Wolf Pack News

This week at Shoemaker is full of energy, celebration, and a big moment for our students as we wrap up our final STAAR test of the season. We are incredibly proud of the hard work our students and staff have shown, and now it’s time to finish strong!

Alongside testing, our campus will be filled with positivity as we celebrate Kindness Week. You’ll see our students showing up in fun ways, supporting one another, and building the strong culture that makes Shoemaker special. It’s one of those weeks where you can truly feel the heartbeat of our campus.

📝 STAAR Testing This Week

This week, we are excited to support our Grey Wolves as they take their STAAR Algebra I and Make up Testing.

• Tuesday, April 21 – Algebra I

✔️ Things to Know for Testing Day

• Get a good night’s sleep
• Eat breakfast — breakfast is free for all students every day
• Bring your student ID
• Arrive on time

🚪 Need to Get In Quickly?

If your student has no backpack, Door 40 is the fastest way to enter the building on testing days.

📱 Electronics Reminder

To protect the testing environment and follow state testing rules:

• Phones must be in Yondr pouches
• All electronics must be secured
• If possible, leave electronics at home
• If students bring electronics, they may be required to turn them in

These expectations help us protect student testing and ensure a smooth day for everyone.

🎉 What’s Happening This Week at Shoemaker

💙 Kindness Week (April 20–23) Hosted by our Heart to Heart Club — join the fun!

• Monday (April 20) – Bright Colors Day
  Wear bright colors to spread positivity across campus
• Tuesday (April 21) – Teamwork Tuesday
  Match outfits with friends and show your Grey Wolf unity
• Wednesday (April 22) – Wellness Wednesday
  Wear comfy clothes (no pajama pants) and focus on wellness
• Thursday (April 23) – Throwback Kindness Day
  Dress in your favorite retro outfits

📌 Friday, April 24

• No School for Students
• Staff Professional Development Day

• Angel Prom – Saturday, April 25
• National Science Honor Society Banquet – Thursday, April 23
• Baseball vs. Temple – Friday Night at Shoemaker
• Cheer Practices – Continuing after school
• Band Drum Major Auditions – Sunday

💐 Administrative Assistant Appreciation- Wednesday, April 22nd
We celebrate our incredible office staff this week! They are truly the heartbeat of Shoemaker, and we are grateful for all they do each and every day.

We Want to Hear From You!

Your feedback matters and helps us continue to strengthen our campus for students, families, and staff.

Please take a moment to complete our family feedback survey and let us know:

• What’s going well
• What we can improve
• How we can better support our students and families

Your voice helps us make positive change.

👉 Drop us a message or complete our family survey

🐺 Looking Ahead

As we begin to approach the end of the school year, our focus continues to be strong communication and partnership with our families. Seniors are preparing for graduation, and we are working to ensure every student finishes successfully.

Please continue to:

• Check emails and Schoology updates
• Stay connected with teachers
• Reach out if you need support

Our partnership makes the difference, and together we are building something special here at Shoemaker.

Thank you for being part of Grey Wolf Nation. Let’s keep supporting one another, and finishing this year with excellence! 🐺💙

With appreciation,

Mary Lynn Gawryszewski
Principal, Shoemaker High School

🐺 Once a Grey Wolf, Always a Grey Wolf

Go Grey Wolves! 💙🐾

If you have any questions, please contact the front office at (254) 336-0900.

Seniors, this is YOUR moment! The finish line is in sight, and we are gearing up for an unforgettable graduation on May 29 at 7:00 PM at the Cadence Bank Center in Belton. This section is your one-stop shop for everything you need—tickets, deadlines, senior events, and all the important details to make sure you walk that stage with confidence.

• If your senior has not completed the FAFSA, please remember that this is a graduation requirement. Once completed, please forward the FAFSA confirmation of completion page to your senior's counselor.
• Please check your email for more details and contact your senior's counselor if you have any questions or concerns.

Any student that needs academic support in their core courses, including Foreign Languages, can attend a tutoring session after school. This program provides students with extra support in their core subjects and a quiet space to study.

• Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (4:30–6:00 PM)

• Wednesday: 4:45–6:00 PM

• Subjects Offered: Math, History, English, Science, Foreign Language

• Quiet Place Available for independent study or support from non-core teachers.

Students must be in their tutoring room by 4:30 and must conduct themselves in a manner that supports our building expectations. If your student is needing academic support, please encourage them to attend.

Monday 4/20-24 Kindness Week

Monday 4/20 Senior Meeting SHS Auditorium 9:30 am & 1:45 pm

Tuesday, 4/21 STAAR Algebra I

Thursday, 4/23 Science National Honor Society Banquet

Thursday, 4/23 Shoemaker High School JROTC Awards Ceremony 7 pm

Friday, 4/24 No School for students / Teacher work day

Friday, 4/24 baseball Varsity VS. Temple 7:00

Saturday, 4/25 Angel Prom @ SHS

Monday, 4/27 NHS Induction Ceremony

Tuesday, 4/28 Shoemaker Boy's Soccer Banquet

Tuesday, 4/28 Band Fall 26 Color Guard Auditions

Thursday, 4/30 Academic Awards

Friday, 5/1 Track @ Regional Track Meet @Midway HS

Saturday, 5/2 Track @ Regional Track Meet @ Midway HS

Saturday, 5/2 TBA JROTC Archery @ HHHS JROTC Archery Invitational

Saturday, 5/2 Silver Stars Booster Club: Dancing with the Stars Line Dancing Class

Saturday, 5/2 City / School Election Day Vote @ SHS

Over the past few weeks, we have observed an increase in instances of inappropriate behavior from parents and spectators at our athletic events. As a reminder, KISD has adopted the Texas Way initiative as our guiding framework for athletic competitions. This includes the 2Words / Texas Way curriculum, which has been implemented with our coaches and student-athletes.

This curriculum, in partnership with the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) and the University Interscholastic League (UIL), is designed to foster a positive and respectful gameday environment. While we are making meaningful progress with our students and coaching staff, we recognize that continued efforts are needed to engage and educate our parent community.

Please reach out if you have questions or concerns to your students counselor.

Mrs. Kyle: A-Clax Chernitra.Kyle@killeenisd.org

Ms. Hall: Clay- Gra Alexandria.Hall@killeenisd.org

Ms. Jones: Gre – Liz Nicolya.Jones@killeenisd.org

Mrs. Hicks: LL-Par bernadette.hicks@killeenisd.org

Ms. Chancellor (Faulhaber): Pas- Smith, F Tijuana.Chancellor@killeenisd.org

Mrs. Hodge-Cummings: Smith, G – Z Merium.Hodgecummings@killeenisd.org

Mrs. Stall; Career Center Jamie.Stall@killeenisd.org

Ms. Rubianes: STEM Luz.Rubianes@killeenisd.org

• FAFSA Graduation Requirement:

Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA - US Citizens), or the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA - non-citizens that are Texas residents), is a graduation requirement. This means that seniors will not be permitted to walk across the stage for graduation unless they complete this application.

· Please visit www.studentaid.gov to get started.

Once completed, they will need to forward the confirmation page to their counselor to officially be cleared.

Save the Dates! Killeen ISD is excited to announce our High School Information Sessions for the 2025–2026 school year! These free sessions are designed to empower students and parents with valuable tools for college and career planning. From understanding the college admissions process to navigating scholarships, FAFSA, and student loans, there’s something for every high school family.

Sessions begin promptly at 6:00 PM with a Q&A from 7:00–7:30 PM.

The Texas Gas Association (TGA) is pleased to share information about our TGA Scholarship Program, created to support graduating high school students as they pursue their next educational step.

Who:
Graduating high school seniors who meet the eligibility requirements.

What:
TGA scholarships are awarded annually to students planning to attend a 2- or 4-year university and/or a technical school.

When:
The application deadline is listed on our website and is approaching soon - February 27, 2026.

Where / How to Apply:
Eligibility requirements, application details, and submission instructions are available online at:
https://www.texasgasassociation.com/scholarships

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has officially announced Free College Application Week (https://www.mytexasfuture.org/middle-high-school/appy-to-college/), set to take place October 13-19, 2025. This new annual initiative allows Texas residents to apply to all public colleges and universities in the state without paying application fees.

This section will be filled as new information is given to the campus.

• Tardy Policy:
  Please encourage your student to arrive on time to their classes to avoid any disruptions. We’ve implemented a 30-second reminder before the tardy bell to help students get to class on time.

• Student IDs:
  All students must have their ID visible at all times—worn around the neck, not on backpacks or around the waist. This is crucial for maintaining campus security.

• Early Release Students:
  Students with early release Must leave campus when they do not have classes. A student who stays on campus and is found wandering the hall may loose their early release. Roaming the hallways is not permitted for safety reasons.

• Missed Bus to KCC/CTC: If your student misses the bus, they should notify the front office, and we will assist in resolving the situation. However, if the situation cannot be resolved, students must stay in the library until their next class on campus begins. Roaming the hallways is not permitted for safety reasons.

• Cell Phone and Electronic Devices Policy: Yondr Pouches will be used for electronic devises such as cell phones. Students may not display, turn on, or use phones or other personal electronic devices during instructional hours 8:00 am -4:20 pm, Monday through Friday.
  

  This includes using personal devices for texting, calling, video recording, using headphones or personal earbuds, and charging personal devices on school property.

  · Students may not bring personal laptops, iPads, tablets, or similar personal computing devices to school.

• Headphones or earbuds that cannot be locked into a Yondr pouch—such as Beats-style over-ear headphones—are not allowed on campus.

• Important Information for Parents:
• Click here to learn more

Respect is the willingness and ability to act professionally and thoughtfully with ourselves and others. Leaders can deal respectfully with opposition and provide space for both dignity and differences to coexist.

Why focus on Respect?

• Respect contributes to a positive culture. People feel safe, supported, and engaged in the context of thoughtful social, emotional, civic, and intellectual interactions.
• Respect decreases conflict. Respect helps us, and others, to be able to express ourselves without fear of being judged, humiliated, or discriminated against.
• Respect encourages empathy. Respect helps us to understand each other and put ourselves in someone else shoes.

Respect in Action:

• Teach students words have power. How we talk to others and ourselves can motivate or discourage, connect or destroy, hurt or heal. We should choose our words with care.
• Create opportunities for group decision-making. Open dialogue engages students in a process where compromise is crucial to making decisions.
• Vary protocols for classroom sharing. Frequently use open-ended questions, partner sharing, and small group activities to connect and promote understanding between students.

Responsibility in Action:

• Give students roles and responsibilities. When students have a leadership role in class, they are accountable for contributing positively to the classroom culture.
• Empower students with self-management tools. Provide students with tools to help manage stress and impulsivity while motivating them to meet goals.
• Clearly communicate consequences. Empower students to make choices and experience the consequences of their actions, both positive and negative.

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You can find them at https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/accountability/academic-accountability/performance-reporting/school-report-cards

State law requires that the School Report Card display information about the state, the district, and the school. Where possible, the information must be reported by race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status of the students and must include at least two years of results.

The School Report Cards can be found online at TEA School Report Card.

A more complete report about [name of school], the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR), is available by contacting my office or can be accessed online at Texas Academic Report Cards.

Please contact me if you have any questions concerning this report card. Thank you for your continued support of Robert M. Shoemaker High School .

Here’s an overview of the process so you can support students and families:

1. Students who provided a mobile phone number during testing can view their scores on the Big Future School app. For more information go to https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/k12-educators/bigfuture-school?excmpid=mtg826-pr-1-m9264-mt

1. Students with College Board accounts can log in at studentscores.collegeboard.org to access their results.

1. A common issue is students forgetting their login information. Please be prepared to assist with account recovery or refer them to College Board.

1. Campuses will receive official score reports, which can be printed and shared with students if desired.

1. It’s helpful to send a notification message to parents and guardians so they know scores are available. Please include the appropriate “Understanding Scores” reference document that we’ve attached to this email. A sample email is copied below for your convenience.

Parents will be able to access their child’s STAAR results by logging into Home Access Center.

Grades 3-8

· August 16 - Results for families available in the Family Portal.

End-of-Course (EOC)

· Results for families were released on June 30 through the Family Portal.

For more information, visit TexasAssesment.gov

Policies in the Student Code of Conduct, to include the Dress Code Policy, are implemented to promote student achievement through the creation of a safe and inviting environment for students and employees. Please review the dress code policy and allow it to guide the selection of your child's back to school dress. Dress Code and ID expectations begin on page 50 of the Student Code of Conduct

Download KISD's mobile app to stay connected with your student's information, district and campus events, and other valuable resources. The app delivers real-time school news to your smart device for fast, up-to-date access.

It’s FREE and easy to download:

1. From a smart device, go to the App Store® or Google Play Store®

2. Search for "Killeen ISD"

3. Select the “Killeen ISD” app for free download

4. Don't forget to customize your app by selecting to follow your student's school to view their calendar and notifications!

Click here if you need help signing into the Mobile App.