Wolf Pack News
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Happy Sunday, Grey Wolves!
We’re kicking off a cold, snowy weekend and rolling straight into a FUN and spirited week at Shoemaker High School! ❄️🧣 As temperatures drop, our Grey Wolves are rising with school spirit, responsibility, and strong routines.
Please be sure students dress warmly all week, especially for mornings, walking to school, and any outdoor transitions. Winter weather is here, and safety always comes first. Stay Safe on this cold day!
❄️ Winter Spirit Week Line-Up
Let’s have some fun while staying cozy!
- Tuesday – Toasty Layer Day: Bundle up! Think hoodies, flannels, scarves, and layers galore.
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- Tuesday – Rhyme & Reason Day : Grab a friend and dress as two things that rhyme! (Creative and school-appropriate, of course.)
- Wednesday – Sports Spirit Day: Rep your favorite team or Shoemaker athletic gear.
- Thursday (Jan. 29) – Pop Culture Day: From movies to music—show off your pop culture flair.
- Friday – Grey Wolf Spirit Day: Wear your Shoemaker blue, silver, and grey with pride! 🐺
📝 TSIA2 Testing This Week
Students scheduled for TSIA2 testing should:
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Check in with their school counselor
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Review testing times and locations
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Arrive on time and prepared
Thank you for helping students stay informed and ready.
🎓 Seniors: Scholarships Are Calling!
Seniors—this is your reminder to check out the growing list of scholarship opportunities. Deadlines are approaching quickly!
- Be sure to look for the World War Year Scholarship, sponsored through CTC and honoring General Robert M. Shoemaker—a special opportunity rooted right here in our community.
- Click the links, read carefully, and don’t miss out.
🏀 Athletics, Clubs & Activities
With winter weather impacting schedules:
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Please connect directly with coaches and club sponsors
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Confirm any changes in venue, time, or rescheduled events
Flexibility and communication are key during this season.
🚪 Morning Entry & Safety Reminders- thank you parents for your support! We appreciate your partnership as we implement district expectations.
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 & Earbuds 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.
(This process takes time—please encourage students not to bring these devices.) -
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.
- Under the new district policy, students have five minutes after the bell to be marked tardy. After five minutes, the absence is recorded as an absence. Instructional time matters, and students must attend 90% of instructional minutes to earn course credit.
- Please remind students to line up and enter immediately upon arrival so they are in class on time.
· Attendance Questions or Corrections:
- For general attendance concerns, please contact the Attendance Office (details below in the newsletter).
- For absences related to athletics or clubs, contact the coach or sponsor first to ensure attendance is properly cleared.
- Please note: attendance corrections can take 24–48 hours to update in the system.
❄️ 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
💃🕺 Seniors: Prom Information
Prom Date: March 7, 2026
Ticket Prices
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January 26–February 12: $50 per person
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February 17–March 3: $60 per person
💙 Looking Ahead
Have a fabulous Grey Wolf week! Stay bundled, stay safe, and enjoy this chilly Sunday as we gear up for another strong week ahead.
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.
HBCU College Fair & Teen Job Fair
When: Feb. 7th
Where: Harker Heights High School
From 11 am -2 pm
Hour of Power : Connecting and Support for our Grey Wolves Families.
Come and connect with Ms. Correa, our Parent Liaison
Jan 22nd
5:30 pm -6:30 pm
Prom
Prom Date: March 7, 2026
Ticket Prices
January 12–23: $40 per person
January 26–February 12: $50 per person
February 17–March 3: $60 per person
Yearbook
The 2026 Shoemaker Yearbook is now $65. Deadline to put a name or icons on the cover is Jan. 30. Order online at Jostens.com or pay the cashier on campus. Yearbooks come out in May.
Senior Parents - Deadline Feb 12th
Parents, don't forget to congratulate your senior in the 2026 yearbook. Turn in payment, wording, and photo for a 2-inch by 1.5-inch announcement for $20 with the cashier, or go to JostensAdService.com for more announcement sizes. Deadline is Feb. 12.
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
Killeen Pan American Golf Association (KPAGA)
The Killeen Pan American Golf Association (KPAGA) is proud to announce the
availability of a college grant aimed at assisting students as they pursue their academic
goals. This initiative reflects our commitment to fostering education, supporting the
community, and nurturing the leaders of tomorrow.
The Pearls of Service Foundation of Central Texas
The Pearls of Service Foundation of Central Texas in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Mu Theta Omega Chapter is pleased to announce that we are giving out scholarships again in 2026. Our hope is to award $17,500 to deserving students in Bell and Coryell Counties.
This year we have 3 scholarship applications:
- Foundation Scholarship – opened to all students
- Kay E. Brown Memorial Scholarship – opened to students with an intended major of Education, Communications or Journalism
- Coley Family Legacy Scholarship – opened to first generation college students
Wolf Warrior Scholarship & More
The CTC Foundation scholarship for the fall 2026 and spring 2027 semesters is open. One of the included scholarships is the ❤️Wolf Warrior Scholarship ❤️. This scholarship is near and dear to us here at SHS since, prior to his passing, our namesake, Ret. General Robert M Shoemaker, donated money for a full-ride scholarship for SHS students (ONLY). This is only for seniors who plan on attending Central Texas College and transferring to Texas A&M-Central Texas.
· Deadline is 11:59 p.m. on February 28th
- Visit https://ctcd.awardspring.com/ to view a complete listing of scholarships available at Central Texas College.
- You will only need to complete one application for all available scholarships.
- You must first apply to CTC at www.ctcd.edu before completing the scholarship application.
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
