Construction Updates

Williams/Ledger Elementary School Reconstruction

The reconstruction of Williams/Ledger Elementary School follows substantial damage to the campus which occurred during heavy rains in July 2025. This project was declared an emergency by the CCISD Board of Trustees at its Aug. 12, 2025 meeting and is being funded through fund balance and the district's insurance provider.

Nov. 17, 2025

Long hallway with wooden doors and construction materials scattered along the floor.

View of two doorways leading to unpainted rooms with ceiling work visible.

Wide hallway with workers and construction supplies, showing framed windows.

Open space with a worker and a chair, featuring unpainted walls and ceiling structure.

Empty hallway leading to glass doors and a closed entrance.

Long hallway with windows and an empty chair along the wall.

Spacious hallway with glass walls and an entrance door on the side.

Dec. 5, 2025

Bright hall with a triangular ceiling and furniture along the walls.

Spacious unfinished room with a ladder, walls, and a window.

Hallway under construction with a floor machine and scaffolding.

Interior of a large space with railings and unfinished walls.

Wide view of another unfinished area with railings and construction materials.

Long, empty corridor with blue windows and unfinished flooring.

Spacious, empty room with a single window and bare walls.

Another long corridor with construction materials and open doors.

Empty hallway with double doors leading to another space.

Empty interior space with unfinished flooring and large window.

Dec 17, 2025

View from doorway into a room with light gray flooring and equipment.

Newly installed flooring with a worker applying yellow tiles.

Jan. 7, 2026

Interior room with light gray flooring, walls, and unfinished features.

Empty room with gray flooring and white walls, windows letting in natural light.

Long hallway with white walls, gray flooring, and several doorways on each side.

Large open space with stacked wooden pallets, unfinished walls, and construction materials.

Spacious indoor area featuring high ceilings, unfinished flooring, and green railings.

A long, unfinished hallway with multiple doorways and construction materials.

Jan. 21, 2026

An empty classroom with a corkboard and whiteboard on opposite walls.

A person installing a device on the ceiling in a well-lit room.

A view of double doors opening into a hallway with ongoing construction work.

Empty classroom with a large window, whiteboard, and some storage boxes.

Storage cabinets against a light-colored wall in an unfurnished room.

Long hallway lined with doors and windows, with construction materials scattered.

Wall-mounted storage cabinets in a sparsely furnished room.

Long corridor with overhead lighting and unfinished walls.

Large open area under construction with high ceilings and machinery.

Close-up of a blue railing with construction materials in the background.

High ceilinged space under construction with a lift and lighting fixtures.

Interior view of a building showing ramps and doorways under construction.

Feb. 9, 2026

Group of people gathered in a hallway engaged in discussion.

Another view of people talking in a hallway, some seated while others stand.

Meeting of individuals in a classroom setting, discussing at the front.

Group of four people in a school corridor discussing.

Feb. 13, 2026

Empty classroom with construction materials and exposed wiring.

Long school hallway with blue and yellow decorative walls.

View of a hallway with beige walls, blue trim, and doorways on both sides.

Long corridor with light walls, open doors, and construction materials along the floor.

Room with blue carpet, workers installing flooring near a bookshelf and windows.

Feb. 27, 2026

Exterior of a building with a triangular roof, columns, and steps leading to the entrance.

Entrance area with a roof supported by white columns and blue beams.

Similar view of the entrance area under construction with white columns.

Classroom featuring a gray kitchenette and rows of wooden desks.

Long hallway with blue and yellow accents and doors on either side.

Empty classroom corner with a storage cabinet and phone on the wall.

Long hallway with blue and yellow accents and several doors on each side.

Empty classroom with storage cabinets along the walls and a flat cart in the center.

Wide corridor leading to double doors, with construction materials along the sides.

A corridor with a blue framework and a clear sky overhead.

An indoor space with furniture and bulldog murals on the walls.

A hallway with open doors and a two-tone floor design.

Another view of a hallway similar to the previous one, showing open doors.

Long corridor with windows and blue accents, leading to a brighter space.

Empty library area with wooden shelves and a mural depicting a castle.

Another long hallway with blue markings and doors, brightly lit.

Open walkway under a blue, triangular shelter with white columns and clear sky.

March 25, 2026

A hallway with blue and yellow decor and double doors at the end.

A long corridor featuring blue and yellow walls with multiple doors.

An empty bookshelf area with shelves and windows in a library setting.

A spacious room with shelves, seating, and wall art under bright lighting.

Long hallway with blue accents and construction materials on the floor.

Empty office space with a counter, chair, and light-colored walls.

Room with a long shelf unit and windows, featuring a gray carpet.

Straight hallway with open doors and a blue and yellow floor design.

Empty office space with a desk, shelves, and storage boxes in the background.

Cloudy sky over a school building with a sloped roof and nearby seating area.

View of a school exterior featuring a large dumpster and architectural details.

Wide hallway with colored walls, doors, and a carpet leading to double doors.

A vacant room with gray cabinets and a shelf on the wall.

An aisle lined with wooden and gray bookshelves.

A hallway with blue and yellow accents, leading to doors.

A similar hallway view with blue and yellow walls and open doors.

April 15, 2026

Empty room with colorful mural, furniture stacked against the wall.

Large open space featuring a Bulldog mural and stacked chairs against a wall.

Long hallway with open doors, blue and yellow walls, and a caution sign.

Bright hallway with open doors, blue and yellow walls, and a yellow caution sign.

Modern kitchen area with a sink and cabinets against a light wall.

Empty room with large windows, a storage cabinet, and a small desk.

Spacious hall with bulldog murals and barriers, featuring a performance area.

Wall with service windows and a colorful design in a well-lit corridor.

Long hallway featuring blue and yellow walls with open doors and windows.

Brightly lit restroom with blue stalls and a sink area.

Library filled with wooden shelves stacked with colorful books.

Gymnasium featuring a large bulldog mural and basketball hoops.

Large mural of a bulldog on a gym wall with colorful surroundings.

Empty gymnasium with basketball hoop and no furniture.

Compact kitchen area featuring cabinets and a sink on a blue countertop.

Two drinking fountains against a tiled wall, near restrooms.

June 2, 2026

Empty classroom with stacked chairs and a whiteboard at the front.

Classroom filled with boxes and storage containers, facing a whiteboard.

Basketball gym with gray flooring and yellow and blue wall accents.

A clean cafeteria area with stainless steel serving counters and a TV on the wall.

A spacious gym area featuring bulldog murals, a table, and tiered seating.

An empty reception area with a TV, fire alarm panel, and a ladder leaning against the wall.

A modern office space with a long counter, chairs, and a TV, set up for use.

Empty classroom with whiteboard and large screen on a stand.

Kitchen area with cabinets, counters, and cardboard boxes.

Classroom featuring a corkboard, shelves, and storage boxes.

Industrial kitchen with stainless steel counters and equipment.

WLE Cafeteria adorned with giant bulldog murals

Classroom being staged for new furniture

Classroom with sleek design ready for furnishings

Indoor gymnasium with a large bulldog mural and colorful gym floor.

Commercial kitchen with stainless steel equipment and rolling carts.

Cafeteria area with stacked tables and a bulldog mascot mural.

Aug. 3, 2026

Elementary School Playground Replacement

On December 15, 2025, the Copperas Cove ISD Board of Trustees approved the replacement of playgrounds at all five K-5 elementary campuses in Copperas Cove ISD, with each including a shade to meet modern student safety standards. These projects total $2,693,185.68 and will be paid for out of Fund Balance.

These projects are on track to be completed ahead of the 2026-27 school year.

Renderings

Aerial view of a playground with various play structures and children playing.

Aerial view of a colorful playground with slides and swings on green grass.

Aerial view of a blue playground with slides and swings surrounded by grass.

A playground with climbing structures, slides, swings, and people enjoying outdoor activities.

Aerial view of a bustling playground with climbing walls, slides, and swings on grass.

Aerial view of a colorful playground with slides and swings.

Children playing on swings and climbing equipment in a sunny playground.

Overview of a busy playground with kids using slides and swings.

Playground scene showing children enjoying slides and climbing structures.

Playground scene with swings, slides, and children playing on green grass.

Colorful playground with slides and climbing structures under a blue sky.

Playground area featuring slides, climbing wall, and children engaging in activities.

Colorful playground with children playing on various structures and slides.

A colorful playground with slides, swings, and children playing in a green park.

Another view of the playground featuring slides, swings, and kids engaged in various activities.

An aerial view of a vibrant playground with numerous children playing on equipment.

A different perspective of the playground with children playing, slides, and swings visible.

Accessible playground with children playing and using swings.

Aerial view of colorful playground equipment and children playing.

Top-down view of another playground with play structures and kids engaged in activities.

Inclusive playground scene with children on swings and slides in a grassy area.

Colorful playground with slides and climbing structures on green grass.

April 30, 2026 - MWE

Bare ground with outlines for construction, covered in white plastic.

Playground structure with slides and climbing bars, partially constructed.

Curved path outlined for construction, surrounded by unfinished ground.

Construction site with workers setting up a tarp over a foundation.

New playground equipment under construction with dirt and preparing surfaces.

Playground area featuring slides and climbing structures with wooden planks around.

Unfinished pathway showing gravel, concrete slabs, and construction vehicles nearby.

Playground construction site with blue equipment and yellow poles under gray skies.

April 30, 2026 - HHE

Construction area with a bobcat machine and debris in the background, surrounded by fencing.

Cleared land with a concrete foundation for future development, grass and trees in view.

Empty lot with concrete borders ready for construction, grass patches visible nearby.

Unused playground equipment stored in crates near a school building.

May 13, 2026 - MWE

New blue and orange playground structure with slides and seating areas.

Another angle of a blue and orange playground with slides and climbing areas.

Playground under construction featuring slides and climbing structures in bright colors.

Blue and yellow playground equipment with slides and climbing structures.

June 3, 2026

View of a playground with slides and a suspension bridge.

June 3, 2026 - CPE

Playground featuring slides, climbing structures, and a sign.

Another angle of the playground showcasing slides and play areas.

Colorful playground equipment with slides, climbing features, and ramps.

Playground with blue slides, orange climbing wall, and various play structures.

Playground area featuring yellow swings and blue slide structures.

Playground showcasing blue and orange play equipment with ramps and slides.

Colorful playground with slides and swings on a gravel surface.

Swingset with blue and yellow swings, grassy area nearby.

June 3, 2026 - HCE

Construction site with materials covered in blue tarps and orange safety fencing.

Flat construction area with wooden frames and orange safety fencing in view.

Stored construction materials wrapped in plastic, behind a fence.

June 3, 2026 - HHE

Colorful playground equipment with slides and climbing structures.

Disordered construction materials scattered in a grassy area next to a building.

Close-up of colorful playground structures with slides and climbing features.

A construction site with gravel and playground equipment parts in the background.

A partially-constructed playground with swings and a colorful play structure.

July 13, 2026 - MWE

A completed playground featuring slides and climbing structures on green turf.

July 27, 2026 - HCE

Playground with swings, slides, climbing structure, and sandy area under a blue sky.

Colorful playground equipment with slides and climbing walls, surrounded by open space.

View of playground with swings and slides, concrete pathway, and sandy play area.

Playground featuring slides, ramps, and play structures, with informative sign nearby.

Playground with blue structures and a walkway under a clear blue sky.

August 10, 2026 - MWE

Shaded playground area featuring blue equipment and safety netting.

Brightly colored playground under a shade, showcasing various slides and play structures.

Another view of a shaded playground with blue structures and safety netting.

Playground with blue structures and shade, enclosed by safety netting.

Playground featuring blue and yellow equipment under a blue canopy and safety barriers.

Another view of the playground with a bright blue slide and shade, surrounded by safety netting.

Open area of the playground showing grassy turf and a blue slide under a shade structure.

Bright blue playground under a shade with climbing structures and slides.

View of the playground from the side with safety netting and colorful equipment.

Two playgrounds under blue canopies in an open grassy area.

August 12, 2026 - HHE

Playground scene at sunset, with a focus on structures and safety barriers.

Colorful playground with swings and slides under a blue canopy.

Play structure featuring slides and climbing elements, enclosed by safety netting.

Vibrant playground area showcasing slides and play structures beneath a canopy.

Playground view with slides and swings, sheltered by a blue awning and safety netting.

Playground area with blue shade, orange safety netting, and swings.

August 13, 2026 - HCE

View of a playground with a blue canopy and various play equipment.

Close-up of playground equipment under blue canopy with shapes signage.

Playground structure with blue slides and yellow accents beneath a canopy.

Playground with blue shade structure, slides, and climbing equipment.

August 13, 2026 - WLE

Playground under a blue shade, featuring slides and various play structures.

Colorful playground with a blue shade, slides, and climbing areas.

Playground with blue cover and play equipment beside a pathway.

Bulldawg Stadium Track Resurfacing

The Board of Trustees approved the resurfacing and repair of the track at Bulldawg Stadium at their February 3, 2026 regular meeting at a cost of $415,700.00 from fund balance. After the track was removed following the conclusion of the Track & Field Season, additional repairs to the asphalt underneath the track. Those additional repairs were approved by the Board of Trustees on April 27, 2026 at a cost of $180,170.00 from fund balance. Both portions of the project are being completed by ProTech Track & Tennis and the project is projected to be complete in the Summer of 2026.

April 16, 2026

A panoramic view of a football field with the word 'DAWGS' and bleachers.

Bulldawg stadium field house with blue roof in south endzone behind the blue track

Top layer of track scraped away to expose sub-base

all track layers removed to expose underlying dirt

Track demolition in progress showing layers being removed

Worn athletic track surface with red markings and patches.

Rolled-up sections of turf scattered along a dirt track in a stadium.

Empty stadium scoreboard with rolled-up turf around the field.

April 24, 2026

Curved edge of a track showing dirt and grass beside a concrete path.

Cracked red track surface adjacent to green turf.

Close-up of a cracked and textured red track surface.

Red track surface with worn markings and visible cracks.

Textured red track with cracks and faint lines.

Weathered track with faded markings and bleachers in the background.

May 22, 2026

Newly paved track next to grandstands and a blue-roofed building.

Curved pavement surrounding a sports field with a large scoreboard.

June 4, 2026

Football field with turf, goalposts, and bleachers under rainy conditions.

Rainy football field with blue end zones and 'DAWGS' lettering.

Rain-soaked football field featuring 'DAWGS' in blue and yard markers.

Overcast view of football field with 'DAWGS' and bleachers nearby.

June 24, 2026

Colorful track with blue and yellow sections, leads to bleachers.

View of a blue and yellow track with adjacent grassy area and bleachers.

Close-up of textured blue and yellow track surface.

Stadium scene featuring a large scoreboard and vibrant blue and yellow field.

A football field with blue and yellow markings, displaying the word 'DAWGS'.

Close-up of a vibrant yellow and blue track surface with angular shapes.

July 6, 2026

Outdoor Venue Lighting

The lighting at outdoor venues across Copperas Cove ISD sustained damage during hail storms and was not working to an effective level. The replacement of the existing lighting at all outdoor facilities with LED lighting was approved by the Board of Trustees on May 12, 2026, with Symmetry Sports Construction for a total cost of $707,250.00. The district is working to recover the money from its insurance company, with the contract approved pay out of fund balance.

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A close-up of stadium lights with one light glowing green, pointing upwards.

Five bright floodlights mounted on a pole against a clear blue sky.

Five floodlights arranged on a pole under a bright blue sky.

Close-up of two large floodlights with a blue sky background.

Close-up of two floodlights, one with a visible reflection, under a blue sky.

Close-up of a large metal floodlight mounted on a structure.

Aerial view of two floodlights on a concrete surface near a body of water.

Top view of three metal floodlights attached to a pole over green grass.

Tall sports light tower with bright lights against a blue sky and bleachers below.

Floodlights mounted on a pole against a clear blue sky.

Close-up of a floodlight lens with an arrow pointing upward.

Four floodlights on a pole under a bright sky.

Aerial view of floodlights above a track field and bleachers.

Reflective stadium lights with bleachers in the background.

Aerial view of shiny stadium lights over a grassy area.

Close-up of two reflective lights on a pole, with grassy fields below.

Multiple stadium lights against a blue sky, with a mix of colors.

Sports field with light poles under a clear blue sky.

Close-up of stadium lights against a blue sky.

Detail of a light fixture showing its surface.

Two floodlights mounted on a support structure.

Overhead view of a single sports stadium light on a blue court.

Overhead view of dual sports lights next to a grass area.

May 22, 2026 - Bulldawg Stadium

Multiple stadium lights mounted on a tall pole against a gray sky.

Similar multiple stadium lights on a pole, some illuminated against gray sky.

Workers on a lift adjusting sports field lights atop a building.

Multiple black sports field light fixtures lined up on the ground.

A person connecting wires to black light fixtures outdoors.

Black light fixtures arranged outside a building with colorful paw prints on the ground.

Workers on a lift adjusting sports field lighting fixtures.

A lift adjusts sports lighting while a worker oversees from above.

May 26, 2026 - Bulldawg Stadium

A tall sports light tower illuminating against a blue sky.

Viewing tower at a stadium under a partly cloudy sky.

Close-up of stadium floodlights against a blue sky.

Floodlights positioned on a tall pole with a light overcast.

High angle of stadium floodlights shining against a clear blue sky.

Two men talking in a hallway with tools and equipment in the background.

Lighting fixtures mounted on a tall pole against a cloudy sky.

A tall light fixture on a pole with a clear blue sky background.

A set of sport lights on a pole illuminated against a blue sky.

View of a football field with turf and bleachers under a blue sky.

Close-up of bright stadium floodlights against a clear sky.

Low angle view of a tall building with windows and stadium lights in the background.

Person adjusting a control panel on a wall, with a cable attached nearby.

Floodlights mounted on a tall pole against a blue sky.

Bleachers in foreground with a light pole and clouds in the background.

Close-up of floodlights on a pole set against a clear blue sky.

Floodlights on a pole illuminated against a pale sky.

Empty bleachers under a clear blue sky with fluffy clouds.

Wide view of empty bleachers beneath a bright blue sky.

May 27, 2026 - Bulldawg Stadium

Aerial view of a football field with red lighting and bleachers.

Aerial view of a football field with bleachers and bright stadium lights.

Aerial view of a brightly lit sports field featuring 'DAWGS' and a bulldog graphic.

Aerial view of a football field at night, displaying 'DAWGS' and a bulldog emblem.

May 27, 2026 - Hanke Field

Close-up of a tall light tower with multiple stadium floodlights.

Green sports field with residential homes in the background and floodlights.

Light tower being serviced with a lift, featuring multiple floodlights.

Tall sports light tower with multiple lights against a gray sky.

Light tower with fewer lights set against a cloudy sky.

Worker on a platform adjusting lights on a tall light tower.

Another view of a tall light tower with bright lights under a cloudy sky.

Floodlights mounted on a tall pole against a cloudy sky.

Lighting tower with floodlights and a maintenance lift against a gray sky.

June 2, 2026 - Hanke Field

Floodlights on a tall pole silhouetted against a bright sky.

Tall pole with multiple floodlights against a cloudy backdrop.

Sports field light tower against a cloudy sky.

Light fixtures on a tall sports field tower under gray clouds.

Open sports field with grandstands and light towers under a sunny sky.

View of a running track with grandstands and light towers in the background.

June 2, 2026 - CCHS Tennis Courts

A long fence with floodlights and a maintenance crew on a lift.

Three floodlights attached to a pole against a blue sky.

Multiple floodlights positioned on a tall pole in daylight.

Three bright floodlights on a stand with a clear sky backdrop.

Exterior view of a sports facility with equipment and lighting installation.

Two workers are on a lift adjusting a lighting fixture.

Single floodlight mounted on a pole against a blue sky.

Three floodlights mounted on a pole illuminating the area.

Bright floodlights mounted on a tall pole against a clear blue sky.

View of a sports facility with multiple floodlights and a storage shed.

Three powerful floodlights on a pole shining brightly against a blue sky.

Two floodlights perched atop a tall pole, illuminating the cloudy sky.

Two players participating in a tennis match on a sunny day.

Hanke Field Track Replacement

The Board of Trustees approved the resurfacing and repair of the track at Hanke Field, located at S.C. Lee Jr. High, at their March 23, 2026 regular meeting at a cost of $297,904 from fund balance. The project is being completed by ProTech Track & Tennis and the project is projected to be complete in time for the 2026-27 school year.

Before