Hawkins Elementary School -

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!

Mrs. Brabham and Mrs. Cash's 5th grade RTI class did a book signing today for the book they created and published. Theri book was entered into The National Book Challenge Contest.

Math is Sweet!! Join us for our annual Math Night, TONIGHT from 4:00 to 6:00.

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!! 

ATTENTION! Bus 4- (JRP, HES, RMS, CHS) Bus 4 will not operate the AM or PM route today, Tuesday, September 9. Students will need alternate transportation for today.

Bus 46 (JRP, HES, CHS) Bus 46 will not run AM or PM 9/3/2025 Bus 61 will pick up bus 46 students after completing its route. Students will be picked up an hour later than normal. And dropped at home later than normal in the afternoon.

Monday, September 1, 2025 Hawkins County Schools will be closed for Labor Day. Have a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend.

🚌Bus Announcement: Bus #61 will run 46 route as a double route today, Thursday, August 28. Please expect delays.

Attention Families!! We just received word that bus 79 will not be running today nor tomorrow. Therefore, all students who ride bus 79 will need to be car riders this afternoon and tomorrow.

Friday, Aug. 22 is Popcorn Friday!! Students may purchase popcorn for $1.00.

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.

Our Bearcat Blankets have been reduced to only $19.99 for a limited time. Get them while they last!!

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.

Hello families! Students should have brought home TCAP student reports from last year. Please check your child's folder.

Beginning tomorrow, Monday, August 11th, students will have the option to purchase ice cream during their lunch time. Ice cream costs will range from $1.00 to $2.50. All students who wish to purchase ice cream will need to place money on their lunch accounts tomorrow morning during breakfast.

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!

‼️‼️‼️ Please Read‼️‼️‼️ For Monday, August 5th ONLY, we will be using the afternoon route for both morning and afternoon car duty! *Families who do not have a car rider tag, may pick one up Monday morning with proper ID. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• We have had a few questions regarding our drop-off/pickup process for car riders. Below is a diagram for both drop-off and pickup. 🐾 Morning Drop-Off: Families will use the parking lot closest to Food City. Once you turn off of Park Blvd., you will pull straight up to the flag pole and drop your student off there. There will be a teacher on duty to ensure your child gets into the building safely. 🐾 Afternoon Pick-up: Families will use the same parking lot for afternoon duty as they do in the morning. However, once you pull into the parking lot, you will pull to the left and wait in line until your child’s name is called by a staff member on duty. ‼️At HES, safety is our top priority! Therefore, anyone picking up a student in the car rider line, will need a car rider tag. If you do not have a tag, you will be asked to pull over to the main parking lot and go to the office to sign the child out.

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!