Chelsie Schafer from Copperas Cove HS recently received a Capturing Kids Hearts Award of EXCELlence for her quick thinking and fast action when a staff member was in distress.
Congratulations, Chelsie!

Our retiring superintendent Dr. Joe Burns was honored in a surprise at last week's Military Affairs Dinner for his years of work in our community, including with Fort Cavazos and military-connected students in Cove.




Students at Martin Walker Elementary recently competed in the Candy Cane Olympics, combining their learning with the holiday spirit!
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Merry Christmas from Copperas Cove ISD!
Congratulations to this year's CCISD Christmas Card Contest winners:
1st place: Zoey Eyler, Copperas Cove HS (pictured)
2nd place: Tavian Greer, Copperas Cove HS
3rd place: Nareiya Flores, Copperas Cove HS

Martin Walker Elementary recently celebrated the holiday season with hat day, Christmas PJ's, Holiday Character Day, cookie decorating, a holiday sing-a-long and more.
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The Student to Student group from Crossroads HS recently went to Martin Walker Elementary to read Christmas stories and pass out candy canes!
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Thank you to everybody who came out Friday evening to celebrate the retirement of CCISD superintendent Dr. Joe Burns.
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25 members of the CCHS Pride of Cove Band & Guard have earned spots in the TMEA Region 8 ensembles. Congratulations!
Read more --> https://www.ccisd.com/article/1929843

Parents & Families, please remember that all CCISD campuses will release 2 hours early today ahead of Christmas Break.
We hope you all have a safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Staff returns Jan. 6th, students on Jan. 7th.

More than 70 students total from junior high schools in Copperas Cove earned spots in All-Region band ensembles this semester. Congratulations to these incredible student musicians!
Read more --> https://www.ccisd.com/article/1930259

CCISD Superintendent Dr. Joe Burns has released the attached statement.

Join us for a retirement celebration honoring Dr. Joe Burns tomorrow at the Copperas Cove Civic Center from 3-6 p.m.

Families, don't forget that Friday is a 2-hour early release for all CCISD campuses.

Copperas Cove ISD is proud to announce the launch of a new community initiative, the Golden Dawgs.
Read more --> https://www.ccisd.com/article/1931907

Tuesday evening, the Copperas Cove ISD Board of Trustees unanimously selected Dr. Brent Hawkins as Lone Finalist for Superintendent of Schools.
Read more --> https://www.ccisd.com/article/1930898

Kindergarten, 1st- and 2nd-grade students at Martin Walker Elementary recently completed an activity with soil seed balls, learning about growing different things from the dirt.
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CCISD Athletics recently hosted its first "Wrestling Under the Lights" at Bulldawg Stadium, shining a light on the star-studded Bulldawg Wrestling program.
https://youtu.be/4AclGzgNqUc
Mae Stevens Early Learning Academy recently hosted its campus Literacy Night, with a holiday theme. Thank you to everybody who came out and made the night a success!
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Students who earned rewards through positive behavior incentives at Martin Walker Elementary got to compete in different "Minute to win it" games.
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Friday night, a dozen students from Copperas Cove HS will graduate from Central Texas College with either an associate degree or industry certification, before they've even finished high school. Congratulations!
Read more --> https://www.ccisd.com/article/1921646
