Wolf Pack News
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Happy Sunday, Grey Wolves!
We have an exciting, fun-filled week ahead here at Shoemaker High School, and our students continue to make us proud! This past week, our amazing Skills classrooms had the opportunity to take a field trip to UT Austin, where our 11th and 12th grade Skills students participated in the E4 Texas Program. They had a wonderful time exploring college life, learning about future opportunities, and representing Shoemaker with pride. As we wrap up October and step into November, I’m proud to see our Grey Wolfs growing, learning, and showing their spirit every day!
🏫 Impact Aid Forms
Please complete and return your Impact Aid Form as soon as possible.
Classes are competing to see who can turn in all their forms first—let’s reach 100%!
- 🎓 FAFSA Night – Tuesday, October 28, from 5:30–7:00 PM. Senior parents, please join us for support completing your student’s FAFSA — it’s required for graduation in Texas.
- Scholarship Opportunities – Be sure to check our senior section for new opportunities.
🏫 After-School Credit Recovery Program – Room 1206
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Time: 4:30–6:30 PM: Schedule: Monday through Thursday
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Each session equals 1.5 hours of attendance recovery.
👉 For questions or enrollment, please contact the Attendance Office at (254) 336-0956.
Activities & Opportunities
🍬 Trunk or Treat – Wednesday, October 29, starting at 5:30 PM.
- Bring your family for a fun night of candy, costumes, and community spirit!
🎃 Pumpkin Decorating Contest & More!
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Show off your creativity in our Pumpkin Decorating Contest!
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Thank you for supporting our Grey Wolves community!
📖 Reading Challenge Continues
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Keep the momentum going with our Reading Challenge!
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Encourage your student to read daily and log their progress—every page makes a difference!
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BOSS Mentoring Program — Breast Cancer Walk- Updated Move
Saturday, November 2. Big shout-out to our BOSS mentors for leading with heart and service. Families are invited to join and support—details on our campus channels.
🍁 Looking Ahead – November 10–11 are student holidays, and we’ll enjoy Thanksgiving Break later in the month. The semester is flying by!
💙 Stay Connected
Please reach out to teachers if you have questions about grades or learning progress, and contact our counselors for any student concerns. We’re here to support you and your family every step of the way.
It’s finally starting to feel like fall here in Texas! Thank you for your continued partnership and for being part of our amazing Shoemaker family. Have a fantastic week, and as always, Go Grey Wolfs! 🐾💙
Mary Lynn Gawryszewski
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.
- Submit your parent note or medical note here: KISD Absence Notes Submission Form
Boss Mentoring Program Update Walk Moved
Come out and support the BOSS Program on October 25th
Register here https://evite.me/B9QQsbKvE7
The Amazing Book Journey
October 1st our District-wide Reading Contest kicks off. We are competing against the other district high schools to have the most minutes read. Last year Shoemaker came in 1st place. We would very much like to maintain that title. Anybody can participate. All you have to do is read something you enjoy and record your minutes in the Beanstack app on Clever. Just about anything counts: books, e-books, audiobooks, textbooks, magazines, newspapers. All Reading is Good Reading in this competition. YOUR GOAL IS TO READ 4,000 MINUTES BY JANUARY 16. For every 300 minutes you read, you'll receive a PRIZE. PRIZES are handed out in the library on Thursdays at lunch and after school.
Design you Book Challenge T-Shirt
Create a t-shirt design for our theme, The Amazing Book Journey. Campus winners will compete against the five winners from the other high schools. The district winner will see their design on over 100 individuals in our district competition. That competition also kicks off on October 1. Designs are due to the library by November 21.
· Designs should fill an 8.5"x11" sheet of paper.
· Digital designs should be saved as a PDF.
· Designs should use no more than 3 colors - 4 if the color of the t-shirt is part of your design.
If you have questions about ANYTHING, drop by the library or send us an e-mail.
Baseball Snapback Hats
The baseball booster club is selling snapback ball caps🧢 to help raise funds for some much-needed new equipment! We have navy blue and black hats available for $25.00 each or 2 for $40. Please see the attached flyer for more information! If you have any questions, please reach out to me (Jourdan Bridges in the AP office) or Ms. Larson (Testing or Front office)!
Library Pumpkin Decorating contest
Winner announced October 30
See flyer
FFA Fundraiser
https://shop.freshcountry.com/?sourceId=5
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
VVFW 2025-2026 PATRIOT'S PEN and VOICE OF DEMOCRACY
What is Empathy?
Empathy is the ability to be aware of, understand, and be sensitive to another person’s feelings. Instead of focusing on how these feelings impact ourselves, empathy motivates us to focus on others and respond with care and compassion.
Why Focus on Empathy?
- Empathy builds a positive classroom culture. Empathy empowers students to learn to understand each other to build trust and safety in the classroom.
- Empathy strengthens community. Empathy helps students strengthen their relationships with classmates, other students and adults at school, and at home.
- Empathy prepares your students to be leaders in their community. The best leaders understand the people they lead and are able to show they care.
Empathy in Action:
- Take a different perspective. When you take a different perspective, you put aside your own feelings and reactions to see the situation through another’s eyes.
- Put aside judgment. Take a pause, and rather than express conclusions about a situation based on what you see, step back and consider other things you may still need to know or understand.
- Communicate that you understand. Instead of giving advice, respond with reflective phrases like, “It sounds like you...” or “I hear that you...” to express that you understand and care.
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
