We are finishing February STRONG.
✔️ Final week of our Kindness theme
✔️ Campus reset recap — what “winning” really means
✔️ Benchmark & STAAR dates
✔️ IXL leaderboard update (we have work to do 👀)
✔️ Block Party expectations
✔️ Poetry Slam Mondays
✔️ STEM Academy application info
✔️ Important March dates
Our students are capable of greatness — on the field, on the stage, and in the classroom. This is testing season, and intentional effort matters more than ever.
Take a few minutes tonight to read this week’s newsletter and stay informed as we move into March.
📲 Click here: https://app.smore.com/n/mtecf
Let’s continue building a championship culture — in every moment.
#JDAFamily
#IntentionalImpactByDesign
#JourneyOfDiscoveryAndAchievement
#CapturingKidsHearts
#WeAreJDA
#WinningDaily
#Character
#Communication
Families with students already enrolled in the district can complete registration electronically via the Home Access Center.
Read more here: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2698631
Both the application and payment must be received by February 27 to secure exam registration and avoid a late fee.
Application Linked Here: https://aptg.co/lBnmpB
For questions, email Advanced.Academics@killeenisd.org.
Families with students already enrolled in the district can complete registration electronically via the Home Access Center. This convenient platform allows parents and guardians to update student information, provide required documents, and finalize enrollment for the upcoming school year. For current students not returning to the district in 2026-2027, families can notify the district of their plans through the registration form in the Home Access Center.
Students currently on a school transfer who wish to renew their transfer request must do so during the registration period. Failing to renew a transfer request during this timeframe could result in the loss of the transfer approval.
Required Documentation: All students are required to provide proof of residency, shot record, birth certificate and parent ID to complete the registration process. Proof of residency documentation must be related to a permanent residence such as a recent utility bill, military housing order, homeowner insurance policy or mortgage statement.
If families need assistance with registration, they are encouraged to contact their student’s school directly.
The registration process for new-to-the-district students will begin in late spring.
https://app.smore.com/n/ut9ya
🍎 Healthy Meals Workshop at JDA! 🍎
We’re excited to host a FREE, family-friendly Healthy Meals Workshop with KISD’s Chef DJ—and your whole family is invited!
📅 Wednesday, 2/11/26
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM (Doors open at 4:45)
📍 JDA Middle School
🚗 Park in the back parking lot
🚪 Enter through Door 16
🎒 Clear bag event
👨👩👧👦 Bring the entire family
🥗 Learn healthy, delicious recipes
💙 Build skills that support student success at home
Please refer to your email for full details.
Questions or suggestions?
📞 Parent Liaison: Jennyfer Arriaza — 254-336-3329
📧 Email: jennyfer.arriaza@killeenisd.org
🤝 Family Feedback & Support Request Form:
🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/9TiHjsrAbB
#JDAFamily #IntentionalImpactByDesign #JourneyOfDiscoveryAndAchievement
#CapturingKidsHearts #WeAreJDA #SchoolFamilyPartnership
#Communication #WholeChild #StrongerTogether
KISD supports student expression that is safe, respectful, and does not interrupt instruction. Families may wish to discuss alternatives to walkouts with their student, such as: passive expression (wearing a specific color of clothing, wristband, or button, as permitted by the Killeen ISD dress code), writing a letter or email to an elected official such as a member of Congress, or participating in discussions or community events outside of school hours.
The Texas Education Agency issued guidance to school districts on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, reinforcing that districts must protect instruction during the school day and follow state law and attendance requirements. Killeen ISD will follow this guidance.
In Killeen ISD, the focus remains on student safety and keeping students engaged in learning.
As a reminder, secondary campuses in Killeen ISD are closed campuses. Students may not leave campus during the school day without being signed out by a parent/guardian through the front office.
Any student who participates in a walkout will be marked absent and receive discipline consequences under attendance and truancy policies, as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.
Under Killeen ISD policy FNCI(Legal), disruptive activity on school property include actions such as obstructing entrances, exits, or hallways or interfering with school operations. Student behavior that meets this definition will result in disciplinary consequences, including up to a Class B misdemeanor under the Texas Education Code § 37.123.
Killeen ISD respects student free speech and want students to be heard in ways that are safe, respectful, and appropriate during the school day. KISD thanks families for their partnership in keeping campuses safe and focused on learning.
A message was sent directly to parents/guardians of middle and high school students.
We need immediate partnership from families to correct unsafe arrival practices. These are not new expectations, but rather the same expectations that have been clearly communicated since the beginning of school.
⏰ No drop-off before 7:30 AM
• There is no supervision prior to this time
⏰ 7:30–7:52 AM
• Parent drop-off = BACK of the building
⏰ After 7:52 AM
• Back entrance closes
• Front drop-off allowed
• Students enter through Door 1
🚦 Critical Safety Rule:
• Students are NEVER dropped in parking lots
• All drop-offs and pick-ups MUST be curbside
Because these expectations have not been followed consistently, we’ve had to request additional district staff to manage parking lots during arrival. That should not be necessary.
JDA staff and parents are on the same team. Partnership means shared responsibility and shared accountability—just as families hold us accountable, we must hold families accountable for safety procedures.
This is about adult responsibility and student safety.
📩 Please refer to your email for full details.
🔗 Questions or feedback: https://forms.office.com/r/9TiHjsrAbB
#JDAFamily #IntentionalImpactByDesign #WeAreJDA
#SafetyFirst #Character #Citizenship
#Communication #StrongerTogether #AccountabilityMatters
Enjoy interactive sessions
Participate in fun make & take activities designed to support calmness and wellness
Meet community agencies and learn about supports available in our area
Plus, win door prizes and enjoy student performances!
Saturday, January 31, 2026
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Killeen ISD Career Center
1320 Stagecoach Road, Killeen, TX 76542
We hope to see you there!
Roadrunner Families 💙❤️
Thank you for your patience as we return from this week’s weather closure.
Campus leadership will reconvene Thursday and Friday to finalize plans and align with district guidance. Once complete, we will share an updated calendar with rescheduled events.
📌 Quick updates:
🏀 This week’s basketball games are canceled (not rescheduled)
🏆 Awards, Donuts with Grownups, and on-campus events will be rescheduled
📅 IEP/504 meetings with Mrs. Ford will be rescheduled
❄️ Please plan for continued cold weather—no blankets, wear labeled layers, and use caution on icy sidewalks
If your family needs additional support due to something that occurred during the closure, please reach out. We are here for you.
Thank you for your grace, flexibility, and for supporting one another—especially our local businesses—during this time. 💙❤️
❄️ Winter Break Update ❄️ Our offices may be snowed under during Winter Break, but don’t let your job search go into hibernation! You can browse openings and submit an application to join our team anytime online. We’re actively hiring now with a flurry of opportunities available both inside and outside the classroom.
👩🏫 Classroom roles include teachers, instructional aides, special education support, and substitute positions.
🚌 Campus & operations roles include bus drivers, child nutrition staff, custodial and maintenance teams, clerical support, technology, safety and security, and more.
Whether you’re eager to work directly with students or prefer supporting our campuses behind the scenes, there’s a role here that’s a perfect fit.
✨ Don’t let this opportunity slip on ice — apply online today and take the first step toward your next career move! www.killeenisd.org/apply
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded Killeen ISD the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year that ended Aug. 31, 2024. Continue reading: www.killeenisd.org/article/2590810
We are hiring for all positions and would like to meet with you! This is not your typical job fair, as it is a more informal setting.
We look forward to "mingling" with you! 😊 🤝 😊
Be one step ahead of the rest, submit your application online today! www.killeenisd.org/apply
Check out this week's Roadrunner Revue: 🍂 Five Days to a Strong Finish Before Thanksgiving 🍂
https://secure.smore.com/n/7h169
Several ways to get involved before the holiday break!
📅 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
