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!
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.
📢 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.
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
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💬 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
💬 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
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Open House: Wednesday, September 24
Title I Meeting: 4:30pm in the cafeteria
Classroom Visits: 5:00pm-6:00pm
We can't wait to see all of you!
We are excited to announce that Willow Springs Elementary School has been named a 2025-26 Purple Star Campus! We are incredibly proud of this honor! #WillowStrong #PurpleStarCampus
From now until Thursday, September 11, students can bring in a $3 donation for the Education Foundation, and their donation will earn them a ticket to the Library Line Dance Party on Friday, September 12! ALL donations will go directly to the KISD Education Foundation!
Please place money in an envelope or baggie with your student's name, grade, and teacher's name. All money will be turned in to Mrs. M. Höffchen.
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.
