Field trips, concerts and other events will be happening real soon!
These require assistance from our volunteers.
If you are interested in becoming a chaperone, a volunteer application and orientation are required.
Go to killeenisd.org/volunteer to do the application.
Email Mrs. Ventura at Jennise.Colinventura@killeenisd.org to let her know that you have completed the application.
Allow 3 to 5 business days for the application to be processed.
Mrs. Ventura will reach out to schedule orientation.
Chaperone spots are limited and first come, first served.
These require assistance from our volunteers.
If you are interested in becoming a chaperone, a volunteer application and orientation are required.
Go to killeenisd.org/volunteer to do the application.
Email Mrs. Ventura at Jennise.Colinventura@killeenisd.org to let her know that you have completed the application.
Allow 3 to 5 business days for the application to be processed.
Mrs. Ventura will reach out to schedule orientation.
Chaperone spots are limited and first come, first served.

Tomorrow is the LAST DAY of the PTO Bookfair!
It will be open during all lunch periods.
Parents are welcome to visit.
It will be open during all lunch periods.
Parents are welcome to visit.

Congratulations to Anthony Lima, who was selected as Academic Student of the Week by Coach Tomgenovich.
Anthony is a respectful young man that is constantly striving to become a better reader, each and everyday. His perseverance to overcome obstacles daily pays off and his achievements shines through.
We are very proud of you, Anthony! Congratulations!
Anthony is a respectful young man that is constantly striving to become a better reader, each and everyday. His perseverance to overcome obstacles daily pays off and his achievements shines through.
We are very proud of you, Anthony! Congratulations!

Athlete Student of the Week is Myles Venus! He was selected by Coach Tomgenovich.
Myles is currently a member of the 8th grade track team. Myles has accomplished multiple 1st places finishes on various events while also setting the all time Union Grove record for the 110 and 300 meter hurdles. He leads by example by working hard in practice and conditioning, as well as attending some of the high school track practices in order to perfect his craft.
Coach Tomgenovich, 8th grade boys track coach, says "Myles is the personification of what a student-athlete looks like. gives great effort in practice, leads by example, takes care of business in the classroom, and is very coachable and respectful. Really glad that I have had the opportunity to coach him the last 2 years".
Congratulations Myles! We are so proud of you!
Myles is currently a member of the 8th grade track team. Myles has accomplished multiple 1st places finishes on various events while also setting the all time Union Grove record for the 110 and 300 meter hurdles. He leads by example by working hard in practice and conditioning, as well as attending some of the high school track practices in order to perfect his craft.
Coach Tomgenovich, 8th grade boys track coach, says "Myles is the personification of what a student-athlete looks like. gives great effort in practice, leads by example, takes care of business in the classroom, and is very coachable and respectful. Really glad that I have had the opportunity to coach him the last 2 years".
Congratulations Myles! We are so proud of you!

Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to complete your child(ren)'s registration for the 2026-2027 school year!
Failure to register your child results on loss of course preferences and losing student's updated profile. This loss will require a complete registration as a new student.
Go to www.killeenisd.org/hac to update your child's existing profile.
If you have any questions, please call 254-336-6580.
Failure to register your child results on loss of course preferences and losing student's updated profile. This loss will require a complete registration as a new student.
Go to www.killeenisd.org/hac to update your child's existing profile.
If you have any questions, please call 254-336-6580.

Every Friday, UG Parents and guardians of the military (active duty, retired, prior service, reserves, National Guard, etc.) can join their children to have lunch every Friday.
You can bring lunches or purchase meals in the cafeteria.
To see the KISD menu, go here: https://www.schoolcafe.com/killeenisd
For cafeteria schedule, call front office at 254-336-6580.
Any questions about the event, call Parent Liaison, Jennise Ventura at 254-336-6580 or email: Jennise.Colinventura@gmail.com
You can bring lunches or purchase meals in the cafeteria.
To see the KISD menu, go here: https://www.schoolcafe.com/killeenisd
For cafeteria schedule, call front office at 254-336-6580.
Any questions about the event, call Parent Liaison, Jennise Ventura at 254-336-6580 or email: Jennise.Colinventura@gmail.com

Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
Join Killeen ISD for an evening of creativity, culture, and community at our Multicultural Festival! This special event celebrates the many cultures that make up our district through stories and art. Families, students, staff, and community members are invited to come together, experience diverse perspectives, and enjoy a vibrant night of learning and connection.
Location: KISD Career Center
1320 Stagecoach Rd.
Killeen, TX 76542
🎨 Celebrate culture through art and storytelling
🌍 Family-friendly community event
🎉 All are welcome!
Entrance is free, bring a friend! We hope to see you there!
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
Join Killeen ISD for an evening of creativity, culture, and community at our Multicultural Festival! This special event celebrates the many cultures that make up our district through stories and art. Families, students, staff, and community members are invited to come together, experience diverse perspectives, and enjoy a vibrant night of learning and connection.
Location: KISD Career Center
1320 Stagecoach Rd.
Killeen, TX 76542
🎨 Celebrate culture through art and storytelling
🌍 Family-friendly community event
🎉 All are welcome!
Entrance is free, bring a friend! We hope to see you there!

Join Killeen ISD on Thursday, March 12th for an evening of creativity, culture, and community at our Multicultural Festival! This special event celebrates the many cultures that make up our district through stories and art. Families, students, staff, and community members are invited to come together, experience diverse perspectives, and enjoy a vibrant night of learning and connection.
Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
Location: KISD Career Center
1320 Stagecoach Rd.
Killeen, TX 76542
🎨 Celebrate culture through art and storytelling
🌍 Family-friendly community event
🎉 All are welcome!
Entrance is free, bring a friend! We hope to see you there!

Have you registered your child(ren) 2026-2027 school year??
If not, the deadline is March 13th!
If you miss the deadline, the courses you and your child selected will no longer be available and you will have to register your child as a new student.
Go to www.killeenisd.org/hac to update your child's existing profile.
If you have any questions, please call 254-336-6580.
If not, the deadline is March 13th!
If you miss the deadline, the courses you and your child selected will no longer be available and you will have to register your child as a new student.
Go to www.killeenisd.org/hac to update your child's existing profile.
If you have any questions, please call 254-336-6580.

The PTO Book Fair starts Monday!
It will be open during all lunch period. Parents are welcome to attend.
Forms of payment accepted: debit/credit cards, cash, Scholastic E Wallet& gift cards and Apple Pay.
It will be open during all lunch period. Parents are welcome to attend.
Forms of payment accepted: debit/credit cards, cash, Scholastic E Wallet& gift cards and Apple Pay.

Deadline to register your child(ren) for the 2026-2027 school year is March 13th!
Do not miss the deadline! All your child's course selections will be lost.
Go to www.killeenisd.org/hac
If you have any questions, please call 254-336-6580.
Do not miss the deadline! All your child's course selections will be lost.
Go to www.killeenisd.org/hac
If you have any questions, please call 254-336-6580.

Congratulations to these Grizzly Students, who were selected for the Leadership and Principal's Awards during the KISD Art Show!
These amazing artists have spent weeks creating their artwork. They are truly talented!
Mr. Love and the UG community are very proud!
These amazing artists have spent weeks creating their artwork. They are truly talented!
Mr. Love and the UG community are very proud!







The Spring Break Program will run March 16–20, from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and is free for Boys & Girls Club members. The program will take place at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Texas College & Career Center, located at 707 N. 8th Street, Killeen, TX.
Students will participate in a variety of engaging activities throughout the week, including arts and crafts, gym activities, games, and more. Members will need to bring their own meals, and snacks will be provided. Registration packets are required and must be submitted by March 13, with online registration encouraged by March 11 to secure a spot.
Students will participate in a variety of engaging activities throughout the week, including arts and crafts, gym activities, games, and more. Members will need to bring their own meals, and snacks will be provided. Registration packets are required and must be submitted by March 13, with online registration encouraged by March 11 to secure a spot.

Congratulations to Maurice Brooks! He was selected as UGMS's Outstanding Student of the Week.
He was selected by Ms. Thompson.
"Maurice has made an effort to befriend and mentor my sixth graders. Anytime he sees me talking to any of my students in the hallway, he stops and visits with them. He doesn't hesitate to give them a high-five or tell them to have a good day. He stops by after school to help coach UIL at least once a week. He will work with 6th, 7th, or 8th graders. It doesn't matter to him who he works with. He just wants to help!"
This is Maurice's second award this school year!! This is an incredible accomplishment and we are extremely proud of him! Go, Maurice!!!
He was selected by Ms. Thompson.
"Maurice has made an effort to befriend and mentor my sixth graders. Anytime he sees me talking to any of my students in the hallway, he stops and visits with them. He doesn't hesitate to give them a high-five or tell them to have a good day. He stops by after school to help coach UIL at least once a week. He will work with 6th, 7th, or 8th graders. It doesn't matter to him who he works with. He just wants to help!"
This is Maurice's second award this school year!! This is an incredible accomplishment and we are extremely proud of him! Go, Maurice!!!

Every Friday, UG Parents and guardians of the military (active duty, retired, prior service, reserves, National Guard, etc.) can join their children to have lunch every Friday.
You can bring lunches or purchase meals in the cafeteria.
To see the KISD menu, go here: https://www.schoolcafe.com/killeenisd
For cafeteria schedule, call front office at 254-336-6580.
Any questions about the event, call Parent Liaison, Jennise Ventura at 254-336-6580 or email: Jennise.Colinventura@gmail.com
You can bring lunches or purchase meals in the cafeteria.
To see the KISD menu, go here: https://www.schoolcafe.com/killeenisd
For cafeteria schedule, call front office at 254-336-6580.
Any questions about the event, call Parent Liaison, Jennise Ventura at 254-336-6580 or email: Jennise.Colinventura@gmail.com

Congratulations to our Heart of Gold Recipients! We are very proud of them, for their hard work to ensure our students are successful.
Mr. Love
Mrs. Perez
Mrs. Shutts
Mr. Domingo
These teachers were selected by parents, students and their peers.
If you would like to select one or more staff members for the Heart fo Gold Award, fill out the nomination form: https://www.killeenisd.org/o/kisd/page/heart-of-gold-award
Mr. Love
Mrs. Perez
Mrs. Shutts
Mr. Domingo
These teachers were selected by parents, students and their peers.
If you would like to select one or more staff members for the Heart fo Gold Award, fill out the nomination form: https://www.killeenisd.org/o/kisd/page/heart-of-gold-award

Grizzly Lab is this Saturday, March 7th from 9am to 12pm. This is a free service provided for our Grizzly students.
It's an opportunity to get assistance on homework, catch up on assignments and make up work.
To register your student: https://forms.office.com/r/Ogvv5EfCPa
It's an opportunity to get assistance on homework, catch up on assignments and make up work.
To register your student: https://forms.office.com/r/Ogvv5EfCPa

Have you registered your child(ren) 2026-2027 school year??
If not, the deadline is March 13th!
If you miss the deadline, the courses you and your child selected will no longer be available and you will have to register your child as a new student.
Go to www.killeenisd.org/hac to update your child's existing profile.
If you have any questions, please call 254-336-6580.
If not, the deadline is March 13th!
If you miss the deadline, the courses you and your child selected will no longer be available and you will have to register your child as a new student.
Go to www.killeenisd.org/hac to update your child's existing profile.
If you have any questions, please call 254-336-6580.

Tonight is the UGMS Orchestra Fundraiser at Sonic Drive In from 5pm to 7pm. See you there!

Union Grove students came... they competed... and they exceled! We had several kiddos place at Academic UIL over the weekend. Our students were troopers showing up at Nolan MS before 7:30 am on a Saturday morning and stayed up there until after 3:30 pm in the afternoon.
Thank you to all the coaches who helped prepare out students for this event.
And a huge thank you to Mrs. Cook for being the glue that held everything together.
Art
6th- Katarina Allen 1st
7th- Angelina Tripplet 6th, Miya Bess 3rd, Elizabeth Lorn 2nd
8th- Chloe Bogard 6th, Serenity Brazil 5th, Emmanuella Asamoa 4th
Chess
8th- Elias Rodriguez 2nd
Dictionary Skills
7th- Ian Alicia Ramirez 2nd
8th- Mackenzie Duke 3rd, Elisabeth Hess 1st
Listening
6th- Kylie Hess 3rd
8th- Maurice Brooks 6th
Music Memory
7th- Evelyn Chittenden 1st
8th- Rhys Smith 5th
Number Sense
6th- Cameron Stroy 3rd
Oral Reading
6th- Charlotte Grabitz 3rd
Social Studies
6th- Nigel West 3rd, Alex Walker 2nd
Spelling
6th- Samantha Sullivan 3rd
7th- Penelope Dyck 4th, Alyssa Montufar 3rd
8th- Laila Stevenson 4th, Elisabeth Hess 1st
Thank you to all the coaches who helped prepare out students for this event.
And a huge thank you to Mrs. Cook for being the glue that held everything together.
Art
6th- Katarina Allen 1st
7th- Angelina Tripplet 6th, Miya Bess 3rd, Elizabeth Lorn 2nd
8th- Chloe Bogard 6th, Serenity Brazil 5th, Emmanuella Asamoa 4th
Chess
8th- Elias Rodriguez 2nd
Dictionary Skills
7th- Ian Alicia Ramirez 2nd
8th- Mackenzie Duke 3rd, Elisabeth Hess 1st
Listening
6th- Kylie Hess 3rd
8th- Maurice Brooks 6th
Music Memory
7th- Evelyn Chittenden 1st
8th- Rhys Smith 5th
Number Sense
6th- Cameron Stroy 3rd
Oral Reading
6th- Charlotte Grabitz 3rd
Social Studies
6th- Nigel West 3rd, Alex Walker 2nd
Spelling
6th- Samantha Sullivan 3rd
7th- Penelope Dyck 4th, Alyssa Montufar 3rd
8th- Laila Stevenson 4th, Elisabeth Hess 1st

