Copperas Cove ISD -

An all-new Take 2 with Hawk podcast is now LIVE in your podcast feed. In this episode, Kurtis and Dr. Hawkins address misinformation surrounding both the district at large and Bond 2025, including who really conducted the facilities study used by the Long Range Facilities Planning Committee.

Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen to it anywhere you hear great podcasts!

YouTube --> https://youtu.be/wDsIBz40vXg
Spotify --> https://open.spotify.com/episode/5qlAcU7hGQBz2j0nJ2S77C?si=QsdosHqqTbi8IREclTjr0A
Apple Podcasts --> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/take-2-with-hawk/id1811210964?i=1000731067258

Are you or is someone you know in the community looking for more chances to be involved in the school, interact with school leadership, see the exciting programs our students are involved in, or learn more about the district? Consider joining the Golden Dawgs!

For more information or to sign up, please visit www.CCISD.com/GoldenDawgs.

The 2025 Bond proposal would bring updates and expansions to the academic and extracurricular spaces, as well as expand the cafeteria to give students a modernized learning experience.

You can learn more about the projects in the bond at www.CCISDBond.com.

Thank you to everybody who came to our final Bond 2025 Community Walk & Talk at Copperas Cove Jr. High last night.

For more information on Bond 2025, please visit www.CCISDBond.com.

If you would like to schedule a tour, please reach out to ccisdcommunications@ccisd.com and we will work with you to answer your questions and coordinate a time for someone knowledgable to give you a tour.

Bulldawg families, don't forget that there is no school this Friday, Oct. 10th, or next Monday, Oct. 13th! We will see everybody back in class on Tues., Oct. 14th.

CCISD has received a perfect score on the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas for the third consecutive year, continuing a 21-year streak of "A" ratings on financial integrity.

Read more --> https://www.ccisd.com/article/2467159

TODAY is the deadline to register to vote in this November's election. Don't forget to make sure you're registered to allow your voice to be heard.

Check your status or register online --> https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/

More information on Bond 2025 --> www.CCISDBond.com

The final scheduled Community Walk & Talk for Bond 2025 is TOMORROW night at Copperas Cove Jr. High. The event begins at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria and includes opportunities for you to get your questions answered regarding the proposal or get a tour of the campus.

Refreshments available from CCJHS culinary arts classes.

Bulldawg families, mark your calendars for CCISD's 2nd annual Districtwide Trunk or Treat Oct. 18th from 4-6 p.m. at Bulldawg Stadium!

Join us for fall activities, family fun raffle baskets with 1 ticket per adult, theater arts haunted house, a fundraiser, concessions benefitting student clubs and more! Food trucks will be on-site for additional purchases.

Sign up to host a trunk --> https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=B6Ullke0qk6OobjvBanaEXVZ4_xOaXBNqUz1eBv7EUVUOEI5RjlXRUxYOEhBRktROU5YNk5TTVlPSSQlQCN0PWcu&origin=QRCode&route=shorturl

An all new Take 2 with Hawk is in your podcast feed. In this episode, Kurtis and Dr. Hawkins discuss the start to "Bandtober," answer Bond 2025 FAQ's and break down Proposition B.

Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen to the full conversation anywhere great podcasts are found.

YouTube --> https://youtu.be/X76ZfNaXgtU
Apple Podcasts --> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/take-2-with-hawk/id1811210964
Spotify --> https://open.spotify.com/episode/4V0CVIYRyr6CWUqXLzsvVA?si=8XjGauIjSfOKxCQzRqVU7A

Thank you to everybody who came to Monday's Bond 2025 Community Walk & Talk at Copperas Cove High School. Our final scheduled Walk & Talk will be Monday at Copperas Cove Jr. High at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. We hope you'll come get your questions answered.

Campus tours and refreshments from the CCJHS culinary classes will be available.

Bond 2025 includes major renovations and expansions at Copperas Cove High School, Copperas Cove Jr. High School and Fairview/Jewell Elementary, and key upgrades that improve safety, address growth, and ensure equity across campuses.

Learn more at www.CCISDBond.com.

CCHS Ag teacher Meghan Shirley and CCHS FFA president Madalynn Muse recently delivered a floral arrangement produced by CCHS student I'slyn Bouie to Dr. Hawkins. This was produced as part of the district's floral design program with CCISD's Career & Technical Education program.

October is National Principal Appreciation Month and we want to begin the month by thanking the outstanding principals we have in Copperas Cove for everything they do for our students!

Mae Stevens Early Learning Academy - Heather Peacock
Clements/Parsons Elementary - Robin Grabitz
Fairview/Jewell Elementary - Dr. Rebekah Shuck
Hettie Halstead Elementary - Dr. Tonya Sweeney
House Creek Elementary - Carolyn Jackson
Martin Walker Elementary - Kelly Thompson
Williams/Ledger Elementary - Jennifer Cresswell
Copperas Cove Jr. High - Roger McNeel
S.C. Lee Jr. High - Marshall Chauvin
Copperas Cove High School - Carlin Grammer
Crossroads High School - Pat Crawley

Thank you to the CenTex Exchange Club for recently hosting Dr. Hawkins to answer questions about Bond 2025.

Today, the Peanut Butter Bowl officially awarded CCISD with the 1st place trophy for this year's event during "Southern Talk." The Bulldawgs became the first school in the event's 10 years to win multiple times, after collecting 12,240 jars of peanut butter to feed those in need right here in Cove. Watch the award presentation and hear the full conversation with Coaches Rodney Southern and Donald Buckram on the CCISD YouTube channel this Friday at 5:30 p.m. Go Dawgs!

ICYMI | The S.C. Lee Jr. High band has earned national recognition!

More --> https://www.ccisd.com/article/2452756

The second of three Bond 2025 Walk & Talks is scheduled for TOMORROW at 6 p.m. in Copperas Cove HS Gym 2. We hope you'll join us to ask your questions and get a tour of the campus.

Refreshments from the CCHS BBQ Club will be available.

For more information on Bond 2025, please visit www.CCISDBond.com.

An all-new Hawk's Talk Newsletter is LIVE at www.CCISD.com/Superintendent.

In this issue, we recap the September board meeting, S.C. Lee earns national recognition, we dive into Proposition B, prestigious awards head to CCHS and more.

Thank you to everyone who came to our first Bond 2025 Community Walk & Talk! Our next one is Monday night at 6 p.m. in CCHS Gym 2.

Find out more at www.CCISDBond.com.