St. Clair Elementary School

Hawkins County School District is thrilled to announce and celebrate our incredible Employees of the Year! These dedicated professionals consistently go above and beyond, making a profound impact on the lives of our students and the entire school community. Their commitment, hard work, and passion are truly inspiring. Join us in congratulating this outstanding group for this well-deserved recognition! We are so fortunate to have you leading the way in Hawkins County. #HCSignite

Check out this movie poster quiz and determine how good you and your kids are at finding the fake!

https://www.commonsense.org/two-truths-and-ai?lid=4u3swozvq9si

The speed of digital media is changing fast! Artificial Intelligence can now create incredibly realistic videos and audio (known as "deepfakes"). This makes teaching our children to think critically about everything they see and hear online more important than ever.

For amazing, trusted resources to help guide these conversations with your child, check out the free guides and articles available from Common Sense Media.

Let's partner to raise digitally savvy and safe students!

#HCSignite #DigitalLiteracy #ParentPartnership

Wow! Time flies! We've already completed half of the school year with 90 days! Congratulations to students who have missed fewer than 4 days – that’s less than 5% of the school year! You're setting yourself up for success! Positive attendance builds strong academic foundations, boosts confidence, and develops valuable habits that will benefit you throughout life.

Students who missed less than two days in the month of November got to race the St. Clair Turkeys (Coach Austin and Mr. Cruz). Race winners got to pie them in the face! Thank you Mr.Cruz and Coach Austin, for creating a fun attendance reward! Remember to be here at school every day!

HCS December Calendar
December 2: HCS Board Meeting
December 17: Second Harvest Distribution
December 19: Abbreviated Day 11:30 Dismissal
December 22-January 2: Winter Break (Teachers return 1/5/26, Students return 1/6/26)

Come and join us for a great family engagement reading night from 4:30 to 6! See you soon!

Today we're giving a huge shout-out to our very own superintendent, Matt Hixson! He's a true superhero for our schools, leading with dedication and a clear vision for our students' futures. We're so grateful for his incredible leadership! #HCS #SuperheroSuperintendent

There will be a SNAP Emergency Food Distribution for residents of Hancock and Hawkins Counties this Saturday, November 8, at Cherokee High School.

Each household will receive enough food to feed a family of up to eight. To participate, please bring proof of your EBT card, a valid ID, or documentation verifying your residence in Hancock or Hawkins County.

Event Details:
📅 Saturday, November 8 | ⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Cherokee High School
2927 Hwy 66 South, Rogersville, TN 37857

Please note: Attendance has been very high, with nearly 1,000 people attending previous events, so early arrival is highly recommended.

🦃 Thanksgiving Dinner Box Distribution 🦃

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, November 22nd • Time: Lineup begins at 8:30am, Distribution starts at 9:00am • Location: Behind Cherokee High School, Football Field Parking Lot (Cherokee HS, off Highway 66 South, Rogersville)

How to Register for a Food Box

• One box per household (feeds four people) • Applications must be made in person Church Hill Site: Emergency Services Food Pantry, Church Hill Shopping Center, Suite #2 Mondays & Fridays, 10am–1pm Contact: 423-357-7228 Rogersville Site: Of One Accord (Shephard Center), 306 East Main Street Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm Contact: 423-921-8044

Distribution Day

• Bring your numbered application tear-off to pick up your meal • Distribution at Cherokee High School starts at 9:00am • Church Hill follows regular food distribution procedures

Volunteers Needed!

• Help Needed: 8:00am–1:00pm, Saturday, November 22nd • Who Can Help: Clubs, students, teams, anyone willing! • Community Service Credit: - Check with your sponsor for eligibility - Email Dr. Blaine Jones at docjones57@hotmail.com to claim service hour credits

Let’s make this Thanksgiving special for our community!

What is the difference in truancy and chronically absent?
Chronically absent counts all absences: excused, unexcused, and suspensions and has a high negative impact on school success. Students who miss more than 10% of the school year are considered chronically absent.
Truancy is unexcused absences only. Families who continue to be truant will be required to attend a meeting with school officials and possibly a court appearance.

Hawkins County Schools November Events
November 4: No School
November 11: School is in session
November 13: Progress Reports
November 26-28: No School

We Are Here For You: Free Meals for Every Student

We understand that providing consistent, nutritious food for your family can sometimes be a challenge. At Hawkins County Schools, we want to help carry that burden. Our Child Nutrition team is dedicated to supporting your student's academic success by ensuring they never have to learn on an empty stomach.

4th Grade field trip to Ijams Nature Center

Second Harvest Food Distribution Tuesday, October 28. Cherokee High School in the football field parking log from 10:00am to 10:45am. Volunteer High School in the football field parking lot (enter on Volunteer Blvd.) from 1pm to 2pm. No preregistration necessary.

Reminder of our Fall Fun Dress up days this week. Tomorrow is Mismatch Monday.

Parents, please be advised that we are dealing with a phone system outage affecting some Hawkins County Schools and our Central Office. This issue is affecting others in our region as well. Please utilize email if you need to reach school personnel during this time.

Today we're giving a huge thank you to our amazing custodians! Like firefighters, they are always on the job, working behind the scenes to keep our schools safe, clean, and ready for learning. We truly appreciate all you do for our students and staff! #HCS #CustodianAppreciation

Family Resource Center Director, April Couch, would like to invite everyone to attend the Hawkins County Super Bowl game this Friday night between Volunteer High School and Cherokee High School to participate in our food drive. We are collecting boxes of cereal, noodles and mac and cheese to help stock our food pantry and support families in our community facing food insecurity. We will be set up in front of the stadium to receive your donations. Please bring your donation to the game and help us make a difference for those in need. For more details, check out our Facebook post. Thank you for your generosity and community spirit!