Copperas Cove ISD -

Early Voting in this November's election begins TOMORROW at 8 a.m.

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

Bond 2025 would have no tax impact for property owners who are 65 and older, disabled veterans or surviving spouses of disabled veterans who have filed the appropriate homestead exemption with their county appraisal district. To check your homestead exemption status, contact your county appraisal district.

To learn more about the projects included in Bond 2025, please visit www.CCISDBond.com.

An all-new Take 2 with Hawk is LIVE in your podcast feed! In this episode, Doug Whitt from Samco Capital joins Kurtis & Dr. Hawkins to take a deep dive into school finance and the financial aspect of bonds. Among the topics they hit: the district's legal maximum bond capacity, how it's calculated and what the district's financial picture looks like.

Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen to it anywhere you hear great podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music and Amazon Music.

YouTube --> https://youtu.be/itz4Ab2QQDA
Spotify --> https://open.spotify.com/episode/3KRyZ5mxCM8W6GDiqYFWHQ?si=445a185aa5af4c77
Apple Podcasts --> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/take-2-with-hawk/id1811210964?i=1000732331463

Bulldawg Nation, an all-new Hawk's Talk Newsletter is now LIVE at www.CCISD.com/Newsletter.

In this issue, details about the district's financial integrity rating from the TEA and Bond 2025.

Bulldawg Nation, Superintendent Dr. Brent Hawkins has written a letter to the community.

Read the letter in the graphic or here on the district website --> https://5il.co/3r7il

The Copperas Cove Jr. High campus is 60 years old. Bond 2025 would bring campuswide updates & renovations, plus a 4,000-sqft expansion to the cafeteria to include restrooms and additional seating.

Learn more about the projects in Bond 2025 at www.CCISDBond.com.

There have been no updates to Copperas Cove HS since the 2005 bond project. Bond 2025 would bring updates and expansions to the academic and extracurricular spaces, adding 55 classrooms and reconfiguring the campus, as well as expand the cafeteria to give students a modernized learning experience and improve student safety.

Learn more about the projects in Bond 2025 at www.CCISDBond.com.

Fairview/Jewell Elementary is more than 60 years old and hasn't received any significant campuswide renovations since opening. Bond 2025 would bring major renovations to that campus, including modernizing classroom spaces and upgrades to ensure ADA compliance.

You can learn more about the projects in Bond 2025 at www.CCISDBond.com.

Mae Stevens Early Learning Academy recently dedicated a new bench on the campus to a former paraprofessional at the campus, the late CJ Sowell, also known as "Cove Santa."

https://youtube.com/shorts/XPeo9ZHyAwA?feature=share

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