🥖💙 Pre-K Family Engagement Fun at Willow Springs! 💙🥖
Our Pre-Kindergarten families rolled up their sleeves and joined us for a fun (and messy) hands-on learning experience — Bread in a Bag!
Families and students worked together to measure, mix, and knead their ingredients right inside a bag. There was lots of shaking, squishing, laughter, and learning happening all at once! 🍞✨
This activity wasn’t just about making bread — it was about:
• Practicing early math skills through measuring
• Building fine motor strength through kneading
• Following multi-step directions
• Strengthening home-school connections
• Making sweet memories together
We are so grateful for our families who took the time to join us. Watching our little Blue Jays light up while creating something from scratch was truly special. 💛
At Willow Springs, we believe the best learning happens when families and schools work together!
#WillowStrong #BlueJayPride #FamilyEngagement #PreKFun #BlueJaysSoar #WeAreKISD #kisdkidswinning #learninginaction
Our Pre-Kindergarten families rolled up their sleeves and joined us for a fun (and messy) hands-on learning experience — Bread in a Bag!
Families and students worked together to measure, mix, and knead their ingredients right inside a bag. There was lots of shaking, squishing, laughter, and learning happening all at once! 🍞✨
This activity wasn’t just about making bread — it was about:
• Practicing early math skills through measuring
• Building fine motor strength through kneading
• Following multi-step directions
• Strengthening home-school connections
• Making sweet memories together
We are so grateful for our families who took the time to join us. Watching our little Blue Jays light up while creating something from scratch was truly special. 💛
At Willow Springs, we believe the best learning happens when families and schools work together!
#WillowStrong #BlueJayPride #FamilyEngagement #PreKFun #BlueJaysSoar #WeAreKISD #kisdkidswinning #learninginaction
🎉⚡ Happy National Pokémon Day, Blue Jays! ⚡🎉
Today at Willow Springs, we “caught ’em all” — kindness style! 💛
Our students participated in a Pokémon Kindness Scavenger Hunt around the school, searching high and low for Pokémon cards while spreading teamwork, encouragement, and positive vibes along the way. It was so much fun watching our Blue Jays show that being kind is the real superpower!
A HUGE congratulations to our two first grade classes--Ms. Ryan and Ms. Mays--who collected the most Pokémon cards throughout the building! 🏆🎉 They will be celebrating with a well-earned Poké-Pop Popsicle Party next week! 🍧⚡
We love finding creative ways to build community, encourage kindness, and make learning magical at Willow Springs!
Way to go, Blue Jays — you proved that kindness, just like a great Pokémon trainer, takes heart, strategy, and teamwork! 💙✨
#NationalPokemonDay #BlueJayPride #kindnesscounts #WillowStrong #BlueJaysSoar #WeAreKISD
Killeen Independent School District
Today at Willow Springs, we “caught ’em all” — kindness style! 💛
Our students participated in a Pokémon Kindness Scavenger Hunt around the school, searching high and low for Pokémon cards while spreading teamwork, encouragement, and positive vibes along the way. It was so much fun watching our Blue Jays show that being kind is the real superpower!
A HUGE congratulations to our two first grade classes--Ms. Ryan and Ms. Mays--who collected the most Pokémon cards throughout the building! 🏆🎉 They will be celebrating with a well-earned Poké-Pop Popsicle Party next week! 🍧⚡
We love finding creative ways to build community, encourage kindness, and make learning magical at Willow Springs!
Way to go, Blue Jays — you proved that kindness, just like a great Pokémon trainer, takes heart, strategy, and teamwork! 💙✨
#NationalPokemonDay #BlueJayPride #kindnesscounts #WillowStrong #BlueJaysSoar #WeAreKISD
Killeen Independent School District
Join us this Saturday as we celebrate some of the amazing talents at Willow and in KISD
Killeen ISD is excited to announce that registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open for current students.
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
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
ATTENTION: Parents and Guardians of Emergent Bilingual Students!!
AP Exam Registration for Home-Schooled Students: Killeen ISD will administer AP exams from May 4 – 15, 2026. Home-schooled students interested in registering must submit the AP Exam Application to Jennifer.Roden@killeenisd.org. After submitting the application, payment may be made at https://kisd.myschoolcentral.com.
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.
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.
Killeen ISD is excited to announce that registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open for current students from Feb. 9-March 13, 2026.
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.
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.
We are so thankful for our Willow Springs counseling team and all that they do for our blue jays! Happy #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek, Mrs. Verrego and Mrs. Fricker! #WillowStrong #WeAreKISD
Killeen ISD is issuing a follow-up to the district’s earlier communication about possible student walkouts to ensure families and staff understand expectations and consequences.
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.
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.
Willow Springs Parents/Guardians:
Join us in the library on Wednesday, February 11 at 4:30 for an information session on STAAR Testing! Refreshments will be served, and the book fair will be open for browsing and shopping following the session!
We hope to see you there!
Join us in the library on Wednesday, February 11 at 4:30 for an information session on STAAR Testing! Refreshments will be served, and the book fair will be open for browsing and shopping following the session!
We hope to see you there!
This Friday, February 6, is the 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL!! So, dust off those walkers and iron out those mumus because we will be looking out for the BEST DRESSED 100-YEAR-OLDS and celebrating EVERYONE coming to school that day!!
Mark your calendars, KISD students and families! The HBCU College & Job Fair will be here before you know it. Join us Saturday, February 7 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Harker Heights High School to meet college recruiters, learn about career opportunities, and enter for a chance to win scholarships, and more!
💖 February is Random Acts of Kindness Month! 💖
This February, our school is excited to make kindness the norm by using a Random Acts of Kindness Calendar! 🌟
Each day, students will be encouraged to complete a simple, age-appropriate act of kindness—like sharing a smile, helping a friend, or saying something kind. These small moments add up to big impact!
By practicing kindness every day, we’re helping our students build empathy, connection, and a positive school community. 💕
Let’s work together this February to spread kindness at school, at home, and everywhere in between! 😊
#WillowStrong #WeAreKISD #BlueJaysSoar #MakeKindnessTheNorm #RandomActsOfKindness #KindnessMonth
This February, our school is excited to make kindness the norm by using a Random Acts of Kindness Calendar! 🌟
Each day, students will be encouraged to complete a simple, age-appropriate act of kindness—like sharing a smile, helping a friend, or saying something kind. These small moments add up to big impact!
By practicing kindness every day, we’re helping our students build empathy, connection, and a positive school community. 💕
Let’s work together this February to spread kindness at school, at home, and everywhere in between! 😊
#WillowStrong #WeAreKISD #BlueJaysSoar #MakeKindnessTheNorm #RandomActsOfKindness #KindnessMonth
Saturday: Join us for the Killeen ISD Social Emotional Learning & Mental Wellness Fair! Connect with school counselors, community partners, and local agencies while exploring helpful resources for students and families of all grade levels.
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!
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!
Mrs. Barton's skills class had a *slice* of learning fun today! 🍕
Students dressed up as pizza chefs and headed to the classroom pizzeria to practice fractions. From dividing pizzas into halves, thirds, and quarters to creating their own fraction pizzas, everyone was engaged, hands-on, and smiling. Learning math has never been so delicious! 👩🍳👨🍳📚🍕 #WillowStrong #WeAreKISD #BlueJaysSoar #kisdkidswinning
Students dressed up as pizza chefs and headed to the classroom pizzeria to practice fractions. From dividing pizzas into halves, thirds, and quarters to creating their own fraction pizzas, everyone was engaged, hands-on, and smiling. Learning math has never been so delicious! 👩🍳👨🍳📚🍕 #WillowStrong #WeAreKISD #BlueJaysSoar #kisdkidswinning
About 110 Killeen ISD fifth-graders received powerful introduction Saturday to the joys of orchestra during elementary string camp. See our photos and read our story here: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2627889
We want YOU! KISD Special Olympics Track Registration has been extended! Sign up now before it's too late!!
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Join us at the start of our February Family Night for another amazing Willow Springs musical performance!
We can't wait to see all of our blue jays bright and early on Wednesday, January 7! Doors open at 7:30am, and breakfast is provided until 8:00am!
Reminder: Students must be IN CLASS by 8:00am to be ON TIME! Let's start 2026 off on the right track!
Reminder: Students must be IN CLASS by 8:00am to be ON TIME! Let's start 2026 off on the right track!
❄️ 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
