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557 KISD Seniors Recognized for Industry Certifications

Killeen ISD Career Center CTE Awards @ 6:00pm

More than 550 Killeen ISD seniors are graduating this month with industry certifications already on their resumes. From healthcare and education to welding, construction and information technology, students across the district are leaving high school with hands-on experience, practical skills and a clear path forward. Watch highlights from this year’s CTE Cording Ceremony and see why KISD continues to be recognized statewide for career and technical education.

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Two Killeen ISD students wearing “Hello World” shirts pose with a certificate during Demo Day 2026 in front of a colorful technology-themed display.

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Manor Students Take Coding Projects to Austin

What started as a classroom coding project turned into an opportunity to present on a stage in Austin for two Manor Middle School students. Seventh graders My Lu and Colton Hall showcased original programs they created using Python at Hello World’s Demo Day, building confidence, communication skills and real-world STEM experience along the way.

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A baseball player in a black “Knights” uniform leaps high over second base while attempting a double play as a runner in a red jersey slides headfirst into the bag on a sunny field.

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Knights Make Deepest Playoff Run Since 2017

The Harker Heights Knights baseball team wrapped up one of its strongest seasons in years after advancing to the second round of the Class 6A Division II playoffs for the first time since 2017. The Knights finished the year with a program-record 24 wins, a bi-district championship and a playoff run that gave fans plenty to celebrate. Congratulations to the players and coaches on a memorable season.

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A Killeen ISD student performs on stage during a music event, singing into a microphone while musicians accompany the performance in the background.

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KISD Earns National Music Education Honor for Fifth Straight Year

For the fifth consecutive year, Killeen ISD has been named one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation. More than 4,800 students across KISD participate in band, choir and orchestra programs, reflecting the district’s commitment to programs that help students grow in creativity, discipline and confidence.

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A Killeen ISD staff member wearing a reflective safety vest directs traffic in a school pickup area while holding a stop sign as vehicles move through the car line.

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Safety Starts in the School Zone

End-of-year events bring extra traffic to campuses across Killeen ISD. As families attend ceremonies, performances and celebrations, please help us keep students safe by slowing down in school zones, following parking directions and staying alert during busy arrival and dismissal times. Thank you for helping us finish the school year safely together.

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Manor Families Invited to Upcoming Town Halls

Manor Middle School families still have two opportunities to attend a town hall meeting with Third Future Schools and learn more about the 2026–2027 school year. Meetings will be held May 13 and May 21 at 6 p.m. at Manor Middle School, with a virtual option available for both sessions. Families are encouraged to attend, ask questions and hear directly from school leaders about plans for next year.

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