Attention Grownups!!
🎉 October is National Principal Appreciation Month! 🎉
This month, we celebrate the incredible principals of Killeen ISD who lead with vision, compassion, and dedication. Every day, they go above and beyond to support students, empower staff, and strengthen our school communities. 💙
Our principals are not just leaders. They are mentors, motivators, and champions for success. Thank you for the countless ways you inspire and impact lives across KISD!
This month, we celebrate the incredible principals of Killeen ISD who lead with vision, compassion, and dedication. Every day, they go above and beyond to support students, empower staff, and strengthen our school communities. 💙
Our principals are not just leaders. They are mentors, motivators, and champions for success. Thank you for the countless ways you inspire and impact lives across KISD!
Happy #NationalCoffeeDay! We treated our amazing staff to an iced coffee bar to celebrate this fun, special day! How do you take your coffee?? #WillowStrong
KISD Families—Your support matters! Impact Aid forms are being sent home with students today. Please take a moment to complete, sign, and return the form at your earliest convenience.
If you are federally-connected 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.
📢 KISD Families—We Need Your Help! Impact Aid forms will go home with students on Monday, September 29, 2025. Please review, sign, and return the form back as soon as possible.
Each year, the Impact Aid Parent-Pupil Survey helps KISD secure federal funds that directly support our students and schools. 💙
✅ If you are federally-connected 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.
📝 Paper surveys will go home with students Monday, Sept. 29, 2025.
Please review, sign, and return right away.
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 just restocked the fair with lots more goodies you don't want to miss! If your student hasn't come by the fair, now is the time! We will be closing up the fair around 1:00pm on Friday, so there is still time to fill an eWallet or stop by. Grownups can also come by to shop with their kiddos tomorrow from 7:30 until 11:00! See you at the book fair!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/willowspringselemschool4
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/willowspringselemschool4
📣 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
Our school spirit shirt sale starts today! This is a pre-sale, and the online store will be open until October 22nd.
If you would like to make a purchase, you can use the QR code on the attachment or this link:
https://gogandy.com/WSE-25
If you would like to make a purchase, you can use the QR code on the attachment or this link:
https://gogandy.com/WSE-25
Students in Ms. McLean's Pre-K class explored learning through hands-on play. Students used sand trays and various objects to work on letter naming and recognition and sorting objects by characteristics. Students enjoyed this fun, interactive lesson! #WillowStrong #BlueJaysSoar #learningthroughplay #LearningInAction
Our Scholastic Book Fair begins on Monday, but you can start shopping online now! Use this link to browse the fair, show online, or set up an eWallet for your student!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/willowspringselemschool4
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/willowspringselemschool4
Open House: Wednesday, September 24
Title I Meeting: 4:30pm in the cafeteria
Classroom Visits: 5:00pm-6:00pm
We can't wait to see all of you!
We are kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month with a fun, community-wide project! Submit your favorite recipes to be a part of our Willow Springs Cookbook!
Invest in your child's academic journey by becoming a Parenting Partner. If you are interested in learning more, please contact our WSES Parent Liaison Jsana Mosley at jsana.mosley@killeenisd.org.
This month at Willow Springs, we are focusing on empathy and are challenging students to make sure that everyone they interact with feels seen, heard, and valued. During Morning Meeting time, 3rd graders in Mrs. Barmer's class and Ms. Fulwood's class gave examples of ways they can show people they care about them and discussed how listening to others helps them know you care. Great job, Mrs. Barmer and Ms. Fulwood, for creating a safe space for your students to communicate and build relationships! #WillowStrong #BlueJaysSoar #CKH #empathymatters #connectwithheart #WeAreKISD
The Purple Star Campus Designation (PSCD) is a distinct honor created by the Texas Legislature to recognize Texas public schools and open-enrollment charter schools that show their support and commitment to meeting the unique needs of military-connected students and their families.
We are excited to announce that Willow Springs Elementary School has been named a 2025-26 Purple Star Campus! We are incredibly proud of this honor! #WillowStrong #PurpleStarCampus
We are excited to announce that Willow Springs Elementary School has been named a 2025-26 Purple Star Campus! We are incredibly proud of this honor! #WillowStrong #PurpleStarCampus
Our blue jays are always having fun in Science! 2nd graders at Willow Springs explored how the physical properties of matter change through processes. The students observed, recorded, and discussed how materials (like crayons) can be changed through heating or cooling. What a fun experiment! #WillowStrong #BlueJaysSoar #LearningInAction #WeAreKISD
Let's get our Line Dancing on!!
From now until Thursday, September 11, students can bring in a $3 donation for the Education Foundation, and their donation will earn them a ticket to the Library Line Dance Party on Friday, September 12! ALL donations will go directly to the KISD Education Foundation!
Please place money in an envelope or baggie with your student's name, grade, and teacher's name. All money will be turned in to Mrs. M. Höffchen.
From now until Thursday, September 11, students can bring in a $3 donation for the Education Foundation, and their donation will earn them a ticket to the Library Line Dance Party on Friday, September 12! ALL donations will go directly to the KISD Education Foundation!
Please place money in an envelope or baggie with your student's name, grade, and teacher's name. All money will be turned in to Mrs. M. Höffchen.
Our 5th grade scientists in Mrs. Tate's class explored conductors, insulators, and magnetism last week! Through hands-on experiments, they tested materials, observed how electricity flows, and discovered the power of magnetic forces. Way to go, blue jays! #WillowStrong #BlueJaysSoar #LearningInAction #WeAreKISD
