📚 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
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
🎉 Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year, JDA Families!
If you received our welcome email, your middle school student is currently zoned to attend JDA.
Everything needed to prepare for school is available at:
🔗 www.killeenisd.org/backtoschool
There, families can find:
✅ Supply lists and registration information
✅ Free and reduced-price meal applications
✅ SMART Tag and bus information
✅ The updated Student Code of Conduct
✅ Important readiness dates and additional resources
🎒 New this year: Students may carry their clear or mesh backpacks to class. Academic hallway lockers will not be used.
🔒 Students in PE, Athletics, Orchestra, or Band will need a lock for locker-room or band-hall lockers.
🏃 Athletes must have a current physical on file before participating.
🍽️ Breakfast and supper are free for all students. Lunch is $3 unless a student qualifies for free or reduced-price meals. We encourage every family to submit a meal application.
📅 Runner Camp: Tuesday, August 11
Open to all sixth graders and students new to JDA. Families should attend the complete session assigned by last name. Runner Camp is not come and go.
🏫 Open House: September 14, 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Please download the Killeen ISD mobile app for important updates and access to Rooms. Families who unsubscribed from district texts may text START to 98900 from the number listed in their student’s registration.
📧 Please refer to your email for full details.
Questions or feedback:
🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/9TiHjsrAbB
#JDAFamily #IntentionalImpactByDesign #JourneyOfDiscoveryAndAchievement #WeAreJDA #CapturingKidsHearts #SchoolFamilyPartnership #Communication #StrongerTogether #StudentSuccess
📚 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
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.
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
📲 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
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
📣 JDA Families — Chaparral CAT Camp begins June 8!
CAT Camp is open to all 7th–12th grade athletes zoned to Chaparral.
✅ Register using the QR code on the flyer
✅ Join SportsYou: 5ZL-BADH
✅ A current physical is required to participate
✅ Rank One is currently unavailable due to a system overhaul and is expected to return June 15
Until Rank One is back online, families may bring a copy or physical copy of the student’s current physical to show coaches on staff.
We are also excited to welcome Mr. Odis Robinson, Boys Athletic Coordinator, alongside Coach Menefee. Coach Robinson brings strong experience in education, athletics, leadership, and student development.
Please refer to your email for full details.
#JDAFamily #IntentionalImpactByDesign #JourneyOfDiscoveryAndAchievement #CapturingKidsHearts #WeAreJDA #StudentSuccess #Character #Communication #StrongerTogether #SchoolFamilyPartnership
CAT Camp is open to all 7th–12th grade athletes zoned to Chaparral.
✅ Register using the QR code on the flyer
✅ Join SportsYou: 5ZL-BADH
✅ A current physical is required to participate
✅ Rank One is currently unavailable due to a system overhaul and is expected to return June 15
Until Rank One is back online, families may bring a copy or physical copy of the student’s current physical to show coaches on staff.
We are also excited to welcome Mr. Odis Robinson, Boys Athletic Coordinator, alongside Coach Menefee. Coach Robinson brings strong experience in education, athletics, leadership, and student development.
Please refer to your email for full details.
#JDAFamily #IntentionalImpactByDesign #JourneyOfDiscoveryAndAchievement #CapturingKidsHearts #WeAreJDA #StudentSuccess #Character #Communication #StrongerTogether #SchoolFamilyPartnership
Reminder: Registration for Summer Learning is open! Limited spaces are available for some programs, register today!
Information: www.killeenisd.org/summer
Registration Link: https://forms.killeenisd.org/Forms/SummerLearningFineArts
Good evening, JDA Families! 💙❤️
This week’s Roadrunner Revue is our final newsletter of the school year, and the principal message is a little longer than usual—but please take time to read it in full. It includes important end-of-year information about STAAR results, summer school, 8th Grade Celebration, Yondr pouch turn-in, final-week dismissal expectations, surveys, and more.
As we finish strong together, we are grateful for your partnership, proud of the growth we have seen this year, and excited for what is ahead for JDA. Thank you for helping us close the year with Intentional Impact by Design.
Please read this week’s newsletter carefully so your family is prepared for the final days of school.
https://app.smore.com/n/c4k19
This week’s Roadrunner Revue is our final newsletter of the school year, and the principal message is a little longer than usual—but please take time to read it in full. It includes important end-of-year information about STAAR results, summer school, 8th Grade Celebration, Yondr pouch turn-in, final-week dismissal expectations, surveys, and more.
As we finish strong together, we are grateful for your partnership, proud of the growth we have seen this year, and excited for what is ahead for JDA. Thank you for helping us close the year with Intentional Impact by Design.
Please read this week’s newsletter carefully so your family is prepared for the final days of school.
https://app.smore.com/n/c4k19
Good evening, JDA Families!
The phone surrender situation is no longer sustainable. As we prepare for Yondr pouch turn-in, we ask that all students use their Yondr pouch tomorrow instead of surrendering their phones. Beginning tomorrow, we will no longer be accepting phone surrenders, as we simply cannot accommodate the current volume of devices being turned in each day.
Please remember that the phone-free expectations are still in effect. If a phone is seen or heard during the school day, it will be confiscated according to district expectations.
We have also started pre-checks on Yondr pouches in preparation for official turn-in on Tuesday and Wednesday. Please help your student ensure that they bring their pouch each day and that it is in good condition. Yondr pouches cost $26. Fines can be paid on the school store.
Additionally, today was the last day of tutorials for the school year, and tomorrow will be the final day of Boys & Girls Club. There are no other after-school activities scheduled tomorrow or any day next week. Supper will still be served every day through the end of the year.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work to maintain a focused, safe, and distraction-free learning environment for all students.
#IntentionalImpactByDesign
JDA Band visits UNT-Dallas
Congratualtions Kaitlyn & Kei'ani!!
Congratulations to our 8th Grade Boys Soccer for being Back to Back District Champions!
Congratualtions to the JDA Boys Golf Team for winning 2nd place in the district tournament last week!
⚠️ JDA Tip of the Week: Fighting, Retaliation & Student Safety
As we approach the end of the school year, we often see an increase in student conflicts and altercations. We want to partner with families to reinforce an important message:
🚫 It is never acceptable to put hands on another person.
We also want to clarify the difference between retaliation and self-defense:
✔ Self-defense = protecting yourself from immediate harm when you cannot safely get away
❌ Retaliation = continuing or escalating a fight when there was an opportunity to walk away, de-escalate, or seek help
Students who:
• encourage fights
• spread rumors or drama
• instigate problems
• record/post altercations
• or promote conflict online or in person
may also face disciplinary consequences.
Please help us reinforce:
✔ Walk away
✔ Get an adult
✔ Use words, not hands
✔ Avoid social media drama
✔ Report concerns early
We appreciate your partnership in helping us maintain a safe and respectful campus environment for all students during these final weeks of school.
Please refer to your email for full details.
📧 jda@killeenisd.org
📞 254-336-3300
🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/9TiHjsrAbB
#JDAFamily #IntentionalImpactByDesign #JourneyOfDiscoveryAndAchievement #CapturingKidsHearts #WeAreJDA #RelationshipsMatter #Character #Communication #SchoolFamilyPartnership
As we approach the end of the school year, we often see an increase in student conflicts and altercations. We want to partner with families to reinforce an important message:
🚫 It is never acceptable to put hands on another person.
We also want to clarify the difference between retaliation and self-defense:
✔ Self-defense = protecting yourself from immediate harm when you cannot safely get away
❌ Retaliation = continuing or escalating a fight when there was an opportunity to walk away, de-escalate, or seek help
Students who:
• encourage fights
• spread rumors or drama
• instigate problems
• record/post altercations
• or promote conflict online or in person
may also face disciplinary consequences.
Please help us reinforce:
✔ Walk away
✔ Get an adult
✔ Use words, not hands
✔ Avoid social media drama
✔ Report concerns early
We appreciate your partnership in helping us maintain a safe and respectful campus environment for all students during these final weeks of school.
Please refer to your email for full details.
📧 jda@killeenisd.org
📞 254-336-3300
🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/9TiHjsrAbB
#JDAFamily #IntentionalImpactByDesign #JourneyOfDiscoveryAndAchievement #CapturingKidsHearts #WeAreJDA #RelationshipsMatter #Character #Communication #SchoolFamilyPartnership
📣 JDA Families — The Roadrunner Revue is Here! 🏃♂️💙❤️
We are officially in the final stretch, and this week’s Roadrunner Revue is packed with important updates to help your student finish strong!
Inside this week’s edition:
✔️ Important reminders (including no backpacks starting May 4th)
✔️ Teacher Appreciation Week ways to celebrate our staff
✔️ Field Day updates + how behavior impacts participation
✔️ End-of-year testing incentives (hello, JDA Cards!)
✔️ What to do if your student is at risk of failing—and how they can still turn it around
There’s a lot happening, and every detail matters as we close out the year with Intentional Impact by Design.
👉 Be sure to check it out so you and your student stay informed, focused, and ready to finish strong!
👉👉👉👉👉👉 https://app.smore.com/n/q8kmu
#JDA #RoadrunnerRevue #FinishStrong #IntentionalImpactByDesign
We are officially in the final stretch, and this week’s Roadrunner Revue is packed with important updates to help your student finish strong!
Inside this week’s edition:
✔️ Important reminders (including no backpacks starting May 4th)
✔️ Teacher Appreciation Week ways to celebrate our staff
✔️ Field Day updates + how behavior impacts participation
✔️ End-of-year testing incentives (hello, JDA Cards!)
✔️ What to do if your student is at risk of failing—and how they can still turn it around
There’s a lot happening, and every detail matters as we close out the year with Intentional Impact by Design.
👉 Be sure to check it out so you and your student stay informed, focused, and ready to finish strong!
👉👉👉👉👉👉 https://app.smore.com/n/q8kmu
#JDA #RoadrunnerRevue #FinishStrong #IntentionalImpactByDesign
📣 JDA Families — Updates & Reminders for Wednesday, 4.29.26
🧼 Locker Clean-Out
• Most students cleaned lockers today
• Items are coming home in backpacks
• If not completed → students finish tomorrow
🎒 Backpacks
• Once lockers are cleared → NO backpacks allowed
• Not needed for the rest of the year
⚽ Today’s Athletics
• ❌ No Girls Soccer
• ✅ Boys Soccer still practicing
🎭 8th Grade Masquerade Ball (Friday)
• 🎟 Tickets now $5
• 💻 Buy online (card)- https://drjimmiedonaycockmiddleschool.myschoolcentral.com/
• 💵 Thursday lunch (cash only)
📣 We Need Your Voice!
• Title I Survey- https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/cfs2iyvEMR
• CKH Family Survey- https://app.ckh.org/public-survey/nm6qqoxe
We appreciate your partnership 💙
📩 Please refer to your email for full details.
#JDAFamily #IntentionalImpactByDesign #JourneyOfDiscoveryAndAchievement #CapturingKidsHearts #WeAreJDA #Character #Communication #WeValueYourVoice #ParentsAsPartners #StrongerTogether
🧼 Locker Clean-Out
• Most students cleaned lockers today
• Items are coming home in backpacks
• If not completed → students finish tomorrow
🎒 Backpacks
• Once lockers are cleared → NO backpacks allowed
• Not needed for the rest of the year
⚽ Today’s Athletics
• ❌ No Girls Soccer
• ✅ Boys Soccer still practicing
🎭 8th Grade Masquerade Ball (Friday)
• 🎟 Tickets now $5
• 💻 Buy online (card)- https://drjimmiedonaycockmiddleschool.myschoolcentral.com/
• 💵 Thursday lunch (cash only)
📣 We Need Your Voice!
• Title I Survey- https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/cfs2iyvEMR
• CKH Family Survey- https://app.ckh.org/public-survey/nm6qqoxe
We appreciate your partnership 💙
📩 Please refer to your email for full details.
#JDAFamily #IntentionalImpactByDesign #JourneyOfDiscoveryAndAchievement #CapturingKidsHearts #WeAreJDA #Character #Communication #WeValueYourVoice #ParentsAsPartners #StrongerTogether
🎓 8th Grade Celebration – Let’s Celebrate Our Roadrunners!
We are excited to honor our 8th graders as they take the next step toward high school! 💙
📅 May 28
⏰ 8:30–10:30 AM
🚪 Entry: Door 16
⏰ Doors open at 8:15 AM
✅ RSVP REQUIRED by May 22
📸 Submit photos + a well-wish for the slideshow
🪪 Valid ID required for entry
✨ Students may be checked out after the ceremony
👉 RSVP here:
https://www.killeenisd.org/o/jda/forms/8th-grade-celebration
📩 Please refer to your email for full details.
We are excited to honor our 8th graders as they take the next step toward high school! 💙
📅 May 28
⏰ 8:30–10:30 AM
🚪 Entry: Door 16
⏰ Doors open at 8:15 AM
✅ RSVP REQUIRED by May 22
📸 Submit photos + a well-wish for the slideshow
🪪 Valid ID required for entry
✨ Students may be checked out after the ceremony
👉 RSVP here:
https://www.killeenisd.org/o/jda/forms/8th-grade-celebration
📩 Please refer to your email for full details.
Students getting ready to join the Roadrunner family enjoyed a day on campus for a "sneak peek" of what's to come next year for them at JDAMS.
