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
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 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🏫 Joseph Rogers Primary School
📅 July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JOzaXr6_yx7Hdx-DC-doO_SnfLCTpRgN/view?usp=sharing
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
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
District Announcement: Safety first. As required by Tennessee state law and through our ongoing commitment to student safety, Hawkins County Schools will be showing age- appropriate firearm safety education videos to all students on Thursday, April 2.
We are proud to have partnered with the Hawkins County Sheriff’s Department to create these valuable resources. Parents and guardians, we encourage you to preview the videos ahead of time on our website!
Watch them here: https://www.hck12.net/page/firearm-safety
#HCSignite #StudentSafety
District Announcement: Online Kindergarten Registration for 26-27 is open!!! In-person registration at the school site will be May 1 and May 8 from 1pm to 3pm.
Progress towards readiness begins at birth and is influenced by families and friends, early care and education providers, and the community.
A ready child is prepared physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. This means that each child enters school ready to participate in and benefit from early learning experiences that best promote the child’s success so that they are eager and excited to learn.
If you have any questions, please contact the Elementary Supervisor, Hope Malone at 423.272.7629 EXT 2006
Just a quick reminder that registration for our upcoming Summer Camp closes in one week on March 30. We don't want anyone to miss out on the fun!
You can complete your registration online right now by clicking here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4lz-Kvexrs7mv8naMtKCzKooQZ-hiFouqWo4j7iIR5j2fsA/viewform
Need help registering? We are here for you! If you need assistance with the registration process, please feel free to come directly to the school. We are more than happy to help you complete the forms in person.
District Announcement:
🎒 Kindergarten & Pre-K Registration is OPEN! 🎒
Do you have a little one ready to start school? It's time to get them registered for the upcoming year!
🖍️ Kindergarten: Must be age 5 by August 15, 2026
🖍️ Pre-K: Must be age 4 by August 15, 2026
🔗 For more information about Kindergarten, click here: https://www.hck12.net/o/hcsd/page/kindergarten
🔗 For more information about Pre-K, click here: https://forms.gle/xqiJpwkTLapgZmgC9
All registration details are also available on the Hawkins County website. We can't wait to welcome our newest students! 🍎📚
District Announcement: Hawkins County School District is excited to offer Summer Learning Camps this summer for our students who will be Rising 1st-9th graders.
Summer Learning Camp will take place for four weeks, four days a week, between May 26 - June 18 from 7:30-2:30 p.m.
Parents will be notified of acceptance before the start of summer camp. This form is for planning and informational purposes only, final registration forms will be sent home in the spring.
Please click on the link below for more information.
https://forms.gle/yK8sXW5eeASQsj9S7
District News: The HCS Spark: February 2026: https://hcps.edurooms.com/engage/hawkins-county-school-district/newsletters/the-hcs-spark-feb-2026
