This week’s newsletter is packed with important end-of-year information, including:
🎟️ Annie Jr. performance details
🌦️ Rainy day arrival & dismissal reminders
🎉 Officially approved Spirit Week
📚 Tutorial expectations & after-school supervision reminders
🗓️ Upcoming testing and end-of-year events
🏃 8th Grade Celebration updates and more!
As we finish strong together, please take a few minutes to review this week’s Roadrunner Revue so there are no surprises during these final busy days of school!
📖 Read it here: https://app.smore.com/n/n6qj4
#WeAreJDA #IntentionalImpactByDesign #RoadrunnerRevue
As we approach the end of the school year, we often see an increase in student conflicts and altercations. We want to partner with families to reinforce an important message:
🚫 It is never acceptable to put hands on another person.
We also want to clarify the difference between retaliation and self-defense:
✔ Self-defense = protecting yourself from immediate harm when you cannot safely get away
❌ Retaliation = continuing or escalating a fight when there was an opportunity to walk away, de-escalate, or seek help
Students who:
• encourage fights
• spread rumors or drama
• instigate problems
• record/post altercations
• or promote conflict online or in person
may also face disciplinary consequences.
Please help us reinforce:
✔ Walk away
✔ Get an adult
✔ Use words, not hands
✔ Avoid social media drama
✔ Report concerns early
We appreciate your partnership in helping us maintain a safe and respectful campus environment for all students during these final weeks of school.
Please refer to your email for full details.
📧 jda@killeenisd.org
📞 254-336-3300
🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/9TiHjsrAbB
#JDAFamily #IntentionalImpactByDesign #JourneyOfDiscoveryAndAchievement #CapturingKidsHearts #WeAreJDA #RelationshipsMatter #Character #Communication #SchoolFamilyPartnership
We are officially in the final stretch, and this week’s Roadrunner Revue is packed with important updates to help your student finish strong!
Inside this week’s edition:
✔️ Important reminders (including no backpacks starting May 4th)
✔️ Teacher Appreciation Week ways to celebrate our staff
✔️ Field Day updates + how behavior impacts participation
✔️ End-of-year testing incentives (hello, JDA Cards!)
✔️ What to do if your student is at risk of failing—and how they can still turn it around
There’s a lot happening, and every detail matters as we close out the year with Intentional Impact by Design.
👉 Be sure to check it out so you and your student stay informed, focused, and ready to finish strong!
👉👉👉👉👉👉 https://app.smore.com/n/q8kmu
#JDA #RoadrunnerRevue #FinishStrong #IntentionalImpactByDesign
🧼 Locker Clean-Out
• Most students cleaned lockers today
• Items are coming home in backpacks
• If not completed → students finish tomorrow
🎒 Backpacks
• Once lockers are cleared → NO backpacks allowed
• Not needed for the rest of the year
⚽ Today’s Athletics
• ❌ No Girls Soccer
• ✅ Boys Soccer still practicing
🎭 8th Grade Masquerade Ball (Friday)
• 🎟 Tickets now $5
• 💻 Buy online (card)- https://drjimmiedonaycockmiddleschool.myschoolcentral.com/
• 💵 Thursday lunch (cash only)
📣 We Need Your Voice!
• Title I Survey- https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/cfs2iyvEMR
• CKH Family Survey- https://app.ckh.org/public-survey/nm6qqoxe
We appreciate your partnership 💙
📩 Please refer to your email for full details.
#JDAFamily #IntentionalImpactByDesign #JourneyOfDiscoveryAndAchievement #CapturingKidsHearts #WeAreJDA #Character #Communication #WeValueYourVoice #ParentsAsPartners #StrongerTogether
We are excited to honor our 8th graders as they take the next step toward high school! 💙
📅 May 28
⏰ 8:30–10:30 AM
🚪 Entry: Door 16
⏰ Doors open at 8:15 AM
✅ RSVP REQUIRED by May 22
📸 Submit photos + a well-wish for the slideshow
🪪 Valid ID required for entry
✨ Students may be checked out after the ceremony
👉 RSVP here:
https://www.killeenisd.org/o/jda/forms/8th-grade-celebration
📩 Please refer to your email for full details.
To help keep everything clear and organized, we’ve highlighted a few important dates and expectations that all families need to be aware of moving forward. These reminders help us maintain a safe, focused, and successful learning environment as we finish the year strong—together.
Thank you for continuing to partner with us and for trusting us with your child each day. If you have any questions, feedback, or need support, we are always here for you. You can reach out anytime at 📧 jda@killeenisd.org
, 📞 254-336-3300, or through our Family Feedback & Support Request Form:
🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/9TiHjsrAbB
We are in this together—and we are committed to finishing the year with intentional impact by design. ✨
JDA Purple Up Day
On behalf of JDA staff we want to thank everyone who came and interacted with our school community. Our staff worked really hard to make this a purposeful and engaging night and it was all worth it because of you! Parents of future roadrunners we hope you felt welcomed and prepared for next year. If you weren't able to attend no worries we still have open house in a few months.
#FutureRoadrunners #GoRoadrunners
Any 5th graders looking for some middle school advice?
Our current 6th grade students at JDA got you covered!
On April 09, 2026 JDA had their annual Sneak Peak that was open to all incoming 6th graders and students transferring from other schools. The night was filled with performances by theatre arts, orchestra, choir, and band. While students were performing, families had the chance to visit the gym and inquire more about electives/clubs that are offered or take a self-guided tour. During this self-guided tour spread out through out the school were opportunities for future roadrunners to give their input/questions about the upcoming school year. One wall was a dedicated advice wall written by current 6th graders and shown here are a couple of examples!
#JDAFamily
#IntentionalImpactByDesign
#JourneyOfDiscoveryAndAchievement
#CapturingKidsHearts
#WeAreJDA
#RelationshipsMatter
#StrongerTogether
#Character
#CriticalThinking
#SchoolFamilyPartnership
Purple Up Day 2026 @ JDA!
What is Purple Up day? Glad you asked!
April 15 is national purple up day and wearing purple shows a visible symbol of support and appreciation for military-connected youth and the significant role they play in their families’ service.
Why purple? Purple represents the combination of colors associated with all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces:
Air Force – Blue
Army – Green
Navy – Blue
Marine Corps – Red
Coast Guard – Blue
When these colors come together, they form purple—a unified show of support for all military families.
Shown here are just a few gems in our school community that include students, teachers, aides, and administrative staff. On the far right corner of every picture is our military liaison Ms. Jennyfer Arriaza. If you are military family at JDA and are in need of further support feel free to contact the military liaison. On our school website under the parents & students tab you will find a page dedicated to resources as well.
#MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #PurpleUp #MilitaryKids Secondary: #MilitaryFamilies
#MilitaryChildren #GoRoadrunners #JDA
Friday, April 10, 2026 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
-> On Friday, April 10, the Bell County Health Department will be on-site at Pre-K & Kinder Round-Up to provide required immunizations for students. Available vaccines include: Hep A, Rotavirus, Vaxelis (DTAP/HEP B/IPV/HIB), Hep B, TD, HIB, TDAP, HPV, Varicella, IPV, RSV, Men B, COVID, MCV4, Flu, MMR, Pediarix (DTAP/HEPA/HEPB), Prevnar, Pentacel (DTAP/IPV/HIB)
Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location: OLD Clifton Park Elementary (behind Red Lobster)
2200 Trimmier Road, Killeen
Registration for new-to-KISD students for the 2026–2027 school year opens April 6. Families can complete registration online by visiting www.killeenisd.org/enroll.
Enrollment is quick and convenient online, with additional support available at campus kiosks. Students requesting a transfer must do so during the enrollment process.
Required documents include proof of residency, immunization records, a birth certificate, and parent ID.
With standout advanced academic programs, dual credit opportunities, career and technical pathways, and award-winning fine arts and athletics, Killeen ISD gives students more ways to succeed, and more reasons to be proud. Nearly half of KISD students are already engaged in advanced learning experiences, a reflection of the district’s commitment to excellence.
For more information or assistance, families can contact their campus or visit www.killeenisd.org/enroll.
JDA is hosting a sneak peak for all incoming 5th graders from our feeder schools and any new students. This sneak peak is designed for our future roadrunners to get to know JDA culture and to see all the electives that are offered.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, April 09, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00–6:15 PM
Doors will open at 4:45 PM
📍 Location: JDA Middle School
🚗 Parking: Back parking lot
🚪 Entrance: Door 16
🎒 Clear Bag Event
Families can register and explore full program details at www.killeenisd.org/summer, where information about ages, grade levels, dates, times, and locations is available.
Sign up early, as space may be limited.
