Fort Hood, TX

254-287-4432

Education Centers

Education services and programs are offered at the Education Counseling Center in the Soldier Development Center, Building 33009. Phone (254) 287-4824. Services available for active-duty Soldiers include career guidance and testing. Program enrollment is available for Functional Academic Skills Training (FAST), NCO LEAD Program, High School Completion Program (HSCP) and college.

Adult family members and Department of Defense civilians may receive counseling, college credit-by-examination testing for a nominal charge, information about financial aid, local programs, and enrollment in selected programs. Representatives from area colleges and universities are also available at the education center, to explain what programs and courses are offered locally.

The Education Center sponsors many educational programs right on post. One of the most popular is the NCO LEAD Program provides practical, job specific courses in written and oral communication, computer literacy, management and supervision for NCOs. These programs are made available at no cost to eligible active duty personnel. Adult family members and DoD civilians may enroll in this program on a space available basis.


Public Schools

Moving from post to post is difficult on a family even when everything goes according to plan. The stress on the family is only compounded if the children run into school issues that put them at an unfair disadvantage — or worse, prevent them from competing with their peers both academically and otherwise. Nothing can make a new post feel unfriendly than an unpleasant school experience for your children.

In the past each military family was on its own. The parents either worked out school issues with the administration or they were a constant source of family/ school discord. The scene has changed drastically since the founding of the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC). This organization, founded by retired military and concerned educators is leading the fight for a level playing field for all military connected students.

MCEC continues to make transitioning from post to post easier in the education realm. We encourage you to check out their website at www.militarychild.org, talk to your school district administration or call the School Liaison Office (254-288-7946) for more information.

Killeen Independent School District (KISD) operates all schools on post under Texas law.

Elementary Schools for Fort Hood children who live on post are:

• Meadows Elementary, located on the corner of 27th St. & Tank Destroyer Blvd. Phone 254-501-1870.

• West Ward Elementary, located on the corner of Dean & Hillcrest Ave. Phone 254-501-1830.

• Clarke Elementary, located at 51600 Comanche Ave. Phone 254-501-1510.

• Duncan Elementary, located on Hopi Rd. Phone 254-501-1620.

• Montague Village Elementary, located at 84001 Clement Dr. Phone 254-501-2230.

• Clear Creek Elementary, located at 4800 Washington Blvd. Phone 254-501-1550.

• Ovetta Culp Hobby, 53210 Lost Moccasin Rd. Phone 254-
200-6500.

Half-day pre-kindergarten classes are available in KISD. A child must be at least four years old on or before Sept. 1 of the school year to enter the half-day pre-kindergarten program. The child must be unable to speak the English language or be from a family whose income is at or below a certain level, according to federal guidelines.

A child entering kindergarten must be five years or older on Sept. 1 of the school year. Those entering first grade must be six years old the same date.

Middle Schools for Fort Hood children are:

• Smith Middle School, located on Copperas Cove Road, 254-501-1050.

• Fairway Middle School, located on Garth & Whitlow in Killeen, 5254-01-1000.

• Audie Murphy, 53393 Sun Dance Drive, 254-200-6530.


High Schools for Fort Hood children are:

• Killeen High School, located 500 North 38th St.

• Robert M. Shoemaker High School, located at 3302 Clear Creek Rd.

Bus service is provided for those students who live on West Fort Hood and who attend the middle school and high schools. Children who live off post attend school at campuses near where they live.

Parents needing specific information on school enrollment can contact the KISD Administration Office, located at 200 N. W.S. Young Drive in Killeen, 254-501-0034.

For information on Special Education services, contact the office located at 600 Williamson, 254-501-0284.

For information on Copperas Cove schools contact CCISD at (254) 547-2910.

Schools and Colleges