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!
Enjoy your Spring Break! March 16-20. Be safe and have fun!
Hawkins County Schools will be closed next week, March 16- March 20th. Enjoy your Spring Break, Bearcats!!
HES Yearbooks can also be purchased using the following link: https://shop.yearbookmarket.com
All orders are due tomorrow, Friday, March 13th.
Please be advised that bus 90 will not be running its am/pm routes on Friday, March 13th. Students will need alternate transportation to and from school.
Thanks!
Tomorrow, Friday, March 13th, is the last day to purchase a yearbook! The cost is $30. If you'd like to purchase, please send exact change.
Hawkins Elementary School, #secondtonone, celebrated our special area teachers, the ultimate detectives in our school who find new ways to inspire and spark curiosity and creativity in all our students, on Thursday, March 6, 2026, #Specialteacher26. Whether they’re teaching our students to paint, perform, or play, they’ve cracked the code on making learning fun. These teachers celebrated with a pizza and snack party, as well as receiving a goody bag and t-shirt to show how much we appreciate all they do for our students and school.
Today we spotlighted Mrs. Debbie Bellamy and the wonderful job she does here at HES! Mrs. Bellamy is always going above and beyond to make others feel special and appreciated. We are so thankful for her and the incredible work she does each day.
Shoutout as well to our 4th grade math team for earning the PLC Achieving Gold Star! We are proud of their hard work and dedication to student success.
Today we held our monthly assembly! 🎉
Congratulations to Mrs. McNutt’s 3rd grade class, Mrs. Cash’s 4th grade class, and Mrs. Burnett’s 5th grade class for having the best grade-level attendance. Not only did Mrs. McNutt’s class lead 3rd grade in attendance, they also had the most improved attendance in the entire school! 👏
A big shoutout to our Students of the Month! These students were recognized with a certificate and a special visit to the Book Vending Machine. 📚
We also celebrated our Reading Rockstars! These students have reached either the Pearl Level by reading 3 books or the Bronze Level by reading 6 books. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication to reading! ⭐
Raising the praise for Bobby and Brooklyn who both received a Positive Office Referral! We are proud of the great choices they’re making and the example they’re setting for others. Keep up the great work!
HCS Transportation: Bus number 4 will not be able to run tomorrow Friday 6th on the AM and PM routes. If your child rides bus 4 they... https://aptg.me/cGVDbv
It's time for a secret mission! Today, we're giving a huge shout-out to our special area teachers and support staff. From the gym to the library, these educational detectives are on the case, uncovering our students' hidden talents and passions. Thank you for making our schools a fun place to learn! #HCS #SpecialAreaTeachers #MakingADifference
3rd grade families are invited to a special program next Friday, March 13th.
Bus 67 will not run AM or PM routes tomorrow, Wednesday, March 4th. Students who ride this bus will need to be car riders to and from school.
Bus 4 and bus 67 will not be running AM routes today, Tuesday, March 3rd. Students will need to be car riders to school this morning.
Bus 4 will also not run PM routes.
Spring picture day is this Friday, March 6th!
District Announcement: Hawkins County School District is excited to offer Summer Learning Camps this summer for our students who will be Rising 1st-9th graders.
Summer Learning Camp will take place for four weeks, four days a week, between May 26 - June 18 from 7:30-2:30 p.m.
Parents will be notified of acceptance before the start of summer camp. This form is for planning and informational purposes only, final registration forms will be sent home in the spring.
Please click on the link below for more information.
https://forms.gle/yK8sXW5eeASQsj9S7
Next week is Read Across America Week! To show our love of reading, HES students are invited to participate in our special
Dress Up Days!
Hawkins County Schools will operate on a two hour delay today, February 24 at all schools except Clinch School. Clinch School will be closed.
Due to overnight snowfall, Hawkins County Schools will be closed Monday, February 23, 2026.
Friendly reminder that tomorrow, Monday, Feb. 16th is President's Day.
