Congrats to our January Student of the Month recipients!





Carter’s Valley Elementary celebrated our Fearless Principals Monday February 9th. They were given lunch out, lots of notes, posters, and thank yous, along with their names on the marquee and baskets full of goodies from our staff. We are truly blessed to be led by those who have children’s wellbeing and success as a #1 priority. Their support and dedication are appreciated 110% daily! 🗡️





Just a reminder

Notice to our 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade families.
District Announcement: Hawkins County Schools will operate normally tomorrow. Buses will operate on clear roads. Please see our website for updated road information. Welcome Back!

Just a reminder that dance ticket money and concessions money is due this Friday February 13. We request exact change for each. We will not
be selling tickets or concessions after 2/13.
Remember to send your student's Reading for Education lanyards back tomorrow. These were sent home the last day we attended. There are instructions on the card as to how to sign up. You can scan the QR code or go to RFE.net. After you complete all the steps and send out the email invitations, you will receive a prize code. Please fill out their card with student name, grade and teacher along with their prize code and return to school for your student to receive a book buddy. Thanks so much for participating in this fundraiser to benefit our school.
We also have an online and in person yearbook sale going on.
We've missed our JETS and cannot wait to see them!
Please be advised that the following roads may not be traveled on Monday, February 9, 2026, due to lingering ice or snow. The safety of our students and drivers remains our highest priority.
We encourage you to monitor our website for further updates regarding route status. Thank you for your patience and understanding.. Updated 02/8/26
#23 Bays Mountain Rd
Grassy Creek Rd.
Mountain View School Rd.
#27 Cave Springs Rd.
Rogers Rd
#42 Gravely Valley Rd.
Kyle Valley
East. Pumkin
#45 Center Pumpkin
Turkey Creek
#56 Laurel Branch
Sulpher Springs
#61 Old Mill Rd.
Webb Rd
#82 Speedwell Lane
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#91 Dean Rd.
#99 Clemon Rd.
Buzzard Roost
February lunch menu

Today we're celebrating our incredible principals, assistant principals, associate principals, and deans of students! They lead our schools like true knights, ensuring our students and staff are supported every day. Thank you for your tireless efforts and commitment to our schools! #HCS #SchoolLeaders #AdminAppreciation

District Announcement: Hawkins County Schools will continue to be closed on Thursday, February 5 and Friday, February 6, due to unsafe secondary roads. Although the recent rain and warming temperatures have helped improve some of the road conditions, 80-85% of our secondary routes remain unsafe for bus travel. Due to warming temperatures and sunshine forecast over the weekend and into next week, we aim to open schools and run buses on clear routes beginning Monday. If this plan changes, we will send and post updates. Please refer to the HCS Bus Changes page: https://www.hck12.net/o/hcsd/page/buses for updates to our roads and affected routes.

District News:
💙Carter’s Valley Related Arts Team💙
The Carter’s Valley Related Arts team take time each day to reach out to parents of students who are absent. We believe these efforts have played an important role in improving our chronic absenteeism numbers and have built positive relationships with our families.
We are grateful for their dedication and commitment to our students and families.
— Carrie Griffith, Principal, Valley Elementary
💙Carter’s Valley Related Arts Team💙
The Carter’s Valley Related Arts team take time each day to reach out to parents of students who are absent. We believe these efforts have played an important role in improving our chronic absenteeism numbers and have built positive relationships with our families.
We are grateful for their dedication and commitment to our students and families.
— Carrie Griffith, Principal, Valley Elementary

District News: The HCS Spark: February 2026: https://hcps.edurooms.com/engage/hawkins-county-school-district/newsletters/the-hcs-spark-feb-2026

Hawkins County Schools will be closed Tuesday, February 3 and Wednesday, February 4 due to road conditions throughout the county.

Hawkins County Schools will be closed on Monday, February 2.

District Announcement: Walter's State Community College TAG Program cancelled for Saturday, January 31, 2026.

District Announcement: Due to the Winter Storm Warning and predicted heavy snowfall, Hawkins County Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, Friday, January 30.

Your students will be coming home with a reading for education lanyard today. There are instructions on the card as to how to sign up. You can scan the QR code or go to RFE.net. After you complete all the steps and send out the email invitations, you will receive a prize code. Please fill out their card with student name, grade and teacher along with their prize code and return to school for your student to receive a book buddy. Thanks so much for participating in this fundraiser to benefit our school.
Hawkins County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Buses will operate on clear roads only. Bus route information can be found at this link: www.hck12.net/o/hcsd/page/buses

Reminder

Kathy Cradic, thank you for your hard work and leadership on the school board. We truly appreciate the way you prioritize our students' needs and stay connected to our community. Thank you for your time and your heart for education!


