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Killeen ISD honors state-recognized principal, students and program graduates

Killeen Independent School District Board of Trustees · January 20, 2026

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Killeen ISD trustees recognized Dr. Janelle Muhammad as Texas Middle School Principal of the Year, honored THSCA Academic All-State student-athletes, and acknowledged KISD TEACH program graduates and student artwork for School Board Appreciation Month.

The Killeen Independent School District Board of Trustees honored multiple students and staff during its Jan. 20 workshop, including Dr. Janelle Muhammad, principal of Rancier Middle School, who was named Texas Middle School Principal of the Year by the Texas Association of Secondary Principals.

District staff said Dr. Muhammad was recognized "for her authentic leadership style, strong instructional vision, and commitment to empowering teachers and staff to innovate in their classrooms," and noted she will be honored again at the 2026 TASSP Summer Workshop in Dallas and in Washington, D.C., in April. Dr. Billy Pringle, Executive Director of TASSP, presented the award during the meeting.

Trustees also recognized a list of THSCA Academic All-State student-athletes from several Killeen-area high schools and named graduates of the KISD TEACH program who completed degrees and earned certification. In honor of School Board Appreciation Month, trustees received proclamations and student-created artwork calendars compiled from multiple campuses.

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