Wolf Pack News
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Happy Sunday, Grey Wolves!
It’s Going to Be a Fabulous Grey Wolf Week! We are heading into an exciting and celebratory week at Shoemaker High School! From honoring the incredible work of our counselors and CTE teachers to celebrating our student-athletes and reminding seniors about scholarship opportunities, there is so much to be proud of. Thank you, as always, for your partnership and support—it truly makes a difference. Here’s what to know for the week ahead:
🎉 Celebrations This Week at Shoemaker
💙 Counselors Week
This week we proudly celebrate Counselors Week and recognize our outstanding counseling team for the heart, dedication, and guidance they provide our students every day.
⭐ Our counselors are also being honored this week with the CREST Award—well deserved!
🔧 CTE Month
February is Career & Technical Education Excellence (CTEE) Month, and we want to thank all of our CTE teachers and industry-based learning partners for preparing students for real-world success beyond high school.
🎓 College & Career Opportunity – Save the Date!
Saturday, February 7 is the HBCU College & Job Fair at Harker Heights High School.
This is a fantastic opportunity for students and families to:
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Connect with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
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Explore college pathways, scholarships, and admissions
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Learn about career and job opportunities
We strongly encourage students to attend and take advantage of this meaningful experience as they plan for life after high school.
🎓 Seniors: Scholarships Are Calling!
Seniors—this is your reminder to check the growing list of scholarship opportunities. Deadlines are approaching quickly, and we want our students to secure every dollar possible!
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Be sure to review the Wolf Warrior Scholarship, sponsored through Central Texas College and honoring General Robert M. Shoemaker
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Read eligibility requirements carefully and submit applications on time
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Don’t leave money on the table—apply, apply, apply!
🏈 National Signing Day – Wednesday!
Join us as we celebrate our student-athletes during National Signing Day on Wednesday in the gym.
Families and community members are welcome as we honor Grey Wolves signing to colleges and universities across Texas and the United States. This is a proud Shoemaker moment!
🚪 Morning Entry & Safety Reminders
Thank you, parents, for your continued support and partnership!
To help keep our campus safe and ensure smooth entry each morning:
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Students should enter with electronics in their hands (not in backpacks or purses)
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Cell phones and earbuds must be secured in Yondr pouches during the school day
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Any electronic device that cannot fit in a Yondr pouch will be held until dismissal
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Shoemaker is a clear-backpack campus
Your support is making a real impact on student learning and on-time arrival—thank you!
👕 Additional Student Events & Activities
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Letter Jacket Sizing & Signing – for eligible students
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Student Fundraisers – be sure to check upcoming opportunities
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FASFA/Financial Aid support coming up soon for families
💃🕺 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
More details will continue to be shared as we get closer.
💙 Looking Ahead
As we move into the week, there is so much to celebrate at Shoemaker—from honoring our counselors and CTE programs to supporting our seniors, athletes, and future college and career plans. Thank you for partnering with us to keep students safe, engaged, and focused every day.
Enjoy your Sunday, stay warm, and let’s step into the week ready to learn, celebrate, and continue building something great together.
Proud to be a Grey Wolf,
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.
Silver & Shining Star Fundraiser
When Tuesday, Feb 10th from 5 pm- 8pm
Where: Dave and Busters in Killeen
FAFSA night
Where: SHS Library
When Tuesday, Feb 10th 5:30 pm- 7 pm
Track Fundraiser
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.
Prom
Prom Date: March 7, 2026
Ticket Prices
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
