REMINDER: Tomorrow is our summer meal pick-up day! Free bulk food boxes are available for all children ages 0 to 18. Each child will receive food equivalent to seven days of meals, including fresh fruits and vegetables, Mayfield milk, frozen items, and pantry staples. These bulk food distributions will occur each Thursday beginning May 28-June 25.
You can pick up your meals between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM at either Joseph Rogers Primary or Volunteer High School. Distribution will be on first come, first served basis until gone. To help us accommodate our afternoon Summer Camp traffic, we kindly ask that you do not begin lining up before 2:30 PM.
Please note that children currently enrolled in our Summer Learning Camp will receive a 2-day equivalent food box since they are fed during camp.
Thank you, and have a wonderful summer!
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!
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
Hawkins County Schools is proud to offer FREE summer meals for children ages 0–18 through the SUN Meals Program!
📅 Pick-Up Dates:
May 28
June 4, 11, 18, & 25
⏰ Pick-Up Time:
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Please do not line up before 2:30 PM to help accommodate Summer Camp traffic.
📍 Pick-Up Locations:
• Joseph Rogers Primary
• Volunteer High School
🥦 What’s Included?
Families will receive bulk food items that may include:
✔️ Fresh fruits & vegetables
✔️ Mayfield milk
✔️ Frozen items
✔️ Pantry items
📦 Meal Distribution Details:
• Each child will receive food equivalent to 7 days of meals
• Children enrolled in Summer Learning Camp will receive food equivalent to 3 days of meals
• Drive-thru pick-up only
• One bulk bag per child, per day
• Parent/guardian may pick up for child
• Distribution is first come, first served while supplies last
📞 For more information, contact the HCS Child Nutrition Department at 423-272-2128.
#SummerMeals #SUNMeals #HawkinsCountySchools #FreeMeals #SummerNutrition #KidsFirst #HCSignite
A mission launch to our amazing teachers! They're the true explorers, guiding our students through the cosmos of knowledge. Every day, they're preparing our young astronauts for their next giant leap, whether it's solving complex problems or reaching for the stars. Thank you for making learning an out-of-this-world adventure! #HCS #TeacherAppreciation #ToTheStars
Give Your Little Learner a Head Start!
Hawkins County Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) applications open soon! VPK helps students build the social and emotional skills needed to succeed in Kindergarten and beyond.
🗓️ Important Dates:
Applications Open: March 23, 2026
Final Deadline: June 26, 2026
✅ Eligibility:
Birthdays between August 16, 2021, and August 15, 2022.
Income qualifications apply for VPK (additional inclusive programs available for those who don't meet requirements).
Space is limited! Visit www.hck12.net to begin your application. 🌟
#HawkinsCountySchools #VPK #EarlyChildhood #HCSignite
Pictured 1st row: Mayson Skeen, Tammy Riendeau, Dustin Odom, Kimberly Peters, Emily Britton; 2nd row: William Sandidge, Richard McGinnis, Lucy Kyzer, Chloe James, Tamara Camper, Jondra Jonson, Heather Cope, Mackenzie Bingham, Tosha Bean; 3rd row: Jonathan Needham, Director Matt Hixson, Monica Hurd. Not pictured: Tresa Allen, Jaimee Arnold, Branson Brewer, Brian Fletcher, Josh Horton, Caleb Hutson, Phillip Jennings, Christian Johnson, Diana Johnson, Kelsi Knox, Jaime McKay, Amanda McNally, Reatha Tilley, Vickie Tolbert.
District Announcement:
Hawkins County Schools is committed to creating a safe, welcoming environment for all students. That's why we are excited to provide BRIM, our new anti-bullying reporting software!
A huge thank you to the talented students in the Volunteer High School Audio Visual Production CTE Program for producing this fantastic video to show our students, guardians, and community exactly how BRIM works.
Watch the video below to learn how we can all work together to stop bullying in its tracks. You can also access the video at the HCS Civil Rights Compliance website at https://www.hck12.net/page/civilrightscompliance See something, say something!
https://youtu.be/nrwmBIZm3qA?si=N5mkco0zhRkLMpAZ
#HCSignite #StopBullying #BRIM #SeeSomethingSaySomething #VolunteerHighSchool #CommunitySafe
📢 Second Harvest Food Distribution! 🍎🍞
We will be hosting a Second Harvest food distribution on Wednesday, April 8th. Please note the different times and locations below:
📍 Cherokee 🏢 Location: Vocational Building
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Volunteer
🏢 Location: Vocational Building
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
⚠️ Important: Food is distributed on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis, so please plan accordingly!
📞 For more information or if you have any questions, please contact the Family Resource Center at (423) 272-7629 (EXT: 2056 or 2052).
Please share this post to help spread the word to anyone who might benefit! 💙
#SecondHarvest #FoodDistribution #CommunitySupport #FamilyResourceCenter #HCSignite
A Grand Slam for Clinch School! 🥪✨
Big congratulations are in order for the Clinch School team! Their outstanding commitment to showing up for our students recently earned them the top honors for February staff attendance.
To celebrate their hard work and reliability, the staff was treated to a special gourmet sandwich spread and sweet treat for dessert. It was a wonderful afternoon of great food and even better company.
Way to go, Clinch! Your presence makes a massive difference in the lives of our students and the success of our school.
Thank you for your dedication!
From troubleshooting devices to supporting teachers and rolling out new tech, their hard work often happens behind the scenes. Thank you for being the patient problem-solvers, the innovators, and the dependable fixers we count on every single day.
In today’s photo:
Back row (L to R): Jordan Light, Zack Johnson, Jacob Stewart, Sheila Peters, Caleb Waller, Bryson Vaughn, Brody Summey
Front row (L to R): Austin Manning, Wayne Absher, Jace Greer, Cody Jessee
(Not pictured: Steven Lawson and James Cobb)
District Announcement: Safety first. As required by Tennessee state law and through our ongoing commitment to student safety, Hawkins County Schools will be showing age- appropriate firearm safety education videos to all students on Thursday, April 2.
We are proud to have partnered with the Hawkins County Sheriff’s Department to create these valuable resources. Parents and guardians, we encourage you to preview the videos ahead of time on our website!
Watch them here: https://www.hck12.net/page/firearm-safety
#HCSignite #StudentSafety
District Announcement: Online Kindergarten Registration for 26-27 is open!!! In-person registration at the school site will be May 1 and May 8 from 1pm to 3pm.
Progress towards readiness begins at birth and is influenced by families and friends, early care and education providers, and the community.
A ready child is prepared physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. This means that each child enters school ready to participate in and benefit from early learning experiences that best promote the child’s success so that they are eager and excited to learn.
If you have any questions, please contact the Elementary Supervisor, Hope Malone at 423.272.7629 EXT 2006
