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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94

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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5,526

Number of Students

Hawkins County Schools enrolls 5,526 students across our district.

Spotlight

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I spent 11 years teaching math and chemistry in high school before transitioning to speech-language pathology. I absolutely love being part of Hawkins County Schools and having the opportunity to connect with our community.

Jennifer Keeton
Speech Pathologist at JRP
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HCS is a supportive community where students, teachers, and families work together. As a teacher I’m able to do what I love while making a meaningful impact, surrounded by colleagues who care. It’s rewarding work in a place that values dedication and feels like home.

Devon Thompson
Teacher at Bulls Gap
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I am truly inspired by the teachers who taught me in this district, and I hope to have that same positive impact on my own students today. I feel incredibly blessed to serve the children in this community every day.

Bree Lawson
Interventionist at MES
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I value my position as Asst Principal at RMS because it gives me the opportunity to truly connect with students and support them as they grow. 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
Assistant Principal at RMS