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!
Another assembly, another chance to celebrate our incredible Bearcats!
Mrs. McNutt’s 3rd grade class held onto the School Spirit Stick for yet another month by earning the highest attendance in the entire school. Even more exciting, the entire 3rd grade cohort achieved the best attendance for April and will enjoy a special field trip to watch A Diary of a Wimpy Kid at SMS—great job!
Our Students of the Month were also honored and treated to a special visit to the book vending machine.
Students who received positive office referrals were recognized as well, and their families will be notified of the many ways these students help make HES a better place.
Mrs. Gladson and Mrs. Tara selected grade-level winners who showed growth on their recent AimsWeb testing. These students were rewarded with a NeeDoh or a Dumpling for their dedication and effort.
And finally, our reading rockstars were celebrated! These students read 3 or 6 books to reach pearl or silver level status—an amazing accomplishment!
Bus 5 will not be running AM or PM routes on Monday, May 4th. Students who ride this bus will need to be car riders to and from school.
Tomorrow is our reward day in celebration of being recognized as a Level 5 school! Students are welcome to bring money if they’d like to buy items from the snack cart. Also tomorrow evening from 4-6, HES will be hosting their second annual Spring Fling! Join us for a night of fun, games, and concessions!
Our Bearcats enjoyed having CTE on Wheels on campus. We appreciate Mr. Brewer and the CHS Chiefs for making this such a great experience!
📢 District Announcement: Kindergarten Registration is Now Open! 🎒
You can visit www.hck12.net to register your child for Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year.
Reminder: Students must turn 5 before August 15, 2026.
💻 Important: Please use a desktop or laptop for online registration (phones and tablets are not supported for this process).
🏫 In-Person Registration & Teacher Meet-and-Greet
Prefer to register in person? Join us at the school site on May 1 and May 8, 2026, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. This is an optional, in-person time to register your child and meet our wonderful Kindergarten teachers!
🌟 Kindergarten Readiness
Progress towards readiness begins at birth and is influenced by families, friends, early care providers, and the community. A ready child is prepared physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. This means they enter school ready to participate in early learning experiences that promote their success, keeping them eager and excited to learn!
📞 For more information, please contact Hope Malone, Elementary Supervisor, at 423-272-7629 ext. 2006.
You can visit www.hck12.net to register your child for Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year.
Reminder: Students must turn 5 before August 15, 2026.
💻 Important: Please use a desktop or laptop for online registration (phones and tablets are not supported for this process).
🏫 In-Person Registration & Teacher Meet-and-Greet
Prefer to register in person? Join us at the school site on May 1 and May 8, 2026, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. This is an optional, in-person time to register your child and meet our wonderful Kindergarten teachers!
🌟 Kindergarten Readiness
Progress towards readiness begins at birth and is influenced by families, friends, early care providers, and the community. A ready child is prepared physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. This means they enter school ready to participate in early learning experiences that promote their success, keeping them eager and excited to learn!
📞 For more information, please contact Hope Malone, Elementary Supervisor, at 423-272-7629 ext. 2006.
Bus 61 and bus 67 will not be running PM routes tomorrow, Friday, April 24th. Students who ride this bus will need to be car riders.
District Announcement:
Hawkins County Schools is committed to creating a safe, welcoming environment for all students. That's why we are excited to provide BRIM, our new anti-bullying reporting software!
A huge thank you to the talented students in the Volunteer High School Audio Visual Production CTE Program for producing this fantastic video to show our students, guardians, and community exactly how BRIM works.
Watch the video below to learn how we can all work together to stop bullying in its tracks. You can also access the video at the HCS Civil Rights Compliance website at https://www.hck12.net/page/civilrightscompliance See something, say something!
https://youtu.be/nrwmBIZm3qA?si=N5mkco0zhRkLMpAZ
#HCSignite #StopBullying #BRIM #SeeSomethingSaySomething #VolunteerHighSchool #CommunitySafe
We were just informed that bus 27 will not be running PM routes today, Friday, April 17th. Students who ride this bus will need to be car riders.
Please be advised, bus 56/4 and bus 5 will not run AM or PM routes today, Friday, April 17th. Students who ride these buses will need to be car riders to and from school.
Please be advised that bus 5 will not run am or pm Friday, April 17
HES wants to send a BIG Bearcat shoutout to Tristan at Lane’s Fence for our new playground fence. We appreciate everyone who helped make this project a reality. Much appreciation to Director Hixson, Shannon Glass, Erika Phillips, and the Safe Schools Allocation from the state. #BearcatPride 💙💛💙
Archie, the district therapy dog, paid a visit to our 3rd grade classrooms. He wanted to wish our Bearcats good luck on the TCAPs. 🥰🐶🐾
Ms. Cindy is over the moon with our excellent attendance this week! Keep up the good work, Bearcats!! We are proud of you!! 👏🏻 💙💛🏆
Celebrate the good times—come on!! 🥳
Yesterday, we held our monthly assembly and had a wonderful time celebrating our amazing staff and students!
Mrs. McNutt’s 3rd grade class took home the attendance trophy for having the best attendance in March—way to go!
Along with our attendance winners, we recognized our Students of the Month, Positive Office Referrals, and Reading Rockstars.
A big congratulations to Miss Brittney for being named the Newest Bearcat Teacher of the Year! 🐻🎉
Bus 27 will not be running AM or PM routes on Friday, April 10th. Students who ride this bus will need to be car riders to and from school.
Bus 52 and Bus 27 will not run AM or PM routes tomorrow, Thursday, April 8th. Students who ride these buses will need to be car riders to and from school.
Please be advised that bus 27 will not be running on Wednesday , April 8. Students will need a ride to and from school.
5th Grade families, please save the date: Wednesday, May 20th at 8:30 a.m. as we celebrate our students and their promotion to middle school!
Class Picture Day is Tuesday, April 7th!
