🌶️📚 Ms. Miller's kindergarten class enjoyed a reading of Chicks and Salsa and then brought the story to life by creating and tasting their own salsa! Students explored connections between literature and real-world experiences while practicing teamwork and trying something new. What a fun and delicious learning experience! 🍅🧅🥑 #ReadingComesAlive #KindergartenFun #LibraryLearning #CoyotePride



🐾📚 Reeces Creek Elementary Library Year in Review 📚🐾

Yearbooks are in and will go home tomorrow, Friday ,May 15th!


We are proud to celebrate Mrs. Dudley for being recognized as a Region 12 ESL Educator of Impact! 🎉📚
This honor reflects her dedication, passion, and the incredible impact she makes each day with our students. Thank you, Mrs. Dudley, for all you do to support and inspire learners while creating meaningful opportunities for student success.
Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 💙✨
This honor reflects her dedication, passion, and the incredible impact she makes each day with our students. Thank you, Mrs. Dudley, for all you do to support and inspire learners while creating meaningful opportunities for student success.
Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 💙✨

Huge congratulations to our incredible Book Club for earning 3rd place in the district-wide competition! 📚🏆
Competing against 18 other schools, our students showed determination, teamwork, and a deep love of reading—pushing all the way into a tie-breaker round to secure their spot in the top three!
All year long, these readers have been diving into a list of 20 books, sharpening their knowledge and preparing for this moment. Today, they truly got to shine and show off all their hard work—and we couldn’t be prouder!
Way to go, Book Club! Your dedication and passion for reading is inspiring! ✨📖
Competing against 18 other schools, our students showed determination, teamwork, and a deep love of reading—pushing all the way into a tie-breaker round to secure their spot in the top three!
All year long, these readers have been diving into a list of 20 books, sharpening their knowledge and preparing for this moment. Today, they truly got to shine and show off all their hard work—and we couldn’t be prouder!
Way to go, Book Club! Your dedication and passion for reading is inspiring! ✨📖






Happy National Principal Appreciation Day! 🎉✨
Today we are celebrating the amazing Dr. Church! Your energy, heart, and dedication bring so much joy to our campus every single day. From cheering on our students to supporting staff and creating a place where everyone feels valued, you make our school shine brighter.
Thank you for your leadership, your positivity, and all the little (and big!) things you do that make such a difference. We are so lucky to have you leading our school—today and every day, we celebrate YOU! 💙📚
Today we are celebrating the amazing Dr. Church! Your energy, heart, and dedication bring so much joy to our campus every single day. From cheering on our students to supporting staff and creating a place where everyone feels valued, you make our school shine brighter.
Thank you for your leadership, your positivity, and all the little (and big!) things you do that make such a difference. We are so lucky to have you leading our school—today and every day, we celebrate YOU! 💙📚

Our coyotes ended the future educator program working with their mentors on how educators fill buckets instead of dipping to others buckets! Way to go future educators!
As we wrap up Military Child Month, we’re celebrating some of our youngest heroes 💜
Our Pre-K students had the special opportunity to be recognized alongside their military parents—sharing smiles, hugs, and moments that remind us just how strong and resilient these families are.
We are so proud of our military-connected students and grateful for the sacrifices their families make every day. Thank you for your service and for being such an important part of our school community. 🇺🇸
Our Pre-K students had the special opportunity to be recognized alongside their military parents—sharing smiles, hugs, and moments that remind us just how strong and resilient these families are.
We are so proud of our military-connected students and grateful for the sacrifices their families make every day. Thank you for your service and for being such an important part of our school community. 🇺🇸






Our first graders in Mrs. McBride’s class became authors this week—and then took their stories on tour! ✨📚
They proudly visited Mrs. Gallegos’ Pre-K class to read the books they wrote and illustrated themselves. From creative characters to imaginative adventures, our young writers shared their hard work with an eager audience who loved every minute. 💛
Moments like these build confidence, spark a love of reading, and show our students that their voices matter—no matter how small.
They proudly visited Mrs. Gallegos’ Pre-K class to read the books they wrote and illustrated themselves. From creative characters to imaginative adventures, our young writers shared their hard work with an eager audience who loved every minute. 💛
Moments like these build confidence, spark a love of reading, and show our students that their voices matter—no matter how small.









Registration for new-to-KISD students for the 2026–2027 school year is now open. Families can complete registration online by visiting www.killeenisd.org/enroll.

Hey there, Coyotes! 🐺❤️
This year has been bursting with big laughs, bright smiles, fun spirit days, and unforgettable memories — and guess what? They’re all going in the yearbook! 📸✨
Don’t let those awesome Coyote moments slip away! Grab a yearbook and get ready to flip through the fun, spot your friends, and collect ALL the autographs at the end of the year. 🖊️❤️
📘 Final week to order! The last day to purchase is April 17th— don’t miss out!
Snag yours before they’re gone! 🐾
#CoyotePride #YearbookFun #CoyoteMemories
This year has been bursting with big laughs, bright smiles, fun spirit days, and unforgettable memories — and guess what? They’re all going in the yearbook! 📸✨
Don’t let those awesome Coyote moments slip away! Grab a yearbook and get ready to flip through the fun, spot your friends, and collect ALL the autographs at the end of the year. 🖊️❤️
📘 Final week to order! The last day to purchase is April 17th— don’t miss out!
Snag yours before they’re gone! 🐾
#CoyotePride #YearbookFun #CoyoteMemories

Our Pre-K students are growing fast! 📚🌱
During their recent library visits, our youngest learners got to check out books from the “big kindergarten” shelves and explore free choice centers.
It’s always amazing to see their curiosity and excitement for learning grow with every visit!
During their recent library visits, our youngest learners got to check out books from the “big kindergarten” shelves and explore free choice centers.
It’s always amazing to see their curiosity and excitement for learning grow with every visit!










Egg-citing Phonics Fun! 🥚📚
First grade students went on a phonic egg hunt in the library, then sorted the words they found by “or” and “ar” sounds back in the classroom!
This hands-on activity made learning phonics interactive, engaging, and fun—students loved hunting for eggs while practicing their reading skills.
First grade students went on a phonic egg hunt in the library, then sorted the words they found by “or” and “ar” sounds back in the classroom!
This hands-on activity made learning phonics interactive, engaging, and fun—students loved hunting for eggs while practicing their reading skills.
STEM + Math = Fun! 🤖📐
Robots and 3D shapes came together for an exciting math lesson in Mrs. Lopez’s third grade class!
Students explored different shapes while using robots to interact with them, making geometry hands-on, interactive, and engaging. Lessons like these show that math can be both fun and creative!
Robots and 3D shapes came together for an exciting math lesson in Mrs. Lopez’s third grade class!
Students explored different shapes while using robots to interact with them, making geometry hands-on, interactive, and engaging. Lessons like these show that math can be both fun and creative!








We’re excited to share that our campus has been recognized as a Capturing Kids’ Hearts® National Showcase School! This honor highlights the strong relationships we build every day and our commitment to creating a campus where every student feels safe, valued, and ready to succeed. Thank you to our dedicated staff, amazing students, and supportive families for helping make our school such a special place.

Families with children entering Pre-K 4 or Kindergarten are invited to our Roundup registration event.
Friday, April 10, 2026 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
-> On Friday, April 10, the Bell County Health Department will be on-site at Pre-K & Kinder Round-Up to provide required immunizations for students. Available vaccines include: Hep A, Rotavirus, Vaxelis (DTAP/HEP B/IPV/HIB), Hep B, TD, HIB, TDAP, HPV, Varicella, IPV, RSV, Men B, COVID, MCV4, Flu, MMR, Pediarix (DTAP/HEPA/HEPB), Prevnar, Pentacel (DTAP/IPV/HIB)
Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location: OLD Clifton Park Elementary (behind Red Lobster)
2200 Trimmier Road, Killeen
Friday, April 10, 2026 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
-> On Friday, April 10, the Bell County Health Department will be on-site at Pre-K & Kinder Round-Up to provide required immunizations for students. Available vaccines include: Hep A, Rotavirus, Vaxelis (DTAP/HEP B/IPV/HIB), Hep B, TD, HIB, TDAP, HPV, Varicella, IPV, RSV, Men B, COVID, MCV4, Flu, MMR, Pediarix (DTAP/HEPA/HEPB), Prevnar, Pentacel (DTAP/IPV/HIB)
Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location: OLD Clifton Park Elementary (behind Red Lobster)
2200 Trimmier Road, Killeen


Learning in action! 💰🛍️
Students in Mrs. Campbell’s class recently hosted a store for our kindergarteners, and staff were also invited to join in on the fun! This hands-on activity created a meaningful financial literacy lesson for everyone involved.
Older students practiced leadership as shopkeepers, kindergarteners learned money skills as customers, and staff enjoyed watching these valuable lessons unfold. A win-win for the whole school community!
Students in Mrs. Campbell’s class recently hosted a store for our kindergarteners, and staff were also invited to join in on the fun! This hands-on activity created a meaningful financial literacy lesson for everyone involved.
Older students practiced leadership as shopkeepers, kindergarteners learned money skills as customers, and staff enjoyed watching these valuable lessons unfold. A win-win for the whole school community!









It’s almost hatch day in the library! 🐣✨
Our baby chickens will be making their big debut soon, and the excitement is real! Students are getting a firsthand look at the miracle of life as these tiny, fluffy chicks hatch right before their eyes.
This has been such a fun and engaging learning experience—we can’t wait to watch them grow! 💛
Our baby chickens will be making their big debut soon, and the excitement is real! Students are getting a firsthand look at the miracle of life as these tiny, fluffy chicks hatch right before their eyes.
This has been such a fun and engaging learning experience—we can’t wait to watch them grow! 💛





Monday, Ms. Henry’s 4th grade classes geared up for success with an A Race Day as they prepared for the STAAR test! 🏁✏️📚
Students “raced” through activities using the A.R.A.C.E. strategy—a powerful writing approach that helps them organize their thinking and clearly respond to questions. From answering prompts to citing evidence, these students showed focus, determination, and great teamwork every step of the way!
We’re so proud of their hard work and can’t wait to see them cross the finish line strong! 🏎️💫
Students “raced” through activities using the A.R.A.C.E. strategy—a powerful writing approach that helps them organize their thinking and clearly respond to questions. From answering prompts to citing evidence, these students showed focus, determination, and great teamwork every step of the way!
We’re so proud of their hard work and can’t wait to see them cross the finish line strong! 🏎️💫










Hey there, Coyotes! 🐺❤️
This year has been bursting with big laughs, bright smiles, fun spirit days, and unforgettable memories — and guess what? They’re all going in the yearbook! 📸✨
Don’t let those awesome Coyote moments slip away! Grab a yearbook and get ready to flip through the fun, spot your friends, and collect ALL the autographs at the end of the year. 🖊️❤️
Snag yours before they’re gone! 🐾📘
#CoyotePride #YearbookFun #CoyoteMemories
This year has been bursting with big laughs, bright smiles, fun spirit days, and unforgettable memories — and guess what? They’re all going in the yearbook! 📸✨
Don’t let those awesome Coyote moments slip away! Grab a yearbook and get ready to flip through the fun, spot your friends, and collect ALL the autographs at the end of the year. 🖊️❤️
Snag yours before they’re gone! 🐾📘
#CoyotePride #YearbookFun #CoyoteMemories

