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!
Bus 90 will NOT run its AM or PM route on
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Students will need a ride to and from school.
Happy Veterans Day!
Our 4th Grade students, band and choir honored veterans at their program yesterday.
Thank you for your service!
Our 4th Grade students, band and choir honored veterans at their program yesterday.
Thank you for your service!
Happy Veterans Day!
Our 4th Grade students, band and choir honored veterans at their program yesterday.
Thank you for your service!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDyPTQWemCg&t=1120s
Our 4th Grade students, band and choir honored veterans at their program yesterday.
Thank you for your service!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDyPTQWemCg&t=1120s
We love Ms. Nathalie’s “Leave Kindness Everywhere” bulletin board! This gives students a place where they can share kind words to others.
Thank you for sharing positivity around our school!
Thank you for sharing positivity around our school!
The HES Fall Festival was a success! Families and staff enjoyed playing games, eating snacks and spending time together.
Thank you to all who made this event possible!
A special thank you to Food City of Rogersville for the donation of cups, spoons and other supplies for the sno-cones and concession stand.
Thank you to all who made this event possible!
A special thank you to Food City of Rogersville for the donation of cups, spoons and other supplies for the sno-cones and concession stand.
Here are some of the highlights from our October Monthly Assembly!
3rd Grade students recently enjoyed a trip to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center to see the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra show "Carnival". It featured the famous piece, "The Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns".
Reminder!
Family and friends of our 4th grade students, band members, and choir members are invited to attend as they present a program honoring our veterans on Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 at 9:00 am in the HES Gym.
Doors will open at 8:30 am.
Bus 5 will NOT run its PM route on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Students will need a ride home from school.
Congratulations to Deanna Goins, our Bus Driver of the Year! She has provided this service for 20 years!
She goes above and beyond to keep our students safe as she gets them to and from school every day.
We couldn’t do our job without her dedication to provide this service.
Thank you for driving #56!
4th Grade Bearcat Families are invited to join us for a Thanksgiving feast with your fourth grader. This will take place at the Hawkins Elementary School cafeteria on Wednesday, November 18th, 2026. Doors will open at 11:15 am. Please arrive by 11:30 am. Please expect delays as it will take some time to get everyone served and seated.
Each 4th grader may invite two guests. Meals are $7.00 for all ages. Our 4th graders will eat FREE as always.
Money will be collected at the door. Please bring the exact amount, cash only.
Also, please be prepared to show proper identification upon arrival. To ensure we have enough food for everyone, please reserve by sending the bottom portion of this letter back to school by Monday, November 9. Please reach out to your student's teacher if you have questions. We look forward to seeing you and celebrating together!
Each 4th grader may invite two guests. Meals are $7.00 for all ages. Our 4th graders will eat FREE as always.
Money will be collected at the door. Please bring the exact amount, cash only.
Also, please be prepared to show proper identification upon arrival. To ensure we have enough food for everyone, please reserve by sending the bottom portion of this letter back to school by Monday, November 9. Please reach out to your student's teacher if you have questions. We look forward to seeing you and celebrating together!
A big “Thank you!” to Vulcan Materials for providing a lunch for our teachers on inservice day. We appreciate their support and generosity!
Bus 79 will NOT run its AM or PM routes today, Thursday, November 5th.
Students who ride bus 79 will need a ride to and from school today.
Don't forget!!
The HES Fall Festival will be Friday, November 6, 2026 from 4pm-6pm.
We will be selling a $5 wristband for games and activities including: corn hole, lucky duck, a cake walk, temporary tattoos, face painting and MORE!
We’ll also have a concession stand with items for sale.
We hope to see you there!!
Bus 79 will NOT run its AM or PM routes today, Wednesday, November 4th.
Students will need a ride to and from school
A reminder that 3rd grade will be going to see "The Carnival of the Animals" performed by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center tomorrow, November 4, 2026.
Reminder:
There is no school for students tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
When you match the principal, you have to take a picture!😁
District Announcement:
Big Congratulations to Our School-Level Employees of the Year!
Behind every student success story is a dedicated team of educators and staff cheering them on, guiding the way, and keeping our schools running smoothly each day.
Join us in celebrating our extraordinary school-level honorees across Hawkins County:
🍎 Teachers of the Year
📝 Substitutes of the Year
🚌 Bus Drivers of the Year
🤝 Support Staff of the Year
From the classroom to the road, and down every hallway in between, your heart, hard work, and dedication make an incredible difference in the lives of our students and families. We are so proud of you and grateful for all you do!
#HawkinsCountySchools #EmployeeOfTheYear #HCSignite
Big Congratulations to Our School-Level Employees of the Year!
Behind every student success story is a dedicated team of educators and staff cheering them on, guiding the way, and keeping our schools running smoothly each day.
Join us in celebrating our extraordinary school-level honorees across Hawkins County:
🍎 Teachers of the Year
📝 Substitutes of the Year
🚌 Bus Drivers of the Year
🤝 Support Staff of the Year
From the classroom to the road, and down every hallway in between, your heart, hard work, and dedication make an incredible difference in the lives of our students and families. We are so proud of you and grateful for all you do!
#HawkinsCountySchools #EmployeeOfTheYear #HCSignite