Hettie Halstead Elementary is proud to be a Purple Star Campus!
This recognition honors our commitment to supporting military connected students and families. We are grateful for our military community and proud to serve those who serve.
💜 Bulldawgs are proud to be Purple Star strong! 💜🐾
🎉Bulldawg spirit was high at our Six Weeks Pep Rally! 🐾🎉
Students and teachers faced off in a fast paced game of two person tic tac toe, where one teammate had to toss a bean bag into a bucket before the other could place a marker on the board. After an exciting matchup, the students won for the second pep rally in a row!
This six weeks Top Bulldawg Classes: *Drumroll* 🥁
🐾 Kinder: Ms. Battenfield
🐾 1st: Ms. Bissell
🐾 2nd: Mr. Keller
🐾 3rd: Ms. Kennedy
🐾 4th: Mr. Gilbert
🐾 5th: Ms. Skoda
The Spirit Stick went to Ms. Smart’s class for showing outstanding Bulldawg pride. We also recognized staff with perfect attendance and congratulated our Paraprofessionals of the Six Weeks, Mr. Young and Ms. Johnson.
What a fun way to celebrate our amazing Bulldawgs! 🐾💛💙
February 27, 2026
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Some very important testing days are coming up for our third, fourth, and fifth grade students at Hettie Halstead Elementary:
• Tuesday, March 3 - Reading Released Test (Grades 3-5)
• Thursday, March 5 - 5th Grade Science Released Test
• Tuesday, March 10 - Math Released Test (Grades 3-5)
Please help your child prepare by encouraging them to:
Do their absolute best
Get plenty of rest the night before
Eat a healthy breakfast
Arrive on time; the tardy bell rings at 7:40 a.m.
Dress in layers to stay comfortable (no blankets or stuffed animals permitted)
Bring a healthy snack (Cheez-Its will be provided)
If your child would like to bring a water bottle , please note that only clear liquids are allowed.
The STAAR test is not timed this year. Students will have the full school day to complete their test.
To maintain test security and ensure a quiet testing environment, noise and hallway traffic will be kept to a minimum, and the campus will be closed to all visitors on testing days.
Please avoid scheduling appointments, absences, or early check-outs on these dates. Students will not have the opportunity to make up the test if they are signed out early on these days.
Please call with any questions you may have. Thank you for your support this year. We look forward to celebrating our students’ success together.
Mrs. Jacqueline Brown
Assistant Principal
Grade level attendance:
• Kinder: 93.75%
• 1st: 93.86%
• 2nd: 94.86%
• 3rd: 95.56%
• 4th: 🌟 96.51% 🌟
• 5th: 95.00%
Shout-out to 4th Grade for meeting and exceeding our goal. Great job! 🎉
As spring arrives, let’s spring into great attendance habits. Every day matters, and your support helps our students succeed. Let’s keep growing together, Bulldawgs! 💛🐾💙
Our Book Fair will be on campus March 9th-13th. This is a wonderful opportunity to help your child discover new books, grow their love of reading, and support our school library. We’re offering multiple ways for families to participate and support our campus!
Student Shopping:
Students will shop during their scheduled times throughout the school day.
E-Wallet Available:
Save time and make checkout easier by setting up an E-Wallet so your student can shop independently and safely. You can set one up using the QR code or the link below:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/hettiehalsteadelemschool
Family Shopping Times:
Before school from 7:10 AM – 7:35 AM (Families are welcome to shop together!)
Open House Shopping:
The Book Fair will also be open during Open House on March 12th from 5:00 – 6:30 PM.
We can’t wait to see you there and help our readers find their next favorite book! 📖💙💛
Thank you to Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful and Anna Rodriguez for equipping our students to serve. We’re proud to help keep Halstead and our community beautiful!
The 2024-2025 Federal Report Cards for the State, District, and all CCISD campuses are now available.
Please visit the following link to view the reports: https://www.ccisd.com/page/federal-report-cards.
Printed copies, public viewing, and translation assistance are available upon request by contacting our front office.
We encourage all families to review this information and reach out if you have any questions. Thank you for your continued partnership and support of Hettie Halstead Elementary.
Get ready, Halstead! Kona Ice is on its way!
This Friday, February 27th the Kona Ice truck will be on campus serving up their delicious snow cones!
To make sure you don’t miss out, we have two easy ways to pay:
Purchase day of:
Klassic $4
Color change $6
Refill $4
Or prepay online via link or QR code:
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K19X63322325
(online orders close at 8:30am on event date.)
We are asking all parents and guardians to complete our 2025-26 Title I Parent & Family Engagement Survey.
This survey helps us understand:
• How well we are communicating with families
• If parents are aware of available resources and programs
• What types of workshops and support families would like to see
• How we can improve family involvement at Halstead
Your feedback directly helps us plan for next school year and strengthen the connection between home and school.
The survey only needs to be completed once per family either on paper or digitally, even if you have multiple children at Halstead.
Please return the completed survey by March 13, 2026.
You may also complete the survey online using the QR code provided or by following this link:
https://forms.office.com/r/naLcwDbFG1
We truly value your input and appreciate you taking a few minutes to share your thoughts. Your voice matters!
Thank you for partnering with us!
For February 16-20th , Halstead’s overall attendance was 95.33%. Our goal is 96%, and we are right there. Close enough to taste it.
Here’s how each grade level did:
⭐ Kindergarten: 92.52%
⭐ 1st Grade: 95.79%
⭐ 2nd Grade: 96.13% 🎉 (Above goal for the second week in a row!)
⭐ 3rd Grade: 96.03% 🎉
⭐ 4th Grade: 96.88% 🎉
⭐ 5th Grade: 94.44%
Huge shoutout to 2nd grade for staying above our 96% goal for two weeks straight. That’s consistency. That’s commitment. That’s Bulldawg pride!
And congratulations to 3rd and 4th grade for crossing that 96% line, too! We see you showing up and showing out.
We are so close as a campus. Just a little push and we’ll hit that 96% goal together. Every single day counts, and every single student matters. Let’s keep climbing. 🐾💙💛
Report cards are going home today.
Please make sure to take moment to review your child's grades and sign and return the envelopes! 💙🐾💛
Please join us for our family game night tomorrow February 20th from 5:00 - 6:00pm
Take part in a fun and informative evening where families have the opportunity to connect with parents, discover new resources, and have a great time with your kids.
Explore resources from our Lending Library to use at home!
Try out math and reading games, explore flash cards and books, and best of all snacks are provided!
For more information please contact our PCOC:
Valerie Muniz at Munizv@ccisd.com
Last week, February 9th-13th , Halstead’s overall attendance rate was 94.22%. Our campus goal is 96%, and we are so close!
Here’s how each grade level did:
⭐ Kinder: 85.71%
⭐ 1st Grade: 96.25% 👏
⭐ 2nd Grade: 96.24% 👏
⭐ 3rd Grade: 94.71%
⭐ 4th Grade: 95.77%
⭐ 5th Grade: 95.37%
Shoutout to 1st and 2nd grade for meeting (and slightly beating!) our 96% goal! 👏
Everyday matters, and every student counts. When our Bulldawgs are here, they’re learning, growing, and building bright futures. Let’s work together to reach that 96% campus goal this week! 💙🐾💛
📅 Thursday, February 12 – Student Holiday / Staff Workday
📅 Friday, February 13 & Monday, February 16 – Student & Staff Holiday
We hope you enjoy the extra time to rest, recharge, and make special memories together. We can’t wait to see our Bulldawgs back refreshed and ready to learn!
Yesterday was our 101st day of school, and our students took a fun break from being Bulldawgs to don their Dalmatian spots instead!
They celebrated by taking turns counting 101 phrases they hear throughout the day and coloring their very own 101 Days hats. It was a paws-itively fun way to mark 101 days of learning, and growth!
We loved seeing the creativity in what they brought too… noodles, toys, and even rice made an appearance! What a hands-on way to celebrate being 100 days smarter.
We are so proud of how far our students have come in just 100 days! Here’s to many more moments of learning and joy! 🐾💛💙
Calling all families! Join us for a fun, helpful, and stress-free parent workshop designed with busy schedules in mind. Learn 12 easy ways to support your child’s learning and boost their confidence for standardized testing, without adding pressure at home.
February 11th at 4:00–5:00 PM
This session is packed with practical tips you can use right away to help your child feel prepared and confident.
For more information, please contact our PCOC, Valerie Muniz, at Munizv@ccisd.com
We hope to see you there, Bulldawg families! 💙🐾💛
Remember to mark your calendars for the upcoming long weekend, Halstead!
Thursday, February 12: Student Holiday / Staff Workday
Friday, February 13 and Monday, February 16: Student & Staff Holiday
Tomorrow February 6th is the FINAL DAY to bring in donations for our STUCO Toiletry Drive, and we’d love your help crossing the finish line strong! Every item donated helps support our local senior center and shows our students the power of kindness and community.
Items we are collecting:
Socks
Toilet paper
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Floss
Mouthwash
Deodorant
Hand soap
Razors
Shampoo
Conditioner
Hairbrushes
Body wash
Washcloths
Lotion
Lip balm
Wet wipes
Hand sanitizer
Thank you for helping our Bulldawgs give back and make a difference. Let’s finish strong! 💛🐾💙
