On Friday, November 6th, all UGMS parents, grandparents, guardians, volunteers and staff, who have served and currently serving, are invited to a free pancake breakfast at 8:30am. There will be fresh fruit, breakfast bars & snacks, coffee and juice. Pancake choices are buttermilk and blueberry. We will have turkey sausage.
Our UGMS Orchestra will be performing.
We will also have Veteran- focused non profit agencies available during the event.
To RSVP: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/xnnGzHdap8

Due to late incoming students, please come no earlier than 8:15am to sign in. All visitors must bring an ID for the security check in process. If you have the Raptor app, we encourage you to utilize that feature for faster sign in.
about 18 hours ago, Jennise Colin Ventura
Veterans' Breakfast
Desayuno para Veteranos

Every Friday, parents and guardians who are currently serving or have served in the military are invited to have lunch with their child.
Bring lunch to share with the student or bring cash to purchase meals in the cafeteria.
Each military guest will receive a small gift of our appreciation. Thank you for serving our country.
Before you visit, please sign up to attend: Meal with the Military – Fill out form .

For the safety of our students, you must be in the student's emergency contact list to visit for lunch. If you are not on the list, the main guardian must call 254-336-6580 or email Shannique.PalmerPhillips@killeenisd.org to update the contact list. Please allow 2-3 business days to update.

If you will be visiting campus often, utilize the Raptor app to simply the check-in process. You will have your own unique QR code to sign in.

Download here: https://raptortech.com/raptorsafe-app/

about 19 hours ago, Jennise Colin Ventura
Meal with the Military
The 7th grade UGMS volleyball teams played against the Nolan Mustangs last night. The Grizzlies showed great hustle and teamwork throughout each set and gave it their all.


The B Team played hard but were defeated in two sets by the Mustangs: 17-25 and 25-21. The ladies played with heart and had great attitudes. Rosalee Conner was defensive standout. Top server for the match was Elizabeth Fields with six points. Rosalee Conner served four points. Zaleia Pointdexter scored three points. Alex White and Jaziel Cerda added one point apiece.


The A Team played an outstanding match against the Mustangs winning in three sets: 23-25, 25-23, and 25-14. The Grizzlies competed with outstanding heart and had great hustle. There were many passes, sets, and spikes along with tips and great digs. Kallie Hocutt, Zariyah Ketter, Chi Robinson, Olaya Robinson, and Nathalia Pagan played great at the net. Defensive players were Abriana Ontiveros and Delaney Jackson. Outstanding setters were Zariyah Ketter and Nathalia Pagan. Top server for the match was Kaileiya Whitesides with 12 points. Nathalia Pagan and Olaya Robinson each served nine points. Chi Robinson scored five points. Kaliyah Shields contributed four. Abriana Ontiveros added one point.


Coach Wilson is very proud of the team and their caliber of play. You gelled together as a team last night and it showed.
1 day ago, Jennise Colin Ventura
Girls Volleyball Update
The KISD Tutoring Center now offers FREE tutoring in Math, Reading and Writing! Students in grades 4–12 can get help with homework, STAAR and EOC preparation, and challenging concepts from state-certified teachers. Elementary and middle school students must be signed in and out by a parent or guardian with a valid ID.
Learn more: www.killeenisd.org/tutoring
2 days ago, Killeen ISD
Advertisement for free math and literacy tutoring for students in grades 4-12. The event takes place at Jackson Professional Learning Center.
Tuesday’s matchup against Nolan Middle School presented another opportunity for our Young Grizzlies to compete, grow, and demonstrate the progress they have made throughout the season. While the outcome was not what we wanted, this game reminded us that winning football requires discipline, execution, and the ability to respond when adversity strikes.
The Grizzlies opened the game with an outstanding kickoff from Cain Navas, followed by excellent coverage from our special teams unit that put us in favorable field position. Unfortunately, Nolan capitalized on the very next play, and two costly turnovers led to scores on consecutive possessions. Despite the early adversity, our defense refused to quit, forcing a crucial fumble in the red zone with just 40 seconds remaining in the first half.
The second half showed the fight and determination we expect from Grizzly football! Our defense came out with renewed energy, highlighted by an electrifying pick 6 from Cameron Stroy that gave our team a much needed spark. Offensively, Larry Hirt and Cameron Stroy demonstrated impressive accuracy in the passing game, helping us move the football and create opportunities. Although our passing attack showed promise, our inability to establish a consistent running game prevented us from turning those drives into additional points. The game finished with a score of 6-25 in favor of Nolan.
This was not our best performance, and we will not make excuses for the mistakes that cost us opportunities. However, championship programs are not built by avoiding adversity. They are built by learning from it, taking accountability, and responding with greater focus and determination.
With one regular-season game remaining against Patterson Middle School next week, our mission is clear. We must sharpen our fundamentals, protect the football, execute our assignments, and compete with relentless effort from the opening kickoff to the final whistle.
We have another opportunity to show how far this team has come. We will have some key players return this week, which is a much needed positive. We will prepare with purpose, practice with intensity, and take the field ready to compete for one another.
~Coach Kirby and Coach Tomgenovich
2 days ago, Jennise Colin Ventura
Boys Football Updates
The UGMS Donation Drive is currently underway ends October 30th.
We are asking for laundry items, such as detergent, fabric softener (liquids & beads), and dryer sheets, including for sensitive skin.
We are also asking for brand new underwear, undershirts & tanks and socks in adult sizes (XS to XXL). These must be tagged and/or packaged for hygienic reasons.
All donations stay in our school, for our students and their families.

Students that donate items will go into a drawing for weekly prizes and a big prize after the donation drive is finished.
Students that donate:
2 - 3 packaged/ticketed or laundry items: 1 ticket
4 - 5 packaged/ticketed or laundry items: 2 tickets
6 or more packaged/ticketed or laundry items: 3 tickets

Donations can be dropped off in front of the front entrance to Mrs. Ventura in the mornings between 7:15-8am or dropped off in the front office anytime before 3pm.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Ventura at Jennise.Colinventura@killeenisd.org or call 254-336-6580.
4 days ago, Jennise Colin Ventura
Donation Drive
Donation Drive
TOMORROW is the LAST DAY to buy your Dance Spirit Shirts!
All funds raised will go directly to our Grizzly team for upcoming events.
Your support will be greatly appreciated.
Go to https://gogandy.com/ugms-dance26
13 days ago, Jennise Colin Ventura
UGMS Dance Team Fundraiser

PUBLIC NOTICE: Targeted Improvement Plans Public Hearing

Killeen ISD will hold a public hearing to present and discuss the Targeted Improvement Plans for Killeen Elementary School and Liberty Hill Middle School.

Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: 200 North WS Young Drive, Killeen, TX 76543

The public is invited to attend.

This announcement serves as the district's official public notice of the hearing.

14 days ago, Killeen ISD
public notice banner with Killeen ISD logo

Every Friday, parents and guardians who are currently serving or have served in the military are invited to have lunch with their child.
Bring lunch to share with the student or bring cash to purchase meals in the cafeteria.
Each military guest will receive a small gift of our appreciation. Thank you for serving our country.
Before you visit, please sign up to attend: Meal with the Military – Fill out form .

For the safety of our students, you must be in the student's emergency contact list to visit for lunch. If you are not on the list, the main guardian must call 254-336-6580 or email Shannique.PalmerPhillips@killeenisd.org to update the contact list. Please allow 2-3 business days to update.

If you will be visiting campus often, utilize the Raptor app to simply the check-in process. You will have your own unique QR code to sign in.

Download here: https://raptortech.com/raptorsafe-app/

15 days ago, Jennise Colin Ventura
Meal with the Military
🚀 Your future. Your choice. Chart your course! Killeen ISD students and families are invited to explore the possibilities waiting for them at our Future Ready Expo!

Come see firsthand the many Career and Technical Education opportunities available in Killeen ISD. Students can explore career pathways, visit CTE classrooms, see STEM demonstrations and learn how the courses they choose now can help prepare them for what comes next.

📅 Thursday, Oct. 22
⏰ 5:30–7 p.m.
📍 Killeen ISD Career Center, 1320 Stagecoach Road

Whether your student is interested in health science, STEM, automotive, culinary arts, welding or another career field, this is a great opportunity to dream it, explore it and start planning for it!

⭐ Open to all Killeen ISD students
📚 Course planning for middle and high school
💡 Future Ready information sessions at 5:45 and 6:20 p.m.

Dream it. Explore it. Achieve it.
15 days ago, Killeen ISD
Alt text: Killeen ISD Career and Technical Education Future Ready Expo flyer. The event is Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the KISD Career Center, 1320 Stagecoach Road in Killeen. Open to all KISD students and families, the expo features career pathway exploration, STEM demonstrations, CTE classroom visits, and middle and high school course planning. Future Ready information sessions will be held at 5:45 and 6:20 p.m. in the Lecture Hall. The flyer features students representing STEM, automotive, health science, culinary arts, welding and other career programs. Questions: 254-336-1740.
The UGMS Dance team is doing a fundraiser and it closes on October 11th.
All funds raised will go directly to our Grizzly team for upcoming events.
Your support will be greatly appreciated.
Go to https://gogandy.com/ugms-dance26.
16 days ago, Jennise Colin Ventura
UGMS Dance Team Fundraiser
Tomorrow night, we will be hosting Curriculum Night and celebrating the Hispanic culture with "Make your Own Salsa" bar and make your own fresh tortillas!
The Spanish class will present displays of their work and there will be arts & crafts and entertainment by the Ballet Folklorico Bayacu.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Parent Liaison, Jennise Ventura at 254-336-6580 or email at Jennise.Colinventura@killeenisd.org.
16 days ago, Jennise Colin Ventura
Hispanic Heritage Month
Spirit Week
The UGMS Donation Drive starts October 1st and ends October 30th.
We are asking for laundry items, such as detergent, fabric softener (liquids & beads), and dryer sheets, including for sensitive skin.
We are also asking for brand new underwear, undershirts & tanks and socks in adult sizes (XS to XXL). These must be tagged and/or packaged for hygienic reasons.
All donations stay in our school, for our students and their families.

Students that donate items will go into a drawing for weekly prizes and a big prize after the donation drive is finished.
Students that donate:
2 - 3 packaged/ticketed or laundry items: 1 ticket
4 - 5 packaged/ticketed or laundry items: 2 tickets
6 or more packaged/ticketed or laundry items: 3 tickets

Donations can be dropped off in front of the front entrance to Mrs. Ventura in the mornings between 7:15-8am or dropped off in the front office anytime before 3pm.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Ventura at Jennise.Colinventura@killeenisd.org or call 254-336-6580.
16 days ago, Jennise Colin Ventura
Donation Drive
Donation Drive
Our Grizzly Theatre department is putting on two shows this week. Tonight, they will perform The Lottery at 5:30pm.
Tomorrow, they will perform Zink: The Myth, The Legend, The Zebra at 5:30pm.
The doors to the cafeteria for seating will open between 4:45pm and 5:00pm.
Tickets are FREE! Concessions are available for purchase with cash only. We hope to see you there!
17 days ago, Jennise Colin Ventura
Grizzly Drama Show
Grizzly Drama Show
The 7th grade volleyball team played against the Live Oak Ridge Lobos in another season match. The B Team did not have a match due to Live Oak not having a B team.


The Grizzly A Team dominated both sets of the match against the Lobos winning 25-16 and 25-22. The ladies showed that great Grizzly pride and had some good passes and sets, as well as some exciting plays at the net. Hustle and defensive plays were exhibited throughout the match. Top servers of the match were Zariya Ketter and Olaya Robinson with six points each. Kaliyah Shields and Abriana Ontiveros scored four apiece. Chi Robinson added three points. Nathalia Pagan rounded out the scoring with one point.


Coach Wilson is very proud of the ladies and their awesome attitudes!
17 days ago, Jennise Colin Ventura
Girls Volleyball Update
Here's the UGMS Vacation Planning Guide.
Fall Break is coming up! Yay!
If you have any questions, please call 254-336-6580.
19 days ago, Jennise Colin Ventura
Vacation Planning Guide
This week, students can participate in Spirit Week to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by wearing themes each day.
On Thursday, October 8th, we will be hosting Curriculum Night and celebrating the Hispanic culture with "Make your Own Salsa" bar and make your own fresh tortillas!
The Spanish class will present displays of their work and there will be arts & crafts and entertainment by the Ballet Folklorico Bayacu.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Parent Liaison, Jennise Ventura at 254-336-6580 or email at Jennise.Colinventura@killeenisd.org.
19 days ago, Jennise Colin Ventura
Spirit Week
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Students will be testing this week.
Please ensure your children get plenty of rest and enjoy breakfast at home or at school. Breakfast is free for all students in our cafeteria.
19 days ago, Jennise Colin Ventura
Benchmark testing
Benchmark Testing
Our Grizzly Theatre department is putting on two shows NEXT WEEK and we hope to see you there!
We have The Lottery on Monday, October 5th at 5:30pm and Tuesday, October 6th at 5:30pm.
We also have Zink: The Myth, The Legend, The Zebra on Wednesday, October 7th at 5:30pm.
The doors to the cafeteria for seating will open between 4:45pm and 5:00pm.
Tickets are FREE! Concessions are available for purchase with cash only. We hope to see you there!
20 days ago, Jennise Colin Ventura
Drama Show
Drama Show

Every Friday, parents and guardians who are currently serving or have served in the military are invited to have lunch with their child.
Bring lunch to share with the student or bring cash to purchase meals in the cafeteria.
Each military guest will receive a small gift of our appreciation. Thank you for serving our country.
Before you visit, please sign up to attend: Meal with the Military – Fill out form .

For the safety of our students, you must be in the student's emergency contact list to visit for lunch. If you are not on the list, the main guardian must call 254-336-6580 or email Shannique.PalmerPhillips@killeenisd.org to update the contact list. Please allow 2-3 business days to update.

If you will be visiting campus often, utilize the Raptor app to simply the check-in process. You will have your own unique QR code to sign in.

Download here: https://raptortech.com/raptorsafe-app/

22 days ago, Jennise Colin Ventura
Meal with the Military