Hettie Halstead Elementary

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!

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! 💛🐾💙

This Friday, February 6th, Halstead is celebrating the 100th Day of School! That’s 100 days of learning, growing, reading, counting, and being amazing Bulldawgs!

Students are welcome to dress up for the occasion as long as outfits stay dress code appropriate. We can’t wait to see how our students show off 100 days of school spirit.

Let’s celebrate being 100 days smarter together!

Our Fourth Grade students were honored during their First Semester Awards for their hard work and dedication. They showed responsibility, perseverance, and academic growth throughout the semester. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and the example they set for others. Way to go, Fourth Grade! 💙🐾💛

Join us for our P.A.C. Meeting on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 3:30-4:00 PM. This meeting is a great opportunity to have your voice heard as we review our annual parental involvement survey questions, talk about how Title I funds are used, and go over what Title I is and how it supports our students.

Your input matters, and your feedback helps guide the programs and supports we offer our Halstead families. We hope you can join us! 💙🐾💛

For more information please contact our PCOC Ms. Muniz at Munizv@ccisd.com

Field trip season is almost here! Want to join the fun as a chaperone? Make sure you’re ready by completing your volunteer registration form, and attending a volunteer orientation (this must be completed every school year). Our Volunteer Orientation is tomorrow, Feb 4 at 9:00am or you may schedule an appointment at a more convenient time. Please join us to learn how you can get involved, support our students, and make a difference on campus.

For any questions or to schedule an appointment please call the school or email our PCOC at Munizv@ccisd.com

Don't forget to bring your best smiles for picture day tomorrow February 3rd.
To order online visit:
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Individual pictures event code: EVT3T2M2S

Class pictures event code: EVTTQBXFT

We proudly recognized our Third Grade students during their First Semester Awards. These students demonstrated determination, leadership, and a strong commitment to learning. Their hard work and positive attitudes truly stood out. We are so proud of their achievements and excited to see how they continue to grow. Great job, Third Grade!💛💙

Due to continued hazardous conditions on roadways, an an abundance of precipitation on the roadways projected to refreeze across Copperas Cove, Copperas Cove ISD schools and offices will remain closed out of an abundance of caution on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Activities scheduled for Wednesday will be rescheduled for a later date.

CCISD leadership has continued to evaluate road conditions across our community, as well as the forecast which includes more freezing temperatures, and while major roadways have improved, too many neighborhood, rural and hill-side streets remain covered in ice. Many school parking lots and entryways remain covered in ice, as well. We've included several photos in this post taken earlier this afternoon.

Given the state of the roads and school parking lots, it is not safe to ask our bus drivers to report in the early morning hours to run routes in these conditions, nor to ask the several-hundred student and parent drivers to commute to school in the morning.

Copperas Cove ISD expects to be able to reopen on Thursday, January 28, 2026, but will continue to evaluate and communicate with the appropriate agencies to ensure it is safe to do so. Once CCISD is able to safely return to school, we will work alongside district staff and the Board of Trustees to evaluate if a change needs to be made to the academic calendar. If so, those will be communicated with families as soon as possible.

“I know this extended closure may create challenges for families,” said Superintendent Dr. Brent Hawkins. “Thank you for your patience, support, and understanding as we put the safety of everybody in our school community first. We look forward to a safe return to school as soon as possible.”