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
Just a reminder...
NO SCHOOL AUGUST 6.
We will be closed for election day.
NO SCHOOL AUGUST 6.
We will be closed for election day.
District Announcement:
Real Learning First, Safe Tech Second!
At Hawkins County Schools, direct, face-to-face instruction always comes first! In alignment with Tennessee's screen time law, classroom devices are strictly used to support—never replace—our incredible teachers. In grade K-5, students will have lessons in internet safety.
We’re also proud to utilize MagicSchool, the only approved AI platform for HCS students. Designed specifically for K-12 education, MagicSchool helps our students:
Build future-ready digital literacy & critical thinking skills
Learn in a safe, age-appropriate environment that protects student privacy
Receive personalized academic support tailored to their learning pace
Have questions about classroom tech? Reach out to your school's administration anytime. Thank you for your continued partnership!
#HCSignites #HawkinsCountySchools #FutureReady #DigitalWellness #StudentSafety
Thank you TVA John Sevier Plant for the donations of backpacks and school supplies.
We cannot wait to see our JETS tonight. Please join us tonight for our Back to School Bash, 4:00 to 6:00 pm. We have t-shirts with previous years graphics for sale tonight too. Those will be $10 cash and sizes are limited. There will be free food and treats.
The Transportation Request Form link for the 26/27 school year is now available. Each student that will need bus transportation must have a completed form on file for this school year. Please click on the link to complete the form for your student(s). For more information see below.
https://forms.gle/2Azyor4jgeVvmmaH9
Don't forget Back to School Bash
July 30
4-6 pm
We cannot wait to see you!
Please help us keep our school clean. If your student wants a water bottle at school, please make sure it doesn't leak and is plastic.
We cannot wait to see our JETS!
Hawkins County Schools Meet Your Bus Driver Event
On Wednesday, July 29 at 4:00pm bus drivers will drive their route. Please come out to your bus stop and meet your driver for the 26-27 school year! Welcome back!!!
📢 UPDATE: Skyward is Back Online!
We are pleased to share that our Student Management System, Skyward, is back up and fully operational. Families, guardians, and students can now log in as normal to enroll for the 26-27 school year, check grades, review attendance, and access student records.
Thank you so much for your patience and understanding while the system was unavailable!
🔗 Skyward Login: https://skyward.iscorp.com/p12eduhawkinscotn/web/seplog01.w
#HawkinsCountySchools #Skyward #SchoolUpdate #HCSCommunity #HCSignites
We are pleased to share that our Student Management System, Skyward, is back up and fully operational. Families, guardians, and students can now log in as normal to enroll for the 26-27 school year, check grades, review attendance, and access student records.
Thank you so much for your patience and understanding while the system was unavailable!
🔗 Skyward Login: https://skyward.iscorp.com/p12eduhawkinscotn/web/seplog01.w
#HawkinsCountySchools #Skyward #SchoolUpdate #HCSCommunity #HCSignites
Join us for our Title 1 meeting and get important information from Mrs. Carrie Griffith, principal and Mrs. Amiee Ellis, associate principal.
You only need to attend 1 meeting.
You only need to attend 1 meeting.
We are thrilled to introduce the newest member of our 2nd-grade team at Carter's Valley Elementary—Miss Emily Christian! Miss Emily is a Volunteer High School graduate. She is joining us as a recent graduate of King University with a degree in Elementary Education (Grades K–5) and a Special Education Interventionist (K–8) endorsement. Please join us in giving her a warm CVE welcome as she kicks off a wonderful year with our students! We are so lucky to have you, Miss Emily! 💙✈️
We cannot wait to meet our newest JETS!
District News:
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
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with local families!
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
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with local families!
District Announcement:
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!
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!
We are excited to provide our students with school supplies again this year.
We cannot wait to see our JETS!
District Announcement:
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
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
7/15/26
There will be a meet & greet event for cafeteria applicants or people who want to apply on Wed, July 15th from 10-11:30am at the Hawkins Elem cafeteria.
The following schools have open positions:
CV, HES, MES, MTC, SES, SMS, VHS
Stop by and they can help you with an application or talk to you about job openings.
