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.
Summer Learning Activity: Read a book!
Come visit the Book Bus before time runs out!
Tuesday, July 15
10:10-11:10 YMCA at CVES
Thursday, July 17
9:45-10:30 GVM Day Care S. Depot St.
11:45-12:15 Rogersville City Park
12:45-1:45 Camp Hope
4:00-5:00 First United Methodist Church in Surgoinsville
Tuesday, July 22
10-10:30 YMCA at CVES
11-12 Landings Apartment
Thursday, July 24
10-11 Rogersville Wal-mart
11:15-12:30 Rogersville City Park
Tuesday, July 15
10:10-11:10 YMCA at CVES
Thursday, July 17
9:45-10:30 GVM Day Care S. Depot St.
11:45-12:15 Rogersville City Park
12:45-1:45 Camp Hope
4:00-5:00 First United Methodist Church in Surgoinsville
Tuesday, July 22
10-10:30 YMCA at CVES
11-12 Landings Apartment
Thursday, July 24
10-11 Rogersville Wal-mart
11:15-12:30 Rogersville City Park
Summer Learning Activity: Summer Scavenger Hunt
Summer Learning Activity: July 4th
SAVE THE DATE
Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
Time: 6:00pm
place: Your Bus Stop
Join us for Meet our Bus Driver Day, Connecting our community ,One stop at a time!
Students and Guardians will have a few moments to meet their driver as they make their way along their designated routes. If you have any questions, please call Hawkins County Transportation Department at 423.272.7135
Summer Learning Activity: Play School!
HCS Books on Wheels has been out and about all summer! If you haven’t had a chance to visit, check the website for future times and locations!
A bulk food bag will be available to parents and guardians of children ages 0 to 18, from 3pm to 5pm on Thursday, June 19th , at Joseph Rogers Primary and at Volunteer High School’s library entrance. Distribution will be on first come, first served basis until gone. Please do not arrive before 2:45pm due to summer school dismissal traffic. This is the final summer distribution. Please see the flyer on Hawkins County Schools website for details or call the Child Nutrition office at 423 272 2128.
Summer Learning Activity: Play "I Spy"
Hello Hawkins County Schools Families,
To improve bus service for all students, we are asking every family who needs bus transportation for the 2025-2026 school year to complete a new online form.
This quick form will help us create more accurate bus routes, schedules, and student lists, ensuring your child has a safe and reliable ride to school. This form must be completed each year for every student who plans to ride the bus.
Please complete the form here: https://bit.ly/HCSbusform
We will have computers available at back-to-school nights for any family who needs assistance. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe!
