Rise & Shine, Silver Stars!
Mothly Newsletter
Happy October
⭐Rising Together, Shining Brighter ⭐
We Are in the 8th Week of School!
Happy October, Families!
It’s hard to believe we are already two months into the school year! We’ve accomplished so much together. We kicked things off with Meet the Teacher, gathered for Parent Orientation (Open House), and raised nearly $26,000 for our students! Your support helps us update the outdoor classroom, stock our book vending machines, support field trips, and bring in presenters who enrich learning for all students.
Whew—what a start! Families, you’ve already done so much, and we are so grateful for you.
October is packed with opportunities to connect and celebrate learning. We can’t wait to see you at Parent-Teacher Conferences, Math Family Night, Red Ribbon Week activities, and, of course, the Book Fair!
Thank you for being such an important part of our school community. Together, we are making this year one to remember!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Woods
Principal
Skipcha Elementary School
7:25 AM: Instruction Begins/Tardy Bell
3:02 PM: Dismissal
Please do not drop your child off before 7:00 AM, as there will not be staff available to monitor them.
Upcoming Events
📅 September Dates to Remember
October
Hispanic Heritage Month September 15- October 15
National Principals Month
National Bullying Prevention Month
Dyslexia Awareness Month- October 8th is the “main” observance day.
- October 5 – Fall Picture Retakes
- October 6 – Science Benchmark
- October 9 – End of 1st Nine Weeks
- October 12- 16 – FALL BREAK
- October 19– Staff PD Day (No School for Students)
- October 21 – Report Cards Go Home
- October 26- 30 – Red Ribbon Week
- October 29 – Math Family Night 4:30- 6 PM
- October 30 – SMART Mart
KISD Calendar: View the KISD Calendar
Library Newsletter
New Sign In Process
Faster Check-Ins, Safer Campus!
RAPTOR APP
Skipcha families, please take a few minutes to download the Raptor App and complete your identity verification before your next campus visit. Setting up your account ahead of time can help make check-ins for school visits and events faster and easier!
Follow these steps to get started:
Download the app. Name of APP: Raptor Safe
Download the Raptor App from the App Store or Google Play.Enter your phone number.
Use the phone number you want associated with your account.Enter the verification code.
Enter the code sent to your phone.Continue to Raptor Passport.
Tap “Continue” to go to Raptor Passport.Scan your identification.
Follow the prompts to scan your driver’s license or photo ID.Take a selfie.
Agree to the selfie prompt and follow the instructions to complete your identity verification.Enter your email address.
Select “No” for an invitation code.
When asked whether you have an invitation code, select “No.”You’re all set!
You have completed your account setup.
Please encourage other family members who visit campus to complete the setup on their own phones, too.
Need help? Contact the Skipcha Elementary front office for assistance.
Thank you for helping us keep our campus safe and making check-ins smoother for everyone! 🌟
Breakfast, Lunch, & Visitors
Breakfast & Lunch
Killeen ISD will provide free breakfast to all students during the 2026-2027 school year. Parents/guardians are encouraged to submit an application for free/reduced meals by clicking here. If a student qualifies for reduced lunch, the meal is free.
Certain campuses will continue to receive free breakfast and lunch under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) campus program. A list is linked here.
Meal Prices
Student
Breakfast - FREE for all KISD students
Elementary Lunch - $2.75
Secondary Lunch - $3.00
Supper: FREE for all KISD students
Adult
Breakfast - $3.50
Lunch $4.50
Second Meals (Elementary and Secondary) $4.50
Volunteer Training
Join PTO
Date: September 8, 2026
Time: 4 PM
Location: Skipcha Library
Student Code of Conduct
This school year, campuses will consistently enforce the district's dress code, with particular attention to clothing that provides appropriate coverage and is appropriate for the school environment.
Families are encouraged to review the dress code before purchasing shorts, skirts, leggings, yoga-style athletic wear and other clothing to ensure those items meet district expectations.
A few reminders before the first day of school:
Clothing must provide appropriate coverage and be appropriate for the school environment.
Clothing may not display profanity, violence, weapons, drugs, alcohol, tobacco products or other inappropriate images or messages.
Students in grades 6-12 may not wear spandex pants or shorts. Families should review the complete dress code before purchasing leggings, yoga-style athletic wear or similar clothing to ensure it meets district expectations.
Students must wear shoes at all times.
Metal water bottles not permitted on Killeen ISD campuses.
The district's clear or mesh backpack requirement remains in effect for all students. Information about approved backpack styles, size requirements and frequently asked questions is available at www.killeenisd.org/clearbags.
The complete Student Code of Conduct, including the dress code and other student expectations, is available at www.killeenisd.org/SCOC.
Counselor Team
Mission and Vision
Mission
To provide a safe and caring learning environment where engaging experiences result in profound and meaningful academic and social learning to prepare students for the future.
Vision
We believe...
- Silver Stars will persevere through challenging work.
- Silver Stars will embrace opportunities to think critically as they relate learning to the real world.
- Silver Stars will collaborate with others in order to communicate their learning at deeper levels.
- Silver Stars will fuel creativity and innovation with their individual uniqueness.