The students in Ms. Bryant's Farm to Table classes took the pecans that they harvested earlier in the week and made pecan pies. Way to go, Pups! Happy Thanksgiving!









This past Saturday, CCJH’s Junior Student-to-Student (JS2S) program hosted a special Month of the Military Family Luncheon to celebrate and honor our military families. Our JS2S students did an amazing job welcoming and serving our guests.
A big thank-you to Chef Mr. Scott and his Culinary students for preparing a wonderful meal, and Mrs. Perez, JS2S Sponsor, for leading this event with heart and dedication.
Thank you to all the families who joined us—CCJH is proud to support our military community! 💙💛
A big thank-you to Chef Mr. Scott and his Culinary students for preparing a wonderful meal, and Mrs. Perez, JS2S Sponsor, for leading this event with heart and dedication.
Thank you to all the families who joined us—CCJH is proud to support our military community! 💙💛
The Farm to Table classes harvested the Pecans from the Pecan trees growing on campus and worked on shelling them. The gathered pecan pieces will be used to make Pecan Pies next week.




15 Days of Christmas Dress-Up Days
Dec. 1- Comfy Cozy Day- wear sweats
Dec. 2- Wear Flannel (No PJs)
Dec. 3- Festive Sock Day
Dec. 4- Red Vs Green Day (6th Grade wears red, 7th Grade wears red and Green, and 8th Grade wears Green)
Dec. 5- Hawaiian Shirt Day
Dec. 8- Tinsel and Shine Day- add some sparkle to your outfit
Dec. 9- Elf Day
Dec. 10- Candy Cane Day- wear red and white
Dec. 11- Holiday Hat Day
Dec. 12.- Blue Christmas (Wear blue)
Dec. 15- Season of Giving- wear a shirt with a positive saying
Dec. 16- Grinch Day
Dec. 17- Wear Reindeer Attire
Dec 18- Polar Express Day- Wear your best PJ pants
Dec 19- Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
Please remember that dress code applies.
Dec. 1- Comfy Cozy Day- wear sweats
Dec. 2- Wear Flannel (No PJs)
Dec. 3- Festive Sock Day
Dec. 4- Red Vs Green Day (6th Grade wears red, 7th Grade wears red and Green, and 8th Grade wears Green)
Dec. 5- Hawaiian Shirt Day
Dec. 8- Tinsel and Shine Day- add some sparkle to your outfit
Dec. 9- Elf Day
Dec. 10- Candy Cane Day- wear red and white
Dec. 11- Holiday Hat Day
Dec. 12.- Blue Christmas (Wear blue)
Dec. 15- Season of Giving- wear a shirt with a positive saying
Dec. 16- Grinch Day
Dec. 17- Wear Reindeer Attire
Dec 18- Polar Express Day- Wear your best PJ pants
Dec 19- Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
Please remember that dress code applies.

Congratulations to the following Students of the Week:
Julian Milligan- 6th Grade
Leilani Offermann- 7th Grade
Derrick Montgomery- 8th Grade
Way to go, Pups!!
We're proud of you!
Julian Milligan- 6th Grade
Leilani Offermann- 7th Grade
Derrick Montgomery- 8th Grade
Way to go, Pups!!
We're proud of you!



Congratulations to the Faculty and Staff of the Month!!!
Mrs. Wilkinson, Mrs. Gardner, and Mrs. Goudeau.
Congratulations!!!!
Mrs. Wilkinson, Mrs. Gardner, and Mrs. Goudeau.
Congratulations!!!!



Congratulations to the students in Mrs. Hammons, Ms. Dunn, Ms. A. Fox, and Mrs. Monroe's homeroom for being the first classes to turn in all their Federal Forms. The students were rewarded with a pizza party. Way to go!!!






Congratulations to the following boys who made the basketball teams for 7th and 8th grade!!!
8th Grade Basketball: Kharon Chaco, Jeremiah Tribune, Garret Rodriguez, Shawn Leatherwood, Dylan Tribby, Ely McCarey, Malachi Gilchrist, Tristan McGill, Kyrie Geddis, Rueben McCurtain, Jaden Rubero, Brandon Rivera Rodriguez, Antony Reyes, Dallas Thornton, Sawyer Sewell, Cayd'n Dunagan, Elliah Brumley, Tyler Pack, Stephen Foley.
7th Grade Basketball: Harley Brown, Carson Smith, Colt Colyer, Kaiden Ducey, Immanuel Davis, Ryan Shannon, Marvin Gaines, Isayah Barbour, Josiah Garcia, Bentley McCormick, Arrow Rodgers, Connor Whitworth, Ademola Shoroye, Quentin Hobson, Zachary Stoodley, Aiden Litchford, Kaiden McCray, Christopher Torres, Kaymen Albert, Theophilus Griswold.
Way to go, Guys! We can't wait to see you play!
8th Grade Basketball: Kharon Chaco, Jeremiah Tribune, Garret Rodriguez, Shawn Leatherwood, Dylan Tribby, Ely McCarey, Malachi Gilchrist, Tristan McGill, Kyrie Geddis, Rueben McCurtain, Jaden Rubero, Brandon Rivera Rodriguez, Antony Reyes, Dallas Thornton, Sawyer Sewell, Cayd'n Dunagan, Elliah Brumley, Tyler Pack, Stephen Foley.
7th Grade Basketball: Harley Brown, Carson Smith, Colt Colyer, Kaiden Ducey, Immanuel Davis, Ryan Shannon, Marvin Gaines, Isayah Barbour, Josiah Garcia, Bentley McCormick, Arrow Rodgers, Connor Whitworth, Ademola Shoroye, Quentin Hobson, Zachary Stoodley, Aiden Litchford, Kaiden McCray, Christopher Torres, Kaymen Albert, Theophilus Griswold.
Way to go, Guys! We can't wait to see you play!


Congratulations to all of the students who received a positive referral for the first and second six weeks. They were rewarded last week with an ice cream party. Way to go, Pups! We are proud of you!






Counselor Spotlight on Yoshenobia Harris at CCJHS
What made you decide to pursue School Counseling?
"I was strongly motivated by the opportunity to advocate for all students, particularly those from diverse or underserved backgrounds, and to help create a more inclusive and equitable school environment."
What is one of your favorite quotes?
"Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it." - Maya Angelou"
What is one of your hobbies?
"If you know me, you know that one of my hobbies is shopping. I LOVE SHOPPING."
Who is one of your heroes/role models?
"My Mom. My Mom is strength, love, and courage all wrapped into one. She taught me life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful."
What is something that makes you smile?
"Nothing makes me SMILE more than seeing other people's enjoyment or to hear their exciting news. It's contagious."
What is your favorite coping skill for stress?
"Cooking! Cooing is my therapy. Cooking is my love language. Cooking is a caring and nurturing act. It's kind of the ultimate gift for someone to cook for them."
What do you love most about your job?
"The primary source of satisfaction is the ability to positively impact students' academic, career, and social-emotional development."
What made you decide to pursue School Counseling?
"I was strongly motivated by the opportunity to advocate for all students, particularly those from diverse or underserved backgrounds, and to help create a more inclusive and equitable school environment."
What is one of your favorite quotes?
"Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it." - Maya Angelou"
What is one of your hobbies?
"If you know me, you know that one of my hobbies is shopping. I LOVE SHOPPING."
Who is one of your heroes/role models?
"My Mom. My Mom is strength, love, and courage all wrapped into one. She taught me life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful."
What is something that makes you smile?
"Nothing makes me SMILE more than seeing other people's enjoyment or to hear their exciting news. It's contagious."
What is your favorite coping skill for stress?
"Cooking! Cooing is my therapy. Cooking is my love language. Cooking is a caring and nurturing act. It's kind of the ultimate gift for someone to cook for them."
What do you love most about your job?
"The primary source of satisfaction is the ability to positively impact students' academic, career, and social-emotional development."

CCJHS celebrated our veterans with a special breakfast. We thank them for their service: Tiffany Ropple, Deryl Clark, Jessica Johnson, Toussaunt Thomas, Marie Fox, Candace Martin, Rex Burke, Jarrod Tippens, Emily McCumber, Bryan Cook, Alfredo Garza, William Taylor, Patrick Wiemer, Charles Noble, Maximiliano Ruiz-Cruz, and Ricky Gwin.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Yesterday, November 6th, was Nacho Day. To celebrate, CCJHS's office staff made nachos for the faculty.








Congratulations to the following students for being named "Student of the Week."
Allee Hendricks- 6th Grade
Adassa Anderson- 7th Grade
Robert Hawkins- 8th Grade
We are so proud of you!!! Go Pups!



Congratulations to all of the girls that made the Lady Bullpups Basketball teams.
For 7th Grade:
Makayla Acevado, Sammia Mays, Aaliyah Brown, Kaylynn McCartney, Brooklyn Caskey, Dalilah McCurtain, Promise Dressen, Samantha Pina, Myla Fells, Sophia Ramirez, Serenity Gant, Yvette Robinson, Jaelene Taylor, Abigail Gardner, Corrine Wilson, Eila Hiett, Lucy Wilson, Sarynity Kennedy, Lecana Luafutu.
For 8th Grade:
Harmony Henson, Lyla Peck, Jasmine Hernandez, Tymber Reese,' Nevaeh Limbacker, Somaya Rivera, Sophia Martinez, Laila Romero, Jasmyn McJunkins, Elyana Sanchez, Jasmine McMillan, Emerson Turner, Alaina Minor, Gabriella Villarreal, Shantera Moody.
Way to go, Girls!!!
For 7th Grade:
Makayla Acevado, Sammia Mays, Aaliyah Brown, Kaylynn McCartney, Brooklyn Caskey, Dalilah McCurtain, Promise Dressen, Samantha Pina, Myla Fells, Sophia Ramirez, Serenity Gant, Yvette Robinson, Jaelene Taylor, Abigail Gardner, Corrine Wilson, Eila Hiett, Lucy Wilson, Sarynity Kennedy, Lecana Luafutu.
For 8th Grade:
Harmony Henson, Lyla Peck, Jasmine Hernandez, Tymber Reese,' Nevaeh Limbacker, Somaya Rivera, Sophia Martinez, Laila Romero, Jasmyn McJunkins, Elyana Sanchez, Jasmine McMillan, Emerson Turner, Alaina Minor, Gabriella Villarreal, Shantera Moody.
Way to go, Girls!!!


2025-2026 CCJHS Yearbook
Countless Amazing Memories
One Iconic Yearbook
CCJHS Order Form
Order by 12/15/2025to Purchase on-line go to
jostensyearbooks.com
Step One: Select Your Package
yearbook: $28.00
Signature Package: $46.00
Signature Package includes yearbook, one line of personalization, color autograph section and 5 multi-color signing markers.

Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 4th, is Picture Re-take Day. It will be in the library throughout the morning. Students will be called by grade level.
Congratulations to the Football "Dawgs of the Week!"
For 7th Grade:
Kaiden Ducey- Offensive Dawg of the Week
Ryan Shannon- All Out Hustle Dawg of the Week
Rustin Man- Special Teams Dawg of the Week
Giovanni Means- Defensive Dawg of the Week
Romeo Powell- Academic Dawg of the Week
Christopher Giannin- Teammate Dawg of the Week
For 8th Grade:
Jeremiah Tribune- Offensive Dawg of the Week
Robert Hawkins- All Out Hustle Dawg of the Week
Dallas Thornton- Special Teams Dawg of the Week
Dylan Tribby- Defensive Dawg of the Week
Aydon Grigby- Academic Dawg of the Week
Shawn Leatherwood- Teammate Dawg of the Week
Way to go, Boys!!!! We are proud of you!!!
For 7th Grade:
Kaiden Ducey- Offensive Dawg of the Week
Ryan Shannon- All Out Hustle Dawg of the Week
Rustin Man- Special Teams Dawg of the Week
Giovanni Means- Defensive Dawg of the Week
Romeo Powell- Academic Dawg of the Week
Christopher Giannin- Teammate Dawg of the Week
For 8th Grade:
Jeremiah Tribune- Offensive Dawg of the Week
Robert Hawkins- All Out Hustle Dawg of the Week
Dallas Thornton- Special Teams Dawg of the Week
Dylan Tribby- Defensive Dawg of the Week
Aydon Grigby- Academic Dawg of the Week
Shawn Leatherwood- Teammate Dawg of the Week
Way to go, Boys!!!! We are proud of you!!!
CCJHS's faculty celebrated Dress Like Twins day on October 28th in recognition of Red Ribbon Week.



CCJHS
Boys Basketball Tryouts
Must Have a Physical and Rankone Complete to Tryout
November 3rd and 4th
4:00-5:00pm
7th and 8th Grade Only
#Returnthestandard
Boys Basketball Tryouts
Must Have a Physical and Rankone Complete to Tryout
November 3rd and 4th
4:00-5:00pm
7th and 8th Grade Only
#Returnthestandard

Basketball season is here!!!
Information for tryouts are posted below; in order to try out, athletes must be green in Rank One and have a physical turned in to the high school athletic trainers.
Basketball Tryouts
When: October 28th - October 30th, 6:00am-7:25am
Who: 7th Graders and interested 8th Graders (girls)
Where: Copperas Cove Junior High Gym
What to Wear: black basketball shorts, white t-shirt, three-quarter white socks, and athletic shoes
To make all players aware, if you do make a basketball team; all practices are in the morning 6:00am - 7:25am for the season!
The teams will be posted on Saturday, November 1st at 10:00am on Sports You.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out via sports you message or email mcwhortera@ccisd.com!
Information for tryouts are posted below; in order to try out, athletes must be green in Rank One and have a physical turned in to the high school athletic trainers.
Basketball Tryouts
When: October 28th - October 30th, 6:00am-7:25am
Who: 7th Graders and interested 8th Graders (girls)
Where: Copperas Cove Junior High Gym
What to Wear: black basketball shorts, white t-shirt, three-quarter white socks, and athletic shoes
To make all players aware, if you do make a basketball team; all practices are in the morning 6:00am - 7:25am for the season!
The teams will be posted on Saturday, November 1st at 10:00am on Sports You.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out via sports you message or email mcwhortera@ccisd.com!
