CCISD buses will run at their normal time, and breakfast will be served at its normal time at every campus. Parents are encouraged to ensure their student is dressed warmly for the day.
Once students and staff return tomorrow, the district will begin a review of whether any changes to the academic calendar are required alongside district staff and the Board of Trustees. If so, those will communicated with families as soon as possible.
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.”
All school activities will be rescheduled for a later date.
Read more --> https://www.ccisd.com/article/2655978
The Great Kindness Challenge will take place Monday, January 26th through Friday, January 30th. Join us each day by dressing up and spreading kindness all week long!
Dress-Up Days:
Monday (26th): Team Up for Kindness – Wear your favorite sports gear
Tuesday (27th): Round Up Kindness – Wear your western gear
Wednesday (28th): Kindness Rocks – Wear rock & roll outfits or band tees
Thursday (29th): Kindness Is a Spectrum – Wear tie-dye, bright colors, neon, and more
Friday (30th): Round Up the Colors of Kindness – Wear all the colors!
Dear House Creek Parents and Guardians:
We are excited to inform you that we will be hosting First Semester Awards Assemblies for our Kindergarten through 5th grade students. You are invited to join us to celebrate your student’s success. All assemblies will be held in the House Creek cafeteria. All visitors must check in upon arrival with a valid ID.
Please register through the link or QR code provided for each event you would like to attend.
The following are the dates and times for the assemblies:
Friday, January 9th:
First Grade: 8:40am-9:30am
Kindergarten: 1:15pm-2:00pm
https://events.raptortech.com/registration/6c34ce62-1bc9-418e-b1df-1757de1a344e/9c38032a-893f-48c2-805f-d21082bfdded
Monday, January 12th:
Second Grade: 8:40am-9:30am
Third Grade: 1:15pm-2:15pm
https://events.raptortech.com/registration/6c34ce62-1bc9-418e-b1df-1757de1a344e/b4ec1c65-8a20-4445-87db-ba0e78a30b17
Thursday, January 15th:
Fourth Grade: 8:40am-9:40am
Fifth Grade: 2:00pm-3:00pm
https://events.raptortech.com/registration/6c34ce62-1bc9-418e-b1df-1757de1a344e/c1192bad-62eb-4a67-8dd2-bfbd8db5d4dc
We look forward to you joining us to celebrate your student’s achievements.
Hetti Halstead Elementary & House Creek Elementary invite you to join us for Car Seat 101, a parent workshop focused on car seat safety. Learn the laws for transporting children, how to choose and correctly use the right car seat, when to transition to the next stage, and options from infant seats to boosters.
December 18, 2025, from 5:00–6:00 PM, at Hettie Halstead Elementary Cafeteria.
Pre-registration is required, please use the QR code.
Performance times will be as follows:
2nd Grade 5:00pm
House Creek Choir 5:30pm
3rd Grade 6:00pm
Get Ready for an hour of fun and learning with our PCOC! 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.
This event will be held at House Creek Elementary
December 12, 2025
RM 202
9am-10am
House Creek Elementary invites you to an encouraging workshop designed to help busy families support their children’s success at home. Whether you’re juggling work, multiple schedules, or looking for new ideas, this session is for you! The same workshop will be offered twice for your convenience: November 13th from 6:00pm-7:00pm in the HC Library and November 19th from 9:00am-10:00am in Room 202. Join us to learn practical tips and strategies to make learning at home easier and more enjoyable. We hope to see you there!
House Creek Elementary and our Youth Environmental Ambassadors (YEA) are excited to lead two initiatives that teach students about recycling and giving back.
Students will create art projects using recycled materials, so please send in clean items like cardboard boxes, plastic bottles and caps, old magazines, fabric scraps, and small jars. We’re also collecting aluminum pull tabs to support the Ronald McDonald House of Temple—bring clean tabs to school immediately. Thank you for helping us make a difference!
Join Us for a Thanksgiving Feast!
Come enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal with your child and celebrate the season together!
Deadline to register: November 7, 2025
Limited walk-in spots will be available so register early to secure your spot!
Cost: $5.50 — Cash or check only, please.
(No cards can be accepted at this time.)
Please do not bring any outside food.
Menu:
• Holiday Turkey w/ Gravy (T)
• Chicken Fried Steak (B)
• Honey Wheat Roll
• Thanksgiving Stuffing
• Mashed Potatoes
• Seasoned Green Beans
• Sweet Potato Casserole
• Cranberry Sauce
• Rips Lone Star Luau Slush
To register: Scan the QR code or follow the link provided to sign up today!
https://events.raptortech.com/registration/6c34ce62-1bc9-418e-b1df-1757de1a344e/2d9db534-63b9-4670-a1e2-14af87495727
We can’t wait to celebrate Thanksgiving with our school family!
House creek invites you to their Veterans Day Parade!
Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
Time: 8:30AM
Location: House Creek
Parents, grandparents, family members-please join us for a Veteran's Day parade as we honor and celebrate those who have served and those who continue to serve our country.
Family members can join their student in their classroom before the parade begins and then join in the parade as it passes by their student's room.
After the parade, please join us in the cafeteria for a performance by our House Creek Choir and enjoy light refreshments (while supplies last) as we continue to honor our heroes.
For students whose Veteran is deployed or has passed, feel free to bring a photo to carry during the parade.
Discover, Play, and Learn! Join us for Resource Fun at House Creek Elementary - October 28, 2025, 9-10am in Room 202!
House Creek Elementary Resource Fun October 28, 2025, 9am-10am RM 202. Get ready for an hour of fun and learning with our PCOC! 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 discover new resources, connect with parents, and have a great time together.
Join your grandchild for Grandparents Day Lunch at the House Creek cafeteria this Monday 9/8!
Please arrive 15-20 minutes early.
An all-new episode of Take 2 with Hawk is in your podcast feed now! Kurtis & Dr. Hawkins welcome special guest Bowie Franks from Gallagher Construction to dive deep into the in's & out's of School Construction.
See the full conversation on YouTube or listen anywhere you get great podcasts!
YouTube --> https://youtu.be/7WTBeGX4kWo
Apple Podcasts --> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/take-2-with-hawk/id1811210964
Spotify --> https://open.spotify.com/episode/1CRPOgB1NuRjV5CnHRjkEi?si=0afe6d6296b446c5