Carter's Valley Elementary School -

Congrats to our August recipients of Student of the Month!

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!

Monday, September 1, 2025 Hawkins County Schools will be closed for Labor Day. Have a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend.

DON'T FORGET OUR FUNDRAISER! This fundraiser is being sponsored by Cornucopia of Kingsport. I have attached their order forms along with their flyer to give details of pricing and flavors that are offered. They have several flavors to choose from and the cost is $18.00 per gallon bag (which is resealable). They also offer 1 gallon buckets (which have unlimited refills for $10.50 each time) and the cost is $30.00. One form is for the bags and one form is for the buckets. Please collect money at time of order. We will be awarding one class from each grade level that sells the most, an ice cream party. We will also award the class overall that sells the most, a pizza party. Please let us know if you have any questions or need additional order forms. Thank you for your help in supporting our school and students. We will send out a message as soon as we have the orders available.

We will be starting a popcorn fundraiser on August 25th, 2025 and will run through September 8th. All orders and money will be due on Monday, September 8th. This fundraiser is being sponsored by Cornucopia of Kingsport. I have attached their order forms along with their flyer to give details of pricing and flavors that are offered. They have several flavors to choose from and the cost is $18.00 per gallon bag (which is resealable). They also offer 1 gallon buckets (which have unlimited refills for $10.50 each time) and the cost is $30.00. One form is for the bags and one form is for the buckets. Please collect money at time of order.
We will be awarding one class from each grade level that sells the most, an ice cream party. We will also award the class overall that sells the most, a pizza party.
Please let us know if you have any questions or need additional order forms. Thank you for your help in supporting our school and students. We will send out a message as soon as we have the orders available.

Starting Friday August 29, the cafeteria will start serving ice cream. The cost will be $1.00. You may send money with your students, come by and add money to their account or add money to their account by using the My School Bucks app.

Popcorn Fundraiser for CVES! Orders and money are due September 8th.

Attention 2nd-4th graders!

Overview of TN Laws Regarding Technology Use in Schools
*Internet Safety Law requires schools to establish and enforce acceptable use policies for students and employees. This law also requires schools to teach about digital citizenship and safe online behaviors.
*Cell phone usage is banned during the school day except in emergencies or for specific health conditions.
*Student Data Privacy regulates the way third party venders handle student data, forbidding them from using the data for anything except educational purposes.
*School districts are required to adopt and implement anti-bullying policies which specifically address cyberbullying and harassment.

If you have a child that is new to CVES in grades 1-4, please plan to attend.

For 2025-26, Hawkins County Schools will focus on positive attendance and its impact on student success, now and in the future. We want to partner with you to ensure your child is in school, learning what they need to thrive as adults. Chronically Absent is 10% or more days per school year (excused or unexcused). At 5 or more unexcused absences a meeting with school staff will be scheduled. Students have 5 days to turn in parent and doctor notes. Each student may have 6 parent notes and 10 doctor notes per year. Students with 10 unexcused absences in a row or a total of 15 unexcused absences will lose their driving privileges.

School begins on Monday, August 4, 2025. Dismissal on the first day will be 11:30am.

We can’t wait to welcome students back to our cafeterias! And, great news – Breakfast and Lunch will be FREE again for students for the 2025-26 school year!

Each student may receive one FREE breakfast and one FREE lunch each day. If students wish to purchase extras or a la carte items, they should have cash or money on their meal account. Parents/guardians may add money to accounts by cash or check at school or online at www.myschoolbucks.com for a nominal fee. My School Bucks is also a great tool to monitor purchases for free!

Please encourage your child to participate in the meal program! High participation helps keep our meals FREE for everyone!

Need afterschool care? The YMCA partners with HCS for safe, enriching programs! Middle schoolers get transport to Brighter Horizons, plus elementary sites available. Healthy snacks & fun! Details at https://www.hck12.net/page/ymca-afterschool-program

Parents and Guardians, here are the school schedules for Hawkins County Schools for the 2025-26 school year.

Drop off time for all schools: no earlier than 7:15 am

Instructional Day
Elementary Schools: 8:00 – 3:00 pm
Middle and High Schools: 7:45 – 2:45 pm
Bulls Gap (K-8) and Clinch (K-12): 8:00 – 3:00 pm

We look forward to another great year in Hawkins County. Welcome Back!

Summer Learning Activity: Write or draw about your summer.

Summer Learning Activity: Read a book!

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