Killeen Schools

Clubs and extracurricular activities in schools are great outlets for students to express themselves, find their interests, and develop skills. The skills that students develop can help boost academic success and personal growth.  There are many clubs and extracurricular activities offered to Killeen Independent School District Students. These vary from STEM, athletics, art, music, and more.  Benefits of school clubs:   Academic Performance: Participation in activities outside of regular school requirements can result in better academic performance. Skills are developed beyond the typical skills that one learns during school hours. Such skills assist in performing better academically by helping students learn time management and discipline. Improved Confidence: School club activities offer a great platform for students to learn and grow. When students are able to acquire new skills and see themselves improving on it, they exhibit better confidence and self-esteem. Skill...

Art activities can be a great way for students to improve their creative skills. These activities can also have a positive impact on the overall development of kids. For students, participating in art-related activities can result in improved academic performance at school.   How do art-related activities help in improving academics? Art Enhances Creativity: Art plays a vital role in enhancing creativity among students. Art-related activities enhance students’ ability to conceptualize and visualize different creative elements. These can improve their expression of ideas and help them to familiarize with different tools used during the activity, while boosting their creativity.  Improved Student Engagement: Art activities may require students to be deeply involved in a project while trying new concepts and interpreting them in their own way. Some projects may need students to work as a team which can improve their communication skills. These personal experiences and skil...