Programs & Activities

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Family Resource CenterThe HCS Family Resource Center provides help to families when they are most in need. More About...
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School NutritionFuel their mind for success! A healthy, balanced lunch gives your child the daily energy they need to focus, learn, and thrive in the classroom.More About...
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AcademicsRooted in classroom excellence, Hawkins County Schools equips students with the skills to excel across academic subjects.More About...
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Early Learning ProgramsHawkins County Schools offers a variety of engaging early learning programs for our 3- and 4-year-olds.More About...
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Career Technical EducationOur high schools empower students with specialized coursework and industry certifications designed for immediate workforce success.More About...
A blue background displays the logo for the Hawkins County Schools Family Resource Center. The logo includes "FRC" in blue letters.
Family Resource CenterThe HCS Family Resource Center provides help to families when they are most in need. More About...
A group of people stand near a table, facing the camera, in a room with colorful fruit murals.
School NutritionFuel their mind for success! A healthy, balanced lunch gives your child the daily energy they need to focus, learn, and thrive in the classroom.More About...
A teacher with glasses sits at a table with five children. They all have books in front of them.
AcademicsRooted in classroom excellence, Hawkins County Schools equips students with the skills to excel across academic subjects.More About...
A group of children play with blocks at a table in a room, with adults standing nearby.
Early Learning ProgramsHawkins County Schools offers a variety of engaging early learning programs for our 3- and 4-year-olds.More About...
Five people in red chef uniforms stand by a banner, one holding a trophy. They wear medals.
Career Technical EducationOur high schools empower students with specialized coursework and industry certifications designed for immediate workforce success.More About...

Hawkins by the Numbers...

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Reward Schools

During the 25-26 school year, Cherokee High School, Hawkins Elementary, and Mt. Carmel Elementary were recognized as TN Reward Schools.

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Daily Attendance Rate

During the 25-26 school year, Hawkins County Schools increased their daily student attendance rate to 94%.

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Nationally Recognized PLC Schools

Carter's Valley Elementary, Hawkins Elementary, and Volunteer High School were recognized by Solution Tree for their outstanding work in Professional Learning Communities (PLC).

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CTE Industry Certifications

During the 25-26 school year, our CTE programs showed an increase of 27% in industry certifications.

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AP Scholars

HCS had 15 AP Scholars who earned qualifying scores across multiple subjects in 2025-26.

staff spotlight

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Hawkins County feels like a family from my co-teachers all the way up to Central Office. As a native of Hawkins County, I love getting to represent and work in the county I grew up in. I also love getting to make a difference in the lives of students.

- Adam Hagood, 8th grade SS teacher, Church Hill Middle School

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I love being a kindergarten teacher at CVES! I love setting the learning foundation for my kinders and watching them grow through their time in elementary school.

- Kelsi Knox, Kindergarten Teacher, CVS

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As someone who attended Hawkins County Schools, being able to give back to the same community that helped shape me is one of the most meaningful and rewarding parts of my work.

- Lori Davis, Asst. Principal RMS