C.R. Clements/Hollie Parsons Elementary

April is the Month of the Military Child. In CCISD, all 11 campuses are Purple Star Designated campuses for the work they do to ensure a great educational experience for the almost 50% of students from military-connected families.

5 elementary campuses in Copperas Cove have earned spots on the U.S. News & World Report's Best Elementary Schools list! Read more --> https://www.ccisd.com/article/2118642

C.R. Clements/Hollie Parsons Elementary Copperas Cove Independent School District Robin Grabitz, Principal Indira Smith, Assistant Principal Edleen Aguilera-Nwachuku, Assistant Principal 1115 Northern Dance Dr. Copperas Cove, TX 76522 Phone (254)547-2235, Fax (254)547-0845 March 27, 2025   Dear Parents/Guardians,  Some very important days are coming up in the life of our Third, Fourth and Fifth grade students:    ***Wednesday, April 9th Reading STAAR-3rd,4th & 5th Grades ***Tuesday, April 15th Science STAAR-5th Grade ***Wednesday, April 23rd Math STAAR- 3rd,4th & 5th Grades Please help prepare your child by encouraging him/her to:    Get plenty of rest before the tests.  Eat a good breakfast.  Arrive on time.  Dress in layers to be comfortable during testing.  Do their absolute best!  Campus will be providing snacks on testing days   In order to maintain testing security and ensure a quiet testing environment, we will be closing campus during lunches for all grade levels on the above dates. All noise and traffic in the campus hallways and common areas will be kept to a minimum.    Please call with any questions you may have.  Thank you for your support this year.  We look forward to celebrating our students’ success together.  Edleen Aguilera-Nwachuku Assistant Principal CPE Campus Testing Coordinator 27 de marzo de 2025 Estimados padres/tutores: Se avecinan días muy importantes en la vida de nuestros estudiantes de tercero, cuarto y quinto grado:  ***Miércoles 9 de abril Lectura STAAR-3º, 4º y 5º Grados ***Martes 15 de abril, Ciencias STAAR-5to Grado ***Miércoles 23 de abril, Matemáticas STAAR - 3º, 4º y 5º Grados Por favor ayude a preparar a su hijo animándolo a:  Descanse mucho antes de los exámenes.  Coma un buen desayuno.  Llegar a tiempo.  Vístase con capas para estar cómodo durante la prueba.  ¡Hagan lo mejor que puedan!  El campus proporcionará refrigerios los días de prueba. Para garantizar la seguridad de las pruebas y un ambiente tranquilo, cerraremos el campus durante los almuerzos para todos los grados en las fechas mencionadas. Se minimizará el ruido y el tráfico en los pasillos y áreas comunes del campus.  Por favor llame si tiene alguna pregunta. Gracias por su apoyo este año. Esperamos celebrar juntos el éxito de nuestros estudiantes.  Edleen Aguilera-Nwachuku Asistente Principal/Subdirectora Coordinadora de Pruebas del Campus de CPE The Copperas Cove Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies, contact: Director of Human Resources or Director of Student Services at (254) 547-1227, 408 S. Main Street, Copperas Cove, TX 76522. El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Copperas Cove no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, religión, género, origen nacional, discapacidad o cualquier otro motivo prohibido por la ley en sus programas, actividades o prácticas de empleo. Para consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación, comuníquese con el Director de Recursos Humanos o el Director de Servicios Estudiantiles al (254) 547-1227, 408 S. Main Street, Copperas Cove, TX 76522.

Happy Paraprofessional Week! March 31st- April 4th It takes a certain amount of Flair To be amazing paraprofessional like you! Thank you for all that you do! The Copperas Cove Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies, contact: Director of Human Resources or Director of Student Services at (254) 547-1227, 408 S. Main Street, Copperas Cove, TX 76522. Thank you for all you do!

Mark your calendars for CCISD's GT Showcase on April 10th!

This week, the Golden Dawgs had the chance to talk with CCISD's Instructional Services leaders about the vast array of academic programs in the district. Are you or is someone you know interested in joining the Golden Dawgs? Learn more at www.CCISD.com/GoldenDawgs. https://youtube.com/shorts/O_Eb3UtdQr8?si=Tuiw7CfPyWxK3nnY

Do you have questions or concerns about your child's development or learning? CCISD's next Child Find Roundup is on April 9th from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the District Training Facility.

Come join our Bulldawg family! CCISD is hosting a job fair TOMORROW with on-site interviews available at the Copperas Cove Civic Center.

Bulldawg family, we hope all of you have had a safe and exciting Spring Break. We cannot wait to see everybody back at school Monday!

Don't forget that Copperas Cove ISD is hosting a job fair on Tuesday! On-site interviews are available for instructional and support staff positions.

In Copperas Cove ISD, our staff is working tirelessly to prepare students for exciting careers beyond high school. Coming in the 2025-26 school year are additional industry certifications & two new dual credit partners. It's just part of how in CCISD, we really are building A Foundation of Excellence & A Future of Success.

We have more events planned for our Golden Dawgs before this semester is over. Know somebody who's interested? Visit the district website or email the district communications department for more information!

From Pre-K to high school graduation, Copperas Cove ISD is focused on preparing students for exciting opportunities in life after school. From a focused elementary literacy program to certifications in more than a dozen career pathways, Copperas Cove ISD is the district of choice in central Texas. https://youtu.be/LH8p3ycMAFU

Friday, March 14, 2025 Last Day for Lost & Found All items will be donated after this date Please come during 10:45AM-12:45AM CPE Cafeteria

Bulldawg families, just a reminder that Spring Break is next week. This Friday will be a regular school day before the break, and classes will resume on March 24th.

This week, CCISD Superintendent Dr. Brent Hawkins, CFO Cliff Heath, Board President Joan Manning, Board VP John Gallen, Board Secretary Mike Wilburn and Trustee Heather Copeland are attending the National Association of Federally Impacted Schools conference, learning changes that are coming to Federal Impact Aid and meeting with local representatives about the needs of Copperas Cove students.

Want to learn more about CCISD's new Superintendent, Dr. Brent Hawkins? Learn about his story, his approach to public education and his family in this introduction video. https://youtu.be/AM6l7dFtiaM

Upcoming Testing Dates In order to maintain test security and ensure a quiet testing environment, we will be closing campus during lunch for all grade levels on the below dates. Tuesday, March 11th Math Benchmark 3rd,4th & 5th Grades Please call with any questions you may have. The Copperas Cove Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies, contact: Director of Human Resources or Director of Student Services at (254) 547-1227, 408 S. Main Street, Copperas Cove, TX 76522.

Copperas Cove ISD's award-winning Child Nutrition department has added two more to its trophy case, this time from the USDA. Read more --> https://www.ccisd.com/article/2068728

Still looking for weekend plans? Come to Festival of the Arts TOMORROW at Copperas Cove High School!