Willow Springs Elementary School

🎉 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

We are so grateful for our amazing principal, Mrs. Anika Stewart! She continues to do amazing things for our Blue Jays each and every day! Thank you, Mrs. Stewart! Happy School Principals' Day!

We hope to see everyone at Barnes & Noble Saturday!

The students pictured are among the first to earn 30 stars for demonstrating great cafeteria behavior. They're being recognized by having their class's name added to the cafe Wall of Fame as well as VIP seating on the stage for being the G.O.A.T....the greatest of all table groups! The classes are:

Ms. Richardson & Ms. Everett--ECSE
Mrs. Barton--Skills
Mrs. Howard--1st Grade
Ms. Bass, Ms. McMeans, Ms. Morris & Mrs. Sendejo--2nd Grade

We are proud of these blue jays for showing others how to SOAR!! #WillowStrong #WeAreKISD #kisdkidswinning #BlueJaysSoar

Today is the last day to order your field day shirts!! Get your order in now!

It's almost time for our annual Barnes & Noble Family Day!! Mark your calendars and spread the word!!