Roadrunner Revue
January 11, 2026
Intentional Impact by Design
Roadrunner Families,
The start of second semester always brings a renewed sense of purpose—and at JDA, purpose matters. This first full week of January is about resetting, refocusing, and recommitting to who we are and where we are going together.
Across classrooms, students are refreshing social contracts and expectations, not as rules for compliance, but as commitments to one another. We are reinforcing what it looks like to learn with intention, treat others with respect, and take ownership of growth—academically, socially, and personally.
While assessments are part of the educational landscape, they are not the ceiling of our work. At JDA, we teach well beyond any single test. Our mission is to empower students to excel through meaningful work and quality instruction, and our vision is to prepare them for success in life—not just in a testing window.
Last year’s accountability rating did not reflect who we are or what we are capable of. We know it. Our students know it. And now, it’s time to show it—through strong instruction, vibrant fine arts, competitive athletics, deep family partnerships, and a culture that feels different the moment you walk on campus.
Second semester moves quickly, which means consistency matters:
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Being at school and on time
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Engaging fully in learning each day
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Taking advantage of support early, not as a last resort
One way we are strengthening support this semester is through a revamped tutorial model designed for impact, not convenience.
Closed Tutorials are invite-only and based on real data from classwork and assessments. These sessions provide targeted instruction for students who need additional time on specific skills. Invitations are intentional, and if your student is invited, it reflects a teacher’s belief that this support will help them succeed. Your partnership in ensuring attendance is vital.
Open Tutorials are student-driven and focus on mastery work, reassessments, and questions. Students are expected to arrive on time, stay focused, and use the time productively. Tutorials are a privilege meant to accelerate learning, and students who misuse that time may lose access. All students must be picked up promptly to maintain safe and smooth dismissal.
We are working on a graphic depicting the Closed and Open Tutorial days by teacher, and it should be available sometime on Monday.
A few reminders as we move forward:
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Every student received a new ID on January 7th. If they already had one, the newly printed ID is with their 2nd period teacher.
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Our Capturing Kids’ Hearts focus for January is Respect—respect for learning, for others, and for oneself. We are reinforcing that respect isn’t just how we treat people when things are easy, but how we show up when expectations are high.
We believe deeply in our students and in this community. JDA is building something special—by design, not by chance. Thank you for walking alongside us as we continue to raise the bar and show what it truly means to be Roadrunners.
With pride and purpose,
Savannah Jimenez
Principal, JDA Middle School
Parents, we encourage you to take a few minutes to review the presentation that was shared with all students on January 7. It is often helpful to see expectations from a parent perspective, and the information below reflects exactly what was reviewed with students.
First, please ensure that students are either properly using their Yondr pouch each day or leaving personal devices at home. We are currently experiencing a very high number of device surrenders, which is creating transportation delays and stressful dismissals for students, staff, and families. The option to surrender a device is meant to be an exception—not a daily routine.
Second, we need your help addressing a concerning behavior trend. “Pantsing” or attempting to pull down another student’s clothing is not acceptable under any circumstances. Please talk with your student about this expectation. Removing another person’s clothing is a serious offense, and consequences will vary based on severity but may include sexual harassment charges, indecent exposure, or placement at DAEP (Gateway).
Finally, we ask for your continued support of The JDA Standard. When an adult at JDA gives a student a directive that is not illegal, immoral, or unethical, we expect students to comply the first time. We have seen an increase in disrespectful behavior toward substitute teachers, and we want to be very clear: we need substitutes in order to operate our campus effectively. When students attempt to “run off” substitutes, it directly impacts our ability to keep classes covered.
As always, if a student experiences an issue with a substitute, teacher, peer, or any situation on campus, we ask that it be reported to the Student Support Center as soon as possible so it can be addressed appropriately.
Thank you for partnering with us to maintain a safe, respectful, and focused learning environment for all Roadrunners.
JDA Middle School
JDA Middle School Roadrunners
Dr. Jimmie Don Aycock Middle School
Killeen Independent School District
https://www.killeenisd.org/jda
Receptionist (254) 336-3300
Attendance (254) 336-3314
Nurse (254) 336-3312
Student Support Center (254) 336-3304