* On Sept. 9, 1776, the Continental Congress formally declares the name of the new nation to be the “United States” of America. This replaced the term “United Colonies,” which had been in general use.
Texas is expected to have the second-highest percentage of the nation’s future STEM job opportunities according to labor projections. The Copperas Cove Independent School District offers STEM Academies at all junior high schools to ensure its students are prepared for this future workforce.
Copperas Cove High School senior and Copperettes captain Amari Snead set the standard at the American Dance-Drill Team camp, not just for his team but for all of Central Texas, dancing away with a selection of All-American dancer and the Outstanding Performer award.
* On Sept. 2, 31 B.C., at the Battle of Actium, Roman leader Octavian wins a decisive victory against the forces of Mark Antony and Cleopatra, queen of Egypt. Antony and Cleopatra broke through the enemy lines and fled to Egypt, where they would later commit suicide.
Copperas Cove Independent School District students traveled 503,306 miles on school buses during the 2020-2021 school year. Riding a school bus to school is historically the safest mode of transportation for children. Copperas Cove ISD Transportation Department employees intend to keep it that way.