Graphic with CCISD logo. STAAR & EOC Delayed Start Times

Bulldawg Parents,

As we enter the testing season of this school year, I want to reach out and let you know about some changes to the schedule for your students in the coming weeks as a result of state-mandated testing.

On dates where our junior high and high school campuses have testing, students who are not testing will be able to arrive for a delayed start time. We wanted to make sure you all received these times in order to plan as you needed.

April 8th

  • Students in 7th and 8th grades will have a delayed start time of 11:45 a.m.

  • Students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades who are not taking the English I EOC will have a delayed start time of 11:55 a.m.

April 9th

  • Students in 6th and 7th grades will have a delayed start time of 11:45 a.m.

  • Students in 9th, 11th and 12th grades who are not taking the English II EOC will have a delayed start time of 11:55 a.m.

April 10th

  • Students in 6th and 8th grades will have a delayed start time of 11:45 a.m.

Graphic with CCISD logo showing delayed start times for April 8th-10th, 2026. Information on Graphic in article.

April 21st

  • Students in 6th and 7th grades will have a delayed start time of 11:45 a.m.

  • Students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades who are not taking the Biology EOC will have a delayed start time of 11:55 a.m.

April 22nd

  • Students in 6th and 7th grades will have a delayed start time of 11:45 a.m.

  • Students in 9th, 10th and 12th grades who are not taking the U.S. History EOC will have a delayed start time of 11:55 a.m.

April 24th

  • Students in 7th grade will have a delayed start time of 11:45 a.m.

  • Students in 8th grade will have a regular school day to prepare for their Algebra I EOC

Graphic with CCISD logo showing delayed start times for April 21st-24th, 2026. Information on Graphic in article.

April 28th

  • Students in 6th and 7th grades will have a delayed start time of 11:45 a.m.

  • Students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades who are not taking the Algebra I EOC will have a delayed start time of 11:55 a.m.

April 29th

  • Students in 6th and 8th grades will have a delayed start time of 11:45 a.m.

Graphic with CCISD logo showing delayed start times for April 28th-29th, 2026. Information on Graphic in article.

Transportation will run as usual for testing students. Buses will also run approximately 4 hours after their regular morning routes for students who are scheduled for a delayed start to the school day. For questions on student transportation, please don’t hesitate to contact the CCISD Transportation office at 254-547-3362.

As always, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your student’s campus at one of the phone numbers below.

Copperas Cove Jr. High School – 254-547-6959
S.C. Lee Jr. High School – 254-542-7877
Copperas Cove High School – 254-547-2534
Crossroads High School – 254-547-9164

We wish all of your students the best of luck on their coming exams! Please let them know that all of Bulldawg Nation is behind them.

 

 

 

 

God Bless & Go Dawgs,

Dr. Brent Hawkins
Superintendent, Copperas Cove ISD