Joseph Rogers Primary School

Our second grade students completed a special “Bottle Buddy Biography” project for unit 2 “Characters Facing Challenges”, in reading. Students researched and filled out a one page biography of someone from history (past or present) that has/had to face or overcome challenges. Students created a “bottle buddy” on the likeness of the person they chose for their report.

JRP was honored to host one of our Country's Founding Fathers, James Madison. Mr. Madison taught our students all about our Nation's Constitution.

Mrs. Drinnon's class learned all about Patriots' Day.

There will be an interest meeting for Girl Scouts at JRP on Monday, Sept. 14th. It starts at 5:30

Mrs. Chloe's and Mrs. Needham's classes played Math and Move today!

🎩 A Most Grateful Salute to Our Timeless Bus Drivers! 🎩



We tip our little hats to all the kind folks who get our young scholars safely to and from school each day!



Thank you for all you do!

With warmest thanks,

Joseph Rogers Primary School Bear Cubs

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Some pictures of our first graders who earned their behavior reward for the first 4.5 weeks! We are so proud of our students who are being the best Bear Cubs they can be! 💜💚🐻 #bettertogether

Starting Tuesday, September 8th, our main office will be closed from 2:50pm to 3:20pm. Closing the office during this time ensures that staff members are available to assist with a smooth and safe dismissal. Transportation changes: Please notify us of any transportation changes prior to 245 so we have enough time to notify your child's teacher. Early pick ups: if you need to pick up your child early for an appointment, please do so before 2:50pm. Attendance reminder: minutes missed during early, sign out, count against your allotted, parent notes. Car tags: please ensure you have your car tags prior to September 8 Thank you for your support and flexibility as we implement these updates to keep our school, running safely and efficiently.

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.

Attendance awareness poster contest. Your presence matters. Who can enter: students in grades K –2. Theme: your presence matters. Purpose: to promote the importance of daily attendance and encourage students to be present, engaged, and ready to learn. poster requirements: must include the phrase "your presence matters". Focus on attending school daily. Any artistic medium. Non-digital: Standard posterboard max 22 x 28". Original work only. Student name, grade teacher on the back. Submission: turn into Mrs. Peters by September 15. PRIZES: school level prize for grade level winners. One student selected for district contest. District winner receives a $50 prize.

All Second Harvest permission forms are due today (8/31) in order to be included in the September food distribution. Please reach out to Mrs. Harville is you have any questions regarding the food distribution.

Reminder: Picture day is August 28th.

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

Kindergarten and Pre-K start full time Monday morning. Please be patient during arrival and dismissal.

We have updated our color days for this year. We will have picture day on Friday, August 28th. Dress your best!

JRP has been gifted a sunshade for part of our playground. We are in the beginning stages of the installation. Our students are excited. We will update you throughout the process.

We are excited to celebrate our students with excellent behavior this year. We have two celebration days planned for the first 9 weeks. Students who have 2 or less minor infractions in the first 4.5 weeks will get off the snack cart. Students with 4 or less minor infractions will earn a chance to play games in the gym for small prizes! We are looking forward to celebrating our Bear Cubs!

We have some amazing opportunities for students to earn rewards for excellent attendance. Each month, each student who has 2 or fewer absences, will get a reward! We are so excited to celebrate our Bear Cubs!

Fall Picture Day will be Friday, August, 28th.