Willow Springs Elementary School

Killeen ISD has earned a national recognition for its strong commitment to transparent and high-quality financial reporting.

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

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Students in Ms. Morris's 2nd grade class had a fun time in science class last week. They got to turn off the lights and use flashlights to experiment with how the appearances of stars change (how bright or dim) in relation to the earth. What a fun way to incorporate learning and movement! Way to go, Blue Jays!!

Killeen ISD is hosting a Mix n' Mingle Networking Event on December 9, 2025, from 5 - 6 p.m. at the Chaparral High School, 4400 Chaparral Road, Killeen, TX 76542.
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

📲 Stay in the loop! If you’re not receiving our text alerts, just text START to 98900 from the phone number listed in your child’s records. It’s quick and keeps you connected with all things KISD! 💛🖤

🎉 Happy 67th Day of School! 🎉

To celebrate, our teachers joined in on a fun underground-style mystery dress day — a secret little nod to our new buzzword: “six–seven.” 😎✨

From creative outfits to playful clues, today was all about keeping things light, spirited, and a little mysterious as we marked day 67 of learning together.

Here’s to curiosity, community, and celebrating every moment along the way! 💛📚

#67thDayOfSchool #SixSeven #MysteryDressDay #SchoolSpirit #TeacherLife #WillowStrong #WeAreKISD #BlueJaysSoar

The staff in Mrs. Barton's skills classroom is incredibly thankful for the hard work and dedication of their students. Their class Thanksgiving celebration was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on their blessings and share thanks with their students, and everyone left stuffed with gratitude (and pie!). #thanksgiving #gratitude #WillowStrong #WeAreKISD #BlueJaysSoar #kisdkidswinning #teamwork

For the second month in a row, Mr. Armas's 5th graders earned a Perfect Attendance Popsicle Party for being the class with the highest percentage of days where all students were present! We are so proud of our Blue Jays for showing up EVERY DAY, and we are so thankful for Mr. Armas for building a safe, welcoming community where his students WANT to be each day! Keep up the amazing work, Willow! #attendancematters #WeAreKISD #WillowStrong #BlueJaysSoar #kisdkidswinning #relationshipsmatter

Last week, 3rd graders from Willow Springs visited the Mayborn Museum Complex, located on the Baylor University campus, for a day of field-based learning. Students got the chance to explore this natural science and cultural history museum which focuses on Central Texas. Our blue jays participated in walk-in dioramas, exploration stations, and themed discovery rooms with hands-on learning experiences. What a fun day of learning! #WillowStrong #WeAreKISD #BlueJaysSoar #LearningInAction #kisdkidswinning

School attendance is crucial because it's the foundation for academic success, building essential knowledge, social skills, and habits needed for future careers; missing even a few days can lead to falling behind. Showing up consistently helps students feel connected, confident, and prepared, turning school into a positive habit that truly pays off!

We want to send a huge shout out to our two classes who had the most days of perfect attendance during the month of October--Ms. Dougbe's 4th-Grade Class and Mr. Armas's 5th-Grade Class! Great job showing up each day to learn and grow! #WillowStrong #BlueJaysSoar #attendancematters #WeAreKISD #kisdkidswinning

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

Show your school spirit and support our Blue Jay choir!

KISD Families, if you are federally-connected, in the military, OR a civilian working on Fort Hood or another federal property (like the VA in Temple), your participation counts!
Every returned form makes a difference and helps KISD receive the funding our schools deserve.
Please review, sign, and return today!

We started off #RedRibbonWeek2025 on a BRIGHT note! Today, we “Pieced Together Positivity” by wearing neon/bright colors to shine our positivity on others!
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We can’t wait to see who’s twinning on lookalike day tomorrow!
#LifeIsAPuzzleSolveItDrugFree #WeAreKISD #BlueJaysSoar #WillowStrong #kisdkidswinning

Congratulations to our 2nd grade teachers, Ms. McMeans, Mrs. Sendejo, Mrs.Morris, and Ms. Bass, who planned intentionally and implemented some incredible reading lessons with their students. The hard work of both these teachers and their students was evident when they were recognized as one of the KISD "Top Quarter" recipients for the 1st 9 Weeks Benchmark Assessment. The Willow Springs Second-Grade had the second-highest score in the entire district! Thank you, teachers, for setting high standards for academic success! #WillowStrong #WeAreKISD #BlueJaysSoar

To all of the veterans in our Willow Springs community:

Please join us on Thursday, November 6 at 8:45 in the school cafeteria as we honor all those who have served our country.

This week is #RedRibbonWeek2025, and one of the ways we are celebrating is with some themed dress days! Get in on the fun, and let’s celebrate bring drug free! ❤️ #LifeIsAPuzzleSolveItDrugFree

Look at these 2nd Grade Scientists in Ms. Bass's class! They used a variety of materials to demonstrate that small items can be combined to form new objects for different purposes. Students were able to explain that they chose materials based on their physical properties, using items that would work best together.

Thank you for making learning fun, Ms. Bass! We are so proud of your little blue jays and their amazing work!

Ms. Somerville's kindergarten class has been learning that there are recognizable patterns in the natural world and among objects in the sky. They took advantage of the beautiful day to observe, describe, and illustrate the Sun and objects in the sky, such as clouds. When asked what they were doing outside, the students responded in unison, " We're watching the sun!!!" The students went outdoors multiple times throughout the day and recorded changes to the sun's position in the sky! Wow! Way to go, Blue Jays! Keep up the amazing work!