Save the date for our fall event coming soon! Activities, refreshments, and even an indoor parade! November 20th 6:00 - 8:00.
HCS Delay Alert: Due to freezing temps and precipitation overnight, Hawkins County Schools will operate on a two hour delay, Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The weather will be evaluated early Tuesday to determine if further changes are required. Please watch for any additional updates.
What is the difference in truancy and chronically absent?
Chronically absent counts all absences: excused, unexcused, and suspensions and has a high negative impact on school success. Students who miss more than 10% of the school year are considered chronically absent.
Truancy is unexcused absences only. Families who continue to be truant will be required to attend a meeting with school officials and possibly a court appearance.
Chronically absent counts all absences: excused, unexcused, and suspensions and has a high negative impact on school success. Students who miss more than 10% of the school year are considered chronically absent.
Truancy is unexcused absences only. Families who continue to be truant will be required to attend a meeting with school officials and possibly a court appearance.
Important dates to remember
Halloween at MCES! Click on the link for lots more fun!
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tNi6aY9pdQ8ELaXh3LmSAply0oBi33fT
November 4: No School
November 11: School is in session
November 13: Progress Reports
November 26-28: No School
We Are Here For You: Free Meals for Every Student
We understand that providing consistent, nutritious food for your family can sometimes be a challenge. At Hawkins County Schools, we want to help carry that burden. Our Child Nutrition team is dedicated to supporting your student's academic success by ensuring they never have to learn on an empty stomach.
We understand that providing consistent, nutritious food for your family can sometimes be a challenge. At Hawkins County Schools, we want to help carry that burden. Our Child Nutrition team is dedicated to supporting your student's academic success by ensuring they never have to learn on an empty stomach.
Second Harvest Food Distribution Tuesday, October 28. Cherokee High School in the football field parking log from 10:00am to 10:45am. Volunteer High School in the football field parking lot (enter on Volunteer Blvd.) from 1pm to 2pm. No preregistration necessary.
Parents, please be advised that we are dealing with a phone system outage affecting some Hawkins County Schools and our Central Office. This issue is affecting others in our region as well. Please utilize email if you need to reach school personnel during this time.
Friday, October 17th is picture make-up day at MCES. If you child wasn't here for picture day or you want their picture retaken they can have it done on Friday. Make sure child's teacher is aware you want your child's picture retaken.
Our next attendance challenge will start Monday. Students who are present the entire week will be entered in for amazing drawings each week!
MCES is honored to announce that we are once again identified by the Tennessee Department of Education as a level 5 school! We are a level 5 (highest level) for literacy, numeracy, and our lowest 25% performing students. This means that we are growing students in all areas and at all levels. We are beyond proud of each of our staff members and our students!
Help your student's homeroom earn popcorn and pajamas in September. Every time homeroom classes have 100% attendance they earn a piece of popcorn on their door. When the homeroom collects 10 piece of popcorn they earn popcorn and pajamas for the day!
Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon!
Save the date - all students will have their picture made on August 21st. Students will be sent home a proof and you can order after pictures are taken. Pre-K students that are not schedule on Thursdays can come in to have their picture made between 8:00 - 10:00.
Attached is the order form for Wildcat gear! We will have paper copies at open house and the parent meetings this week, however if you would like be prepared and have it filled out ahead of time you may. All items are pre-orders only but we will have sample t-shirts at the events for you to view to determine sizing.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14gkw5Sb2oxCTNc1uVqQ6pchTPgzronFq5_pZLoj-Mgo/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14gkw5Sb2oxCTNc1uVqQ6pchTPgzronFq5_pZLoj-Mgo/edit?usp=sharing
What to expect at the MCES open house! We can't wait to see our new and returning Wildcats and their families. Open house is for everyone so bring your whole family!
This is the school supply list for MCES - all items are optional but greatly appreciated!
Save the date for the back to school events occurring at MCES!
A bulk food bag will be available to parents and guardians of children ages 0 to 18, from 3pm to 5pm on Thursday, June 19th , at Joseph Rogers Primary and at Volunteer High School’s library entrance. Distribution will be on first come, first served basis until gone. Please do not arrive before 2:45pm due to summer school dismissal traffic. This is the final summer distribution. Please see the flyer on Hawkins County Schools website for details or call the Child Nutrition office at 423 272 2128.