January is National School Board Recognition Month and we would like to thank the seven trustees who volunteer their time to make sure our district remains the best in central Texas: Ms. Sherry Hoffpauir, Mr. Tim Traeger, Mrs. Samantha Wilson, Mrs. Joan Manning, Mrs. Heather Copeland, Mr. John Gallen and Mr. Jeff Gorres.
about 2 months ago, Copperas Cove ISD
Graphic with CCISD logo. The Future is Cove. School Board Recognition Month. January 2026.
Bulldawgs, this is just a reminder that CCISD staff will return from Christmas Break on Monday. Students are set to return and classes will resume on Tuesday.

We hope you've all had a great break and can't wait to see you all!
about 2 months ago, Copperas Cove ISD
Graphic with CCISD logo. Includes photo of students and a teacher in winter clothes. Staff returns Monday January 5th. Students return Tuesday January 6th.
Happy New Year, Bulldawgs! We hope 2026 brings you joy and success in all you do!
about 2 months ago, Copperas Cove ISD
Graphic with CCISD logo. Happy New Year!
Stay up to date on everything happening in Copperas Cove ISD with the Take 2 with Hawk podcast! Watch it in video form on the CCISD YouTube channel or listen to the podcast anywhere you get great podcasts: YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.
about 2 months ago, Copperas Cove ISD
Graphic with CCISD logo. Take 2 with Hawk. Includes headshot of Dr. Brent Hawkins, YouTube logo, YouTube Music logo, Apple Podcasts logo, Spotify logo and Amazon Music logo.
Are you or is someone you know interested in joining the Golden Dawgs? Learn more and sign up today at www.CCISD.com/GoldenDawgs. See the academic programs in the district for yourself, learn about the issues impacting CCISD from district leadership and more!
about 2 months ago, Copperas Cove ISD
Graphic with CCISD logo. Golden Dawgs. www dot CCISD dot com slash golden dawgs.
Copperas Cove ISD continues to out-perform the state and region in math, thanks in part to a multitude of interactive activities for students at all levels. In this post, you see junior high math students working through equations with algebra tiles to master the concept.

Learn more on the academic programs in CCISD at www.CCISD.com.
about 2 months ago, Copperas Cove ISD
A group of students completing a math activity
A student working on a math activity
A teacher helping a student with an activity
Bulldawgs, just a reminder that staff returns from the break on Jan. 5th, with students returning when classes return on Jan. 6th!

We hope you all had a Merry Christmas and will have a Happy New Year!
about 2 months ago, Copperas Cove ISD
Graphic with CCISD logo. Includes photo of students and a teacher in winter clothes. Staff returns Monday January 5th. Students return Tuesday January 6th.
Merry Christmas, Bulldawgs! This design was the winner of this year's Christmas Card Contest and was sent to all of our Bulldawg teammates and community partners.
about 2 months ago, Copperas Cove ISD
Graphic with CCISD logo and Bulldawg logo. Merry Christmas Bulldawgs

Before Christmas Break, the Copperas Cove ISD leadership team distributed hames to every permanent employee in the district a ham to thank them for a wonderful semester and helping us continue to improve our community schools.

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and a Happy Holiday Season to all of you Bulldawgs and your loved ones!

More photos --> https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCEqYM

about 2 months ago, Copperas Cove ISD
A woman in a car smiling as she's handed a box
A man smiling as another hands him a box
A man in a truck smiling as another hands him a box
Students from Clements/Parsons Elementary School and Copperas Cove Jr. High School teamed up as part of a mentorship program to prepare 5th-graders for junior high next year, serving as a reward for positive behavior and attendance at both campuses.

https://youtube.com/shorts/fiTPSbdp6ig
about 2 months ago, Copperas Cove ISD
Crossroads High School held its 4th annual Turkey Bowl flag football game as a reward for its students on the final day before Christmas Break. This year, the game moved to Bulldawg Stadium and was a thriller!

https://youtube.com/shorts/-aYV3-8-gC0
about 2 months ago, Copperas Cove ISD
An all-new issue of the Hawk's Talk Newsletter is now live at www.CCISD.com/Superintendent.

In this issue: a new member of leadership in CCISD, lots of student success and celebrating team members who are retiring this Christmas.
2 months ago, Copperas Cove ISD
Graphic with CCISD logo. Includes image of Hawk's Talk newsletter. Hawk's Talk Newsletter. New issue now live at CCISD dot com slash Superintendent.
Monday evening, the Copperas Cove ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the hiring of Dr. Lindsie Almquist as the district's new Executive Director of Human Resources. Dr. Almquist brings extensive experience in school and business HR.

Read more --> https://www.ccisd.com/article/2600606
2 months ago, Copperas Cove ISD
Graphic with CCISD logo. Dr. Lindsie Almquist, New Executive Director of Human Resources. Includes headshot of Dr. Lindsie Almquist.
Bulldawg Families, don't forget that there will be a 2-hour early release this Friday for Christmas Break. Staff will return from Christmas Break on Jan. 5th and students will return when classes resume Jan. 6th.
2 months ago, Copperas Cove ISD
Graphic with CCISD logo. Includes photo of students and a teacher in winter clothes. 2-hour early Release Friday Dec. 19th. Christmas Break Dec. 22nd - Jan. 2nd.
Monday night, the Copperas Cove ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the replacement of playgrounds across all six K-5 elementary campuses in the district to modernize these facilities for students and create greater equity across the district.

Read more --> https://www.ccisd.com/article/2600606
2 months ago, Copperas Cove ISD
Architectural rendering of a playground
Architectural rendering of a playground as viewed from above
Architectural rendering of a playground
Congratulations to the 7 newest dual credit & early college graduates from Copperas Cove ISD's partnership with Central Texas College!

Read more --> https://www.ccisd.com/article/2595913
2 months ago, Copperas Cove ISD
A group of students in caps and gowns with a group of teachers

As the semester draws toward a close, science classes at Copperas Cove High School went through interactive reviews ahead of their semester finals. Each of these classes were completing activities ranging from foldables to games, even stations around the clasroom, studying for their coming exams.

Good luck on your finals, Bulldawgs!

2 months ago, Copperas Cove ISD
Students working through an activity
Students in a classroom working through an activity
Student working through an activity
Students next to a teacher working through an activity
House Creek Elementary's robotics team recently traveled to compete in the Texas 4-H Robotics Robotics SumoBot Competition in Seguin. The team, a member of 4-H Coryell, finished 4th place out of 38 teams!

Congratulations to these incredible Bulldawgs!

More photos --> https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCDyFR
2 months ago, Copperas Cove ISD
A group of students smiling behind their robot
A group of students holding awards in front of a wall
Two students smiling behind their robot
Friday evening, seven more Copperas Cove students will graduate with their
associate degrees or industry certifications from Central Texas College, as part of CCISD's Dual Credit & Early College program. Congratulations!

Read more --> https://www.ccisd.com/article/2595913
Watch --> https://youtu.be/L-nXPaIZNqU
2 months ago, Copperas Cove ISD
Bulldawg families, just a reminder that Copperas Cove ISD will have a 2-hour early release next Friday for Christmas Break, which will run Dec. 22nd-Jan. 2nd.

Staff will return on Jan. 5th and students will return to class on Jan. 6th.
2 months ago, Copperas Cove ISD
Graphic with CCISD logo. Includes photo of a teacher and students dressed in Christmas themed clothing. 2-hour early release Friday, December 19th. Christmas Break December 22nd through January 2nd.