The KISD Superintendent Search survey is now open, giving parents, staff, and community members the opportunity to share their perspectives to help shape the profile of Killeen ISD’s next superintendent.
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
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
We had another great night on the cross country course last night as UG competed at Harker Heights High School. We had several top 10 and 20 finishes again by; Wyatt Otto, Kaysen Adams, Chris Bybel, Jorge Lemus, Darlyhne Aquino, Braelyn Slater, Annalese Baeza, and Myha Vitolas. Next week they have their district meet at Long Branch Park. Go Grizzlies!
📣 Killeen ISD wants to hear from YOU! Trustees recently reviewed draft scenarios for District Optimization, plans designed to strengthen academics, align resources, and prepare schools for the future.
💬 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
📣 Killeen ISD wants to hear from YOU! Trustees recently reviewed draft scenarios for District Optimization, plans designed to strengthen academics, align resources, and prepare schools for the future.
💬 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
First Dance of the Year!
Tickets will go on sale starting Wednesday and will be sold before school and during lunch. They will get their wristbands during lunch on the day of the dance. Cash only.
There will be concessions at the dance so bring cash.
Tickets will go on sale starting Wednesday and will be sold before school and during lunch. They will get their wristbands during lunch on the day of the dance. Cash only.
There will be concessions at the dance so bring cash.
Curriculum Night is October 2nd at Union Grove Middle School!
We have a variety of entertainment for all ages, including making your own salsa, Agua Fresca taste testing, face painting and coloring activities ! We have entertainment from Band, Theater Arts and the Golden Belles!
Congratulations to our Top 10 IXL winners from last week! We are so proud of you!
The winners received an award and free meal from Chuy's!
The winners received an award and free meal from Chuy's!
UGMS PTO is hosting the Book Fair til September 26th, during all lunch periods. Students will be able to see and purchase books, supplies & trinkets.
Forms of payment accepted: Apple Pay, Cash, E-Wallet, debit & credit cards.
Parents are welcome to stop by and shop during 11:30am-2pm. When you arrive, please stop by the front office to get a visitor pass so you can visit the Book Fair.
Forms of payment accepted: Apple Pay, Cash, E-Wallet, debit & credit cards.
Parents are welcome to stop by and shop during 11:30am-2pm. When you arrive, please stop by the front office to get a visitor pass so you can visit the Book Fair.
The 7th grade volleyball team played against the Audie Murphy Falcons in the Grizzly den last night. The Grizzly B Team played with heart and hustle and won in two sets, 25-12 and 25-14.
Top server for the match with 16 points was Miya Bess. Other servers of the match were Jailyn Christian with six points. Avery Mahan served four points. Camryn Williams and Mia Alvarez each had one. Elsa Tchayemo Nono and Evelyn Chittenden played well at the net. Setter of the game was Angelina Triplett.
The A team had a tough battle against the Falcons defeating them in three sets 14-25, 25-13, and 25-6. The ladies showed that great Grizzly Spirit throughout the match. They hustled and worked together to come out on top. The Grizzlies had some awesome plays at the net and great defense on the back line. Top server was Hannah Bice with 14 points. Isabella Mobley scored seven followed by Lyrrick Flowers and Alexis Guevara with five points each. Other servers were Alyssa Montufar and Amari Betts-Navarro with three each. Elizabeth Vandenburg had two. Serena Brooks added one. Defensive player of the match was Amaya Rivera-Melendez.
Coach Wilson is very proud of all of you! Keep up your hard work and awesome attitudes.
⚠️ Last chance! Free & Reduced Meal benefits from last year end tomorrow Sept. 24, 2025. Submit your new application today to keep coverage in place!
Don’t miss this chance to secure meal benefits for your student and protect funding for our schools.
Reapply now ➡️ https://www.killeenisd.org/o/kisd/page/school-meals-application
Don’t miss this chance to secure meal benefits for your student and protect funding for our schools.
Reapply now ➡️ https://www.killeenisd.org/o/kisd/page/school-meals-application
Join me to learn how we can navigate, as parents, through a teen's world and gain tools to succeed while inspiring our child(ren).
Workshops are free: https://forms.office.com/r/VZVD08bVhY
Refreshments will be provided. Door prizes too!
Workshops are free: https://forms.office.com/r/VZVD08bVhY
Refreshments will be provided. Door prizes too!
The UGMS 7th grade volleyball B team played in the KISD B Tournament on Thursday and Saturday. The Grizzlies played Thursday night against JDA and lost in two sets: 19-25 and 21-25. On Saturday, the ladies took on Patterson in the second round and defeated them in two sets: 25-23 and 25-21. The ladies played with heart, hustle, and pride. They placed third in the Gold Bracket.
Top Server of the tournament was Alayah McMillan with a total of 17 points. Other servers were Avery Mahan, Miya Bess, Jaelyn Christian, Camryn Williams, and Mia Alvarez. Defensive players were Raivyn Evans and Jazlyn Magee. Evelyn Chittenden and Olivia Rhodes had some good plays at the net.
Coach Wilson is very proud of the ladies and their caliber of play.
Top Server of the tournament was Alayah McMillan with a total of 17 points. Other servers were Avery Mahan, Miya Bess, Jaelyn Christian, Camryn Williams, and Mia Alvarez. Defensive players were Raivyn Evans and Jazlyn Magee. Evelyn Chittenden and Olivia Rhodes had some good plays at the net.
Coach Wilson is very proud of the ladies and their caliber of play.
Time is running out! Don’t lose meal benefits. Coverage from last year expires Sept. 24, 2025.
Submit your new Free & Reduced Meal Application today.
Every form matters — for your child’s meals and for funding that supports every student.
Reapply now ➡️ https://www.killeenisd.org/o/kisd/page/school-meals-application
Submit your new Free & Reduced Meal Application today.
Every form matters — for your child’s meals and for funding that supports every student.
Reapply now ➡️ https://www.killeenisd.org/o/kisd/page/school-meals-application
Events this week at Union Grove.
If you have any questions, please call the front office at (254)336-6580.
If you have any questions, please call the front office at (254)336-6580.
Join us for the second part of the Title One meeting on September 24rd at 4pm at Union Grove Middle School.
What an exciting time of year! The MK5K-Killeen is having our 13th Annual Charity Run/Walk in October. People of all ages will come together, Saturday October 11th at Ellison High School, in support of two great initiatives: to support finding a cure for cancer and to help stop domestic violence...and WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!
Volunteers play an important role in helping us to have a safe and successful race day! We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to cheer on participants, assist at check-in, hold directional signs on the route, and more. Students in middle school or younger must be accompanied with an adult. (Register both participants please.)
To show our appreciation there will be a VIP Volunteer Booth, by Ellison's auditorium, with snacks and beverages just for our volunteers. This is where you will check in/out to document accurate hours of service. We will gladly sign off on any volunteer forms that you provide on race day. Also at check-in, we will give each volunteer a free raffle ticket. Please hold on to it, because at the end of the race day, we will do raffle drawings at the VIP booth where several volunteers will WIN free prizes from businesses within our community.
Also, new this year….
NEW! Student Athlete Discount. Athletes can participate for just $20. Coaches, please email us at mk5kkilleen@gmail.com and lets us know how many discounted registrations you need, and we will reply with a discount code to use at registration. Discounted registrations are limited, so hurry!!
Ready to be a part of this incredible event? Go to KilleenMK5K.org and click the VOLUNTEER button or RACE SIGN UP button to sign up today. Feel free to share the attached Volunteer and Athlete Discount flyers.
Volunteers play an important role in helping us to have a safe and successful race day! We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to cheer on participants, assist at check-in, hold directional signs on the route, and more. Students in middle school or younger must be accompanied with an adult. (Register both participants please.)
To show our appreciation there will be a VIP Volunteer Booth, by Ellison's auditorium, with snacks and beverages just for our volunteers. This is where you will check in/out to document accurate hours of service. We will gladly sign off on any volunteer forms that you provide on race day. Also at check-in, we will give each volunteer a free raffle ticket. Please hold on to it, because at the end of the race day, we will do raffle drawings at the VIP booth where several volunteers will WIN free prizes from businesses within our community.
Also, new this year….
NEW! Student Athlete Discount. Athletes can participate for just $20. Coaches, please email us at mk5kkilleen@gmail.com and lets us know how many discounted registrations you need, and we will reply with a discount code to use at registration. Discounted registrations are limited, so hurry!!
Ready to be a part of this incredible event? Go to KilleenMK5K.org and click the VOLUNTEER button or RACE SIGN UP button to sign up today. Feel free to share the attached Volunteer and Athlete Discount flyers.
First Dance of the Year!
Tickets will go on sale starting Wednesday and will be sold before school and during lunch. They will get their wristbands during lunch on the day of the dance. Cash only.
There will be concessions at the dance so bring cash.
Tickets will go on sale starting Wednesday and will be sold before school and during lunch. They will get their wristbands during lunch on the day of the dance. Cash only.
There will be concessions at the dance so bring cash.
UGMS PTO will be having their Book Fair September 19th -26th!
Sneak Peek is tomorrow, Friday, during all lunch periods. Students will be able to see and purchase books, supplies & trinkets.
Forms of payment accepted: Apple Pay, Cash, E-Wallet, debit & credit cards.
Parents are welcome to stop by and shop during 11:30am-2pm. When you arrive, please stop by the front office to get a visitor pass so you can go to the Book Fair.
Sneak Peek is tomorrow, Friday, during all lunch periods. Students will be able to see and purchase books, supplies & trinkets.
Forms of payment accepted: Apple Pay, Cash, E-Wallet, debit & credit cards.
Parents are welcome to stop by and shop during 11:30am-2pm. When you arrive, please stop by the front office to get a visitor pass so you can go to the Book Fair.
Our Union Grove Cross Country team was back in action last night, competing on a much flatter course at The Grey Wolf Go meet hosted by Shoemaker high school at Charles Patterson Middle School.
Our 7th grade girls placed 2nd, and the 7th grade boys finished 4th overall. Great job to all our runners on another strong performance!
Wyatt Otto placed 3rd in the 8th grade division.
Darlyhne placed 2nd, Braelyn placed 4th, Annaliese placed 13th, Faith Stegmeyer 21st, and Myha Vitolas 27th to earn the 7th grade girls team 2nd place.
Kaysen Adams placed 6th, Chris Bybel placed 16th, Jorge Lemus placed 18th, Luke Blanchard placed 23rd, Levi Tinch 59th to earn them 4th place.
Our 7th grade girls placed 2nd, and the 7th grade boys finished 4th overall. Great job to all our runners on another strong performance!
Wyatt Otto placed 3rd in the 8th grade division.
Darlyhne placed 2nd, Braelyn placed 4th, Annaliese placed 13th, Faith Stegmeyer 21st, and Myha Vitolas 27th to earn the 7th grade girls team 2nd place.
Kaysen Adams placed 6th, Chris Bybel placed 16th, Jorge Lemus placed 18th, Luke Blanchard placed 23rd, Levi Tinch 59th to earn them 4th place.
Congratulations to Jonah Criddle, who was nominated by Coach Lemmons for Athlete Of the Week!
We are very proud of you!
We are very proud of you!
