Killeen Independent School District

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Chaparral High School on Wednesday morning celebrated in full force its largest athletic signing day group –– 15! –– to date! Students represented five sports, and all had a chance to thank friends and family in front of a huge crowd in the gym. Congrats to everyone! #WeAreKISD
Baseball
Sebastian Romero –– Ottawa University
Kelvin "KG" Fuentes –– Hesston College
Michael Schubert –– Ottawa University
Football
Logan Collins –– Olivet Nazarene University
Aaden McCullum –– College of the Redwoods
Boys Soccer
Blaze Hiapo –– Schreiner University
Jonathan “JD” Sanchez –– Southwestern Christian College
Diego Loayza –– Southwestern Christian College
Terrence Robinson –– University of Arkansas - Rich Mountain
Yiamxel Marino Vega –– Blinn College
Girls Soccer
Austin Vela-Diehl –– University of South Carolina-Upstate
Girls Track
Laila Erwin –– Jacksonville College
Alexis Gratton –– Jacksonville College (Wasn’t in attendance)
Boys Track
Grant Montgomery –– Concordia University
Wrestling
Ava Milliner –– Western Colorado

#BreakingNews: Killeen ISD announces Brittany Nault as the new principal of Clarke Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year.

🥳 A Killeen ISD alum, Nault steps into the role with more than 15 years of experience in education, during which she’s focused her efforts around building structured, safe and inclusive school cultures that benefit both students and staff growth.

“The hiring committee selected Ms. Nault because of her strong instructional background and her proven ability to build a positive, structured campus environment,” said Dr. Jo-Lynette Crayton, assistant superintendent for elementary education. “Her experience and leadership style align well with the needs of Clarke Elementary and will support continued success for students and staff.”

Nault currently is in her third year as assistant principal at Cedar Valley Elementary. Among other priorities centered on student and staff success during her tenure as assistant principal, Nault served as the campus’ behavior coordinator, led the school’s Capturing Kids’ Hearts initiative, and provided mentorship for fellow coworkers.

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Harker Heights High School seniors on the edge of graduation walked through three neighborhood elementary schools Friday remembering their past and inspiring the future. https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2860211

Screen time! Congratulations to Harker Heights High School tennis player Wills Pierce, who was selected as this week's KWTX Classroom Champion! Check out his interview here: https://www.kwtx.com/2026/04/29/classroom-champions-harker-heights-wills-pierce/

Wrapping up Month of the Military Child, Reeces Creek Elementary School on Wednesday welcomed a special group of service members for a breakfast snack, words of thanks and a special few moments with their children. https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2852589

It was another magical night at the eighth annual KISD Angel Prom. A huge thanks to Specialized Learning and to Educated Angels for a fabulous evening! https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2846363

Through hugs and tears a huge crowd of supporters celebrated 65 years of love and service Friday at Peebles Elementary School. Thank you Peebles Panthers for six decades of memories! https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2843716

Killeen ISD will stream Class of 2026 high school graduation ceremonies live on YouTube—now easily accessible on mobile devices, smart TVs, computers, and more!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/@killeenisd_/streams

Tune in from anywhere in the world and be part of this historic moment!

All other graduation information available: www.killeenisd.org/graduation

We are proud of all our 11,093 volunteers who generously gave time to Killeen ISD schools during 2025-2026. See here some of our top individual volunteers and top volunteering campuses. https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2840564

We are so proud of our "heart heroes" at Douse Elementary School. Caleena Moultrie is No. 2 and Peter Aguon is No. 8 in fundraising for the American Heart Association in a 37-county Central Texas region. Congratulations! https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2838106

Reeces Creek Elementary re-established its school garden and started a garden club this year. The students celebrated Earth Day Wednesday planting fresh seeds. https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2837515

Congratulations to the Harker Heights High School Junior ROTC archery team for winning its own invitational tournament Saturday with a team score of 1609. Kaden Nguyen was the highest scoring male and Aaliyah Johnson was the highest scoring female in the event.

Fort Hood partners like this make a real difference for our students.
Killeen ISD is grateful to Lt. Colonel Warren for visiting our 3rd–5th grade students and sharing an encouraging message ahead of STAAR testing.
We appreciate our continued partnership with Fort Hood and the way our military community shows up for our campuses and families. #WeAreKISD 💛

Wednesday, April 15 is Purple Up Day in honor of military-connected students. We are so proud of all of our parents and their children who serve our great nation with purpose and dedication! https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2823327

Registration for new-to-KISD students for the 2026–2027 school year is now open. Families can complete registration online by visiting www.killeenisd.org/enroll.

Talk about pros behind the wheel. 🚌🏆
Congratulations to Frank Walker and Tina Sutton two Killeen ISD bus drivers who earned top honors at the regional TAPT School Bus Driver Safety Competition (Roadeo) and are now advancing to the state competition on April 25. #WeAreKISD 💛
Our Transportation team brings every day to keep students safe. 👏
Read the full story: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2817284

Early College High School students showcased their impressive creative talent Friday during the annual Night of the Arts on the Texas A&M Central Texas campus. https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2815088