District Announcement: Surgoinsville Elementary and Middle School parents: Hawkins County Schools is aware of the equipment issue that has been rumored to delay our schools’ opening in August. At this time, in consult with the town of Surgoinsville representatives, we are confident our schools will be open as scheduled.
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
Each year, Hawkins County Schools proudly hosts annual Back to School Bash events at schools across the district to welcome both returning and new students and families. These events serve as the official kickoff to an exciting new school year, building a strong bridge between home and school. At each event, families have an opportunity to visit the school, meet teachers and staff, participate in fun activities, and receive a variety of important information to ensure a successful 2026-2027 school year.
Dates and Times for Back to School Bashes:
Bulls Gap School July 30th 3:00 - 5:00pm
Carter’s Valley Elementary School July 30th 4:00 - 6:00pm
Cherokee High School July 20-22: Senior Pictures
July 21: Junior Pictures
July 22: Sophomore Pictures
July 23: Freshman Orientation
8:00am - 3:00pm
Church Hill Elementary School July 30th 4:00 - 6:00pm
Church Hill Middle School July 30th 4:00 - 6:00pm
Clinch School July 30th 3:00 - 5:00pm
Hawkins Elementary School July 30th 3:00 - 5:00pm
Joseph Rogers Primary School July 30th 4:00 - 6:00pm
Mooresburg Elementary School Aug 3rd 8:00 - 11:00am
Mt. Carmel Elementary School July 30th 5:00 - 7:00pm
Rogersville Middle School July 30th 2:00 - 4:00pm
St. Clair Elementary School July 30th 4:00 - 6:00pm
Surgoinsville Elementary School July 30th 3:00 - 5:00pm
Surgoinsville Middle School July 30th 4:30 - 6:00pm
Volunteer High School July 28 5:00 - 7:00pm
Dates and Times for Back to School Bashes:
Bulls Gap School July 30th 3:00 - 5:00pm
Carter’s Valley Elementary School July 30th 4:00 - 6:00pm
Cherokee High School July 20-22: Senior Pictures
July 21: Junior Pictures
July 22: Sophomore Pictures
July 23: Freshman Orientation
8:00am - 3:00pm
Church Hill Elementary School July 30th 4:00 - 6:00pm
Church Hill Middle School July 30th 4:00 - 6:00pm
Clinch School July 30th 3:00 - 5:00pm
Hawkins Elementary School July 30th 3:00 - 5:00pm
Joseph Rogers Primary School July 30th 4:00 - 6:00pm
Mooresburg Elementary School Aug 3rd 8:00 - 11:00am
Mt. Carmel Elementary School July 30th 5:00 - 7:00pm
Rogersville Middle School July 30th 2:00 - 4:00pm
St. Clair Elementary School July 30th 4:00 - 6:00pm
Surgoinsville Elementary School July 30th 3:00 - 5:00pm
Surgoinsville Middle School July 30th 4:30 - 6:00pm
Volunteer High School July 28 5:00 - 7:00pm
Back-to-school Vaccine Clinic
July 27-31: 8:00am-4:30pm
July 28 and 29: 4:30pm-5:30pm
Immunizations (Parent or legal guardian must bring child. Please bring current immunization record and insurance card.
WIC
Fluoride Varnish
CHANT (Home Visitation Program)
Locations: Hawkins County Health Departments
201 Park Boulevard, Rogersville, TN
247 Silver Lake Road, Church Hill, TN
Phone: Rogersville: 423-272-7641 / Church Hill: 423-357-5341
July 27-31: 8:00am-4:30pm
July 28 and 29: 4:30pm-5:30pm
Immunizations (Parent or legal guardian must bring child. Please bring current immunization record and insurance card.
WIC
Fluoride Varnish
CHANT (Home Visitation Program)
Locations: Hawkins County Health Departments
201 Park Boulevard, Rogersville, TN
247 Silver Lake Road, Church Hill, TN
Phone: Rogersville: 423-272-7641 / Church Hill: 423-357-5341
Hawkins County Virtual Academy Picture Day Information
Week of July 20th
8:00am-2:30pm
Mon.-Wed.: Seniors
Tuesday: Juniors
Wednesday: Sophomores
Thursday: Freshman
Friday: Middle School
Location: Cherokee High School
Week of July 20th
8:00am-2:30pm
Mon.-Wed.: Seniors
Tuesday: Juniors
Wednesday: Sophomores
Thursday: Freshman
Friday: Middle School
Location: Cherokee High School
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
Hawkins County Schools Summer Learning Camp visited The Kitchen at Grace Meadows for the final day of learning camp.
Carter's Valley Elementary School Summer Learning Camp! Fun and Learning go hand in hand! #SummerLearningCamp #CVES #HCSignite
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
Class is officially dismissed for these wonderful educators and staff members! Thank you for your years of hard work, laughter, and dedication. Now, go enjoy having every day feel like the weekend! Happy retirement! #HCSignite #retirement
"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
Surgoinsville Elementary School Summer Learning Camp STEM Activities. #summerlearningcamp #SES #HCSignite
Church Hill Middle School Summer Learning Camp made “DIRT” cups to celebrate the end of the first week of camp! #summerlearningcamp #CHMS #HCSignite
☀️🍎 Hawkins County Schools Summer Free Meals Program 🍎☀️
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
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
District Announcement: The new VHS scoreboard at VHS is finally going up! We are extremely grateful to Cardinal Glass for the 100% donation for this scoreboard. It has taken months to get to this point, but progress over the last week has been very quick! We look forward to utilizing all the features of the new scoreboard and are hopeful to break it in officially at graduation this year (fingers crossed). #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
District Announcement:
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
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
Congratulations to the Hawkins County educators who completed the 2025–2026 CER Leadership Academy Cohort! We are incredibly proud of your hard work, dedication, and commitment to leadership.
The Cherokee High School culinary team competed Friday in the Southeast Regional Junior Chef Competition. They faced top culinary students across seven states. Through their skill, dedication, and teamwork, they earned first place, bringing home the gold, this was a first for Tennessee!
In addition to this remarkable victory, each student was awarded over $10,000 in scholarships, an achievement that will have a lasting impact on their educational and professional futures. #HCSignite
