Parents, please be advised that we are dealing with a phone system outage affecting some Hawkins County Schools and our Central Office. This issue is affecting others in our region as well. Please utilize email if you need to reach school personnel during this time.
Today we're giving a huge thank you to our amazing custodians! Like firefighters, they are always on the job, working behind the scenes to keep our schools safe, clean, and ready for learning. We truly appreciate all you do for our students and staff! #HCS #CustodianAppreciation
🏈 It's the Hawkins County Super Bowl! 🏈
Join us at Cherokee High School on Friday, October 24 for the ultimate showdown, and bring your donations!
The 2nd Annual HC Resource Drive is happening at the big game, and this year, we are specifically collecting NOODLES and CEREALS! Help us stock our local pantries and score a win for our community!
See you there! #HCS #HawkinsCountySuperBowl #ResourceDrive #CommunitySupport
💉 Protect Yourself and Our Community! Get Your FREE Flu Shot! 💉
The Tennessee Department of Health is offering FREE flu shots at multiple locations in Hawkins County on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. No appointment is necessary—just show up!
Rogersville Area Locations:
Rogersville Health Department: 201 Park Blvd, Rogersville, TN (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
Hawkins County Courthouse: 100 East Main St, Rogersville, TN (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ONLY)
Church Hill Area Location (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM):
Church Hill Health Department: 247 Silver Lake Rd, Church Hill, TN
Help us keep our community healthy this season! Spread the word!
#FightFlu25 #HawkinsCountyHealth
The Tennessee Department of Health is offering FREE flu shots at multiple locations in Hawkins County on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. No appointment is necessary—just show up!
Rogersville Area Locations:
Rogersville Health Department: 201 Park Blvd, Rogersville, TN (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
Hawkins County Courthouse: 100 East Main St, Rogersville, TN (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ONLY)
Church Hill Area Location (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM):
Church Hill Health Department: 247 Silver Lake Rd, Church Hill, TN
Help us keep our community healthy this season! Spread the word!
#FightFlu25 #HawkinsCountyHealth
As we begin the 2nd nine weeks, with only 44 days completed if your child has missed more than 4 days of school they are on track to become chronically absent. If you're unsure about your child's attendance, please consult our school nurse or counselor. They can provide guidance and support to ensure your child's success in school.
Tired of wondering if your child's excuse note made it to school? 🤔
We're excited to introduce a new digital attendance form you can access right from our school website or mobile app!
This new option helps ensure your excuse note gets to the right person right away. Watch the quick video linked below to see how easy it is to use on the app.
Remember, this is an optional new method—you can still send in a paper note to the office!
Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/bkfAkRBsWiE?si=W5kAO3RkRERAZwW2
We're excited to introduce a new digital attendance form you can access right from our school website or mobile app!
This new option helps ensure your excuse note gets to the right person right away. Watch the quick video linked below to see how easy it is to use on the app.
Remember, this is an optional new method—you can still send in a paper note to the office!
Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/bkfAkRBsWiE?si=W5kAO3RkRERAZwW2
High-fives all around for our athletes at the Special Olympics Area 32 Bowling event! Students from Clinch, Surgoinsville Middle, Church Hill Middle, Volunteer, and Cherokee competed, earned ribbons, and celebrated with pizza! What a successful day!
Generative AI and Magic School
Exciting News from Hawkins County School District! We are continuing our journey into integrating Magic School and Generative AI into our classrooms!
This innovative technology will personalize learning experiences for each student, making education more engaging and effective. Imagine lessons tailored to your child's unique learning style!
We believe this is a game-changer for our students' futures! Have questions or want to learn more? Contact your child’s school and speak with the Instructional Technology Leader (ITL). #MagicSchool #GenerativeAI
Congratulations to our Student Attendance Award Winners for this past week! These outstanding students were recognized this morning with a special prize for achieving perfect attendance last week. As part of Attendance Awareness Month, we’ll continue celebrating strong attendance all September long. Each week, students with perfect attendance will be entered for a chance to win exciting prizes—so keep showing up, everyday matters!
Flu Vaccines: Sign up at this link: https://redcap.link/Hawkins_Rogersville2025SLVFlu to have your child receive the flu vaccine at their school. Sept. 29 for SCE, MES, MCE, CVE; Sept. 30 for SES, SMS, JRP, HES, Oct 1 for CHE, VHS, BGS, CHS; and Oct 2 for CHM, RMS, Pathways, and Clinch. Deadline for completing online consent is September 21. Thank you!
Bus drivers are often the first and last school representative a student sees each day. Their role is more than transportation—it’s about care, consistency, and connection. We’re proud to celebrate them in a powerful and meaningful way. Big shout out and huge thanks to the HCS Bus Drivers – our dedicated warriors of the road!!
Attendance in early grades builds a foundation for students in later grades. Students gain positive habits, strong academic foundations, and confidence to succeed throughout school. Research shows a direct correlation to chronic absenteeism and reading levels in 3rd grade!
Monday, September 1, 2025 Hawkins County Schools will be closed for Labor Day. Have a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend.
Overview of TN Laws Regarding Technology Use in Schools
*Internet Safety Law requires schools to establish and enforce acceptable use policies for students and employees. This law also requires schools to teach about digital citizenship and safe online behaviors.
*Cell phone usage is banned during the school day except in emergencies or for specific health conditions.
*Student Data Privacy regulates the way third party venders handle student data, forbidding them from using the data for anything except educational purposes.
*School districts are required to adopt and implement anti-bullying policies which specifically address cyberbullying and harassment.
*Internet Safety Law requires schools to establish and enforce acceptable use policies for students and employees. This law also requires schools to teach about digital citizenship and safe online behaviors.
*Cell phone usage is banned during the school day except in emergencies or for specific health conditions.
*Student Data Privacy regulates the way third party venders handle student data, forbidding them from using the data for anything except educational purposes.
*School districts are required to adopt and implement anti-bullying policies which specifically address cyberbullying and harassment.
For 2025-26, Hawkins County Schools will focus on positive attendance and its impact on student success, now and in the future. We want to partner with you to ensure your child is in school, learning what they need to thrive as adults. Chronically Absent is 10% or more days per school year (excused or unexcused). At 5 or more unexcused absences a meeting with school staff will be scheduled. Students have 5 days to turn in parent and doctor notes. Each student may have 6 parent notes and 10 doctor notes per year. Students with 10 unexcused absences in a row or a total of 15 unexcused absences will lose their driving privileges.
School begins on Monday, August 4, 2025. Dismissal on the first day will be 11:30am.
We can’t wait to welcome students back to our cafeterias! And, great news – Breakfast and Lunch will be FREE again for students for the 2025-26 school year!
Each student may receive one FREE breakfast and one FREE lunch each day. If students wish to purchase extras or a la carte items, they should have cash or money on their meal account. Parents/guardians may add money to accounts by cash or check at school or online at www.myschoolbucks.com for a nominal fee. My School Bucks is also a great tool to monitor purchases for free!
Please encourage your child to participate in the meal program! High participation helps keep our meals FREE for everyone!
Each student may receive one FREE breakfast and one FREE lunch each day. If students wish to purchase extras or a la carte items, they should have cash or money on their meal account. Parents/guardians may add money to accounts by cash or check at school or online at www.myschoolbucks.com for a nominal fee. My School Bucks is also a great tool to monitor purchases for free!
Please encourage your child to participate in the meal program! High participation helps keep our meals FREE for everyone!
Wireless devices: New state law (P.C. 103, TCA 49-6-320) means no personal wireless devices during the instructional day (including lunch) at HCS campuses. Devices for medical plans or emergencies are exceptions.
Instructional Day:
Drop off time for all schools: no earlier than 7:15 am
Elementary Schools: 8:00 – 3:00 pm
Middle and High Schools: 7:45 – 2:45 pm
Bulls Gap (K-8) and Clinch (K-12): 8:00 – 3:00 pm
Visit our online student handbook for the latest updates: https://www.hck12.net/page/student-handbook
Parents and Guardians, here are the school schedules for Hawkins County Schools for the 2025-26 school year.
Drop off time for all schools: no earlier than 7:15 am
Instructional Day
Elementary Schools: 8:00 – 3:00 pm
Middle and High Schools: 7:45 – 2:45 pm
Bulls Gap (K-8) and Clinch (K-12): 8:00 – 3:00 pm
We look forward to another great year in Hawkins County. Welcome Back!
Drop off time for all schools: no earlier than 7:15 am
Instructional Day
Elementary Schools: 8:00 – 3:00 pm
Middle and High Schools: 7:45 – 2:45 pm
Bulls Gap (K-8) and Clinch (K-12): 8:00 – 3:00 pm
We look forward to another great year in Hawkins County. Welcome Back!
Summer Learning Activity: Write or draw about your summer.
