Hard to believe, but the first day of school for kids in Bell County is coming up FAST! Looking for school calendars in Killeen, Belton, or Temple ISD? Fun back to school events in the area? Where to get your kid's back to school haircut or go back-to-school shopping in town? We have it all, plus advice and tips for dealing with that first day anxiety, printables to make those first day pics special, and even ideas on what to pack for lunch! Check it all out here!
School calendars for Bell County (Click ISD name to see yearly calendar) |
First day: August 17
Elementary Schools Meet the Teacher: August 13
Belton ISD
First day: August 13
Elementary Schools Meet the Teacher: August 11
Temple ISD
First day: August 13
Pre-K Meet the Teacher: August 5
Elementary Schools Meet the Teacher: August 6
Salado ISD
First day: August 17
Check your school's social media for Meet the Teacher dates.
Back to school events in Bell County |
Click here for a list of school supply drives to donate to or receive supplies from.
July 18
✏️ Operation Homefront Back-to-School Brigade Killeen
July 24
✏️ Back to School Bash Nolanville
July 25
✏️Back to School Healthy Kids Day Harker Heights
✏️ Back to School Bash Temple
✏️ Connect and Serve Back 2 School Bash Killeen
July 31
✏️ CTRW Back to School Education Fair Belton
August 1
✏️ Mary Turner Day Back‑to‑School Give‑A‑Way Killeen
✏️ Back to School Shopping Extravaganza Temple
✏️ Locked in This Year: Back to School Giveaway Temple
✏️ Carlson's Got Your Back Killeen Backpack Giveaway Killeen
✏️ NAACP Back to School Rally Killeen
✏️ Kingdom Mayhem: Back-to-School Giveaway Killeen
✏️ Back to School Bash Killeen
August 7
✏️ Back to School Bash Harker Heights
August 8
✏️ Back to School Splash Bash Killeen
✏️ Back to School Supplies Giveaway Killeen
✏️ Back 2 School Giveaway Killeen
✏️ MOFM Back to School Bash Killeen
✏️ "How Do Dinosaurs Go to School" Story Time Harker Heights
✏️ JC Penney Kids Zone: Axolotl Pencil Bag Killeen
✏️ Back to School Block Party! Killeen
✏️ Back to School Bag Charm Event Killeen
✏️ Back to School BACKPACK ROUNDUP Killeen
August 9
✏️ Second Sunday At Sanctuary August Back To School New Scaremester Market Belton
August 12
✏️ Back to School Bash Water Wednesday Luau Salado
August 14
✏️ FaithWorks Back to School Drive Killeen
August 16
✏️ Back to School Free Braid-a-Thon Killeen
✏️ Back to School Event Harker Heights
Know of a community back to school event in Bell County we're missing? Add it to our Macaroni KID Killeen calendar now!
Back to school haircuts & styles in Killeen, Belton, and Temple |
Looking for a great spot for a back to school haircut? Here are a few stylists in Bell County offering back to school hair specials! (Tell them Macaroni KID sent you)
August 8
Free Haircuts ✏️ Back to School Block Party! Killeen
August 16
Free Braids & Boys Haircuts ✏️ Back to School Free Braid-a-Thon Killeen
Free hair services for middle & high school students ✏️ Back to School Event Harker Heights
Know of a back-to-school haircut event or stylist special in Bell County?
Email brittanyj@macaronikid.com with the details and we'll get it added!
Local Back to School Shopping |
There's the big box stores, of course, but you can also support locally-owned businesses when doing your back to school shopping! Here are some of our favorite places for shopping for back to school in Bell County that are locally owned:
School Supply Lists
Salado ISD Supply Lists: Elementary | Middle
Don't forget, tax free weekend is August 7-9!
A&R Balloon Bar: Back to School Balloon Stacks
DAWN Creations LLC: Sticker Name Labels
Pink Bulldog Boutique: Spiritwear, Shoes, Accessories
RileyJo Paint Co: Back to School Banners & Megaphones
Whimsies Boutique: Themed Clothes & Accessories
Have a favorite locally owned spot for back-to-school shopping you don't see listed here? Email brittanyj@macaronikid.com and we'll get it added!
Homeschool and Private School Options |
Not every path to learning looks the same and that’s the beauty of it! Whether you're exploring homeschool co-ops, flexible enrichment programs, or private schools tailored to your child’s needs, we’ve gathered everything in one place to help you start the year strong.
Check out our Homeschool Guide for co-ops, local businesses with homeschool hours, meetups, and more.
Looking into private school options? Browse by age group: Preschool | Elementary | Middle School | High School
Back to School Photos |
Celebrate the start of a new school year by capturing your little one's sweet face with a back-to-school mini session. These quick photo shoots are the perfect way to freeze this moment in time before those backpacks get worn in and the shoes get scuffed.
JEM Media: 30 Minute Minis, 15-20 Images | July 17-August 2
KL Photography: 5 Images
Precious Moments by NX Photography: 15 Minute Minis, 8 Images | July 26 & August 1
Fall Sports and Activities Guide |
Looking for after school activities?? Fall is the perfect time to try something new! Registrations are open for all kinds of classes now.
Check it out here.
More tips to make this school year in Bell County a great one: |
 5 Teacher-Approved Tips to Make Back-to-School Great |
 |  Foods that Make the Grade: Bento Box School Lunch Ideas | |
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