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Killeen ISD students in grades 9–12 and their families are invited to our next College & Career Planning Series session on Tuesday, October 6.
We’ll cover the FAFSA, the first step toward accessing many types of financial aid. Families will learn why the FAFSA is important and get an overview of how to complete it.
If college is in your student’s future, understanding financial aid is an important part of the plan!
Location: Killeen ISD Career Center, 1320 Stagecoach Dr., Killeen, TX 76542
Time: 6:00–7:30 PM
Presentation: 6:00 PM | Q&A: 7:00–7:30 PM
Free for Killeen ISD students and families!
We’ll cover the FAFSA, the first step toward accessing many types of financial aid. Families will learn why the FAFSA is important and get an overview of how to complete it.
If college is in your student’s future, understanding financial aid is an important part of the plan!
Location: Killeen ISD Career Center, 1320 Stagecoach Dr., Killeen, TX 76542
Time: 6:00–7:30 PM
Presentation: 6:00 PM | Q&A: 7:00–7:30 PM
Free for Killeen ISD students and families!
✨ Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Gigi Alvarez
For Trimmier Elementary counselor Gigi Alvarez, Hispanic Heritage Month is about preserving the traditions, language and memories that connect her to her Mexican heritage. 🇲🇽
From playing Lotería and celebrating Día de los Muertos to speaking Spanglish at home and making family recipes, Gigi says the everyday pieces of her culture have become especially meaningful as she works to pass them on to her children.
“I don’t want our traditions, stories, and culture to end with me. I want my children to carry these pieces of our culture with them and one day share them with their own families.”
Her heritage also shapes the counselor she is today. As a bilingual school counselor, Gigi values being able to connect with Spanish-speaking students and families in their own language and being someone her students can see themselves in.
“To me, Hispanic Heritage Month is about being proud of where I come from and making sure the next generation never forgets who they are, de dónde vienen, and just how special that is!”
📸 KISD students and staff, we want to share your story, too! Tell us what Hispanic heritage means to you and how it has shaped your perspective, goals or career path.
Submit your photo and reflection here:
https://forms.gle/oUqM9eZDFRYRG3Zt8
#HispanicHeritageMonth #WeAreKISD
For Trimmier Elementary counselor Gigi Alvarez, Hispanic Heritage Month is about preserving the traditions, language and memories that connect her to her Mexican heritage. 🇲🇽
From playing Lotería and celebrating Día de los Muertos to speaking Spanglish at home and making family recipes, Gigi says the everyday pieces of her culture have become especially meaningful as she works to pass them on to her children.
“I don’t want our traditions, stories, and culture to end with me. I want my children to carry these pieces of our culture with them and one day share them with their own families.”
Her heritage also shapes the counselor she is today. As a bilingual school counselor, Gigi values being able to connect with Spanish-speaking students and families in their own language and being someone her students can see themselves in.
“To me, Hispanic Heritage Month is about being proud of where I come from and making sure the next generation never forgets who they are, de dónde vienen, and just how special that is!”
📸 KISD students and staff, we want to share your story, too! Tell us what Hispanic heritage means to you and how it has shaped your perspective, goals or career path.
Submit your photo and reflection here:
https://forms.gle/oUqM9eZDFRYRG3Zt8
#HispanicHeritageMonth #WeAreKISD
Killeen ISD livestock students gathered at Shoemaker High School Monday for leadership lessons directed by student peers serving as state FFA officers. See our story and photos here: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/3157140
Calling all parents/guardians of young scholars in grades 3–6! Applications are now open for Killeen ISD’s Y.E.S.! (Young Engaged Scholars) Program for the 2026–2027 school year.
Students will explore science, technology, reading, engineering, art and math through monthly STREAM Saturdays, arts integration, field-based learning and more!
Sessions begin in October
Applications are due Friday, Oct. 9
Apply today: https://forms.killeenisd.org/Forms/YES
Learn more: https://www.killeenisd.org/page/yes-program
Students will explore science, technology, reading, engineering, art and math through monthly STREAM Saturdays, arts integration, field-based learning and more!
Sessions begin in October
Applications are due Friday, Oct. 9
Apply today: https://forms.killeenisd.org/Forms/YES
Learn more: https://www.killeenisd.org/page/yes-program
✨ Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Minerva Cotton
For Patterson Middle School Campus Instructional Specialist Minerva Cotton, Hispanic Heritage Month is about celebrating the culture, traditions and values that have shaped her life.
Family is at the heart of that story. One of Minerva’s most treasured memories is traveling to Puerto Rico last May to celebrate her abuela’s 100th birthday, a milestone that reminded her of the strength, love and legacy passed from one generation to the next. 🇵🇷
Her heritage also fuels her passion for supporting Emergent Bilingual students.
“I want to honor language and culture as assets and help students feel valued, confident and proud of who they are.”
Whether it is sharing arroz con pollo, enjoying music, dancing a little merengue or carrying forward the lessons of her family, Minerva says her heritage continues to shape how she leads with compassion, celebrates diversity and empowers others to embrace their own stories.
📸 KISD students and staff, we want to share your story, too! Tell us what Hispanic heritage means to you and how it has shaped your perspective, goals or career path.
Submit your photo and reflection here:
https://forms.gle/oUqM9eZDFRYRG3Zt8
For Patterson Middle School Campus Instructional Specialist Minerva Cotton, Hispanic Heritage Month is about celebrating the culture, traditions and values that have shaped her life.
Family is at the heart of that story. One of Minerva’s most treasured memories is traveling to Puerto Rico last May to celebrate her abuela’s 100th birthday, a milestone that reminded her of the strength, love and legacy passed from one generation to the next. 🇵🇷
Her heritage also fuels her passion for supporting Emergent Bilingual students.
“I want to honor language and culture as assets and help students feel valued, confident and proud of who they are.”
Whether it is sharing arroz con pollo, enjoying music, dancing a little merengue or carrying forward the lessons of her family, Minerva says her heritage continues to shape how she leads with compassion, celebrates diversity and empowers others to embrace their own stories.
📸 KISD students and staff, we want to share your story, too! Tell us what Hispanic heritage means to you and how it has shaped your perspective, goals or career path.
Submit your photo and reflection here:
https://forms.gle/oUqM9eZDFRYRG3Zt8
Trimmier Elementary School is one of the many Killeen ISD campuses embracing Hispanic culture this month with song, dance and other performance. See photos of their big celebration Friday: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/3153534
Harker Heights High School conducted a Quinceanera hallway parade with several students wearing their traditional dresses and other students participating with other cultural attire during Hispanic Heritage Month. https://www.killeenisd.org/article/3151105
Operation Show Up! is happening Thursday, Sept. 24, and Killeen ISD families are invited to join us for an evening focused on attendance, family fun and some BIG prizes! 🎉
Test your attendance knowledge in our Kahoot Challenge for a chance to win some great prizes!
PLUS door prizes throughout the event!
Thursday, Sept. 24
5–6:30 p.m.
Jackson Professional Learning Center
902 Rev. R.A. Abercrombie Dr., Killeen, TX
Bring the kids and come SHOW UP! 🙌
#AttendanceMatters #weAREKISD 💛
Test your attendance knowledge in our Kahoot Challenge for a chance to win some great prizes!
PLUS door prizes throughout the event!
Thursday, Sept. 24
5–6:30 p.m.
Jackson Professional Learning Center
902 Rev. R.A. Abercrombie Dr., Killeen, TX
Bring the kids and come SHOW UP! 🙌
#AttendanceMatters #weAREKISD 💛
AP Exam Registration for Home-Schooled Students
Killeen ISD will administer AP exams May 3–14, 2027. Home-schooled students who would like to take an AP exam through Killeen ISD must complete the following steps:
Complete the AP Exam Application: https://aptg.co/h5vjnF
Submit the completed application to Jennifer.Roden@killeenisd.org.
Submit payment: https://kisd.myschoolcentral.com
The application and payment must both be received by October 31, 2026, to secure exam registration and avoid a late fee.
For questions or additional information, email Advanced.Academics@killeenisd.org.
Killeen ISD will administer AP exams May 3–14, 2027. Home-schooled students who would like to take an AP exam through Killeen ISD must complete the following steps:
Complete the AP Exam Application: https://aptg.co/h5vjnF
Submit the completed application to Jennifer.Roden@killeenisd.org.
Submit payment: https://kisd.myschoolcentral.com
The application and payment must both be received by October 31, 2026, to secure exam registration and avoid a late fee.
For questions or additional information, email Advanced.Academics@killeenisd.org.
In a festival of fine arts talent and commitment Killeen ISD's five high school bands and 10 middle school bands performed Saturday in a magnificent 48th annual Spirit Spectacular at Leo Buckley Stadium. Read about the excitement and see the photos: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/3141030
🎉 Help us celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by sharing your story!
From Now until Oct. 15, Killeen ISD is celebrating the voices, experiences and traditions that make our community stronger.
We’re inviting KISD students and staff members to submit a photo and a short reflection about what Hispanic heritage means to you. Tell us about the traditions, people, experiences or values that have shaped who you are, how you see the world or the path you’re pursuing.
Your story could be featured on KISD social media throughout Hispanic Heritage Month!
📸 Submit your photo and reflection here:
https://forms.gle/oUqM9eZDFRYRG3Zt8
We can’t wait to celebrate the stories that shape our district! #weAREKISD 💛
From Now until Oct. 15, Killeen ISD is celebrating the voices, experiences and traditions that make our community stronger.
We’re inviting KISD students and staff members to submit a photo and a short reflection about what Hispanic heritage means to you. Tell us about the traditions, people, experiences or values that have shaped who you are, how you see the world or the path you’re pursuing.
Your story could be featured on KISD social media throughout Hispanic Heritage Month!
📸 Submit your photo and reflection here:
https://forms.gle/oUqM9eZDFRYRG3Zt8
We can’t wait to celebrate the stories that shape our district! #weAREKISD 💛
In high schools across Killeen ISD and the state, students who are eligible are registering to vote in time for the mid-term elections this November. Read more about efforts to inform students about the privilege of voting: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/3131827
Meadows Elementary School joined many others across the world Tuesday embracing International Dot Day that celebrates creativity, imagination and courage. Read more here https://www.killeenisd.org/article/3131144
A group of special grandparent volunteers took time to read to children at Maude Moore Wood Elementary School Monday, a day after Grandparents Day. Thanks to all of our volunteer grandparents! https://www.killeenisd.org/article/3128403
All five Killeen ISD high school band drum lines took part Saturday in the second Drums in the Heartland competition at Searles Stadium. See results, response and photos here: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/3126934
📚 FREE tutoring for Killeen ISD students! ✏️ The KISD Tutoring Center is open and ready to help students in grades 4–12 strengthen their skills and get to the next level! State-certified teachers provide FREE support in math, reading and writing, plus homework help, STAAR and EOC preparation and more.
📍 Jackson Professional Learning Center
📅 Monday–Thursday + select Saturdays
🔗 www.KilleenISD.org/Tutoring
📍 Jackson Professional Learning Center
📅 Monday–Thursday + select Saturdays
🔗 www.KilleenISD.org/Tutoring
Across Killeen ISD today, our youngest learners joined teachers, families, first responders, military members and community partners to honor the legacy of September 11, 2001.
From patriotic parades and Freedom Walks to flags held high and moments of reflection, our elementary campuses helped a new generation understand the importance of remembering those we lost, honoring those who served and recognizing the strength that comes from standing together.
❤️🤍💙 Twenty-five years later, we remember. We honor. We stand TOGETHER.
See more moments from across Killeen ISD: www.killeenisd.org/photos
Read the full story: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/3125051
The Killeen ISD community and many individual campuses took time Friday to remember the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Read our stories and see the many photos here. https://www.killeenisd.org/article/3125653
Parents and guardians, this one is for you! 💛
Come connect, learn, and grow alongside other Killeen ISD families through our Parents as Partners program. A parent empowerment series designed to strengthen the connection between home and school.
Build new skills, share experiences, and walk away feeling more connected to your child.
Your seat is waiting, RSVP TODAY at: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/KghfQq4a3d
For more information please call the Killeen ISD Parent & Family Engagement Office at 254-336-0211/0208.
#weAREKISD
