Exciting News for Hawkins County Families!
We are thrilled to announce that Surgoinsville Elementary School is opening a BRAND NEW Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) classroom! We are so glad to expand our high-quality early childhood education program to even more students across our county.
Hawkins County VPK Locations:
Surgoinsville Elementary (NEW!)
Mt. Carmel Elementary
Joseph Rogers Primary
Bulls Gap School
If you have a little one ready to start their learning journey, don't wait!
Apply Today: Fill out our online application request form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEt6FbQKeoldf2xQ-461CMd_X_69P8f-JxkMupEK2Rzt6eOw/viewform
More Info: Visit hck12.net
Questions? Call us at 423-272-7629 Ext. 2052
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Our student information system, Skyward, is currently down due to a server issue affecting school districts across Tennessee. Because of this, we are unable to complete student enrollments, make schedule changes, or process other student information until the system is back online.
We know this is frustrating, especially as we prepare for the new school year, and we appreciate your patience while the issue is being resolved. We'll continue working as soon as Skyward is available again and will share updates when we receive them.
Thank you for your understanding!
Gear up for a great school year, Hawkins County!
As we get ready to welcome our students back, our incredible Transportation Department is working hard behind the scenes to ensure everyone has a safe ride to school.
To keep you fully informed, we want to share a quick update: like many districts across the country, we are currently running a bit short-staffed on drivers. Because of this, we will be starting the school year with a few "double routes."
What you need to know:
*We are still finalizing the schedule, so we don’t know exactly which routes will be doubled just yet.
*Rest assured, as we get closer to the start of school, we will share those specific details directly with you.
*We are very hopeful that this will be a temporary situation as we work to fill these positions!
Want to join our amazing team? We need your help to get us to 100%! If you or anyone you know loves serving our community, enjoys working with kids, and is interested in becoming a school bus driver, we would love to talk to you.
Please call the Hawkins County Schools Transportation Department (423-272-7629 Ext: 2504) today to learn more or apply!
Thank you, Hawkins County families, for your patience, support, and flexibility as we work together to make this a fantastic and safe school year for our kids! #HawkinsCountySchools #CommunityStrong #BackToSchool #HCSignite
As we gear up for an amazing 2026-27 school year, Hawkins County Schools are pleased to announce a unified daily schedule across our district. To provide better consistency, safety, and convenience for our families and bus routes, all standard HCS campuses will follow the exact same times this year!
Our Standard Daily Schedule (All Campuses):
Doors Open: 7:15 AM
School Begins (Tardy Bell): 8:00 AM
School Dismisses: 3:00 PM
Important Notice for Pre-K Families: Please note that Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) classes do not follow this standard schedule. Pre-K runs on an alternate, specialized schedule to allow for safer, staggered transition times. Pre-K parents, please check directly with your child’s individual classroom teacher for specific drop-off and dismissal times!
Weather Closures & Schedule Delays: As always, the safety of our students and staff is our absolute top priority. In the event of inclement winter weather or road hazards, the district may implement delayed openings or emergency closures.
We will communicate any schedule adjustments immediately. Please make sure you are following our official channels for real-time updates: The Hawkins County Schools Mobile App (Download for free in the App Store and Google Play!); the HCS Facebook page; text messages (Be sure your contact info is up to date in the parent portal!); and the district Website: www.hck12.net
Thank you for your partnership as we work together to make the 2026-27 school year our absolute best one yet!
#HawkinsCountySchools #HCSignite #BackToSchool2026
YMCA OF GREATER KINGSPORT
📚 FREE SUMMER FOOD BOXES 📚
Families are invited to pick up free food boxes during the month of July for children age 0-18:
🏫 Volunteer High School
📅 July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🏫 Joseph Rogers Primary School
📅 July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
Bring $5 to play all day!
*Concessions and Panther store prizes are sold separately *
*Please pack your student a towel and a change of clothes!*
A mission launch to our amazing teachers! They're the true explorers, guiding our students through the cosmos of knowledge. Every day, they're preparing our young astronauts for their next giant leap, whether it's solving complex problems or reaching for the stars. Thank you for making learning an out-of-this-world adventure! #HCS #TeacherAppreciation #ToTheStars
Kindergarten and 1st grade will perform on Monday, May 11th
2nd- grade will perform on Tuesday, May 12th,
3rd and 4th grade, as well as our Trebel Choir, will perform on Thursday, May 14th.
* Doors will open at 5:15, and the performances will be at 5:30. each night*
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
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
Join us on STEAM Night for this special one-time showing of K-4 Art Projects! All grade levels and all homeroom classes' artwork will be showcased!
District Announcement: Safety first. As required by Tennessee state law and through our ongoing commitment to student safety, Hawkins County Schools will be showing age- appropriate firearm safety education videos to all students on Thursday, April 2.
We are proud to have partnered with the Hawkins County Sheriff’s Department to create these valuable resources. Parents and guardians, we encourage you to preview the videos ahead of time on our website!
Watch them here: https://www.hck12.net/page/firearm-safety
#HCSignite #StudentSafety
District Announcement: Online Kindergarten Registration for 26-27 is open!!! In-person registration at the school site will be May 1 and May 8 from 1pm to 3pm.
Progress towards readiness begins at birth and is influenced by families and friends, early care and education providers, and the community.
A ready child is prepared physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. This means that each child enters school ready to participate in and benefit from early learning experiences that best promote the child’s success so that they are eager and excited to learn.
If you have any questions, please contact the Elementary Supervisor, Hope Malone at 423.272.7629 EXT 2006
Just a quick reminder that registration for our upcoming Summer Camp closes in one week on March 30. We don't want anyone to miss out on the fun!
You can complete your registration online right now by clicking here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4lz-Kvexrs7mv8naMtKCzKooQZ-hiFouqWo4j7iIR5j2fsA/viewform
Need help registering? We are here for you! If you need assistance with the registration process, please feel free to come directly to the school. We are more than happy to help you complete the forms in person.
District Announcement:
🎒 Kindergarten & Pre-K Registration is OPEN! 🎒
Do you have a little one ready to start school? It's time to get them registered for the upcoming year!
🖍️ Kindergarten: Must be age 5 by August 15, 2026
🖍️ Pre-K: Must be age 4 by August 15, 2026
🔗 For more information about Kindergarten, click here: https://www.hck12.net/o/hcsd/page/kindergarten
🔗 For more information about Pre-K, click here: https://forms.gle/xqiJpwkTLapgZmgC9
All registration details are also available on the Hawkins County website. We can't wait to welcome our newest students! 🍎📚
2025-2026 CHES Yearbooks are on sale now!
Yearbooks are $22.00 and can be ordered at Yearbook
Market! To order online just click Yearbook Market
below!
The last day to order a yearbook is May 1st!
