We are proud to announce the results of the TMEA Choir Area Auditions! Killeen ISD is thrilled to have six students earn spots in the prestigious TMEA All-State Choirs. Each of these students achieved either first or second chair in their respective voice parts. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication as they represent KISD at the TMEA State Conference in San Antonio, February 11–14, 2026. #musiceducation #ExcellenceByDesign
3 days ago, Deborah Barrick
2026 All State Choir Members announcement
About 110 Killeen ISD fifth-graders received powerful introduction Saturday to the joys of orchestra during elementary string camp. See our photos and read our story here: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2627889
3 days ago, Killeen ISD
About 110 Killeen ISD fifth-graders received powerful introduction Saturday to the joys of orchestra during elementary string camp. See our photos and read our story here: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2627889
About 110 Killeen ISD fifth-graders received powerful introduction Saturday to the joys of orchestra during elementary string camp. See our photos and read our story here: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2627889
About 110 Killeen ISD fifth-graders received powerful introduction Saturday to the joys of orchestra during elementary string camp. See our photos and read our story here: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2627889
About 110 Killeen ISD fifth-graders received powerful introduction Saturday to the joys of orchestra during elementary string camp. See our photos and read our story here: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2627889
About 110 Killeen ISD fifth-graders received powerful introduction Saturday to the joys of orchestra during elementary string camp. See our photos and read our story here: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2627889
About 110 Killeen ISD fifth-graders received powerful introduction Saturday to the joys of orchestra during elementary string camp. See our photos and read our story here: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2627889
About 110 Killeen ISD fifth-graders received powerful introduction Saturday to the joys of orchestra during elementary string camp. See our photos and read our story here: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2627889
About 110 Killeen ISD fifth-graders received powerful introduction Saturday to the joys of orchestra during elementary string camp. See our photos and read our story here: https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2627889

❄️ Winter Break Update ❄️ Our offices may be snowed under during Winter Break, but don’t let your job search go into hibernation! You can browse openings and submit an application to join our team anytime online. We’re actively hiring now with a flurry of opportunities available both inside and outside the classroom.
👩‍🏫 Classroom roles include teachers, instructional aides, special education support, and substitute positions.
🚌 Campus & operations roles include bus drivers, child nutrition staff, custodial and maintenance teams, clerical support, technology, safety and security, and more.
Whether you’re eager to work directly with students or prefer supporting our campuses behind the scenes, there’s a role here that’s a perfect fit.
✨ Don’t let this opportunity slip on ice — apply online today and take the first step toward your next career move! www.killeenisd.org/apply

16 days ago, Killeen ISD
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Congratulations to the 2025 visual art student winners of our holiday card contest. Kaylian, Mia, Richelle and Reina were honored at the school board meeting last week. Check out their artwork as well as other incredible entries from across the district to put you in the holiday spirit. Happy Holidays! #arteducation #killeenfinearts https://www.killeenisd.org/o/finearts/page/christmas-card-competition-winners-2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawO2INVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR6MMkHSGDbnAhMxdkBAP983rt7UE-oRM2rU3eYT4I6kvKBKE5CbK6FOYpUdoQ_aem_pqfE3gVcU4--v5cMdYSk0Q
24 days ago, Killeen ISD Fine Arts
Holiday Card contest winners
Students and teachers
🎶 Congratulations to our KISD HS Band Students! 🎶 👏 Congratulations to the 29 students who earned a chair in the TMEA Region 8 High School Band, 3 students who earned a chair in the TMEA Region 8 Full Orchestra, and an extra shout-out to the 21 students advancing to the Area round in January in Duncanville! You make KISD proud! 🎺🎷🥁
29 days ago, Killeen ISD Fine Arts Office
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Our Curriculum & Instruction department was serenaded by the Ellison HS Jazz Band. A special moment it was to enjoy this ensemble under the direction of our very own KISD & EHS alum, Mr. Daniel Young!
30 days ago, Killeen ISD Fine Arts Office
Jazz Band
Thank you to the "America's First Team Band" from the US Army 1st Cavalry Division for playing and singing alongside our Ellison band and choir students, and bringing so much energy through a variety of music! 🎶
30 days ago, Killeen ISD Fine Arts Office
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🎄🎶🥁Thanks to KISD TV for televising the Killeen HS Roo Band Cookies & Cocoa Winter Concert! It was fun to see all the festive sweater wear as each band performed! 🥁🎄🎶 Be sure to catch all of our holiday performances at https://youtube.com/@killeenisd_?si=8k3FAKaORWTQiux6
about 1 month ago, Killeen ISD Fine Arts Office
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band
Christmas dress
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band sweaters
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🥁🎄🎅🏼The Shoemaker Wolfpack Band brought all sorts of holiday cheer to their winter concert! 🎅🏼🎄🥁
about 1 month ago, Killeen ISD Fine Arts Office
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KISD theatre students lit up the stage this year, earning 268 college callbacks, 21 National Qualifier honors, more than $1 million in scholarship offers, and multiple top-tier distinctions at the Texas Thespian State Festival — a true testament to their talent and hard work! Congratulations to the students and directors at Killeen, Ellison, Harker Heights, Shoemaker and Chaparral High Schools on their incredible accomplishments. Read the full story and view our online photo gallery here:
https://www.killeenisd.org/article/2566458.

about 1 month ago, Killeen ISD Fine Arts
Texas Thespians State Festival Results
🎅🏻 Santa made a silly surprise appearance at our KHS middle school cluster concert! From sleigh bells ringing to a few dance moves, he brought extra joy to an already great evening of music brought to us by our Eastern Hills, Manor, and Rancier Middle School Band programs!
about 1 month ago, Killeen ISD Fine Arts Office
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Congratulations to Manor MS Fine Arts students and staff on an enjoyable Cocoa and Carols event. Performances by Choir, Dance, Band and Theatre as well as incredible visual art on display. #killeenfinearts
about 1 month ago, Killeen ISD Fine Arts
Cocoa and Carols
Manor Theatre
Manor Theatre
Manor Choir
Manor Flames
Manor Band
Manor Art
Manor Art
Manor Art
Manor Art
Killeen ISD has earned a national recognition for its strong commitment to transparent and high-quality financial reporting.

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded Killeen ISD the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year that ended Aug. 31, 2024. Continue reading: www.killeenisd.org/article/2590810
about 1 month ago, Killeen ISD
Killeen ISD has earned a national recognition for its strong commitment to transparent and high-quality financial reporting.  The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded Killeen ISD the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year that ended Aug. 31, 2024.
🎻✨ 🎶 Lots of joyful sounds from our orchestras at Roy J Smith & Liberty Hill Middle School at tonight's winter concert! 🎶 ✨🎻
about 1 month ago, Killeen ISD Fine Arts Office
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📲 Stay in the loop! If you’re not receiving our text alerts, just text START to 98900 from the phone number listed in your child’s records. It’s quick and keeps you connected with all things KISD! 💛🖤
about 1 month ago, Killeen ISD
#Share 📲 Stay in the loop! If you’re not receiving our text alerts, just text START to 98900 from the phone number listed in your child’s records. It’s quick and keeps you connected with all things KISD! 💛🖤
Congratulations cast and crew of Mean Girls, Jr. at Shoemaker High School on a great show! There is one more night to catch the hilarious antics of Regina George and the Plastics. #theatreeducation #killeenfinearts
about 1 month ago, Killeen ISD Fine Arts
Mean Girls the Musical
Mean Girls the Musical
Mean Girls the Musical
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Congratulations to Assistant Fine Arts Director, Deb Barrick who shared best practices in singing with elementary music educators last week at the OAKE Southern Division Mini-Conference. Ms. Barrick is the Director of the Killeen ISD Kodaly Educators' Program which intensively trains elementary music educators in vocal pedagogy for children. Congratulations!
about 2 months ago, Killeen ISD Fine Arts
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Deb Barrick leads Morning Sing
Deb Barrick leads Morning Sing
Congratulations to all five KISD High Schools for cleaning up at this year's Texas Thespian State Festival. Our students took home 21 top awards in eight different categories, they learned from top industry professionals from across the country, received over 200 college & career call backs and were even selected for leadership positions on and off the Main Stage Performance as well as leading the festival as a State Thespian Officer. We are proud of our students' accomplishments. For many of them, this was their first time attending this event. Stay tuned to our socials for specific highlights coming soon. #theatreeducation #killeenfinearts #kisdstudentswinning
about 2 months ago, Killeen ISD Fine Arts
District Thespian Award Count
@TexArtEd Conference is in the. books. It was a busy conference for Killeen ISD teachers. In addition to hands-on learning, we accepted our District of Distinction Award, presented several best practices to art teachers across the state and proudly displayed our students' amd teacher's artwork. Congratulations KISD Art teachers for leading the way in art education! #killeenfinearts #arteducation
about 2 months ago, Killeen ISD Fine Arts
Julie Smith presenting
District of Distinction Award Winning Teachers
Artwork by Eastern Hills MS
Artwork from Chaparral HS and Union Grove MS
Visual Art Leadership Team
VALT Presenting to teachers
Artwork from Live Oak Ridge and Eastern Hills MS
Teacher Kim Squires and Kendall Crossley accepting KISD's award
Several art students from Killeen High School were selected to exhibit their work in the Temple College Art Show. This competitive event is open to high school and college students throughout Central Texas. Congratulations to Milaidy Rosado, Darla Segura and Canon Pusley. Canon's piece "Sleepless Dreamer" also received a Merit Award. The artwork is on display at Temple College through December 2nd.
about 2 months ago, Morganne Davies
Milaidy R.
Virgin Crying
Sleepless Dreamer
Canon P.
A Father's Sacrifice