Our Valentine's Dance will be Thursday at 5:00! We hope to see you there!

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!

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

In honor of School Counselor Week, we want to recognize Kim Harville, who goes above and beyond for our school community. She takes a proactive role in addressing chronic absenteeism, working closely with students and families to ensure every child has the support they need to be present and successful. Kim also teaches essential social-emotional and life skills to our youngest learners, including sharing and taking turns, identifying and managing emotions, problem-solving, self-regulation, and building positive friendships—skills that lay the foundation for lifelong success.
No matter the situation, Kim is always on the other end of the walkie, ready to respond with kindness, guidance, and a calm presence. JRP is truly blessed to have her, and her dedication, compassion, and tireless support make our school a better, more caring place for students, staff, and families alike.

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

Our Valentine's Dance has been rescheduled to February 12th. ❤️

District News:
💙 Appreciation for Our JRP Related Arts Team 💙
The JRP Related Arts team consistently demonstrates strong collaboration and unity during their weekly PLCs. They work diligently as part of the Attendance Team, approaching each task with care, commitment, and a true focus on students. The team also builds and maintains positive relationships with our students every day.
Most recently, they stepped in without hesitation to cover bus duty for a colleague during an unexpected situation. Their teamwork, reliability, and student-centered mindset truly set them apart, and we are grateful for all they do for Joseph Rogers Primary School.
— Kayla Ward, Associate Principal
💙 Appreciation for Our JRP Related Arts Team 💙
The JRP Related Arts team consistently demonstrates strong collaboration and unity during their weekly PLCs. They work diligently as part of the Attendance Team, approaching each task with care, commitment, and a true focus on students. The team also builds and maintains positive relationships with our students every day.
Most recently, they stepped in without hesitation to cover bus duty for a colleague during an unexpected situation. Their teamwork, reliability, and student-centered mindset truly set them apart, and we are grateful for all they do for Joseph Rogers Primary School.
— Kayla Ward, Associate Principal

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.

Order forms are going home today for class pictures. These pictures will be on February 4th. 2nd grade and pre-k graduation pictures will also be on February 4th.

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

Hawkins County Schools will close tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, due to road conditions and freezing temperatures.

Please note that tomorrow is a snow day, not a virtual learning day. Hold off completing any work until a virtual day is announced. Stay warm and stay safe!
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District Announcement: Hawkins County students will be bringing homework packets for future virtual days, if needed. In the event our school or school system is closed due to inclement weather for longer periods of time, the information in this packet may be used during a virtual instruction period. Please hold on to this packet and save for such a purpose. Thank you for your cooperation and support. Please remember to monitor the HCS App and the HCS website for updates regarding weather-related school-system operational changes.

District Announcement:
❄️ WEATHER ALERT & COMMUNICATION UPDATE
As we enter the winter weather season, we want to ensure you know exactly how and when we will communicate schedule changes!
📢 How We Announce Changes: For all schedule changes, delays, or closings, we will ALWAYS send updates via:
📱 Text Message
💻 District Website
📲 App LiveFeed
📞 When to Expect a Phone Call: To respect your time, we will ONLY send an automated voice call for:
*Time-sensitive changes made after 8:00 PM for the next day.
*Day of changes such as the morning of a change or an unexpected early dismissal.
Please make sure your contact information is up to date in Skyward and you have the HCS app downloaded so you don't miss any important updates! Stay safe and warm, Hawkins County! #HCSignite #WeatherUpdate
❄️ WEATHER ALERT & COMMUNICATION UPDATE
As we enter the winter weather season, we want to ensure you know exactly how and when we will communicate schedule changes!
📢 How We Announce Changes: For all schedule changes, delays, or closings, we will ALWAYS send updates via:
📱 Text Message
💻 District Website
📲 App LiveFeed
📞 When to Expect a Phone Call: To respect your time, we will ONLY send an automated voice call for:
*Time-sensitive changes made after 8:00 PM for the next day.
*Day of changes such as the morning of a change or an unexpected early dismissal.
Please make sure your contact information is up to date in Skyward and you have the HCS app downloaded so you don't miss any important updates! Stay safe and warm, Hawkins County! #HCSignite #WeatherUpdate

Yearbooks will go on sale starting January 12th. You can pay with Cash or you can order online using the QR code.

