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District Announcement:
Welcome to the 2026–2027 School Year!
We are so excited to welcome our students, families, and staff back for another incredible year!
To help make this school year as smooth and connected as possible, we encourage all parents and guardians to stay in touch through Rooms inside our official HCS App!
Rooms is your all-in-one hub for district and classroom communication. Right from your phone, you can:
Message teachers directly
Submit attendance notes quickly
Check daily dining menus
Get real-time bus route changes & updates
How to Get Started:
Download the HCS App on the App Store (Apple) or Google Play Store (Android).
Open the app and toggle over to Rooms to log in or set up your account.
Check out our helpful video for a quick step-by-step walkthrough of how to turn in an absence excuse: https://youtube.com/shorts/VsKF3wacTaA?si=yM0akiJJHPlJZHYN
Parent Guide & Resources:
https://info.apptegy.com/for-parents-and-guardians
Let’s make communication seamless this year. Download the app today and stay connected!
#BackToSchool #HCSApp #Rooms #ParentCommunication #StayConnected #HCSignites
Welcome to the 2026–2027 School Year!
We are so excited to welcome our students, families, and staff back for another incredible year!
To help make this school year as smooth and connected as possible, we encourage all parents and guardians to stay in touch through Rooms inside our official HCS App!
Rooms is your all-in-one hub for district and classroom communication. Right from your phone, you can:
Message teachers directly
Submit attendance notes quickly
Check daily dining menus
Get real-time bus route changes & updates
How to Get Started:
Download the HCS App on the App Store (Apple) or Google Play Store (Android).
Open the app and toggle over to Rooms to log in or set up your account.
Check out our helpful video for a quick step-by-step walkthrough of how to turn in an absence excuse: https://youtube.com/shorts/VsKF3wacTaA?si=yM0akiJJHPlJZHYN
Parent Guide & Resources:
https://info.apptegy.com/for-parents-and-guardians
Let’s make communication seamless this year. Download the app today and stay connected!
#BackToSchool #HCSApp #Rooms #ParentCommunication #StayConnected #HCSignites
Get ready for a spooktacular time at our annual Trunk or Treat! We invite all families to sign up, decorate a vehicle trunk, or donate treats for our students to enjoy in a safe, fun environment. Please fill out our quick sign-up form to let us know you're participating: https://forms.gle/aW9cAKRhQZmm1tiLA
The cafeteria menus for Wednesday 9/9 and Thursday 9/10 will be switched for both breakfast and lunch. Thank you for your understanding.
Fall Pictures Info will be coming home today.
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 Friday, September 4, 2026.
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:
We’re inviting students and staff across Hawkins County Schools to participate in our Attendance Awareness Month Dress-Up Days from September 28–October 2.
Sept. 28 – My Presence Rocks! 🎸
Be a Rock Star Day! Wear a shirt of your favorite singer/band.
Sept. 29 – My Presence Is Super! 🦸
Superhero Day! Wear your favorite superhero shirt. Sometimes, all you have to do to be a hero is show up.
Sept. 30 – My Presence Makes Me a Champion! 🏆
Jersey/Sports Day! Represent your favorite team, athlete, or sport.
Oct. 1 – My Presence Deserves the Spotlight! 🎬📚
Movie/Book Character Day! Bring your favorite character to life.
Oct. 2 – My Presence Matters! 💙❤️
School Spirit Day! Show your school pride and finish Attendance Awareness Month strong!
So, have a little fun, join us, and help us spread the message that being present matters!
We encourage you to take pictures participating in each day’s theme and share them on your social media accounts.
Please use:
#YourPresenceMatters
#HCSIgnite
Thank you for helping us make attendance something worth celebrating! Every day a student is in school is another opportunity to learn, connect, grow, and succeed.
We’re inviting students and staff across Hawkins County Schools to participate in our Attendance Awareness Month Dress-Up Days from September 28–October 2.
Sept. 28 – My Presence Rocks! 🎸
Be a Rock Star Day! Wear a shirt of your favorite singer/band.
Sept. 29 – My Presence Is Super! 🦸
Superhero Day! Wear your favorite superhero shirt. Sometimes, all you have to do to be a hero is show up.
Sept. 30 – My Presence Makes Me a Champion! 🏆
Jersey/Sports Day! Represent your favorite team, athlete, or sport.
Oct. 1 – My Presence Deserves the Spotlight! 🎬📚
Movie/Book Character Day! Bring your favorite character to life.
Oct. 2 – My Presence Matters! 💙❤️
School Spirit Day! Show your school pride and finish Attendance Awareness Month strong!
So, have a little fun, join us, and help us spread the message that being present matters!
We encourage you to take pictures participating in each day’s theme and share them on your social media accounts.
Please use:
#YourPresenceMatters
#HCSIgnite
Thank you for helping us make attendance something worth celebrating! Every day a student is in school is another opportunity to learn, connect, grow, and succeed.
Attendance Awarness month! Dress up days!
September 9th-School Spirit-Wear school colors.
September 16th-Wear Wacky Socks
September 23rd- Wear Your Favorite Hat
September 30th- Wear Your Favorite Super Hero Shirt
It is Book Fair time!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/cartersvalleyelemschool
Parents may shop on Wednesday September 9 3-5:00 pm.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/cartersvalleyelemschool
Parents may shop on Wednesday September 9 3-5:00 pm.
https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain?requestAction=home
We have had several parents ask about the My School Bucks program. Here is the link to sign your student up. You can always come by and add money to their accounts as well.
We have had several parents ask about the My School Bucks program. Here is the link to sign your student up. You can always come by and add money to their accounts as well.
Are you interested in Girl Scouts?
District Announcement:
In-School Student Flu Vaccine Clinics Coming Soon!
Hawkins County Schools is partnering with the Hawkins County Health Department to offer convenient, in-school flu vaccine clinics during the school day for students!
Pre-register your student online here: https://tdhrc.health.tn.gov/redcap/surveys/?s=8JMYPJXDXYX4XCAW
2026 Flu Clinic Schedule:
Monday, Sept 28: MCES, CVES, SCES, MES
Tuesday, Sept 29: SES, SMS, JRP, CHS
Wednesday, Sept 30: CHES, VHS, BGS, HES
Thursday, Oct 1: CHMS, RMS, Pathways, Clinch
Second Dose Schedule: Wednesday, Nov 4: All necessary locations (Required for students receiving the flu vaccine for the first time).
Questions? Contact your local health department representative:
Church Hill Area: Brandon Stipes, BSN, RN | (423) 357-5341 or Brandon.Stipes@tn.gov
Rogersville Area: Hannah Hunter, BSN, RN | (423) 272-7641 or Hannah.Hunter@tn.gov
In-School Student Flu Vaccine Clinics Coming Soon!
Hawkins County Schools is partnering with the Hawkins County Health Department to offer convenient, in-school flu vaccine clinics during the school day for students!
Pre-register your student online here: https://tdhrc.health.tn.gov/redcap/surveys/?s=8JMYPJXDXYX4XCAW
2026 Flu Clinic Schedule:
Monday, Sept 28: MCES, CVES, SCES, MES
Tuesday, Sept 29: SES, SMS, JRP, CHS
Wednesday, Sept 30: CHES, VHS, BGS, HES
Thursday, Oct 1: CHMS, RMS, Pathways, Clinch
Second Dose Schedule: Wednesday, Nov 4: All necessary locations (Required for students receiving the flu vaccine for the first time).
Questions? Contact your local health department representative:
Church Hill Area: Brandon Stipes, BSN, RN | (423) 357-5341 or Brandon.Stipes@tn.gov
Rogersville Area: Hannah Hunter, BSN, RN | (423) 272-7641 or Hannah.Hunter@tn.gov
Please help our school out, while you shop!
Please help us help all of our students! It is our priority to keep all students safe.
Maverick's visits make everyone's day better! We are so blessed that Mr. Miller shares him with our school!
Please be advised that bus 10 will not be running its am/pm route tomorrow, Wednesday, August 12th. Students will need a ride to and from school.
Camp Firefly
Please be advised that bus 10 will not be running am or pm routes tomorrow, Tuesday, August 11th. Students will need alternate transportation to and from school.
Help our Kindergarten friends learn their colors!
