Roadrunner Revue
November 8, 2026
❤️💙 Week 13 ❤️💙
Roadrunner Families,
As we head into another week at JDA, we encourage every family to take a few minutes to review the newsletter together. Staying connected to grades, assignments, campus opportunities, and upcoming events is one of the most powerful ways we can partner to support our students.
A few things to keep on your radar this week:
• 📚 After-school tutoring continues this week—please encourage your student to take advantage of additional academic support when needed.
• 🏀 Basketball season is getting underway, with tryouts and practices beginning for our Roadrunners.
• There is no school Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
• 📅 Be sure to review the upcoming calendar for practices, rehearsals, Saturday opportunities, and other campus activities.
• 📊 Keep an eye on your student’s academic progress. Checking HAC regularly—and setting up grade alerts—can help families respond early when a student needs additional support.
Middle school students are learning to take greater ownership of their choices, communication, and academic progress, but they still need a strong team of adults around them. We are in this together.
When families and school stay connected, we are better able to equip our students with the skills they need to thrive.
Thank you for trusting us with your child and for continuing to partner with JDA. Your questions, feedback, and suggestions are always welcome.
📧 jda@killeenisd.org
📞 254-336-3300
🤝 Cheri.Diaz@killeenisd.org
🔗 Family Feedback & Support Request Form: https://forms.office.com/r/9TiHjsrAbB
Have a wonderful week, Roadrunners!
❤️💙 Mrs. Jimenez
Killeen ISD is hosting Optimization 2.0 Community Town Halls, and we encourage our families, employees and community members to make plans to attend and submit their questions in advance!
As the district considers potential school closures, consolidations and attendance boundary changes, we want to hear from you. No final decisions have been made, and community feedback is an important part of the process.
📅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
📍 Nov. 9 | Shoemaker High School | 6 p.m.
📍 Nov. 12 | Killeen High School | 6 p.m.
📍 Nov. 19 | Ellison High School | 6 p.m.
❓Have questions about KISD's proposed Optimization 2.0 scenarios? Submit them using this brief form before our upcoming town halls so we can better understand what families, staff, and community members want to know. No registration is required, and you can submit multiple questions. 👉 Submit your questions here: https://mgtamer.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0GwchfCeQRXo55c
🔗 Learn more about Optimization 2.0 and the proposed scenarios: www.killeenisd.org/optimization
Save the date. Submit your questions. Make plans to attend. We want to hear from you!
Capturing Kids Hearts:
October's Character Trait is Self-Direct! This month, we’re challenging students to envision future goals and take intentional steps toward who they want to be. We are partnering with you to grow and develop your child’s ability to self-direct. We can model self-direction by celebrating the positive in each day, seeking the good in others, and emphasizing our responsibility to make positive choices.
Engage: Find the Good! Self-direct your thoughts and share Good Things as a family each day. After school, around the dinner table, or before bed, ask each family member to share something good from the day. We often see what we seek! Let’s focus on finding the good.
Conversation Starter: What is one way you can be more responsible at home or school?
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
Parent Liaison (254) 336-3329
Attendance (254) 336-3314
Nurse (254) 336-3312
Student Support Center (254) 336-3304