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!

District Announcement:
Annual Online Verification for the 2026-2027 school year is now open in Skyward! Please log in between May 13 and May 22 to complete your student's required forms, including Medical Consent, the Acceptable Use Policy, and the Early Dismissal Plan.

Visit the Skyward portal today to get started! https://www.hck12.net/page/student-verification-directions

BEST BEARCAT DAY EVER!!! 🐾 The weather was perfect, the games were fun, and the memories will be cherished! Field Day 2025 in the books! 💙💛💙

Bus 5 will not run AM or PM routes tomorrow, Tuesday, May 12th. Students who ride this bus will need to be car riders to and from school.

Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 12, is our annual Field Day! Students will have an opportunity to purchase concessions. Also, due to the cooler temperatures projected for tomorrow morning, all students are encouraged to wear or bring a light jacket as many of our festivities will be outside.

Rogersville Middle School will be open on Tuesday, May 12 from 4:00-5:30 for incoming sixth graders to visit and tour the school.

BUS 55/46 will not run its am/pm routes on Friday, May 8th. Students who ride this bus will need to be car riders to and from school.

HES enjoyed celebrating the Best of the Best today! We love our teachers! We hope they felt extra special! #secondtonone! 💙💛♥️

Tomorrow, Friday, May 8th is Popcorn Friday! Students may purchase popcorn for $1.00.

We want to thank our families and friends for joining us at our annual Spring Fling! We appreciate your support and kindness! #Bearcat Pride🐾

Please be advised that bus 46/55 will not be running am or pm routes tomorrow, Thursday, May 7th. Students will need to be car riders to and from school.

Friendly reminder: There will be no school tomorrow, Tuesday, May 5th, due to Election Day/Staff Development.

The 5th grade cohort at HES would like to extend a THANK YOU to RCS and Mrs. Beth Jarnigan for the invitation to attend the performance of The Lion King! Our students enjoyed the entire performance, but especially liked being able to support their fellow classmate, Jaxon!

Mrs. Sizemore and Mr. Drinnon's class celebrated Star Wars day! They made light sabers using fractions and designed their own droids by using geometric shapes. Fun and learning was shown by all! May the 4th be with you!

District Announcement:
Give Your Little Learner a Head Start!

Hawkins County Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) applications open soon! VPK helps students build the social and emotional skills needed to succeed in Kindergarten and beyond.

🗓️ Important Dates:
Applications Open: March 23, 2026
Final Deadline: June 26, 2026

✅ Eligibility:
Birthdays between August 16, 2021, and August 15, 2022.
Income qualifications apply for VPK (additional inclusive programs available for those who don't meet requirements).

Space is limited! Visit www.hck12.net to begin your application. 🌟

#HawkinsCountySchools #VPK #EarlyChildhood #HCSignite

🚫 Bus 76 Notice 🚫 Attention Students and Parents: Bus 76 will NOT be running on Monday, May 4. Students will need alternate transportation to and from school on this day. 📅 Date: Monday, May 4 🚌 Affected Route: Bus 76 Please make arrangements to ensure your student has a ride.

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!