KHS Class of 2026

Greetings Class of 2026,

Welcome to the second SENIOR NEWSLETTER! This is going to be your one stop to find all Senior Information and upcoming events.

As we move into the final stretch of the school year, we want to take a moment to say how proud we are of our seniors. This is such an exciting time filled with milestones, memories, and moments you’ll carry with you long after graduation. With that excitement also comes a few important deadlines that we want to make sure are on your radar.

First, if you have not yet ordered your cap and gown, please do so as soon as possible. At this time, we can no longer guarantee delivery for school distribution day. However, if you place your order now, we can ensure that you will receive a cap and gown in time for graduation. Don’t wait—this is an essential step toward walking the stage!

We also want to share that Senior Sunset at Summer Fun is right around the corner and scheduled for May 23, 2026. This is a special event just for seniors to celebrate the end of their high school journey with friends. Ticket information will be coming out soon, so be on the lookout in the coming weeks!

If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Student Activities Office. We are here to support you every step of the way.

Let’s make these last days at KHS unforgettable!

Sincerely,

Student Activities Office

Senior Year School Days Remaining: 72

(Don't just count the days, make the days count! -Unknown)

Please note: Changes/Additions are underlined, and tests are in bold.

February 2026

2/03/26: Boys Basketball Senior Night

2/07/26: HBCU/Job Fair (@Ellison HS)

2/10/26: Girls Basketball Senior Night

2/13/26: SCHOOL MAKE UP DAY: WE WILL HAVE SCHOOL THIS DAY

2/16/26: President's Day (Staff and Student Holiday)

2/17/26: RESCHEDULED Panoramic Photo @ 1PM

2/17/26: Academic Letterman Fitting

2/18/26: Delivery of Panoramic Photo during Lunch

2/18/26: Athletics & Fine Arts Letterman Fitting

2/24/26: ASVAB Testing (Tentative)

2/25/26: TSIA Test

2/28/26: KHS Choir Club Allegro 6pm

March 2026

3/04/26: School Day SAT

3/04/26: Senior Day- Complete Graduation Requirements

3/16 - 20/26: Spring Break (Staff and Student Holiday)

3/23/26: PD Day (Student Holiday)

3/24/26: Athletics & Fine Arts Letterman Fitting

3/30/26: Distinguished Alumni/Scholarship Recognition Event

3/30/26: Buy Prom Tickets at the Cashier Window

April 2026

4/02/26: Prom Court Application Due

4/3/26: Good Friday (Staff and Student Holiday)

4/07 - 4/08/26: English I and II EOC (Tentative)

4/09/26: Prom Court Headshots

4/14 - 4/15/26: BIO and USH EOC (Tentative)

4/21/26: ALG EOC (Tentative)

4/25/26: Jr.-Sr. Prom (Voting at Prom)

May 2026

5/01/26: AP Cram & Jam

5/02/26: Regional Track

5/02/26: Kangarettes Spring Show

5/07/26: Girls Athletics Banquet

5/08/26: Top 3 announced

5/08/26: KHS Opera Concert

5/09/26: Theater Banquet

5/09/26: Band Banquet

5/13/26: KISD Academic Awards

5/14/26: Starmakers Banquet

5/15/26: Band Percussion Concert

5/16/26: State Track

5/17/26: Baccalaureate

5/20/26: Enlistment Ceremony

5/21/26: Spring Band Concert

5/21/26: Finals Begin

5/23/26: Senior Sunset @ Summer Fun WaterPark

5/25/26: Memorial Day (Staff and Student Holiday)

5/28/26: Mandatory Graduation Meeting/Practice

5/29/26: Class of 2026 Graduation

Below is how GPAs are calculated for honor roll, distinguished honor roll and class rankings.

Scholarship opportunities can be found everywhere. Some links will always be included here. Check out the Counselor's Office for additional applications to many local scholarships. Make sure to apply early and for as many scholarships/grants as you qualify for!

The Killeen ISD Education Foundation Scholarship was released this week. You can click on the link below to apply.

SENIORS START HERE... Website designed just for Seniors in Central Texas. Check Schoology for passcode that allows you to download the "Scholarship Database" and apply for all the spring scholarships.

https://www.scholarshipladyofcentraltexas.com/

Scholarships for Military Students- Deadline February 11th

“The Scholarships for Military Children Program was created to recognize military families' contributions to the fighting force's readiness and to celebrate the commissary's role in the military family community. It awards scholarships annually at each commissary operated by the Defense Commissary Agency worldwide, with funding provided through generous contributions.”

Website: https://www.fisherhouse.org/programs/scholarship-programs/scholarships-for-military-children/

Hispanic Scholar Fund- Deadline February 15th

“Hispanics are a highly educated and influential community of courageous leaders, thriving and positively shaping all areas of a strong American society. HSF empowers students and parents with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing support services and scholarships to as many exceptional students, HSF Scholars, and Alumni as possible.”

Website: https://www.hsf.net/about-hsf

Texas 4-H Scholarship- Deadline February 15th

“Scholarships awarded to Texas 4-H members pursuing either a Baccalaureate or Technical degree that have overcome extreme obstacles related to medical, family, and/or education and remained an active member in both 4-H and school.”

Website: https://texas4hfoundation.org/types-of-scholarships/

Texas Leaders Scholarship- Deadline February 15th

“ Texas has an exciting opportunity for its top students: the Texas Leadership Scholars program, a premier scholarship initiative. Students selected for the program receive financial support to attend a top Texas university and benefit from a peer network, mentoring, & more. The Texas Leadership Scholars (TLS) program will prepare students for life after graduation, whether their next step is a professional career or graduate school.”

Website: https://texasleadershipscholars.org/index.html

McDonald’s HACER scholarship- Deadline February 17th

“The McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship opens doors and transforms futures with $1 million in scholarships awarded to support up to 100 outstanding students across the country, giving them the boost they need to chase their dreams. To date, more than 17,000 students have written their own stories with the help of over $35 million in scholarships. They are proof that dedication, passion and hard work have no limits.”

Website: https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/community/hacer.html

CTC Foundations Scholarships- Deadline February 28th

“The CTC Foundation has approximately 200 scholarships providing about 550 awards to competitively selected students annually. The Foundation scholarships are both need- and merit-based. You MUST have APPLIED to Central Texas College and created an account in AwardSpring to gain access to the scholarship application.”

Website: https://www.ctcd.edu/about-ctc/college-development-foundation/scholarships/

ALL Scholarships will be printed with your Name in the KHS Graduation Program. To submit your scholarship awards, please take your awards letters to Mrs. Campbell in the counselors office by May 1, 2026.

The following are accepted for scholarship award announcements:

Letter/email from a scholarship organization including scholarship name and student name.

Certificate of award including scholarship name and student name.

A scholarship offer from a university/ college includes a scholarship name and student name.

Email directly from the Organization to our scholarship counselor including scholarship name and student name.

Roo Pride is Justified!

Seniors all should complete the FASFA or FASFA-Opt Out as a graduation requirement. If you need help see the completion checklist below.

https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Due to the inclement weather CTC will hold a morning and afternoon graduation session for KISD students on February 11.

Opens September 2, 2025

The KISD Tutoring Center now provides free assistance with Writing and Reading as well as Math! Killeen ISD students in grades 4-12 are able to receive assistance with individualized tutoring, STAAR & EOC preparation, math fact fluency, and hard-to-learn math concepts, writing, reading, as well as homework help, all for free at the Killeen ISD Tutoring Center. Get the support you need from our State-Certified Teachers!

Elementary and Middle School parents/guardians must fill out a registration form upon arrival the first time their child comes to the Tutoring Center. With the safety of our students at the forefront, parents/guardians will be required to sign in and sign out their student(s) from tutoring with a valid ID.

Questions? Please call us during the hours we tutor at (254)336-1736 for any questions you may have or if you would like to use our tutoring services via Zoom.