Due to inclement weather and out of an abundance of caution, Copperas Cove ISD will be CLOSED on Monday, Jan. 26th. Activities scheduled for Monday will be rescheduled.

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about 2 months ago, Copperas Cove ISD
Graphic with CCISD logo. School Closed. Due to inclement weather, for the safety of all students and staff, Copperas Cove ISD is closed Monday, January 26th and school for the day is canceled. All activities scheduled for Monday will be rescheduled.

Last week, we took a moment to proudly celebrate our Kindergarten students during their First Semester Awards. They earned these awards by learning new skills and showing kindness, growth, and determination. Our youngest Bulldawgs give us so many reasons to smile. We are incredibly proud of all they’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see how much more they shine as the year continues. Way to go, Kindergarten! 💙💛🐾

about 2 months ago, Valerie Muniz
Kinder students accepting awards photo collage
Kinder students accepting awards photo collage
Kinder students accepting awards photo collage

The Greatest Kindness Challenge is coming to Hettie Halstead Elementary from January 26-30. We are excited to celebrate a full week focused on kindness, positivity, and Bulldawg pride.

Spirit Days Schedule:
Monday: Peace, Love, and Kindness -Wear tie-dye
Tuesday: Shine Bright with Kindness - Wear neon colors
Wednesday: Kindness Rocks - Wear your best rockstar outfit
Thursday: Crazy for Kindness - Wear crazy hair
Friday: Dreaming of Kindness - Wear pajamas

This special week encourages our students to spread kindness and show what it means to be a Bulldawg!

about 2 months ago, Valerie Muniz
Kindness challenge flyer with CCISD logo details in caption

Yesterday, HHE had the pleasure of welcoming our Copperas Cove School Board members as part of the board recognition month for breakfast as a small way to say thank you for all they do in support of our schools.

We began the morning with a special musical performance by our entire first-grade class, who worked so hard to prepare a wonderful show. Following their performance, our Student Council shared a presentation highlighting the many great accomplishments they have achieved this year.

We are incredibly proud of our students for representing HHE so well and appreciative of our School Board for their continued dedication and support. Way to go, Bulldawgs! 💙💛

about 2 months ago, Valerie Muniz
Student council presents slideshow for school board members
Student council presents slideshow for school board members
School board members and Dr. Sweeney listen to Student council's presentation
First grade put on music performance for school board members
First grade put on music performance for school board members
Dr. Sweeney thanks school board members for coming to presentation

Out of an abundance of caution due to the predicted weather, Friday's Jan. 23 Kona Ice has been rescheduled for Friday, Jan. 30. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

about 2 months ago, Valerie Muniz
Get ready for a Not-quite-Thursday Throwback to when our whole school came together in the cafeteria to spread holiday cheer with Christmas carols. Students sang their hearts out with so much joy that even our staff couldn’t resist dancing along! 💛🐾💙
about 2 months ago, Valerie Muniz
Kids sitting on floor of cafeteria singing
Kids sitting on floor of cafeteria singing
Kids sitting on floor of cafeteria singing
kids sitting at table singing
kids sitting at table singing
Students singing in cafeteria

Attention Halstead Families,

We would like to invite you to join us for an upcoming parent workshop Attendance Matters!

📅 Date: Monday, January 20th
🕓 Time: 4:00–4:30 PM

This workshop will focus on why daily attendance is so important for student success and how families can help support strong attendance habits at home. The presentation will share easy, research-based strategies that families can use to help students stay on track and succeed in school.

We hope you’ll be able to join us for this informative session as we work together to support our students.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to contact our PCOC at munizv@ccisd.com.

We look forward to seeing you there!

2 months ago, Valerie Muniz
Attendance Matters flyer with CCISD logo details in caption

Halstead families, we need your help!

Student Council is hosting HHE’s 1st Annual Toiletry Drive from January 19 through January 30, and we are collecting new, unused essential items to donate to a local senior center. Your generosity will help provide comfort, care, and smiles to members of our elderly community. We are collecting new, unused items such as: Socks, toilet paper, toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss, mouthwash, deodorant, hand soap, razors, shampoo, conditioner, hairbrushes, body wash, washcloths, lotion, lip balm, wet wipes, and hand sanitizer.

Here’s the fun part… the class that donates the most items will win a treat! So start cleaning out those cabinets, grab a few extras on your next store run, and let’s see which class can rise to the challenge. Every donation makes a difference. Thank you for helping our Bulldawgs spread kindness and care throughout the community!

2 months ago, Valerie Muniz
Toiletry Drive flyer with CCISD logo details in caption
Friendly reminder that Monday, January 19th is a student and staff holiday, and school will not be in session. We hope everyone enjoys a fun and restful long weekend, and we look forward to seeing our students back bright and early on Tuesday, January 20th.💙💛
2 months ago, Valerie Muniz
No school reminder 1-19 with CCISD logo details in caption

Our STUCO students were in the spotlight this morning as they took over the morning announcements! From confident voices to big smiles, they did an awesome job keeping everyone informed and starting the day the Halstead way. Way to lead, Bulldawgs! 💛💙🐾

2 months ago, Valerie Muniz
Members of STUCO read out morning announcments
Members of STUCO read out morning announcments
Ms. Knox’s 5th grade class had a tasty surprise last week. Child Nutrition Director Melissa Bryan visited to explain her role and let students know they were selected as taste testers for possible new menu items next year.

This week, her team returned with samples like pickle pizza, jalapeño grilled cheese, and Hot Cheeto chicken bites. Students tasted, rated, and shared their thoughts during a Q&A about the current menu. Child Nutrition left with some great feedback from our future food critics.
2 months ago, Valerie Muniz
Ms. Bryan talks at front of Ms. Knox Class
Students try food at table with rating sheet
Ms. Bryan talks to Ms. Knox's class in cafeteria
Students try food at table with rating sheet
Dr. Sweeney tries food with students
Students try food at table with rating sheet
Students raise hands to vote for food item
Ms. Bryan takes questions from students
Ms. Bryan takes questions from student
Last week we celebrated our students who earned perfect attendance for the entire first semester. From the very first day of school all the way to the day before winter break, these students showed up every day with no absences or tardies.
To celebrate their hard work and commitment, we enjoyed pizza with a special raffle where two lucky students went home with their choice of a bike or a scooter.

Way to show up and shine, Bulldawgs. Keep up the great work.💛💙🐾
2 months ago, Valerie Muniz
Students in line to receive pizza
Students at table enjoying pizza
Students pose with pizza at table
AP Ms. Brown hands out Attendance Certificate and pin to students
Dr. Sweeney and raffle winner student pose
Dr. Sweeney and raffle winner student pose

Anna Rodriguez (KCCB) joined us on campus and spoke with students about the importance of keeping our city clean and how they can help maintain a beautiful community. We want to especially thank Mr. Gilbert for allowing his class to participate in this experience. We truly value opportunities like this to build relationships with our city partners and strengthen that connection because the future is Cove. It’s important for our students to see how they can get involved and support the community they will one day lead, while also becoming familiar with community members beyond the school setting.

2 months ago, Valerie Muniz
Students cleaning up trash around our campus
Students cleaning up trash around our campus
Students cleaning up trash around our campus
Students cleaning up trash around our campus
Students cleaning up trash around our campus
Students cleaning up trash around our campus

Get ready Halstead UT STEM Girl Day 2026 is coming up

Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: University of Texas at Austin campus

UT STEM Girl Day is a FREE, day-long event designed to inspire girls to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Students will participate in hands-on activities, interactive demonstrations, and meet college students and professionals working in STEM fields.

Transportation will be provided by CCISD.

How to Register:
Families may register by scanning the QR code on the flyer or by using the link below:
Registration link

Please note:
Spots are very limited
• This event is only for students in grades 3 and up
• Registration is first come, first served


Families are encouraged to register as soon as possible to secure a spot.

2 months ago, Valerie Muniz
UT stem girl day 2026 flyer details in caption
Ms. Burnell’s 3rd graders turned into mini meteorologists as they built and tested their very own weather vanes! Using their creations, students learned how to determine wind direction and see weather science in action. Hands-on learning, teamwork, and curiosity were blowing through the classroom!
2 months ago, Valerie Muniz
Students work on floor building weather vanes
Students work at table building weather vanes
Students work together to glue base of their weather vane
Students work on floor building weather vanes
Ms. Burnell helps students with weather vane build
Students work on floor building weather vanes
Get ready Halstead!
House Creek Elementary and Hettie Halstead Elementary are teaming up to bring you an evening of fun and learning with our PCOCs!
Come explore a variety of engaging games, flash cards, and other learning materials designed to support your child’s education. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with parents, discover new resources, and have a great time together.
Please join us on January 13th from 5:00 - 6:00pm at House Creek Elementary's Library, 351 Lutheran Church Rd.
2 months ago, Valerie Muniz
Resource night flyer with CCISD logo details in caption
Check your backpacks Halstead!
Report cards are going home today.
2 months ago, Valerie Muniz
Check backpacks for report card flyer with CCISD logo details in caption
Hettie Halstead Elementary would like to invite you to our First Semester Award Ceremony. Please join us in celebrating your students acheivment and sucess.

Kindergarten - Monday Jan 12 8:30am
First grade - Monday Jan 12 1:30pm
Fourth grade - Friday Jan 16 8:30am
Fifth grade - Friday Jan 16 1:30pm
Second grade - Wednesday Jan 21 8:30am
Third grade - Wednesday Jan 21 1:30pm
2 months ago, Valerie Muniz
Award ceremony invitation with CCISD logo details in caption
Yesterday, we turned hard work into a celebration as we cheered on our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders for crushing the practice STAAR test. They had incredible focus, took their time, and their results showed amazing growth. To celebrate, students enjoyed cookies and pizza while jamming out to everyone’s favorite K-Pop Demon Hunters. We are so proud of their focus and commitment to doing their best. Way to go, Bulldawgs! 💛💙🐾
2 months ago, Valerie Muniz
Staff pose while serving pizza
Students pose with treats
Students line up to receive pizza
Students pose with treats
Staff pose while handing out cookies
Boom boom clap! Our second six weeks pep rally brought the energy all the way up as a surprise drumline visit turned the gym into a rhythm-filled celebration of Bulldawg pride. Students and staff cheered their hearts out during an epic full-body Rock, Paper, Scissors showdown where the students claimed the win and the bragging rights.
The Spirit Stick also made its appearance, and congratulations to Ms. Klein for earning it with her outstanding school spirit. From the beats to the cheers, it was the perfect way to wrap up the six weeks and celebrate everything that makes Halstead such a special place.
2 months ago, Valerie Muniz
Photo of all students in gym listening to Dr. Sweeney speak
Drumline performing in gym
Drumline performing in gym
Student council performs a song they wrote
Students Vs Teachers in full body rock paper scissors
Students Vs Teachers in full body rock paper scissors
The final round of rock paper scissors