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Principal's Welcome
Happy Sunday, Grey Wolves!
Welcome back! We hope your winter break was filled with rest, joy, and meaningful time with those who matter most. As we begin the second semester, we are excited to welcome students back with a fresh start, renewed focus, and high expectations for learning and growth. This semester is all about building momentum, staying connected, and finishing the year strong—together. We look forward to seeing our students re-engage with their classes, reconnect with their teachers, and continue striving toward their goals.
📅 First Day Back for Students
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Wednesday, January 7
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Doors Open: 8:10 AM
Please plan for students to arrive on time and ready to learn as we launch a successful second semester at Shoemaker High School. 🐺
🚪 Morning Entry & Safety Reminders
To help keep our campus safe and entry moving efficiently:
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Students should walk in with electronics in their hands (not inside backpacks or purses).
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Cell phones must be placed in Yondr pouches during school hours while in the building. Any electronic device that cannot be stored in a Yondr pouch will be held for the student until the end of the school day or they leave the building for the day.
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Remember: Shoemaker is a clear-backpack campus.
📘 Schedules & Classes
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Students will report to the same 1st period class they had in December.
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Most students will not have schedule changes.
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Only students who completed a one-semester course should see a change.
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Updated schedules will be provided as needed. You can Check Here 🔜 HomeAccess on Tuesday, January 6th to see any changes to your students schedule.
📝 Registration for New Students- If you have new neighbors please share with them.
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On-site registration will be clearly marked with signage.
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Registration will take place in the portables on the Elms Road side of the building, with staff ready to assist.
⏰ Tardies = Fresh Start
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A new semester means a clean slate for tardy violations.
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We appreciate your continued support in getting students to school and class on time.
📊 Report Cards & Incompletes
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Report cards will be available next week.
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Students with an Incomplete or who missed a final exam before break will:
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Connect directly with their teacher
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Schedule a time to complete the exam during January or February
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❄️ Cold Weather Reminders
While we’ve enjoyed some beautiful weather, January and February are our coldest months:
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Blankets are not allowed to be worn in the building. ( please Keep them in your backpack during school hours)
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Hats and hoodies should not be worn during the school day.
🍎 Meals on Campus
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Shoemaker High School proudly offers FREE breakfast, lunch and After School Meals for all students.
After School Meals will start on Wednesday, January 7th.
💃🕺Seniors Mark your Calendars
- Prom tickets go on sale when we get back from break. Prom is March 7th
📚 After School University
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The Tutoring Center will open back up Tuesday, January 20th
💙 Looking Ahead
We are grateful for the partnership we share with our families and look forward to a successful second semester focused on growth, learning, and student success.
We can’t wait to see our Grey Wolves back on campus Wednesday, January 7!
Warm regards,
🐺 Once a Grey Wolf, Always a Grey Wolf
Go Grey Wolves! 🐾💙
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.
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.
Seniors who need Peace Officer Training for Graduation
After School University Starts back up Tuesday , Jan. 20th
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.
Quick Look
Upcoming Event
Tuesday, 1/6 Boys Soccer JVB/JVA/V A Belton (Tiger Field) 4:30/5:45/7:15
Tuesday, 1/6 Girls Basketball 9/JV/V A Killeen HS 5 / 5:30 / 7 pm
Tuesday, 1/6 Boys Basketball 9/JV/V Vs. Killeen HS 5 / 5:30 / 7 pm
Wednesday, January 7th Students return to school
Wednesday, 1/7 wrestling Varsity @ Westwood HS 5
Thursday,1/ 8-10 Boys Soccer JVA & Var TBD Copa Akins TBD
Thursday, 1/8 wrestling JV @ Round Rock HS 5
Friday, 1/9 Girls Basketball 9/JV/V ~ BYE BYE
Friday, 1/9 Boys Basketball 9/JV/V ~ BYE BYE
Saturday, 1/10 Swim Swim Vs. KISD Last Splash (Senior Meet) TBA
Saturday, 1/10 wrestling Varsity @ Cavalier Classic at Lake Travis 7:30AM
Next Weeks Events - Plan Ahead
Monday, 1/12 Bowling All Vs. Early College 4:15 pm
Tuesday, 1/13 Girls Basketball 9/JV/V Vs. Bryan HS 5 / 5:30 / 7 pm
Tuesday, 1/13 Boys Basketball 9/JV/V @ Bryan HS 5/5:30/ 6:30/7 pm
Tuesday, 1/13 Boys Soccer JVB/JVA/V Vs. Ellison/Chap 4:30/5:45/7:30
Wednesday, 1/14 wrestling Varsity Vs. Georgetown Classic 5:30
Thursday,1/ 15- 17 Boys Soccer Varsity TBD Battleground Invitational- TBD TBD
Friday, 1/ 15-16 wrestling V/JV Vs. Belton HS 5:30
Friday, 1/16 Girls Basketball 9/JV/V Vs. Temple HS 5 / 5:30 / 7 pm
Friday, 1/16 Girls Soccer JV/V Vs. Lampasas 5:30/7:15
Friday, 1/16 Boys Basketball 9/JV/V @ Temple HS 5/5:30/ 6:30/7 pm
Monday, 1/ 19 No School
Athletic Information
The Texas Way - A reminder from KISD Athletic Department
Over the past few weeks, we have observed an increase in instances of inappropriate behavior from parents and spectators at our athletic events. As a reminder, KISD has adopted the Texas Way initiative as our guiding framework for athletic competitions. This includes the 2Words / Texas Way curriculum, which has been implemented with our coaches and student-athletes.
This curriculum, in partnership with the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) and the University Interscholastic League (UIL), is designed to foster a positive and respectful gameday environment. While we are making meaningful progress with our students and coaching staff, we recognize that continued efforts are needed to engage and educate our parent community.
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COUNSELOR'S CORNER
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
Scholarship Lady
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.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has officially announced Free College Application Week (https://www.mytexasfuture.org/middle-high-school/appy-to-college/), set to take place October 13-19, 2025. This new annual initiative allows Texas residents to apply to all public colleges and universities in the state without paying application fees.
This section will be filled as new information is given to the campus.
Important Reminders:
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. 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.
· Students may not bring personal laptops, iPads, tablets, or similar personal computing devices to school.
Headphones or earbuds that cannot be locked into a Yondr pouch—such as Beats-style over-ear headphones—are not allowed on campus.
- Important Information for Parents:
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Capturing Kids Hearts at SHS
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.
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Helpful Resources ✔️
TEA released the School Report Cards for 2023
You can find them at https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/accountability/academic-accountability/performance-reporting/school-report-cards
State law requires that the School Report Card display information about the state, the district, and the school. Where possible, the information must be reported by race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status of the students and must include at least two years of results.
The School Report Cards can be found online at TEA School Report Card.
A more complete report about [name of school], the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR), is available by contacting my office or can be accessed online at Texas Academic Report Cards.
Please contact me if you have any questions concerning this report card. Thank you for your continued support of Robert M. Shoemaker High School .
Score reports for our PSAT 8/9 and PSAT/nmsqt are becoming available
Here’s an overview of the process so you can support students and families:
- Students who provided a mobile phone number during testing can view their scores on the Big Future School app. For more information go to https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/k12-educators/bigfuture-school?excmpid=mtg826-pr-1-m9264-mt
- Students with College Board accounts can log in at studentscores.collegeboard.org to access their results.
- A common issue is students forgetting their login information. Please be prepared to assist with account recovery or refer them to College Board.
- Campuses will receive official score reports, which can be printed and shared with students if desired.
- It’s helpful to send a notification message to parents and guardians so they know scores are available. Please include the appropriate “Understanding Scores” reference document that we’ve attached to this email. A sample email is copied below for your convenience.
Federal Report Cards for 2025 Shoemaker HS
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
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Stay Connected
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!