In regards to the phone call from September 13, 2024:
Please know that we will be vigilant in our approach to any threat to our students and staff. As we continue to improve communication, please know we will use the following three methods for relaying updates during such events. 1. Our website (www.hck12.net) Please check the main page of our website for posted information. Please refresh this page each time you check for information 2. Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/p/Hawkins-County-School-District-100046305622499/) Our HCS Facebook account will also be used to push updates and statements that copy what we post on the website 3. Direct parent calls/texts. Our HCS App will be used to push voice messages and texts. Please ensure you have current contact info in our student database (Skyward) and that the school your child attends has this information correctly listed. If you have not uploaded the HCS app, please do so as soon as possible here: Apple users: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hawkins-county-school-district/id1668470905, and Android users: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.hawkinscountysc&pli=1. This app is used to call the number you list as your primary contact (home or cell) and/or send you text messages as well. Please know there will be times when we cannot provide detailed information or any information at all. We will minimally, make sure you are aware that we have identified the concern and are actively investigating, but we may not be able to provide more details at regular intervals. When law enforcement is actively investigating, we will not release information without their approval, due to our desire to not interfere or impede the investigation. What we have learned from our local threats, those occurring across the state, and nationally, is that the authors of these posts desire attention and disruption. I would ask that if you see a threat or troubling post on social media, please forward this information to law enforcement and school administration. Once authorities have verified they have received the information, these threats will be acted on immediately. Please do not forward to others. Please do not provide those who create such garbage a larger audience. Please allow officials to deal with the threats and pursue those who create this vile content. Remember, Report, don’t Repost! Matt Hixson
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Clinch School will be dismissing today, Friday, September 13, 2024 at 2:30 due to a power outage.
Clinch students are in their "Wildcat Era" as they prepare for the dance at Clinch school.
Church Hill Middle School kicked off Spirit Week with a fun dress-up day!
A Green Lockdown (precautionary action where students are kept in classes and exterior of school is closed) was initiated this morning, 9/12 at VHS. This was an action taken out of precaution as law enforcement responded to a rumor. The lockdown lasted less than an hour this morning and did not affect class schedules.
Bus Driver Appreciation
Suspect believed to be responsible for threats against RCS and HCS schools last night, 9/11, has been arrested and is currently in court this morning. School systems across the state are dealing with similar threats this week. Please know we will always take such threats seriously and will support law enforcement and local officials in charging these individuals to the fullest extent of the law.
According to HCSO: A person of interest has been located concerning the social media threats received earlier tonight. Law enforcement agencies have worked together and the investigation is continuing.
No other details or information is available at this time. Hawkins County Schools will have additional resources at school sites in the morning. Thank you for your attention.
Hawkins County Schools has received threats via social media that are spreading quickly. Please know HCS administration, Hawkins County Sheriff’s Department, Rogersville PD, and other agencies are aware of the threats and are currently investigating. Further details will be released when appropriate.
Church Hill Elementary School will be dismissing today, September 3, 2024, at 10:00am due to a water issue. This is only Church Hill Elementary, all other Hawkins County Schools are on a regular schedule.
The Hawkins County Board of Education will have a Town Hall Meeting on Friday, August 9, 2024 at 5:30 pm in the gym at Surgoinsville Middle School.
Topic: The New Bus Routing System
Parents, please know that while we realign bus routes and move to our new routing system, we need your help and patience. This has been a three-year process. All student data we had in our student information system during the summer was used to identify routes and assign drivers. However, as you know, the new school year always brings changes to addresses, phone numbers, late enrollees, and drop off and pick up changes. Please remember, all routes are arranged with priority placed on student safety and route efficiency. Per Board Policy 3.401, “students living within three-tenths (.3) of a mile to an established bus route will be required to walk to said route.” Please call the transportation department with any concerns, questions, or to updates to any student information, especially any address or contact information changes. Our transportation department number is 423-272-7629, ext. 2501 and 2502. Also, please refer the transportation link for updated information: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qe82NJf2oF-6188fUIQzcSnW0JyRHzGtWywlCwxcESA/edit?gid=0#gid=0
Parents and guardians, we will be fully enforcing our cell phone expectations, particularly at the high school level this school year, beginning August 5. As a reminder, we did not allow cell phone use in classrooms last year. This year, we will move to not allow cell phones to be used during school. This is in accordance with Board Policy 6.312, which states, “Middle school students’ cell phones and other electronic devices are to be turned off and not visible upon a student’s arrival to school (upon entering the school building) until the end of the student’s school day. High school students are not permitted to use cell phones during or between classes unless it is for academic purposes, under direct supervision of a classroom teacher.” Thank you for your understanding and support.
Hawkins County teachers kicked off the new school year at the 2024-2025 HCS General Meeting!
Parents and guardians, we will be fully enforcing our cell phone expectations, particularly at the high school level this school year, beginning August 5. As a reminder, we did not allow cell phone use in classrooms last year. This year, we will move to not allow cell phones to be used during school. This is in accordance with Board Policy 6.312, which states, “Middle school students’ cell phones and other electronic devices are to be turned off and not visible upon a student’s arrival to school (upon entering the school building) until the end of the student’s school day. High school students are not permitted to use cell phones during or between classes unless it is for academic purposes, under direct supervision of a classroom teacher.” Thank you for your understanding and support.
We are so excited to have these fantastic teachers join the Hawkins County School District family!! Our new teachers were treated to a delicious Bull Babies breakfast (courtesy of HCEA/Quinn Kersey) to get the New Teacher Orientation started off right. The day was filled with exemplary teachers sharing a wealth of information to help our newest teachers have a successful year. HCS is blessed with the best!
We are so excited to have these fantastic teachers join the Hawkins County School District family!! Our new teachers were treated to a delicious Bull Babies breakfast (courtesy of HCEA/Quinn Kersey) to get the New Teacher Orientation started off right. The day was filled with exemplary teachers sharing a wealth of information to help our newest teachers have a successful year. HCS is blessed with the best!
And that’s a wrap for the summer bus tour for Words on Wheels. Thank you for visiting the bus and we hope to see you at school sites in the 24-25 school year. We will be back next summer with new stops and new books. Thanks for making this summer a success!
What a great week celebrating literacy with Words on Wheels! You have two more weeks to catch the bus out and about in Hawkins County. We hope you will visit and grab a book to enjoy your last few of weeks of summer!
Parents and Community Members, if you are willing and able to provide school supply items from our optional list, Thank You!! If you are wanting to help, you will find these lists posted on our school site web pages beginning this week.