Hawkins County School District

Hawkins County Schools extends a huge THANK YOU to all of the wonderful businesses, organizations, and community partners who provided food donations and participated as vendors during our recent General Meeting!
We are so grateful for your generous support of our educators, staff, and district. Below is the full text listing of everyone who helped make this event a success:

Food Donations
Subway – Rogersville
KFC – Rogersville
American Fidelity
Hardees – Mt. Carmel
Bojangles – Rogersville
Pizza Plus – Rogersville
Walmart – Rogersville
Dominos – Rogersville
Sonic – Rogersville
Chick-fil-A – Kingsport
Sweet Liberty Cookies – Rogersville
BIG H Barbeque – Rogersville
Burger King – Rogersville
High Ridge Coffee Company
McDonalds – Rogersville
Coffee at the Kyle – Rogersville
Hale Springs Inn – Rogersville
Food City – Rogersville & Church Hill
Long John Silvers – Rogersville
Food Lion – Church Hill

Welcome to the New School Year!

As we prepare to welcome our students back, our transportation team is working hard to ensure everyone enjoys a safe ride to and from school.

Please be aware that due to driver coverage, there will be several double routes throughout the district as the school year begins. This may cause some delay in pick-up and drop-off times for certain buses.

We ask that parents and guardians please check our district website or the district app regularly for the latest information on bus routes and to see which buses may be running late.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and flexibility as we work to make this a wonderful and safe school year for all of our students!

Today, Hawkins County Schools celebrates a milestone group of educators and staff who have dedicated 30 years to shaping the hearts and minds of our youth. Thank you for your three decades of service, dedication, and heart for our schools and community. We couldn't be prouder to have you in the HCS family! ❤️

#HawkinsCountySchools #HCS #30YearsInEducation #ThankYouEducators #HCSignites

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

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!

📢 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

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!

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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