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

2 days ago, Hawkins County Schools
Back to School Dates all information is in the post
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
2 days ago, Hawkins County Schools
Information in the post
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
2 days ago, Hawkins County Schools
See post for details
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
4 days ago, Hawkins County Schools
Food information is also in post
Hawkins County Schools Summer Learning Camp visited The Kitchen at Grace Meadows for the final day of learning camp.
12 days ago, Hawkins County Schools
students at lunch
students at lunch
students at lunch
students at lunch
Carter's Valley Elementary School Summer Learning Camp! Fun and Learning go hand in hand! #SummerLearningCamp #CVES #HCSignite
19 days ago, Hawkins County Schools
Pictures of students at summer learning camp at CVES
Pictures of students at summer learning camp at CVES
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
22 days ago, Hawkins County Schools
Food Distribution Pictures
Food Distribution Pictures
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
22 days ago, Hawkins County Schools
pictures of recent retires
pictures of recent retires
pictures of retirees

"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

26 days ago, Hawkins County Schools
Hawkins County Schools is expanding its commitment to student well-being as three more schools receive the "Grief-Sensitive School" designation from the New York Life Foundation.
Learning, laughing, and loving at Joseph Rogers Primary Summer Learning Camp. #summerlearningcamp #JRP #HCSignite
26 days ago, Hawkins County Schools
Pictures from JRP Summer Learning Camp
Pictures from JRP Summer Learning Camp
Surgoinsville Elementary School Summer Learning Camp STEM Activities. #summerlearningcamp #SES #HCSignite
about 1 month ago, Hawkins County Schools
SES Summer Learning Camp STEM Activities
Church Hill Middle School Summer Learning Camp made “DIRT” cups to celebrate the end of the first week of camp! #summerlearningcamp #CHMS #HCSignite
about 1 month ago, Hawkins County Schools
Pictures from CHMS Summer Learning Camp
☀️🍎 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
about 2 months ago, Hawkins County Schools
Bright blue background with "Summer Free Meals Program" text. Dates and times listed. Details for food pickup and items included.
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
2 months ago, Hawkins County Schools
Cardinal Glass donates scoreboard to VHS
picture of scoreboard
picture of scoreboard
picture of scoreboard
picture of scoreboard
picture of scoreboard

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

2 months ago, Hawkins County Schools
Teacher Appreciation
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
2 months ago, Hawkins County Schools
Prek information
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.
2 months ago, Hawkins County Schools
Picture of Teachers in the leadership academy
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
2 months ago, Hawkins County Schools
Culinary Students
Students from Cherokee Culinary Club
Congratulations to the following 30 HCS teachers who were recommended for Tenure April 9, 2026!

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.
3 months ago, Hawkins County Schools
Congratulations! Picture of teachers accepted for tenure.

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

3 months ago, Hawkins County Schools
BRIM Anti-Bullying introduction for Hawkins County Schools