p.m. Friday, both in the KHS auditorium. #WeAreKISD
More photos can be viewed at www.killeenisd.org/photos
Elementary and middle school students are spending the week singing, dancing, acting and making new friends at the Killeen ISD Fine Arts Musical Theatre Camp at Harker Heights High School.
Campers are learning songs from musicals, Broadway productions and movies while working with high school volunteers to create an original script centered on the theme of friendship.
The camp concludes Thursday, June 11, with Jukebox Musical performances in the HHHS auditorium. The middle school performance begins at 11 a.m., and the elementary performance starts at 4 p.m. #WeAreKISD
View more photos at www.killeenisd.org/photos
Campers are learning songs from musicals, Broadway productions and movies while working with high school volunteers to create an original script centered on the theme of friendship.
The camp concludes Thursday, June 11, with Jukebox Musical performances in the HHHS auditorium. The middle school performance begins at 11 a.m., and the elementary performance starts at 4 p.m. #WeAreKISD
View more photos at www.killeenisd.org/photos
Junior ROTC cadets from Killeen ISD's five high schools and four others across Texas spent the week learning leadership and building cohesion during the Phantom Warrior Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge. https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2967852
#celebratingsuccess: Congratulations to Cara from Willow Springs who was selected as a recipient for KCENTV's "Taking Care of Teachers" giveaway! 🎉 with Jasmin Caldwell. See the interview here: https://www.kcentv.com/article/features/willow-springs-elementary-teacher-honored-taking-care-of-teachers-giveaway/500-90949b3b-2936-44f8-b530-babef7425f75
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
Congratulations to the 377 Ellison High School Class of 2026 graduates! See our photos and stories of all the KISD graduation ceremonies: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2950592
Congratulations to the 620 graduates of the Chaparral High School Class of 2026. See our photos and read our story about the exciting celebration: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2950543
Congratulations to the 489 Shoemaker High School Class of 2026 graduates. See our photos of the celebration Friday: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2950353
