🎺 Twelve talented students from Ellison HS and Harker Heights HS took on the challenge to compete for a coveted spot in the TMEA Region 8 Jazz Band. Their hard work, dedication, and passion for music have truly paid off!
Huge congratulations to our high school band students who not only earned their spot but are now advancing to audition for the TMEA Area Jazz Band! 🎉 Their melodies have struck a chord with the judges, and we couldn't be prouder!
Huge congratulations to our high school band students who not only earned their spot but are now advancing to audition for the TMEA Area Jazz Band! 🎉 Their melodies have struck a chord with the judges, and we couldn't be prouder!
We are incredibly proud of CHS Art teacher Chris Rabb on the sale of his artwork to ENMU! What a great model for our students. #arteducation #killeenfinearts
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Theatre Directors from all five KISD High Schools shared their knowledge with trachers across the state at the Tecas Educational Theatre Association's Conference #TheatreFest25 this past weekend. Sessions included topics on Technical Theatre Best Practices, Sound Design, Literature Circles and Building Strong Program Culture. Congratulations to Sam Dunaway, Chad Moore (CHS), Hayley Hersey (EHS), Brian Hersey (KHS), Whitney Mitchell (HHHS), and Michelle Clark (SHS) on your thoughtful and inspiring sessions. #theatreeducation #killeenfinearts
📝 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.
Save the dates for KISD's Fall Theatre Show lineup! You won't want to miss these incredible performances.
Applications are now open for the Texas Young Masters Class of 2026. This valuable program is a join initiative between the Texas Commission on the Arts and the Texas Cultural Trust. that provides exemplary Texas student artists in grades 8-11 with the financial help they need to pursue advanced study in the areas of visual arts, literary arts, music, theater, dance, musical theater, folk arts, and media arts. The state’s most talented young artists will receive the title of “Young Master” and be awarded grants of $5,000 per year for up to two years to further their studies in their respective disciplines. Applications, information and guidelines are available online at arts.texas.gov/initiatives/young-masters/. Applications and required supporting materials must be submitted by November 3, 2025.
Chaparral HS, Roy J. Smith MS, and Liberty Hill MS finished up this week's fall concert series with two more nights of lovely performances!
Continuing our fall concert music series, our Eastern Hills MS and Harker Heights HS Orchestras brought to the stage classical tunes and modern day hit music!
This past Thursday 15 performing groups from KISD secondary theater programs battled it out in the third annual Lip Sync Battle. Students crafted stellar performances based in
songs from the years 1920 and 2020. Performances varied from rockstar dance moves to zombie apocalypses and even included a showdown between cowboys and aliens. The judges had a tough decision. Congratulations to Rancier Middle School, Killen High School (3rd place), Roy J. Smith Middle School, Ellison High School (2nd place) and Liberty Hill Middle School, Harker Heights High School (1st place)! Thank you to our adjudicators Maureen Adams, Dr. Derek Mudd, and Dr. Terri Osborne for lending your expertise. We are proud of all our students and staff on an incredible evening of theater! #theatreeducation #killeenfinearts
🎶 Region VIII High School Choir Auditions – Outstanding Results! 🎶
We are proud to announce that our high school choir programs had a strong showing at the Region VIII High School 9–12 Region Choir Auditions! Across the district, 57 talented students earned places in the Region Choir, demonstrating their dedication, hard work, and vocal excellence.
Even more impressively, 34 of these students advanced to the Pre-Area Round of Auditions, moving one step closer to earning a coveted spot in the Texas All-State Choir. Region auditions are the first in a rigorous three-tier process, and advancing is a major achievement.
A heartfelt congratulations to all of our choir students, and a big thank you to our exceptional choir directors for their leadership and commitment to excellence in music education.
We’re incredibly proud of the musical talent thriving across our district! 🎵👏
We are proud to announce that our high school choir programs had a strong showing at the Region VIII High School 9–12 Region Choir Auditions! Across the district, 57 talented students earned places in the Region Choir, demonstrating their dedication, hard work, and vocal excellence.
Even more impressively, 34 of these students advanced to the Pre-Area Round of Auditions, moving one step closer to earning a coveted spot in the Texas All-State Choir. Region auditions are the first in a rigorous three-tier process, and advancing is a major achievement.
A heartfelt congratulations to all of our choir students, and a big thank you to our exceptional choir directors for their leadership and commitment to excellence in music education.
We’re incredibly proud of the musical talent thriving across our district! 🎵👏
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
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
The battle is on! Come see our theatre students strut their stuff to music from the years 1920 and 2020 in the third annual KISD Lip Sync Battle! This Thursday at 6 pm at Killeen High School. See you there! #killeenfinearts #theatreeducation
Get your tickets for Spirit Spectacular this weekend. Only two sleeps until this incredible event with performances by middle and high school band, dance and cheer. You won't want to miss this! Www.spiritspectacular47.simpletix.com #killeenfinearts
Excellent performances from the Ellison Eagles and Shoemaker Grey Wolves tonight under the lights. Don't miss all our incredible KISD bands at Spirit Spectacular next Saturday night September 20th at 7 pm. Tickets at www.spiritspectacular47.simpletix.com. #killeenfinearts
Killeen ISD Art and Music educators and students were recognized by the Board this week for earning top distinction designations from state and national organizations. Honored every day to work with these incredibly talented people. Thank you to our community for your ongoing support of all our Fine Arts Programs. #KISDGoldStandard
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 PlanningMonday, 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 PlanningThursday, 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.
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.
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
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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
Congratulations Chaparral High School Bobcat Drama and Union Grove Middle School Theatre who were both named Exemplary Campuses of Distinction by the Texas Educational Theatre Association for 2025. This is Chaparral High School's second year being named. Union Grove's Theatre Program was recognized last year as an Outstanding Campus and has increased their award to Exemplary for 2025. Congratulations to theatre directors Samantha Dunaway, Chad Moore (CHS) and Blake Jones (UGMS), campus leadership, students and community on this important recognition. #theatreeducaton #killeenfinearts #kisdkidswinning
Congratulations to the Killeen ISD Visual Art Program teachers and students on being named a District of Distinction by the Texas Art Education Association for the third year in a row! This competitive award recognizes the top 5% of districts in the state for excellence in visual arts education and experiences for students. Congratulations to our teachers and students! Thank you to our community and leadership for your support. #killeenfinearts #kisdkidswinning #arteducation
