Jackson-Keller Elementary School - North East ISD

👋 A little "hi" can completely change someone’s day! 👋

Today is National Say Hi Day, a beautiful reminder of how powerful a simple, friendly greeting can be. In a world where we are all so busy and connected through screens, taking a second to look up, smile, and say hello to a neighbor, a coworker, or a stranger can make a massive difference.

Let's start right here in our own community!

👇 Drop a "HI!" or your favorite waving emoji in the comments below, and reply "hi" to someone else's comment. Let’s see how far we can spread the good vibes today! ✨☀️

Celebrating National Donut Day with sticky fingers, powdered sugar noses, and absolutely zero regrets. I think it’s safe to say the kids approve of this holiday! 🤪

What’s your family’s go-to flavor? Are you team sprinkles, classic glazed, or jelly-filled? Let us know in the comments.👇

🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Meneses and Ms. Rios on successfully completing their Arts Integration training! 🎨📚

Their dedication to bringing creativity and meaningful learning experiences into the classroom will inspire our students and staff.

Dedicated. Inspiring. Unstoppable. 🌟

Huge congratulations to our incredible teachers receiving their 5, 10, and 30-year Service Awards! Thank you for your unwavering commitment to our students and community. You make North East ISD shine! 🍎👏

🎒✨ And just like that, the school year is a wrap! From the first day of sharp pencils and nervous smiles to the last day of packed-up cubbies and lifelong memories, what an incredible journey it’s been.

Watching these kids grow, learn, and conquer new challenges has been the ultimate highlight. A massive thank you to our amazing teachers, staff, and families for making this year at Jackson Keller so special.

Hello, summer! ☀️🍦💦

One final calendar reminder as we wrap up the 2025-2026 school year! 📚
High school campuses will have early release on Wednesday, and all NEISD campuses will have early release on Thursday and Friday. Friday marks the last day of school for students. **This does not include ACE.**
Let’s finish this final week strong and celebrate an incredible school year!

😀What an Amazing Year in the Library! 🎉📖

This is what mentorship is all about! 🏗️➡️✨ A former student who went through our Pape-Dawson Engineers mentorship program kept in touch with his teacher, Mrs. Adame, and volunteered at our JK Extravaganza night.

Read on to learn his story: “I am extremely thankful and blessed to have had the opportunity to participate in the Pape-Dawson Mentorship Program as a mentee from 2012–2014 while in 4th and 5th grade. The program allows engineers to mentor students and inspire them to think big about their futures.
Growing up, I wanted to be a mechanic like my dad, but when I was introduced to my mentor, Ben Setterbo, my eyes were opened to the world of civil engineering. I have always been interested in how the world works, and throughout my time in school, I realized that civil engineering was the career I wanted to pursue.
Over the years, I stayed in contact with Ben, and we developed a long-lasting friendship. After high school, I had the opportunity to work at Pape-Dawson as a survey intern and later continued as an engineering intern from 2021–2025. After graduating from college, I was offered a full-time position as a Civil Engineer with my mentor’s company, Setterbo Engineers.
I am extremely grateful for the mentorship, guidance, and opportunities I have received throughout the years, and I look forward to continuing my career in civil engineering while inspiring future generations the same way I was inspired.”

Huge shoutout and an even bigger THANK YOU to the incredible team at Pape-Dawson Engineers! 📐✨ Another fantastic year of mentorship is in the books, and our mentees are still buzzing from their visit. Getting to see the firm in action and spend quality time with such talented professionals is always a highlight. We might just have a few future engineers on our hands now! 🛠️💼