Our Back to School Bash will start at 4:00 with a Title 1 meeting in the cafeteria.
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
District Announcement:
ATTENTION PARENTS: Back-to-School Clinic & 7th-Grade Vaccine Reminder!
Is your child ready for the new school year? The Hawkins County Health Departments are hosting a Back-to-School Vaccine Clinic to help you get required school shots and health services checked off your list!
7th-GRADE VACCINE REQUIREMENT:
The Tennessee Department of Health requires ALL children entering 7th grade to have a T-dap booster vaccine (Tetanus-Diphtheria & Pertussis). Proof on an official TN Dept. of Health Certificate is required for school admission in August. If you haven’t already done so, please make an appointment with your healthcare provider or join us at our clinic!
CLINIC DATES & HOURS:
July 27–31: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
July 28 & 29 (Extended Evening Hours): 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
SERVICES OFFERED:
Immunizations (including 7th-grade T-dap)
WIC Services
Fluoride Varnish
CHANT (Home Visitation Program)
WHAT TO BRING:
Parent or legal guardian MUST accompany the child
Current immunization record
Insurance card
LOCATIONS & CONTACT:
Rogersville Health Dept.: 201 Park Blvd | 📞 423-272-7641
Church Hill Health Dept.: 247 Silver Lake Rd | 📞 423-357-5341
Note: All immunizations must be on the official TN Dept. of Health Certificate to submit to your school. Medical exemptions require provider documentation; religious exemptions require a signed parental statement. Call or visit our website for details!
ATTENTION PARENTS: Back-to-School Clinic & 7th-Grade Vaccine Reminder!
Is your child ready for the new school year? The Hawkins County Health Departments are hosting a Back-to-School Vaccine Clinic to help you get required school shots and health services checked off your list!
7th-GRADE VACCINE REQUIREMENT:
The Tennessee Department of Health requires ALL children entering 7th grade to have a T-dap booster vaccine (Tetanus-Diphtheria & Pertussis). Proof on an official TN Dept. of Health Certificate is required for school admission in August. If you haven’t already done so, please make an appointment with your healthcare provider or join us at our clinic!
CLINIC DATES & HOURS:
July 27–31: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
July 28 & 29 (Extended Evening Hours): 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
SERVICES OFFERED:
Immunizations (including 7th-grade T-dap)
WIC Services
Fluoride Varnish
CHANT (Home Visitation Program)
WHAT TO BRING:
Parent or legal guardian MUST accompany the child
Current immunization record
Insurance card
LOCATIONS & CONTACT:
Rogersville Health Dept.: 201 Park Blvd | 📞 423-272-7641
Church Hill Health Dept.: 247 Silver Lake Rd | 📞 423-357-5341
Note: All immunizations must be on the official TN Dept. of Health Certificate to submit to your school. Medical exemptions require provider documentation; religious exemptions require a signed parental statement. Call or visit our website for details!
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
We are less than a week away from our Back to School Bash! We are so excited to see our Bearcubs on July 30th!
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!
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
District Announcement:
As we gear up for an amazing 2026-27 school year, Hawkins County Schools are pleased to announce a unified daily schedule across our district. To provide better consistency, safety, and convenience for our families and bus routes, all standard HCS campuses will follow the exact same times this year!
Our Standard Daily Schedule (All Campuses):
Doors Open: 7:15 AM
School Begins (Tardy Bell): 8:00 AM
School Dismisses: 3:00 PM
Important Notice for Pre-K Families: Please note that Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) classes do not follow this standard schedule. Pre-K runs on an alternate, specialized schedule to allow for safer, staggered transition times. Pre-K parents, please check directly with your child’s individual classroom teacher for specific drop-off and dismissal times!
Weather Closures & Schedule Delays: As always, the safety of our students and staff is our absolute top priority. In the event of inclement winter weather or road hazards, the district may implement delayed openings or emergency closures.
We will communicate any schedule adjustments immediately. Please make sure you are following our official channels for real-time updates: The Hawkins County Schools Mobile App (Download for free in the App Store and Google Play!); the HCS Facebook page; text messages (Be sure your contact info is up to date in the parent portal!); and the district Website: www.hck12.net
Thank you for your partnership as we work together to make the 2026-27 school year our absolute best one yet!
#HawkinsCountySchools #HCSignite #BackToSchool2026
As we gear up for an amazing 2026-27 school year, Hawkins County Schools are pleased to announce a unified daily schedule across our district. To provide better consistency, safety, and convenience for our families and bus routes, all standard HCS campuses will follow the exact same times this year!
Our Standard Daily Schedule (All Campuses):
Doors Open: 7:15 AM
School Begins (Tardy Bell): 8:00 AM
School Dismisses: 3:00 PM
Important Notice for Pre-K Families: Please note that Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) classes do not follow this standard schedule. Pre-K runs on an alternate, specialized schedule to allow for safer, staggered transition times. Pre-K parents, please check directly with your child’s individual classroom teacher for specific drop-off and dismissal times!
Weather Closures & Schedule Delays: As always, the safety of our students and staff is our absolute top priority. In the event of inclement winter weather or road hazards, the district may implement delayed openings or emergency closures.
We will communicate any schedule adjustments immediately. Please make sure you are following our official channels for real-time updates: The Hawkins County Schools Mobile App (Download for free in the App Store and Google Play!); the HCS Facebook page; text messages (Be sure your contact info is up to date in the parent portal!); and the district Website: www.hck12.net
Thank you for your partnership as we work together to make the 2026-27 school year our absolute best one yet!
#HawkinsCountySchools #HCSignite #BackToSchool2026
Get excited! Back to school season is upon us.
Mark your calendars for our Back to School Bash. It will be July 30th!
It starts with our Title 1 meeting at 4:00pm and then you can meet your student’s teacher.
Mark your calendars for our Back to School Bash. It will be July 30th!
It starts with our Title 1 meeting at 4:00pm and then you can meet your student’s teacher.
District Announcement
UPDATED TIMES:
YMCA OF GREATER KINGSPORT
📚 FREE SUMMER FOOD BOXES 📚
Families are invited to pick up free food boxes during the month of July for children age 0-18:
🏫 Volunteer High School
📅 July 9, 16, 23, and 30
🕒 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
🏫 Joseph Rogers Primary School
📅 July 9, 16, 23, and 30
🕒 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
JRP will be providing students with all necessary school supplies for the 2026-2027 school year.
Each grade level has a list of optional supplies that they would love to have.
There will be a post later this week with information about the Back to School Bash.
Each grade level has a list of optional supplies that they would love to have.
There will be a post later this week with information about the Back to School Bash.
Did you know that JRP has a lending library? Please stop by and visit! You are also able to leave books that are in good condition for others to read.
District Announcement:
YMCA OF GREATER KINGSPORT
📚 FREE SUMMER FOOD BOXES 📚
Families are invited to pick up free food boxes during the month of July for children age 0-18:
🏫 Volunteer High School
📅 July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🏫 Joseph Rogers Primary School
📅 July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
YMCA OF GREATER KINGSPORT
📚 FREE SUMMER FOOD BOXES 📚
Families are invited to pick up free food boxes during the month of July for children age 0-18:
🏫 Volunteer High School
📅 July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🏫 Joseph Rogers Primary School
📅 July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
There's a limited number of food bags left at JRP. We're here until 5 or until we run out.
On Thursday, June 18, 2026 Hawkins County Schools had the bulk meal distribution for children age 0-18 by HCS School Nutrition Department at JRP and VHS.
20,230 meals were provided to our Hawkins Co community today by an outstanding group of School Nutrition professionals! HCS is so proud of their hard work in the heat and rain to feed hungry bellies. Rogersville City Police assisted with traffic at JRP to keep everything running smoothly. JRP also had members of the community, former and current students from CHS, and several HCS school and district employees. VHS was also blessed with a few students volunteers from CHMS.
Hawkins County School's final food box distribution will be Thursday, June 25, 2027. During the month of July, YMCA of Greater Kingsport will be doing food box distribution on each Thursday from 3pm-5pm at JRP and Volunteer.
Fun data fact: approximately 225 meals per minute were provided! #HCSignite #FeedKids #SchoolNutrition
20,230 meals were provided to our Hawkins Co community today by an outstanding group of School Nutrition professionals! HCS is so proud of their hard work in the heat and rain to feed hungry bellies. Rogersville City Police assisted with traffic at JRP to keep everything running smoothly. JRP also had members of the community, former and current students from CHS, and several HCS school and district employees. VHS was also blessed with a few students volunteers from CHMS.
Hawkins County School's final food box distribution will be Thursday, June 25, 2027. During the month of July, YMCA of Greater Kingsport will be doing food box distribution on each Thursday from 3pm-5pm at JRP and Volunteer.
Fun data fact: approximately 225 meals per minute were provided! #HCSignite #FeedKids #SchoolNutrition
"Our students need to be supported during this time in their life, and we want to be there and support them in the best way possible." – Bobbie Bernard, Hawkins Elementary Principal. 💙
Teachers confront issues of grief and loss every day. To ensure our students are fully supported, Carters Valley Elementary, Hawkins Elementary, and Joseph Rogers Primary recently underwent training to become designated "Grief-Sensitive Schools" by the New York Life Foundation! In addition to the training, each school received a $500 grant.
They proudly join Mt. Carmel, Mooresburg, and Church Hill Middle in this initiative. Director Matt Hixson is challenging all HCS schools to get trained so we can continue to be a safe, supportive space for students in difficult times.
#HawkinsCountySchools #GriefSupport #NewYorkLifeFoundation #HCS
Learning, laughing, and loving at Joseph Rogers Primary Summer Learning Camp. #summerlearningcamp #JRP #HCSignite
JRP is out of food! We will be here next Thursday, June 11th from 3-5.