Killeen Independent School District

The Killeen ISD Police effort to collect new unwrapped toys for its annual Blue Santa toy drive continues through Dec. 12. Read here about one new club's efforts to contribute to this great cause to support district students and family members. https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2573522

Student cadets from all five Killeen ISD Junior ROTC battalions participated Saturday in the annual Wreaths for Vets ceremony at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery. We are grateful for our 100-plus service-minded cadets and for the sacrifices of our fallen heroes.

Congratulations to the Chaparral High School Bobcat Drama for another record-breaking showing at theTexas Thespian State Festival. We have a record breaking 12 National Qualifying Student Performers and Technicians, 2 All-State Company Members, an Improv Challenge All-Star, a Disney Callback, a Main Stage Callback (a National Qualifier with a PERFECT score), 258 college callbacks, and over $1,000,000 in college scholarship offers!! Excellence Is Habit for Bobcat Drama Troupe 11162!!!

Congratulations to Chaparral High School Bobcat Drama for continuing their record-setting pace. At the Texas Thespian State Festival, Bobcat drama students scored 12 National Qualifying Performers and Technicians, 2 All-State Company Members, an Improv Challenge All-Star, a Disney Callback, a Main Stage Callback (a National Qualifier with a PERFECT score), 258 college callbacks, and over $1 million in college scholarship offers!! Excellence Is Habit for Bobcat Drama Troupe 11162!!!

More than 100 Junior ROTC cadets from Shoemaker, Chaparral, Killeen and Harker Heights battalions worked with other community volunteers to prepare wreaths for the annual Wreaths Across America at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery. Thanks to all the cadets for your service!

A group of Shoemaker High School volunteers helped Friday make holiday crafts with Iduma Elementary School students who achieved high attendance and outstanding behavior. https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2563340

A great big thank-you to all the generous students, family and staff in KISD who contributed to another successful Food for Families drive. We are grateful for your efforts. https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2563148

Killeen ISD firefighter cadets completed live fire training recently. See photos and read about some of their experiences here https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2560231

Eastern Hills Middle School art students collaborated with the Harker Heights Arts Commission on a mural project and displayed their own artwork in the city library. https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2555395

Champion BMX racers on Friday shared with Early College High School students the importance of avoiding bullying behavior as they showed off some awesome aerial stunts in the school gym. https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2550853

Class 6A Division II Bi-District Playoffs - Cedar Hill at Harker Heights
Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/y58ecu5n

The Knights take on Cedar Hill in Round 1 right here at home. Time to pack Leo Buckley Stadium and bring the energy!

Kickoff: 7 PM

The Shoemaker High School Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy donated 80 books to first-graders at Clarke Elementary School along with snacks and a video of the older students reading the book. Great job on a great service project! https://www.flickr.com/photos/killeenisd/albums/72177720330300657

Reeces Creek Elementary School fourth and fifth grade students learned to bake bread and took home flour and other ingredients to make their own loaves to eat and to share thanks to the King Arthur Flour Company.

Killeen ISD's five high school bands did a fabulous job Tuesday night giving musical salute to our nation's and our community's veterans. Thanks to our student musicians and our veterans! https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2544113

Killeen ISD JROTC cadets and the high school All-Star Marching Band did the school district and greater community proud Tuesday during the annual Killeen Veterans Day parade. Read our story and see our photos here.
https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2543319

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸

Today, Killeen ISD proudly honors the brave men and women who have served our nation. Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication inspire our students and community every day.

We are especially grateful for the many veterans among our KISD staff, families, and community members — thank you for your service and commitment to our country and our schools.

#VeteransDay #KISDProud

Killeen ISD is hosting a Special Education Job Fair — and we’re looking for passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students!

📅 Saturday, November 15, 2025
🕘 9:00 – 10:30 AM

📍 Killeen ISD Career Center
1320 Stagecoach Rd., Killeen, TX 76543

We’re hiring for:
• Teachers
• Aides
• Administrators
• Evaluation Staff (LSSP / SLP / Diagnosticians)
• Deaf Education Teachers & Interpreters
• Behavior / Autism Specialists
• Parent Support Staff

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with campus leaders, learn about open positions, and start your journey with one of the most dynamic districts in Central Texas!

👉 Be one step ahead of the rest, and submit your application today: www.killeenisd.org/apply

Ellison Principal David Dominguez walked into a surprise award presentation in his honor. See the details here https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2537687

Lily Halabi of Lily’s Cakes and numerous Food Network appearances brought encouragement and motivation to Peebles Elementary School. https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2534196

Killeen ISD Career Center DECA presented a Mental Health Convention Wednesday for their peers, offering up stations to provide calming, relaxing activities. https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2531745