Alice W. Douse Elementary School

Dear Diamondback Families, Attached is a special welcome letter for your child as we prepare for an exciting 2026–2027 school year! I encourage you to take a few moments to read it together and share in the excitement of all that is ahead. Whether your child is returning to Alice W. Douse Elementary or joining our Diamondback family for the first time, we are so excited to welcome them. This year, our theme is "Shine Bright... The Sky's the Limit!" and we can't wait to see our students learn, grow, and shine throughout the year. I look forward to meeting each of you at Meet the Teacher on Thursday, August 13th. We are excited to welcome you into our school and kick off an incredible school year together!

See you soon!
Melissa Thomas

🚨 Update (8/5/26): : Students are now permitted to bring a thermos 4" x 6" or smaller containing their lunch from home. www.killeenisd.org/scoc

Teachers Return to Campus, Prep for Students

Teachers Return to Campus, Prep for Students The unstoppable rising tide of a new school year is easing ever forward, soon to overflow with tens...

📚 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

🎉 Congratulations, Caleena Moultrie! 🎉

Tonight, we proudly celebrated one of our very own, Caleena Moultrie, as she was recognized by the Killeen ISD Board of Trustees for an incredible accomplishment!

Caleena ranked among the Top 10 student fundraisers in a 37-county region of Central Texas for the American Heart Association—an outstanding achievement that reflects her compassion, generosity, and dedication to helping others.

💙💚 What a wonderful day at Killeen ISD’s New Teacher Induction! 💙💚

We were excited to welcome our new-to-campus and new-to-profession Diamondbacks as they begin this exciting journey. It was a day filled with meaningful connections, collaboration, and the energy that comes with new beginnings.

We are so glad you’re here and can’t wait to see all that we’ll accomplish together this school year. Here’s to a year of growth, relationships, and making a difference for our students!

🐍 It’s a great year to be a Diamondback!

📢 Alice W. Douse Elementary Registration Reminder

Meet the Teacher is August 13! Many registrations are still incomplete, and registration communications have been sent. Please check your email.

* Check your email for enrollment confirmation.
* Haven’t received confirmation? Call our office to confirm your student’s enrollment.
* Previously enrolled? Make sure all required paperwork has been submitted and your registration has been approved.
* Missed the deadline? Our office is open from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. Computers are available if you need to complete the application.
* Pre-K families: You must come to the campus to finalize registration.

Questions? Please call our office at 254-336-7480.

We look forward to seeing our Diamondback families at Meet the Teacher

Discover the Path. Blaze the Trail.

🚍 Killeen ISD parents, here's an important back-to-school update! 📚

Starting with the 2026-2027 school year, Killeen ISD is rolling out the SMART Tag™ bus safety system to make riding the bus safer and give parents more peace of mind.

Here's how it works:
✅ Students will scan their school ID badge when they get on and off the bus.
✅ Parents can download the SMART Tag™ Parent App to receive:
📲 Real-time bus ride updates
🚌 Boarding and drop-off notifications
📍 Bus location information
📋 Student transportation history
💬 Easier communication with Killeen ISD Transportation

The best part? Student ID badges do not store personal information.

If your child rides a Killeen ISD bus, now is a great time to download the SMART Tag™ Parent App before school starts next month so you're ready for the first day.

🌟 Join the Alice W. Douse Elementary Family! 🌟

Alice W. Douse Elementary is looking for passionate, dedicated team members who want to make a difference in the lives of children every day!

We’re currently hiring:
🍎 PK–2nd Grade Aide I
💚 Special Education ECSE Aide II
🍎 5th grade Math Teacher
🏃 PE Teacher
⭐ School Counselor

If you’re ready to be part of a positive, student-centered team where relationships matter and every child is encouraged to Discover the Path… Blaze the Trail, we’d love to have you join the Diamondback family!

📞 Questions? Contact Alice W. Douse Elementary at 254-336-7480.
All applicants must apply through the official Killeen ISD employment website.