The Roar Report

Here are the STAAR testing dates for this year:

April 18 - Reading for 6th, 7th and 8th Grade

April 25 - Science for 8th Grade

April 26 - Social Studies for 8th Grade

May 2 - Math for 6th, 7th and 8th Grade

The time has come for our students to shine on the STAAR! Please encourage your child this Tuesday to do their very best on the Reading STAAR. It is important for them to be rested and have breakfast before sitting down to test. Testing will start at 8:00 am. We have a tentative schedule, but this can change depending on how many students are still testing when lunch time arrives. Here is the tentative lunch schedule:

6th grade 11:10 - 11:47

7th grade 11:51 - 12:28

8th grade 12:32 - 1:09

Good afternoon, Lion Family!

I hope that you have had a nice weekend and enjoyed some down time. As I write this today, I am hoping that you hear my heart... As a parent and a school employee, I have my own thoughts on state testing requirements. However, the tests are the primary way we are evaluated as a campus. Therefore, I am asking you to talk with your child and encourage them to do their very best. They don't have to get every answer right or score a perfect score. What the state is really looking for is growth from our students. If your child will take time to focus and use what they have learned this year, they can show growth. I truly believe this!

There are a some extracurricular activities this week around the Tuesday testing. Soccer, golf and tennis all have competitions this week. And then on Saturday, the band students have their UIL Solo and Ensemble competition. Good luck to all of those students!

There are a couple of big family events coming. Please mark your calendars. On April 28th, there will be a Family Movie Night. A Career Fair will happen on May 9th. These are both evening events and we would love to see you there!!!

If you have questions, please let us know. We are all here to help. Go Team Hill!

We have the following upcoming events:

Monday, April 17th:

• Wear yellow because we are going to be Shining STAARS!

Tuesday, April 18th:

• Totally College Tuesday - wear college gear with jeans (and comfortable shoes for monitoring)
• STAAR Reading for 6th, 7th and 8th graders

Wednesday, April 19th:

• Purple Up Day in recognition of Month of the Military Child (please wear purple)
• Golf Tournament @ Stonetree Golf Course - hoping to begin @ 5:00 pm

Thursday, April 20th:

• Still Working to Wrangle up Success - wear your western wear (please be sure you are in dress code, no hats)
• Girls and Boys Soccer vs. MMS - both games @ home; girls game begins @ 5:30

Friday, April 21st:

• Spirit Day - wear LHMS gear with jeans
• TPSP Project Showcase - LHMS Cafeteria; 5:00 to 7:00 pm

Saturday, April 22nd:

• Band Solo and Ensemble Competition @ LHMS
• Tennis vs. EHMS @ EHS, begins @ 8:00 am

Here are some strategies that you can share with your child as they get ready for STAAR testing. The number one thing we can do is to encourage them and make them believe they can be successful!

We continue to focus on keeping our students safe every day.

From the Counselor’s Office

8th Grade Students Zoned for Killeen High School: Killeen High School is hosting a middle school night on April 17th in the KHS cafeteria at 6PM. Students will receive freshman year info, meet fine arts directors, learn about programs, clubs, and organizations, and get information about athletics.

Summer School for Credit Advancement: Applications for summer school for credit advancement (8th grade students only) are due no later than May 12th at 5PM. To access the application, go to this website: https://forms.killeenisd.org/Forms/SummerLearningEarlyRegistration

If you have any questions, call the counselor’s office at 254-336-1379.

KISD Military Families Connect: This opportunity is for Military Families to learn more about the programs and services available to our military-connected students. The next Military Families Connect will be held on April 19th in the Early College High School Cafeteria, 51000 Tank Destroyer Blvd. on Ft. Hood. There will be information booths and key presentations beginning at 5:30PM and concluding at 7:00PM. Doors open at 5:00PM. For more information, please call 254-336-1707.

Registration Reminders – All students returning for the 2023-2024 must be registered online through Home Access Center. If your child is at LHMS on a transfer, you must complete online documents through Student Services. If you have any registration questions, call the counselor’s office at 254-336-1379.

LHMS Vision: Promote and sustain a culture of caring and academic excellence that compels our staff and students to be lifelong learners and contributors to society.

LHMS Mission: We are dedicated to a continuing tradition of excellence in an ever-changing world.

Website: https://schools.killeenisd.org/Page/79
Location: 4500 Kit Carson Trail, Killeen, TX 76542
Phone: (254) 336-1370
Facebook: http://facebook.com/LibertyHillMS/

• See the STAAR dates above
• April 28th - Family Movie Night 7:00 - 9:00 pm
• May 9th - Career Fair 5:00 - 7:00 pm
• May 25th - Last Day of School, Early Out Schedule, 8th grade Celebration