PUBLIC NOTICE: Targeted Improvement Plans Public Hearing
Killeen ISD will hold a public hearing to present and discuss the Targeted Improvement Plans for Killeen Elementary School and Liberty Hill Middle School.
Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: 102 N. W.S. Young Drive, Killeen, TX 76543
The public is invited to attend.
This announcement serves as the district's official public notice of the hearing.
Killeen ISD will hold a public hearing to present and discuss the Targeted Improvement Plans for Killeen Elementary School and Liberty Hill Middle School.
Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: 102 N. W.S. Young Drive, Killeen, TX 76543
The public is invited to attend.
This announcement serves as the district's official public notice of the hearing.
The Early College High School National Spanish Honor Society conducted a huge celebration of Hispanic culture Friday with dance, poetry, music and a ton of audience participation. https://www.killeenisd.org/article/3185238
✨ Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Guadalupe Brabo
As Hispanic Heritage Month begins to come to a close, we’re continuing to celebrate the stories, traditions and experiences that shape the people of Killeen ISD.
For Killeen Elementary Special Education Diagnostician Guadalupe Brabo, that story begins with a simple lesson from her family: there is always room for someone at the table.
Growing up, Guadalupe remembers gathering over mole, beans, rice and tortillas, sharing fruit from the family’s trees with neighbors and learning that even small acts of kindness can strengthen a community.
“My Hispanic heritage has taught me that everyone deserves a place at the table, and I try to carry that lesson with me in both my personal life and my work every day.”
Those values continue to guide her work supporting students with special needs and their families. Guadalupe especially values helping emergent bilingual families understand special education services and their rights in their native language, helping build trust and stronger partnerships between home and school.
As we continue these final Hispanic Heritage Month spotlights, we’re proud to celebrate the people who bring their culture, experiences and values into our schools every day.
#WeAreKISD
As Hispanic Heritage Month begins to come to a close, we’re continuing to celebrate the stories, traditions and experiences that shape the people of Killeen ISD.
For Killeen Elementary Special Education Diagnostician Guadalupe Brabo, that story begins with a simple lesson from her family: there is always room for someone at the table.
Growing up, Guadalupe remembers gathering over mole, beans, rice and tortillas, sharing fruit from the family’s trees with neighbors and learning that even small acts of kindness can strengthen a community.
“My Hispanic heritage has taught me that everyone deserves a place at the table, and I try to carry that lesson with me in both my personal life and my work every day.”
Those values continue to guide her work supporting students with special needs and their families. Guadalupe especially values helping emergent bilingual families understand special education services and their rights in their native language, helping build trust and stronger partnerships between home and school.
As we continue these final Hispanic Heritage Month spotlights, we’re proud to celebrate the people who bring their culture, experiences and values into our schools every day.
#WeAreKISD
Clifton Park Elementary School enjoyed a fabulously festive evening of Hispanic Heritage celebration Thursday. See the highlights here: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/3183675
🚀 Your future. Your choice. Chart your course! Killeen ISD students and families are invited to explore the possibilities waiting for them at our Future Ready Expo!
Come see firsthand the many Career and Technical Education opportunities available in Killeen ISD. Students can explore career pathways, visit CTE classrooms, see STEM demonstrations and learn how the courses they choose now can help prepare them for what comes next.
📅 Thursday, Oct. 22
⏰ 5:30–7 p.m.
📍 Killeen ISD Career Center, 1320 Stagecoach Road
Whether your student is interested in health science, STEM, automotive, culinary arts, welding or another career field, this is a great opportunity to dream it, explore it and start planning for it!
⭐ Open to all Killeen ISD students
📚 Course planning for middle and high school
💡 Future Ready information sessions at 5:45 and 6:20 p.m.
Dream it. Explore it. Achieve it.
Come see firsthand the many Career and Technical Education opportunities available in Killeen ISD. Students can explore career pathways, visit CTE classrooms, see STEM demonstrations and learn how the courses they choose now can help prepare them for what comes next.
📅 Thursday, Oct. 22
⏰ 5:30–7 p.m.
📍 Killeen ISD Career Center, 1320 Stagecoach Road
Whether your student is interested in health science, STEM, automotive, culinary arts, welding or another career field, this is a great opportunity to dream it, explore it and start planning for it!
⭐ Open to all Killeen ISD students
📚 Course planning for middle and high school
💡 Future Ready information sessions at 5:45 and 6:20 p.m.
Dream it. Explore it. Achieve it.
✨ Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Katya Martinez
For Clifton Park Elementary teacher Katya Martinez, being Hispanic and Puerto Rican means staying true to who she is while honoring the sacrifices of those who came before her. 🇵🇷
As a special education inclusion teacher, Katya says her heritage shapes the way she shows up for students every day.
“Being Hispanic and Puerto Rican means sharing my language, culture and rich traditions wherever I go, and most of all making sure my students not only feel included, but also represented.”
For Katya, Hispanic Heritage Month is a reminder that culture and identity belong in the classroom and that every student deserves to see themselves valued in the spaces where they learn and grow.
📸 KISD students and staff, there's still time to share your story! Tell us what Hispanic heritage means to you and how it has shaped your perspective, goals or career path.
Submit your photo and reflection here:
https://forms.gle/oUqM9eZDFRYRG3Zt8
#HispanicHeritageMonth #WeAreKISD
For Clifton Park Elementary teacher Katya Martinez, being Hispanic and Puerto Rican means staying true to who she is while honoring the sacrifices of those who came before her. 🇵🇷
As a special education inclusion teacher, Katya says her heritage shapes the way she shows up for students every day.
“Being Hispanic and Puerto Rican means sharing my language, culture and rich traditions wherever I go, and most of all making sure my students not only feel included, but also represented.”
For Katya, Hispanic Heritage Month is a reminder that culture and identity belong in the classroom and that every student deserves to see themselves valued in the spaces where they learn and grow.
📸 KISD students and staff, there's still time to share your story! Tell us what Hispanic heritage means to you and how it has shaped your perspective, goals or career path.
Submit your photo and reflection here:
https://forms.gle/oUqM9eZDFRYRG3Zt8
#HispanicHeritageMonth #WeAreKISD
Congratulations to Killeen ISD's first STEEL Award winner of the year - Maria Molina of the multilingual department. Read about her big surprise here: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/3178579
✨ Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Maricruz Cardenas
For Early College High School educator Maricruz Cardenas, Hispanic Heritage Month is deeply personal. It is a celebration of family, sacrifice and the generations whose choices helped create the opportunities she has today.
Maricruz often thinks about her father, who grew up on a ranch in Mexico and came to the United States at just 12 years old. His story of resilience has shaped not only her life, but also the educator she has become.
“I became a Spanish teacher because I love our language, but for me, teaching Spanish has become about so much more than vocabulary and grammar. Behind our language are stories of sacrifice, family, resilience, faith, celebration, loss, hope, and generations of people trying to create something better for those who come after them.”
That perspective is at the heart of what she hopes students carry with them:
“Your Spanish is an asset. Your culture is an asset. Your family’s story is an asset.”
Maricruz says she wants students to know they do not have to leave their culture behind to become who they are meant to be. For her, Hispanic Heritage Month is about honoring those who came before us, being proud of who we are today and opening doors for those who will come after us.
📸 KISD students and staff, we want to share your story, too! Tell us what Hispanic heritage means to you and how it has shaped your perspective, goals or career path.
Submit your photo and reflection here:
https://forms.gle/oUqM9eZDFRYRG3Zt8
#HispanicHeritageMonth #WeAreKISD
For Early College High School educator Maricruz Cardenas, Hispanic Heritage Month is deeply personal. It is a celebration of family, sacrifice and the generations whose choices helped create the opportunities she has today.
Maricruz often thinks about her father, who grew up on a ranch in Mexico and came to the United States at just 12 years old. His story of resilience has shaped not only her life, but also the educator she has become.
“I became a Spanish teacher because I love our language, but for me, teaching Spanish has become about so much more than vocabulary and grammar. Behind our language are stories of sacrifice, family, resilience, faith, celebration, loss, hope, and generations of people trying to create something better for those who come after them.”
That perspective is at the heart of what she hopes students carry with them:
“Your Spanish is an asset. Your culture is an asset. Your family’s story is an asset.”
Maricruz says she wants students to know they do not have to leave their culture behind to become who they are meant to be. For her, Hispanic Heritage Month is about honoring those who came before us, being proud of who we are today and opening doors for those who will come after us.
📸 KISD students and staff, we want to share your story, too! Tell us what Hispanic heritage means to you and how it has shaped your perspective, goals or career path.
Submit your photo and reflection here:
https://forms.gle/oUqM9eZDFRYRG3Zt8
#HispanicHeritageMonth #WeAreKISD
✨ Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Ana G. Munoz
For Killeen High School student Ana G. Munoz, Hispanic Heritage Month is about recognition, pride and celebrating the beauty of Hispanic culture.
Ana says her Mexican heritage has shaped the way she thinks about her future and the kind of impact she hopes to make.
“Being Hispanic, especially Mexican, has shaped my perspective on a career path by encouraging me to become a positive representation of my culture and help my community.”
For Ana, Hispanic Heritage Month is also a reminder of the importance of seeing Hispanic contributions recognized and celebrated.
📸 KISD students and staff, we want to share your story, too! Tell us what Hispanic heritage means to you and how it has shaped your perspective, goals or career path.
Submit your photo and reflection here:
https://forms.gle/oUqM9eZDFRYRG3Zt8
#HispanicHeritageMonth #WeAreKISD
For Killeen High School student Ana G. Munoz, Hispanic Heritage Month is about recognition, pride and celebrating the beauty of Hispanic culture.
Ana says her Mexican heritage has shaped the way she thinks about her future and the kind of impact she hopes to make.
“Being Hispanic, especially Mexican, has shaped my perspective on a career path by encouraging me to become a positive representation of my culture and help my community.”
For Ana, Hispanic Heritage Month is also a reminder of the importance of seeing Hispanic contributions recognized and celebrated.
📸 KISD students and staff, we want to share your story, too! Tell us what Hispanic heritage means to you and how it has shaped your perspective, goals or career path.
Submit your photo and reflection here:
https://forms.gle/oUqM9eZDFRYRG3Zt8
#HispanicHeritageMonth #WeAreKISD
NOW THIS is how you start a school day. 👔💛
2nd grade students at Reeces Creek Elementary traded the usual morning routine for a chance to lead, encourage and make someone else feel seen.
With signs reading “Be Kind,” “You Can Do It” and “Be Nice,” these Guys With Ties greeted classmates at the door and helped set the tone for the entire campus.
This is what building confident students and supportive schools can look like: giving kids opportunities to lead, serve and lift each other up. #weAREKISD
2nd grade students at Reeces Creek Elementary traded the usual morning routine for a chance to lead, encourage and make someone else feel seen.
With signs reading “Be Kind,” “You Can Do It” and “Be Nice,” these Guys With Ties greeted classmates at the door and helped set the tone for the entire campus.
This is what building confident students and supportive schools can look like: giving kids opportunities to lead, serve and lift each other up. #weAREKISD
Meadows Elementary School joined schools across the country Monday in an event called Rock Your School that embraces creative, out of the box learning. Read about and see photos of all the fun: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/3171681
✨ Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Maria Calderon-Lanzot
For Rancier Middle School Parent Liaison Maria Calderon-Lanzot, Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of culture, family and the opportunity to make a difference.
Maria says her heritage is a source of pride and joy, but also something that connects her to a larger community.
“To me, Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration, a source of joy, and an opportunity to grow, make a difference and, whenever possible, leave a lasting mark.”
In her role as a parent liaison, Maria helps build connections between families and schools, and she says being recognized and valued matters far beyond any one person.
“Thank you, KISD, because when you recognize me, you recognize us all.”
Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re proud to celebrate the people, stories and experiences that make up #WeAreKISD.
📸 KISD students and staff, we want to share your story, too! Tell us what Hispanic heritage means to you and how it has shaped your perspective, goals or career path.
Submit your photo and reflection here:
https://forms.gle/oUqM9eZDFRYRG3Zt8
#HispanicHeritageMonth #WeAreKISD
For Rancier Middle School Parent Liaison Maria Calderon-Lanzot, Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of culture, family and the opportunity to make a difference.
Maria says her heritage is a source of pride and joy, but also something that connects her to a larger community.
“To me, Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration, a source of joy, and an opportunity to grow, make a difference and, whenever possible, leave a lasting mark.”
In her role as a parent liaison, Maria helps build connections between families and schools, and she says being recognized and valued matters far beyond any one person.
“Thank you, KISD, because when you recognize me, you recognize us all.”
Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re proud to celebrate the people, stories and experiences that make up #WeAreKISD.
📸 KISD students and staff, we want to share your story, too! Tell us what Hispanic heritage means to you and how it has shaped your perspective, goals or career path.
Submit your photo and reflection here:
https://forms.gle/oUqM9eZDFRYRG3Zt8
#HispanicHeritageMonth #WeAreKISD
✨ Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Veronica Flete
For Hay Branch Elementary teacher Veronica Flete, Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the Panamanian culture, traditions and roots that have shaped who she is. 🇵🇦
Veronica is proud of her Panamanian heritage and the blend of influences within her own family history, including her Spanish and Chinese roots.
That sense of pride also shapes the classroom she works to create for her students.
“I want my students to understand that their culture, language, traditions, and background are strengths to be celebrated. No matter where they come from or what their heritage looks like, I want every child to feel proud of who they are and know that their story matters.”
For Veronica, celebrating heritage is also about building understanding. By encouraging students to learn about and share their own cultures, she hopes to create a classroom where every child feels seen, respected and valued.
📸 KISD students and staff, we want to share your story, too! Tell us what Hispanic heritage means to you and how it has shaped your perspective, goals or career path.
Submit your photo and reflection here:
https://forms.gle/oUqM9eZDFRYRG3Zt8
#HispanicHeritageMonth #WeAreKISD
For Hay Branch Elementary teacher Veronica Flete, Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the Panamanian culture, traditions and roots that have shaped who she is. 🇵🇦
Veronica is proud of her Panamanian heritage and the blend of influences within her own family history, including her Spanish and Chinese roots.
That sense of pride also shapes the classroom she works to create for her students.
“I want my students to understand that their culture, language, traditions, and background are strengths to be celebrated. No matter where they come from or what their heritage looks like, I want every child to feel proud of who they are and know that their story matters.”
For Veronica, celebrating heritage is also about building understanding. By encouraging students to learn about and share their own cultures, she hopes to create a classroom where every child feels seen, respected and valued.
📸 KISD students and staff, we want to share your story, too! Tell us what Hispanic heritage means to you and how it has shaped your perspective, goals or career path.
Submit your photo and reflection here:
https://forms.gle/oUqM9eZDFRYRG3Zt8
#HispanicHeritageMonth #WeAreKISD
🎨✨#celebratingsuccess: Congratulations to four incredible KISD artists whose work was selected for the 2026 txEDCON Exhibition, presented by the Texas Art Education Association!
Kamara Cruse, Killeen High School
Nayeli Waggoner, Harker Heights High School
Emilia Jimenez Marrero, C.E. Ellison High School
Myrnaliz Resto Cintron, Chaparral High School
📸 See the full photo album: www.killeenisd.org/photos
📰 Read the full story: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/3167576
#weAREKISD 💛
✨ Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Sarah Hernandez
For Robert M. Shoemaker High School student Sarah Hernandez, whose family is Salvadoran, Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor the hard work, sacrifice and resilience that have shaped her future. 🇸🇻
Growing up, Sarah saw firsthand how much her parents worked and sacrificed to create opportunities for her. Their example inspired her to push herself and choose a path centered on service.
“Now, as I get ready to go into the U.S. Air Force, I’m proud to carry their legacy with me and prove that all their hard work was worth it.”
Currently participating in JROTC, Sarah says her family’s perseverance continues to motivate her as she prepares for the next chapter.
📸 KISD students and staff, we want to share your story, too! Tell us what Hispanic heritage means to you and how it has shaped your perspective, goals or career path.
Submit your photo and reflection here:
https://forms.gle/oUqM9eZDFRYRG3Zt8
#HispanicHeritageMonth #WeAreKISD
For Robert M. Shoemaker High School student Sarah Hernandez, whose family is Salvadoran, Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor the hard work, sacrifice and resilience that have shaped her future. 🇸🇻
Growing up, Sarah saw firsthand how much her parents worked and sacrificed to create opportunities for her. Their example inspired her to push herself and choose a path centered on service.
“Now, as I get ready to go into the U.S. Air Force, I’m proud to carry their legacy with me and prove that all their hard work was worth it.”
Currently participating in JROTC, Sarah says her family’s perseverance continues to motivate her as she prepares for the next chapter.
📸 KISD students and staff, we want to share your story, too! Tell us what Hispanic heritage means to you and how it has shaped your perspective, goals or career path.
Submit your photo and reflection here:
https://forms.gle/oUqM9eZDFRYRG3Zt8
#HispanicHeritageMonth #WeAreKISD
Killeen ISD parents and guardians: Make sure you don’t miss important district and school updates sent by text message. If you previously opted out of SMS messages, text the word START to the number 98900 from the phone number listed in your child’s file to opt back in today!
Killeen ISD students in grades 9–12 and their families are invited to our next College & Career Planning Series session on Tuesday, October 6.
We’ll cover the FAFSA, the first step toward accessing many types of financial aid. Families will learn why the FAFSA is important and get an overview of how to complete it.
If college is in your student’s future, understanding financial aid is an important part of the plan!
Location: Killeen ISD Career Center, 1320 Stagecoach Dr., Killeen, TX 76542
Time: 6:00–7:30 PM
Presentation: 6:00 PM | Q&A: 7:00–7:30 PM
Free for Killeen ISD students and families!
We’ll cover the FAFSA, the first step toward accessing many types of financial aid. Families will learn why the FAFSA is important and get an overview of how to complete it.
If college is in your student’s future, understanding financial aid is an important part of the plan!
Location: Killeen ISD Career Center, 1320 Stagecoach Dr., Killeen, TX 76542
Time: 6:00–7:30 PM
Presentation: 6:00 PM | Q&A: 7:00–7:30 PM
Free for Killeen ISD students and families!
✨ Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Gigi Alvarez
For Trimmier Elementary counselor Gigi Alvarez, Hispanic Heritage Month is about preserving the traditions, language and memories that connect her to her Mexican heritage. 🇲🇽
From playing Lotería and celebrating Día de los Muertos to speaking Spanglish at home and making family recipes, Gigi says the everyday pieces of her culture have become especially meaningful as she works to pass them on to her children.
“I don’t want our traditions, stories, and culture to end with me. I want my children to carry these pieces of our culture with them and one day share them with their own families.”
Her heritage also shapes the counselor she is today. As a bilingual school counselor, Gigi values being able to connect with Spanish-speaking students and families in their own language and being someone her students can see themselves in.
“To me, Hispanic Heritage Month is about being proud of where I come from and making sure the next generation never forgets who they are, de dónde vienen, and just how special that is!”
📸 KISD students and staff, we want to share your story, too! Tell us what Hispanic heritage means to you and how it has shaped your perspective, goals or career path.
Submit your photo and reflection here:
https://forms.gle/oUqM9eZDFRYRG3Zt8
#HispanicHeritageMonth #WeAreKISD
For Trimmier Elementary counselor Gigi Alvarez, Hispanic Heritage Month is about preserving the traditions, language and memories that connect her to her Mexican heritage. 🇲🇽
From playing Lotería and celebrating Día de los Muertos to speaking Spanglish at home and making family recipes, Gigi says the everyday pieces of her culture have become especially meaningful as she works to pass them on to her children.
“I don’t want our traditions, stories, and culture to end with me. I want my children to carry these pieces of our culture with them and one day share them with their own families.”
Her heritage also shapes the counselor she is today. As a bilingual school counselor, Gigi values being able to connect with Spanish-speaking students and families in their own language and being someone her students can see themselves in.
“To me, Hispanic Heritage Month is about being proud of where I come from and making sure the next generation never forgets who they are, de dónde vienen, and just how special that is!”
📸 KISD students and staff, we want to share your story, too! Tell us what Hispanic heritage means to you and how it has shaped your perspective, goals or career path.
Submit your photo and reflection here:
https://forms.gle/oUqM9eZDFRYRG3Zt8
#HispanicHeritageMonth #WeAreKISD
Killeen ISD livestock students gathered at Shoemaker High School Monday for leadership lessons directed by student peers serving as state FFA officers. See our story and photos here: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/3157140
Calling all parents/guardians of young scholars in grades 3–6! Applications are now open for Killeen ISD’s Y.E.S.! (Young Engaged Scholars) Program for the 2026–2027 school year.
Students will explore science, technology, reading, engineering, art and math through monthly STREAM Saturdays, arts integration, field-based learning and more!
Sessions begin in October
Applications are due Friday, Oct. 9
Apply today: https://forms.killeenisd.org/Forms/YES
Learn more: https://www.killeenisd.org/page/yes-program
Students will explore science, technology, reading, engineering, art and math through monthly STREAM Saturdays, arts integration, field-based learning and more!
Sessions begin in October
Applications are due Friday, Oct. 9
Apply today: https://forms.killeenisd.org/Forms/YES
Learn more: https://www.killeenisd.org/page/yes-program
