GEAR UP Killeen ISD

Attending CTC in the fall? Don’t miss out on FREE MONEY!!

Need a scholarship? Apply from July 1 to July 31. Find more information at the link below.

https://www.ctcd.edu/about-ctc/ctc-foundation/scholarships/

At the airport heading back to Texas!! Thanks Boston and our wonderful tour guide, Rachel!!

KISD representing at Harvard University!
Killeen Early College High School
Killeen High School
Shoemaker High School
Ellison High School

Boston Day 1!

Today Killeen High School had the great pleasure of hosting Kyle Quilausing. He told his story and shared with our students the power of choice.

As Kyle says, “People make CHOICES and CHOICES make people. I believe you are 1 CHOICE AWAY from a DIFFERENT LIFE.” 🤙🏼

More FREE MONEY! Don't wait until the last minute - get started today!

: Attention all Killeen ISD high school seniors, don't miss out on the opportunity to apply for scholarships generously funded by the wills of Parrie Haynes, Franklin and Emily E. Pratt, Maude Moore Wood, Ira Cross, Jr., and more. These scholarships are awarded by the KISD Board of Trustees to deserving students like you. Take the first step towards your bright future and apply today! www.killeenisd.org/scholarships The deadline is Friday, April 5, 2024.

It was a beautiful day at The University of Texas at Dallas for their Scholar’s Day. Go Comets!

Killeen Early College High School
Shoemaker High School
Killeen High School

Thank you to the Austin Spurs for hosting Killeen High School for their College and Career Readiness Game! Our students got to visit with different colleges and businesses to get information and had a blast watching the game.

Looking for something to do over the 3 day weekend? These scholarships are due next Wednesday! Don’t miss out on free money! 💰

The Killeen ISD Education Foundation Scholarship is live now! Open to all Killeen ISD graduating seniors. For more information and the application visit https://www.killeenisd.org/education_foundation

👍 Fantastic day at Texas A&M's Aggieland Saturday with our GEAR UP seniors! 🌟🎓 Campus vibes, traditions, and future Aggie excitement – it was all there! Thanks for joining us on this rainy Saturday!

Good Afternoon GEAR UP Parents!!
A yearly requirement of the GEAR UP grant is a survey completed by the parents about the program.
Please click the appropriate link below based on the campus your Senior student attends and answer the questions. Thank you so much for your continued support.

🦘Killeen: https://forms.gle/d6Hq8MM6gXzz9QsK6
🐺Shoemaker: https://forms.gle/64qWqAf7RrpyFUdZ6
🦁Early College: https://forms.gle/dcK7XLFFJBapwhAT8
🦅Ellison: https://forms.gle/qxnvs6NHyh1AvYYi8

2023-24 GEAR UP Parent Survey-Ellison HS Please take a few minutes to share your input about the information and services your student has received through the GEAR UP program. Your responses will remain confidential and only be used for the purpose of improving the program services. Thank you! 𝑷𝒐𝒓 𝒇𝒂𝒗𝒐𝒓, 𝒕ó𝒎...

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Seniors, check out these scholarship opportunities!

The Killeen ISD Education Foundation Scholarship is live now! Open to all Killeen ISD graduating seniors. For more information and the application visit https://www.killeenisd.org/education_foundation

https://www.rodeohouston.com/scholarships.../how-to-apply/

Mark it on your calendars! An amazing opportunity to meet with college recruiters and employers!

🗓️February 3
⌚️11 am - 2 pm
📍Killeen High School

Don’t miss out!

Mark your Calendar: The Central Texas Scholarship Lady will be on our campus on January 23, 2024, at 6 PM to present Paying for College.

The biggest stressor about going to college these days is wondering how to pay for it. Please join the Scholarship Lady as she shares 17 ideas on paying for college. Using just one of these could save you hundreds, but combining them could save you thousands.

Killeen Independent School District

💰 Don’t forget the FAFSA is open for short periods!
✍🏽 Create your FSA ID if you haven’t already!
🎓 Completing the FAFSA/opt out form is a graduation requirement.

Early College HS GEAR UP students spent the day exploring programs available at Texas State Technical College (TSTC).

GEAR UP seniors from Killeen High School visited Texas State Technical College – Waco and McLennan Community College today to explore different opportunities available just up the road.

And Mrs. Amador got to see one of our GEAR UP college freshmen at TSTC!!

ESC Region 12

Early College HS seniors were up early this Saturday morning. They are participating in a College Admissions/ Essay Writing Workshop with The Scholarship Lady.

Exploring the future at St. Edward's University! 💙💛Our seniors had a blast on the college tour in Austin. 📚🎓 We got firsthand insights from the amazing student panel and explored the diverse world of majors and support at the student fair. 🌟

ESC Region 12
Killeen High School
Killeen Early College High School
Shoemaker High School

Today we took 36 seniors to UTSA for their preview day. These students were ready to roll at 7:30 am on a Saturday!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 talk about commitment!
Our seniors were able to attend sessions and visit the programs they were most interested in.
I think we have some future Roadrunners in this group…

ESC Region 12
Killeen High School Shoemaker High School Killeen Early College High School Chaparral High School

It's National GEAR UP Week!
Make sure and stop by and see your GEAR UP facilitator this week to find out about upcoming events and maybe even score some cool swag. 😎

Spending this rainy weekend working on college applications? Here are some tips for writing that "Tell us your story" college essay.

index - Texas A&M University-San Antonio Information for prospective students interested in participating in the new Jaguar Promise scholarship program.

The Scholarship Lady will be hosting evening workshops throughout the school year at the KISD Career Center. These are free and full of valuable information. Don’t miss out!

Here are some colleges that have NO application fees!!

With a 3 day weekend coming up, it's a great time for the Class of 2024 to work on college applications! Here are some colleges that don't require an essay to apply.