Wolf Pack News

What an amazing start to the 2025–2026 school year! 🎉 Our Grey Wolves are off to a strong beginning, and we are so proud of how our students have jumped right back into learning and school life.

Here are the highlights and reminders for this week:

🚪 Morning Entry & Clear Bag Reminder

• Morning entry is taking a little longer than expected, so doors will open at 8:00 AM through Wednesday to help students get to class on time.

• Please help us by encouraging students to bring only the essentials each day.

• Clear or mesh backpacks only — no padding, no linings, and no colored transparent bags. Details are included further down in the newsletter.

📵 Electronic Devices

• Yondr pouches enforcement begin this week.

• Starting Monday, August 18, all student violations will be documented.

• The Student Handbook & Code of Conduct are linked below for your reference.

🚌 Career Center & CTC

• Students who miss their bus to the Career Center or CTC must sign in at the library and remain there until their campus classes begin.

🍎 Meals

• As always, breakfast and lunch are free for all Shoemaker students!

• Breakfast lines are staying open longer to ensure students who want to eat breakfast can.

📅 Upcoming Events this week

• Tennis @ Temple High School 🎾

• Volleyball home vs. Rogers & SHS 🏐(Blackout Game)

• Football Scrimmage @ Belton (Varsity & JV) 🏈

• Volleyball Tournament (away) 🏐

• Cross Country @ Hillsboro Invitational 🏃‍♀️
  (All ticketing & athletic details are included further down in this newsletter.)

🎓 Counseling Corner & Scholarships

• Seniors — scholarship postings have begun!

• Important senior information will be updated here all year long.

📞 Who Do You Call?

Need to reach someone on campus? Our quick-reference contact guide is included below.

We are so thankful for your continued support and patience as we settle into new systems and routines. Our Grey Wolves are showing their resilience and spirit every day. Together, we’re making this a fantastic year!

Go Grey Wolves!

Mary Lynn Gawryszewski

If you have any questions, please contact the front office at (254) 336-0900.

As we start this exciting school year, I want to remind you that Shoemaker High School is a cell phone-free campus from 8 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. This includes Personal devices such as: smartwatches, earbuds headphones, & personal computers or tablets. These items should not be on campus and must be put away during these hours.

Our goal is to minimize distractions and keep students focused on learning and engagement. Phones are available throughout the campus if students need to contact you, and in case of an emergency, we will notify families promptly.

We appreciate your support in reinforcing this policy at home. For questions or concerns, please visit the district informational page Phone Free in KISD

Thank you for your partnership, and let's make this year the best one yet!

Entry Procedures for Students All students are required to report to the front of the building for entry, including bus riders and those being dropped off. This means that once students exit their vehicles, they will need to walk to the front entrance. Please follow this procedure for safety and organization.

For Students with ID Cards, Cell Phone Pouches & Clear or Mesh Bags:

• Enter through Door #2.
• Open your pouch before entering.
• Power off your phone and place it inside the pouch.
• After passing through the Entry Shield system (metal detector), an AP or staff member will lock your pouch and return it to you.
• Proceed to the designated area (café or 1100 hallway) until the bell rings.

For Students without ID Cards, Pouches or Clear/ Mesh Bag :

• Enter through Door #40.
• Walk through the Entry Shield system and log any ID or pouch violations at a computer.
• You will have one last chance to secure your phone in a pouch or turn it in before entering the hallways.
• If your phone is confiscated during the day, you will automatically move to Step 2 of the district's cell phone consequence policy.
• You will then be directed to your designated area (café or 1100 hallway).

Important Reminder: Treat Yondr pouches like ID cards. Students must bring them to school every day, even if they do not have a phone.

Monday, August 18, Choir Varsity Parent Meeting 6-6:30 pm

Tuesday, August 19, Choir Sub-Varsity Parent Meeting 6-6:30 pm

Tuesday, August 19, Tennis Varsity @ Temple HS 4:15 - 8 pm

Tuesday, August 19, Volleyball 9/JV/V vs. Rogers HS 5:30 / 6:30 pm (Blackout Game)

Thursday, August 21, Football Varsity @ Belton HS Scrimmage 7 pm

Thursday, August 21, Football JV-A & B @ Belton HS 6 pm

Thursday, August 21, Tennis JV vs. Temple HS 4:15 - 8 pm

Thursday, August 21 & 23, Volleyball Varsity @ Rockdale Tournament TBA

Friday, August 22, X-Country V / JV @ Hillsboro Invitational 6:30 am

Tuesday, August 26, Tennis Varsity vs. Midway HS 4:15 - 8 pm

Tuesday, August 26, Volleyball 9/JV/V vs. Lampasas HS 5:30 / 6:30 pm

Wednesday, August 27, Football JV-A & B @ Round Rock HS 5/6:30 pm

Wednesday, August 27, X-Country V / JV @ Brownwood Invitational 9 am

Thursday, August 28, Football Varsity vs. Round Rock HS @ Searles 7:30 pm

Thursday, August 28, Tennis JV @ Midway HS 4:15 - 8 pm

Thursday, August 28 & 30, Volleyball 9/JV @ Copperas Cove Tournament TBA

Thursday, August 28 & 30, Volleyball Varsity @ Academy Tournament TBA

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

Save the Dates! Killeen ISD is excited to announce our High School Information Sessions for the 2025–2026 school year! These free sessions are designed to empower students and parents with valuable tools for college and career planning. From understanding the college admissions process to navigating scholarships, FAFSA, and student loans, there’s something for every high school family.

Sessions begin promptly at 6:00 PM with a Q&A from 7:00–7:30 PM.

• Tardy Policy:
  Please encourage your student to arrive on time to their classes to avoid any disruptions. We’ve implemented a 30-second reminder before the tardy bell to help students get to class on time.

• Student IDs:
  All students must have their ID visible at all times—worn around the neck, not on backpacks or around the waist. This is crucial for maintaining campus security.

• Early Release Students:
  Students with early release Must leave campus when they do not have classes. A student who stays on campus and is found wandering the hall may loose their early release. Roaming the hallways is not permitted for safety reasons.

• Missed Bus to KCC/CTC: If your student misses the bus, they should notify the front office, and we will assist in resolving the situation. However, if the situation cannot be resolved, students must stay in the library until their next class on campus begins. Roaming the hallways is not permitted for safety reasons.

• Cell Phone and Electronic Devices Policy: Yondr Pouches will be used for electronic devises such as cell phones. Starting Monday, August 18th, we'll begin enforcing consequences for having electronic devices like cell phones, smartwatches, personal devices, earbuds, and headphones out during the school day from 8:00 AM to 4:20 PM.
  

• Important Information for Parents: Each secondary student will be assigned a personal, secure pouch for their cell phone at the start of the school year. Students are expected to bring this pouch to school daily and return it in good condition at the end of the year.
  
• We understand that some parents may choose not to provide their students with cell phones or may prefer that their students not bring electronic devices to school. If your student does bring a device, they must either surrender it to the appropriate assistant principal or request a secure pouch in line with Administrative Procedure VI-EE.
• Click here to learn more

• Electronic Devices (per KISD Policy):

  · Students may not display, turn on, or use phones or other personal electronic devices during instructional hours 8:00 am -4:20 pm, Monday through Friday.

  · This includes using personal devices for texting, calling, video recording, using headphones or personal earbuds, and charging personal devices on school property.

  · Headphones or earbuds that cannot be locked into a Yondr pouch—such as Beats-style over-ear headphones—are not allowed on campus.

  · Students may not bring personal laptops, iPads, tablets, or similar personal computing devices to school.

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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

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

Download KISD's mobile app to stay connected with your student's information, district and campus events, and other valuable resources. The app delivers real-time school news to your smart device for fast, up-to-date access.

It’s FREE and easy to download:

1. From a smart device, go to the App Store® or Google Play Store®

2. Search for "Killeen ISD"

3. Select the “Killeen ISD” app for free download

4. Don't forget to customize your app by selecting to follow your student's school to view their calendar and notifications!

Click here if you need help signing into the Mobile App.