Wolf Pack News
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Happy Sunday, Grey Wolves!
The first week of second semester brought energy, focus, and a strong start, and we couldn’t be prouder of our students. Thank you for helping us keep mornings calm, safe, and efficient so learning can begin right away.
We are proud of how our students returned from break, engaged, respectful, and ready to work. Let’s keep that momentum going as we settle into routines and set our sights on a successful spring semester.
🎓 Seniors: Important Information Ahead
Senior Meeting – Wednesday, January 14 in the Auditorium
To ensure all seniors receive critical information, meetings will be held:
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2nd Period
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6th Period
This semester, you can expect ongoing updates regarding:
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Graduation details
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Prom and senior events
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Cap & gown information
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Activities designed to help our seniors cross the finish line strong
Please stay tuned as information is released—we will share it promptly.
🎧📱 Electronics Support Needed
We need your help, Grey Wolf families. While many students are doing a great job using their Yondr pouches or choosing not to bring devices, we continue to see:
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Multiple cell phones brought to school
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Headphones and wearable devices, including Meta Glasses
These items significantly slow morning entry. Any conversations at home about limiting devices to one phone or not bringing them at all would make a huge difference. Thank you for partnering with us to keep mornings running smoothly.
🚪 Morning Entry & Safety Reminders
To help keep our campus safe and entry moving efficiently:
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Students should walk in with electronics in their hands (not in backpacks or purses).
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Cell phones must be secured in Yondr pouches during the school day.
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Any electronic device that cannot be stored in a Yondr pouch will be held until the student leaves for the day.
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Shoemaker is a clear-backpack campus.
⏰ New District Attendance Policy
Arriving 5 minutes after the tardy bell = marked ABSENT
Families have received district notifications, and the full policy is linked below for reference. Please note that morning arrival has been slower than expected, last week. We will continue to monitor morning arrival and adjust our start time each day until morning routines are set. ( We expect this everyone will be back in the groove of things this week)
Please remind students to line up and enter immediately upon arrival so they are in class on time.
📊 Report Cards & Incompletes
Report cards will be available this week.
Students with an Incomplete or who missed a final exam before break should:
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Connect directly with their teacher
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Schedule a time to complete the exam in January or February
👉 Check Report Cards: Home Access Center
❄️ Cold Weather Reminders
Central Texas felt the chill this weekend! Please remember:
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Blankets may not be worn in the building (store them in backpacks during the day)
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Hats and hoodies should not be worn during instructional time
🍎 Meals on Campus
Shoemaker High School proudly provides FREE breakfast, lunch, and after-school meals for all students.
💃🕺 Seniors: Prom Information
Prom Date: March 7, 2026
Ticket Prices
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January 12–23: $40 per person
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January 26–February 12: $50 per person
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February 17–March 3: $60 per person
📚 After School University
The Tutoring Center reopens Tuesday, January 20. We encourage students to take advantage of this support as we move deeper into the semester.
💙 Looking Ahead
Thank you for your continued partnership, communication, and support. Together, we are setting our students up for success—every morning, every class, every day.
Warm regards,
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.
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.
Attendance Office
For questions please contact the Attendance Office at (254) 336-0956.
Submit attendance notes or check the status of previous submissions using the links below.
If your student participated in a school-sanctioned activity that has not yet cleared in attendance, please contact the administrator or coach sponsoring that activity so we can take care of it promptly.
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.
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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 Respect?
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.
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
