We are gearing up to help families this holiday season with the annual food drive!
Food for Families Drive starts TOMORROW All food donations will go to our local community and our students and their families.
Students and families can bring non perishable items anytime between November 12th to November 20th. There will be grade level bins located at the front entrance during morning drop offs and located near the front office during school hours.
The grade that gets the most donations will be recognized during lunch and they will receive a prize!
Most needed items:
Proteins - canned tuna, canned chicken, canned stew, chili, peanut butter and dry beans.
-Canned vegetables and canned fruits.
Pantry staples - rice, pasta, pasta sauce, mac & cheese, flour, cornmeal, and sugar.
Breakfast Essentials - boxed cereals and oatmeal.
Food for Families Drive starts TOMORROW All food donations will go to our local community and our students and their families.
Students and families can bring non perishable items anytime between November 12th to November 20th. There will be grade level bins located at the front entrance during morning drop offs and located near the front office during school hours.
The grade that gets the most donations will be recognized during lunch and they will receive a prize!
Most needed items:
Proteins - canned tuna, canned chicken, canned stew, chili, peanut butter and dry beans.
-Canned vegetables and canned fruits.
Pantry staples - rice, pasta, pasta sauce, mac & cheese, flour, cornmeal, and sugar.
Breakfast Essentials - boxed cereals and oatmeal.
You are invited to the Fall Dance Showcase at Nolan Middle School TOMORROW NIGHT at 5:30pm. Performances will be students from the Union Grove and Nolan Middle school Dance departments! Please come and support our students.
The address to Nolan Middle School is 1600 Warriors Path in Harker Heights.
If you have any questions, please contact Coach Wilkerson at Kristin.Wilkerson@killeenisd.org
The address to Nolan Middle School is 1600 Warriors Path in Harker Heights.
If you have any questions, please contact Coach Wilkerson at Kristin.Wilkerson@killeenisd.org
Let’s Play, Learn & Connect!
Killeen ISD invites families of emergent bilingual students to join us for Lotería & Learning Night! 🎲📚
Enjoy a fun evening of Lotería, family-friendly activities, and helpful learning resources you can use at home to support your child's success!
📅 Wednesday, November 18, 2026
⏰ 5:00–6:30 p.m.
📍 Jackson Professional Learning Center (JPLC)
902 Rev. R. A. Abercrombie Dr., Killeen
✨ Free games, books, and resources!
We can't wait to see you there! 💛
Killeen ISD invites families of emergent bilingual students to join us for Lotería & Learning Night! 🎲📚
Enjoy a fun evening of Lotería, family-friendly activities, and helpful learning resources you can use at home to support your child's success!
📅 Wednesday, November 18, 2026
⏰ 5:00–6:30 p.m.
📍 Jackson Professional Learning Center (JPLC)
902 Rev. R. A. Abercrombie Dr., Killeen
✨ Free games, books, and resources!
We can't wait to see you there! 💛
The Father & Daughter Dance has been rescheduled to December 4th. We apologize for the inconvenience. We will post more information when details are verified.
We are gearing up to help families this holiday season with the annual food drive!
Food for Families Drive starts this Thursday, November 12th. All food donations will go to our local community and our students and their families.
Students and families can bring non perishable items anytime between November 12th to November 20th. There will be grade level bins located at the front entrance during morning drop offs and located near the front office during school hours.
The grade that gets the most donations will be recognized during lunch and they will receive a prize!
Most needed items:
Proteins - canned tuna, canned chicken, canned stew, chili, peanut butter and dry beans.
-Canned vegetables and canned fruits.
Pantry staples - rice, pasta, pasta sauce, mac & cheese, flour, cornmeal, and sugar.
Breakfast Essentials - boxed cereals and oatmeal.
Food for Families Drive starts this Thursday, November 12th. All food donations will go to our local community and our students and their families.
Students and families can bring non perishable items anytime between November 12th to November 20th. There will be grade level bins located at the front entrance during morning drop offs and located near the front office during school hours.
The grade that gets the most donations will be recognized during lunch and they will receive a prize!
Most needed items:
Proteins - canned tuna, canned chicken, canned stew, chili, peanut butter and dry beans.
-Canned vegetables and canned fruits.
Pantry staples - rice, pasta, pasta sauce, mac & cheese, flour, cornmeal, and sugar.
Breakfast Essentials - boxed cereals and oatmeal.
Want more Book Fair? No problem! Keep the party going online. All book purchases over $35 ship free and every purchase earns funds for our school!
Our online store is open through November 13th!
https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/parent-store-2.html?fairId=6198388.
#ScholasticBookFairs
Our online store is open through November 13th!
https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/parent-store-2.html?fairId=6198388.
#ScholasticBookFairs
The Daddy & Daughter Dance is November 14, 2026 from 1pm - 3pm at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Texas - Woody Hall Unit, 5100 Trimmier Rd., Texas.
For the entry fee, bring a healthy snack item.
For any questions, please contact Ms. Cinnamon Wilburn at cwilburn@cis-tx.org
For the entry fee, bring a healthy snack item.
For any questions, please contact Ms. Cinnamon Wilburn at cwilburn@cis-tx.org
We are excited to announce that basketball tryouts will take place next week! Please see the details below:
Dates: Monday, November 9 & Tuesday, November 10
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Union Grove Middle School Gym
Please ensure that your student-athlete arrives prepared to participate and has appropriate athletic attire, basketball shoes, and a water bottle. Attending both days of tryouts are required to make the team.
We look forward to seeing our student-athletes compete and are excited for the upcoming basketball season!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Coach Tomgenovich.
Thank you for your continued support of Union Grove Athletics!
Dates: Monday, November 9 & Tuesday, November 10
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Union Grove Middle School Gym
Please ensure that your student-athlete arrives prepared to participate and has appropriate athletic attire, basketball shoes, and a water bottle. Attending both days of tryouts are required to make the team.
We look forward to seeing our student-athletes compete and are excited for the upcoming basketball season!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Coach Tomgenovich.
Thank you for your continued support of Union Grove Athletics!
You are invited to the Fall Dance Showcase at Nolan Middle School on November 12th at 5:30pm. Performances will be students from the Union Grove and Nolan Middle school Dance departments! Please come and support our students.
The address to Nolan Middle School is 1600 Warriors Path in Harker Heights.
If you have any questions, please contact Coach Wilkerson at Kristin.Wilkerson@killeenisd.org
The address to Nolan Middle School is 1600 Warriors Path in Harker Heights.
If you have any questions, please contact Coach Wilkerson at Kristin.Wilkerson@killeenisd.org
Mr. Love and his Art students are raising funds for future field trips and supplies. Fundraiser ends November 20th. Your support would be greatly appreciated!
Store link: https://shopcharlestonwrap.com/?student1ID=262XVUXDHFSDA&student1FNM=Organization&student1LNM=Credit+Only&progid=&inviteID=&channelID=gateway&school1NM=UGMS+Art+Department&school1STC=&school1STS=&school1STSE=2026_11_19#/cw_token=2026FPxef9ZXvLGZaGXRIDtu79/
Store link: https://shopcharlestonwrap.com/?student1ID=262XVUXDHFSDA&student1FNM=Organization&student1LNM=Credit+Only&progid=&inviteID=&channelID=gateway&school1NM=UGMS+Art+Department&school1STC=&school1STS=&school1STSE=2026_11_19#/cw_token=2026FPxef9ZXvLGZaGXRIDtu79/
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/
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT OPTIMIZATION 2.0. HERE: https://mgtamer.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0GwchfCeQRXo55c
Killeen ISD is preparing for three upcoming Community Town Halls, and we strongly encourage our families, employees and community members to submit their questions in advance.
With potential school closures, consolidations and attendance boundary changes being considered, we know our community has questions. We want to hear them.
📢 Why submit your questions now?
Your questions will help district leaders better understand your concerns, prepare meaningful answers and focus our town halls on the issues that matter most to our community.
No final decisions have been made, and your feedback is an important part of this process.
📍 Upcoming Town Halls | 6–8 p.m.
* Nov. 9 | Shoemaker High School
* Nov. 12 | Killeen High School
* Nov. 19 | Ellison HigH School
👉 Don't wait until the town hall to ask what's on your mind. Submit your questions TODAY!
🔗 Submit questions and review the proposed scenarios: www.killeenisd.org/optimization
Your questions matter. Your voice matters. We want to hear from you!
Killeen ISD is preparing for three upcoming Community Town Halls, and we strongly encourage our families, employees and community members to submit their questions in advance.
With potential school closures, consolidations and attendance boundary changes being considered, we know our community has questions. We want to hear them.
📢 Why submit your questions now?
Your questions will help district leaders better understand your concerns, prepare meaningful answers and focus our town halls on the issues that matter most to our community.
No final decisions have been made, and your feedback is an important part of this process.
📍 Upcoming Town Halls | 6–8 p.m.
* Nov. 9 | Shoemaker High School
* Nov. 12 | Killeen High School
* Nov. 19 | Ellison HigH School
👉 Don't wait until the town hall to ask what's on your mind. Submit your questions TODAY!
🔗 Submit questions and review the proposed scenarios: www.killeenisd.org/optimization
Your questions matter. Your voice matters. We want to hear from you!
The Daddy & Daughter Dance is November 14, 2026 from 1pm - 3pm at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Texas - Woody Hall Unit, 5100 Trimmier Rd., Texas.
For the entry fee, bring a healthy snack item.
For any questions, please contact Ms. Cinnamon Wilburn at cwilburn@cis-tx.org
For the entry fee, bring a healthy snack item.
For any questions, please contact Ms. Cinnamon Wilburn at cwilburn@cis-tx.org
The Bookfair is here at Union Grove Middle School (November 2 - 6, 2026)!
Here's the hours for students and parents to visit and shop:
Monday: 7:30am - 3pm
Tuesday: 7:30am - 5pm (football game at UG)
Wednesday: 7:30am - 3pm
Thursday: 7:30am - 3pm
Friday: 7:30am - 2pm.
Online book sales give 25% of the sales to our school. Free shipping on online purchases over $35! Thank you for supporting our school!!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/uniongrovemiddleschool2
Here's the hours for students and parents to visit and shop:
Monday: 7:30am - 3pm
Tuesday: 7:30am - 5pm (football game at UG)
Wednesday: 7:30am - 3pm
Thursday: 7:30am - 3pm
Friday: 7:30am - 2pm.
Online book sales give 25% of the sales to our school. Free shipping on online purchases over $35! Thank you for supporting our school!!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/uniongrovemiddleschool2
🏀❤️💛 7th and 8th Grade Lady Grizzlies Basketball Info
Ready to hit the court? Come show us what you’ve got!
Open Gym: Nov. 4 | 6:00–7:15 AM
Tryouts: Nov. 5 & 6 | 6:00–7:15 AM
Doors open at 5:50 AM
Enter through the side of the school near the gym.
Bring your energy, effort, and love for the game! We can’t wait to see you there!
Any questions, please contact Coach Lewis at Jessica.Lewis@killeenisd.org
Ready to hit the court? Come show us what you’ve got!
Open Gym: Nov. 4 | 6:00–7:15 AM
Tryouts: Nov. 5 & 6 | 6:00–7:15 AM
Doors open at 5:50 AM
Enter through the side of the school near the gym.
Bring your energy, effort, and love for the game! We can’t wait to see you there!
Any questions, please contact Coach Lewis at Jessica.Lewis@killeenisd.org
The 7th grade volleyball team played in the KISD A Team District Tournament on Thursday, October 29th and Saturday, October 31st. The ladies played with great heart, hustle, and teamwork throughout the tournament as well as that great Grizzly pride and attitude. They made it to the championship match and earned second place in the district.
The Grizzlies took on the Live Oak Lobos on Thursday at UGMS. The ladies defeated the Lobos soundly in two sets: 25-8 and 25-17.
The ladies began their play Saturday morning defeating the Smith Leopards 25-18 and 26-24. It was an exciting match, and the ladies displayed that Grizzly pride throughout both sets. This led the Grizzlies to the championship match. The ladies played against the JDA Roadrunners in the last game and were defeated in two sets 18-25 and 17-25. The ladies played some outstanding volleyball and came away with second place. Throughout the tournament, the Grizzlies had several passes, sets, and spikes.
Coach Wilson is very proud of the lady’s caliber of play during the season and the tournament. It has been a pleasure being your coach this year. The ladies and Coach Wilson would like to say thank you to all who came out and supported them at the tournament.
The Grizzlies took on the Live Oak Lobos on Thursday at UGMS. The ladies defeated the Lobos soundly in two sets: 25-8 and 25-17.
The ladies began their play Saturday morning defeating the Smith Leopards 25-18 and 26-24. It was an exciting match, and the ladies displayed that Grizzly pride throughout both sets. This led the Grizzlies to the championship match. The ladies played against the JDA Roadrunners in the last game and were defeated in two sets 18-25 and 17-25. The ladies played some outstanding volleyball and came away with second place. Throughout the tournament, the Grizzlies had several passes, sets, and spikes.
Coach Wilson is very proud of the lady’s caliber of play during the season and the tournament. It has been a pleasure being your coach this year. The ladies and Coach Wilson would like to say thank you to all who came out and supported them at the tournament.
Today is the LAST DAY to RSVP to the Veterans' Breakfast.
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.
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.
You are invited to the Fall Dance Showcase at Nolan Middle School on November 12th at 5:30pm. Performances will be students from the Union Grove and Nolan Middle school Dance departments! Please come and support our students.
The address to Nolan Middle School is 1600 Warriors Path in Harker Heights.
If you have any questions, please contact Coach Wilkerson at Kristin.Wilkerson@killeenisd.org
The address to Nolan Middle School is 1600 Warriors Path in Harker Heights.
If you have any questions, please contact Coach Wilkerson at Kristin.Wilkerson@killeenisd.org
Tomorrow Night is the Monster Orchestra Concert, 6pm at Union Grove Middle School Cafeteria. We will see you there!
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/