Wolf Pack News
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Happy Sunday, Grey Wolves!
We hope you had a restful and joyful Thanksgiving Break, filled with good food, great company, and time to relax or enjoy something you love. As we head into the final weeks of the semester, there’s still so much to look forward to—and we’re excited to finish strong!
🎭 This Week on Stage: SHS Theatre Production
Our talented Theatre Department is proud to present their latest production this week! Come out and support our amazing student performers, crew, and directors as they bring the stage to life. It’s a show you won’t want to miss—check our website and social media for showtimes and ticket details!
💙 Spirit Month Begins!
December is Spirit Month at Shoemaker! We’re kicking off a fun-filled series of themed days, lunchtime events, and community activities designed to bring joy, connection, and plenty of school pride. Encourage your student to participate and show their Grey Wolf spirit!
🏫 Impact Aid Forms
We’re making progress—but we’re not there yet!
If you haven’t turned in your Impact Aid Form, please do so as soon as possible. These forms help our school secure valuable federal funding that directly supports our students and teachers.
📞 Need a form? Call the front office at (254) 336-0900 or contact Mr. Kees for assistance.
📝 EOC Testing This Week
Some of our students will be taking End-of-Course (EOC) exams this week. Please help them prepare by encouraging plenty of rest, a good breakfast, and a confident mindset. We’re proud of their hard work and wish them success!
💬 We Want to Hear from You! CKH Survey
Families—your voice matters! Please take a few moments to complete our Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) survey. Your feedback helps us continue to grow as a connected, caring school community.
🏫 After-School Credit Recovery Program – Room 1206
Time: 4:30–6:30 PM
Schedule: Monday through Thursday
Each session equals 1.5 hours of attendance recovery.
For questions or enrollment, please contact the Attendance Office at (254) 336-0956.
🏠 Family Fun: Artificial Gingerbread House Challenge
Looking for a cozy, creative activity to do with your student? Join our Artificial Gingerbread House Challenge! Use non-edible materials to design a unique and festive gingerbread house. Submit a photo of your creation by Friday, December 6, for a chance to be featured in our newsletter and win a small prize!
📖 Reading Challenge Continues
Our reading journey is going strong!
Students are working toward 4,000 minutes by January 16, and every page counts. Encourage your student to read daily and log their minutes—especially over Thanksgiving Break!
We are grateful for your continued support of Shoemaker High School. Let’s keep the momentum going with positivity, pride, and plenty of Grey Wolf energy as we head into December!
With gratitude, and as always, Go Grey Wolves! 🐾💙
Mary Lynn Gawryszewski
If you have any questions, please contact the front office at (254) 336-0900.
Attendance Matter
After-School Credit Recovery Program Room 1206
time:4:30-6:30- Location: Room 1206
- Sessions will be held Monday through Thursday from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
- Each session equals 1.5 hours of attendance recovery.
- Students who attend all four sessions in a week will recover up to 12 class hours.
- Students must be on time and remain for the full duration of each session to receive credit for attendance recovery.
- Submit your parent note or medical note here: KISD Absence Notes Submission Form
The Amazing Book Journey
October 1st our District-wide Reading Contest kicks off. We are competing against the other district high schools to have the most minutes read. Last year Shoemaker came in 1st place. We would very much like to maintain that title. Anybody can participate. All you have to do is read something you enjoy and record your minutes in the Beanstack app on Clever. Just about anything counts: books, e-books, audiobooks, textbooks, magazines, newspapers. All Reading is Good Reading in this competition. YOUR GOAL IS TO READ 4,000 MINUTES BY JANUARY 16. For every 300 minutes you read, you'll receive a PRIZE. PRIZES are handed out in the library on Thursdays at lunch and after school.
Design you Book Challenge T-Shirt
Create a t-shirt design for our theme, The Amazing Book Journey. Campus winners will compete against the five winners from the other high schools. The district winner will see their design on over 100 individuals in our district competition. That competition also kicks off on October 1. Designs are due to the library by November 21.
· Designs should fill an 8.5"x11" sheet of paper.
· Digital designs should be saved as a PDF.
· Designs should use no more than 3 colors - 4 if the color of the t-shirt is part of your design.
If you have questions about ANYTHING, drop by the library or send us an e-mail.
The Amazing Book Journey - Updates
Monday - Thursday 4:30- 6pm
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.
Bell Schedule
Dress Code
Clear Bag
Golden Age Club Card
Online Tickets and More
Watch you Grey Wolves In Action
Family Pass
Meet Your Counselor
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
VVFW 2025-2026 PATRIOT'S PEN and VOICE OF DEMOCRACY
What is Responsibility?
Responsibility is the willingness and ability to take ownership of our thoughts, words, and actions. We have a responsibility to our school, family, and community to be accountable for our choices and how they impact ourselves and others.
Why focus on Responsibility?
- Responsibility teaches resilience. It is not possible to persevere and achieve our dreams without taking personal responsibility seriously.
- Responsibility empowers us to own our actions. There is great power in being able to make conscious, calculated choices to reach goals and manage those things in our control.
- Responsibility teaches us to manage our time and resources. Responsibly organizing and prioritizing needs is an executive function of the brain that improves with practice.
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.
Accessing STAAR Results
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
Changes to the Student Code of Conduct
There have been changes to the Student Code of Conduct, including a Cell Phone Free Campus and possessing/using an e-cigarette (vaping). View the full 2025-2026- Here
Free l Breakfast & Lunch for all SHS Students!
Robert M. Shoemaker High School offers Free Breakfast and Lunch to ALL students this year. KISD Info Here
School menus will be available online at www.schoolcafe.com/killeenisd.org or via the Killeen ISD mobile app. Parents can add funds to purchase a la cart items, to view student accounts at www.schoolcafe.com/killeenisd.org
Bus Information Available August 7, 2023
Parents/guardians must request transportation for their eligible student by contacting the campus. If parents do not request transportation, students will not have a ride to the school on the bus.
- Visit transportation webpage here www.killeenisd.org/transportation
Campuses will provide parents/guardians with a new Edulog Lite code once school begins. Edulog Lite is a mobile app that allows parents/guardians to track their student's bus.
Dress Code
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
