Willow Springs Elementary School

📅 September Reminder! Mark your calendar for upcoming student and staff holidays, professional development days and other important dates.

Stay connected all year long with the Killeen ISD mobile app for district news, events and reminders right at your fingertips.

📱 Download the app today, or view the full district calendar at killeenisd.org/calendar.

Did you know?!?!

Our Kindergarten & 1st Grade Blue Jays are learning math in a BIG way!

This year, our K–1 teams are utilizing Bluebonnet Math, and our classrooms are buzzing with hands-on, engaging learning! Students are building, modeling, discussing, exploring, and making sense of math through meaningful activities that bring concepts to life.

We love seeing our youngest mathematicians think deeply, collaborate, and have FUN while learning! Check out Ms. Edmon's Kindergarten class analyzing whether two objects are exactly the same or not exactly the same by matching pairs of socks. (And now they're ready to help with the laundry, too!!) Win-Win!

#WillowStrong #WillowSpringsBlueJays #BluebonnetMath #MathIsFun #GrowingMathematicians #WeAreKISD #BlueJaysSoar #kisdkidswinning

Ready to start a career that makes a difference? 🚔

Killeen ISD Police is now accepting applications for our Police Cadet Program! Earn a paycheck, gain hands-on experience, and receive valuable training while Killeen ISD pays for your police academy.

Take the first step toward serving and protecting our students, staff, and community.

👉 Apply today at: https://www.applitrack.com/killeenisd/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=police%20cadet&AppliTrackJobId=4227&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

As a reminder, students are only allowed to bring non-metal water bottles to school. If your student arrived yesterday or today with a metal water bottle, you can stop by the front office to pick it up. The first picture shows some of the water bottles that were collected. Thank you!

🎶 Here come the Men in Black... 🖤😎 🎶
And they SHOWED UP and SHOWED OUT for our students this morning!
A huge thank you to our Men in Black for helping make Day One special across Killeen ISD.
From the smiles and high-fives to the words of encouragement, you helped make sure our students started their year feeling welcomed, seen and cared for. 💛
That’s how you start a school year!

Missed out this morning? Want to get involved and make a difference for KISD students?
We’d love to have you! Learn more about volunteer opportunities here: https://www.killeenisd.org/page/volunteer
Thank you, Men in Black! 🖤💛 #WeAreKISD

🎉 Help us kick off an amazing school year! Join us on Friday, August 14 for either session to fill our sidewalks with colorful chalk messages of encouragement, kindness, and excitement to welcome our Blue Jays back for their first day of school. Let's show our students that they are loved, supported, and ready for a year full of success!

Don't miss the afterschool action--FREE for Willow Springs students in grades 1 (7+ years old) through 5! Follow the link to register or contact Boys & Girls Club for more information.

🚨 Update (8/5/26): #New: Students are now permitted to bring a thermos 4" x 6" or smaller containing their lunch from home. www.killeenisd.org/scoc

If your child rides the bus, make sure you've downloaded SMART Tag.

The free app helps you stay connected with your student's transportation by providing real-time bus tracking and notifications.

Everything you need to get started is here:
www.killeenisd.org/bus-app

Meet our 2026-2027 Willow Springs Instructional Leadership Team! 🌟
This passionate group of educators has spent countless hours this summer learning, growing, planning, and readying themselves and the campus for the best school year yet! They are so excited to welcome teachers and staff back at the beginning of August to continue preparing for our blue jays to return on August 17! #WillowStrong #BlueJaysSoar #WeAreKISD #𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 #ChangingTheStory
Pictured (from left to right):
💙 Juasinta Selvy-Perry (Reading Instructional Specialist)
🩶 Yvonne Höffchen (Facilitator of Special Programs)
🤍 Cassandra Morrow (Assistant Principal)
💛 Anika Stewart (Principal)
🖤 Michelle Höffchen (Math Instructional Specialist)
🩵 Tanya Dwyer (Assistant Principal)

Elementary School Meet the Teacher - August 13, 4-6 p.m.

Willow Springs Elementary School is doing AMAZING things!! Today, Principal Anika Stewart and the WSES staff were honored for their hard work and exceptional growth for the 25-26 school year! Our students made huge academic gains last school year, and we are so proud of everyone who had a part in this outstanding achievement! Way to go, Blue Jays! 💙 #WillowStrong #BlueJaysSoar #WeAreKISD

📚 School starts soon, and there's still time to enroll!

New to Killeen ISD? Student registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open. Our team is here to help you get ready for the first day.

Start today: www.killeenisd.org/enroll

📚 Before the first day of school, take a few minutes to review the 2026-2027 Killeen ISD Student Code of Conduct.

The Student Code of Conduct includes important reminders about:
✅ Dress code expectations
✅ Personal communication devices
✅ Clear or mesh backpack requirements
✅ Water bottle guidelines
✅ Other student expectations for the school year

Reviewing the Student Code of Conduct before shopping or the first day can help ensure your student is ready for a successful start to the school year.

📅 Manor Middle School students begin classes Tuesday, Aug. 4. All other Killeen ISD students return Monday, Aug. 17.

Read the full Student Code of Conduct: www.killeenisd.org/news

Everything you need for the first day of school is in one place. Find your child's school supply list, apply for free and reduced-price meals, learn about SMART Tag for bus riders, view important back-to-school readiness dates, access registration information and more at www.killeenisd.org/backtoschool.

#NEW: 🚌 Stay connected to your child's ride to and from school!

Download the SMARTtag Parent App today to receive bus notifications, track your student's bus, and access important transportation information all in one place.

Learn how to get started at www.killeenisd.org/bus-app.

🚌 New this school year: SMART Tag! Students must scan their Killeen ISD ID badge every time they board and exit the school bus. This helps ensure students are on the right bus and gives families added peace of mind with real-time ride updates through the SMART Tag app.

📲 Learn more and get started: www.killeenisd.org/bus-app

School starts Monday, August 17! 🎉📚

We can't wait to welcome our students back for another great year of learning, growth, and opportunity in Killeen ISD.

For more important back-to-school dates, school supply lists, enrollment information, Elementary School Meet the Teacher dates, Middle and High School Readiness dates, meal prices and more, visit: www.killeenisd.org/page/back-to-school-quick-links