Former student Mrs. Jadelyn took home the award this year! From being a student in Mr. Laney’s first class to making a huge impact on our school today, we are so lucky to have her back in our halls. Help us congratulate Mrs. Jadelyn in the comments! 👏✨
Reminder: Picture retakes are Monday, Oct 26. To request a retake for your child, please fill out the form below https://forms.gle/cutBR4qmKqvezWox5
Mooresburg Elementary School would like to extend a couple of well-deserved congratulations to our 2627 Support Staff of the Year, Ms. Tylan Byrd, and our 2627 Teacher of the Year, Ms. Jondra Johnson.
Both of these exceptional individuals consistently go above and beyond to make our school a special place. Their unwavering dedication is evident in the love and care they deliver directly to our students and in the many behind-the-scenes extras that contribute to our community's success. For their outstanding service, we are pleased to recognize them this year with these special awards.
Please join us in offering our sincere congratulations to Ms. Johnson and Ms. Tylan!
Mooresburg School would love for their families and community members to join them for their trunk-or-treat on October 30th.
District Reminder:
We’re inviting students and staff across Hawkins County Schools to participate in our Attendance Awareness Month Dress-Up Days from September 28–October 2.
Sept. 28 – My Presence Rocks! 🎸
Be a Rock Star Day! Wear a shirt of your favorite singer/band.
Sept. 29 – My Presence Is Super! 🦸
Superhero Day! Wear your favorite superhero shirt. Sometimes, all you have to do to be a hero is show up.
Sept. 30 – My Presence Makes Me a Champion! 🏆
Jersey/Sports Day! Represent your favorite team, athlete, or sport.
Oct. 1 – My Presence Deserves the Spotlight! 🎬📚
Movie/Book Character Day! Bring your favorite character to life.
Oct. 2 – My Presence Matters! 💙❤️
School Spirit Day! Show your school pride and finish Attendance Awareness Month strong!
So, have a little fun, join us, and help us spread the message that being present matters!
We encourage you to take pictures participating in each day’s theme and share them on your social media accounts.
Please use:
#YourPresenceMatters
#HCSIgnite
Thank you for helping us make attendance something worth celebrating! Every day a student is in school is another opportunity to learn, connect, grow, and succeed.
We will do house colors on Thursday, the 24th!
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 Friday, September 4, 2026.
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
We’re inviting students and staff across Hawkins County Schools to participate in our Attendance Awareness Month Dress-Up Days from September 28–October 2.
Sept. 28 – My Presence Rocks! 🎸
Be a Rock Star Day! Wear a shirt of your favorite singer/band.
Sept. 29 – My Presence Is Super! 🦸
Superhero Day! Wear your favorite superhero shirt. Sometimes, all you have to do to be a hero is show up.
Sept. 30 – My Presence Makes Me a Champion! 🏆
Jersey/Sports Day! Represent your favorite team, athlete, or sport.
Oct. 1 – My Presence Deserves the Spotlight! 🎬📚
Movie/Book Character Day! Bring your favorite character to life.
Oct. 2 – My Presence Matters! 💙❤️
School Spirit Day! Show your school pride and finish Attendance Awareness Month strong!
So, have a little fun, join us, and help us spread the message that being present matters!
We encourage you to take pictures participating in each day’s theme and share them on your social media accounts.
Please use:
#YourPresenceMatters
#HCSIgnite
Thank you for helping us make attendance something worth celebrating! Every day a student is in school is another opportunity to learn, connect, grow, and succeed.
Organization: Communities In Schools® Appalachian Highlands & Mooresburg Elementary School
Program Overview: Pop into school every day because every kernel counts! Every day your entire class is at school, you will earn one piece of popcorn to add to your classroom bucket. The more days everyone is present, the fuller your bucket gets!
Monthly Prize: At the end of the month, the classroom with the fullest bucket wins a special reward: a Popcorn, Pajamas, and a Movie party!
Contact Information:
Name: Andrea Walsh
Email: awalsh@cisofah.org
Phone: (423) 218-9186
In-School Student Flu Vaccine Clinics Coming Soon!
Hawkins County Schools is partnering with the Hawkins County Health Department to offer convenient, in-school flu vaccine clinics during the school day for students!
Pre-register your student online here: https://tdhrc.health.tn.gov/redcap/surveys/?s=8JMYPJXDXYX4XCAW
2026 Flu Clinic Schedule:
Monday, Sept 28: MCES, CVES, SCES, MES
Tuesday, Sept 29: SES, SMS, JRP, CHS
Wednesday, Sept 30: CHES, VHS, BGS, HES
Thursday, Oct 1: CHMS, RMS, Pathways, Clinch
Second Dose Schedule: Wednesday, Nov 4: All necessary locations (Required for students receiving the flu vaccine for the first time).
Questions? Contact your local health department representative:
Church Hill Area: Brandon Stipes, BSN, RN | (423) 357-5341 or Brandon.Stipes@tn.gov
Rogersville Area: Hannah Hunter, BSN, RN | (423) 272-7641 or Hannah.Hunter@tn.gov
Due to a recent state system update, Skyward data is currently not syncing smoothly to Thrillshare. This may temporarily affect parent logins, contact info, and automated calls (including transportation).
We will continue sending notifications through normal channels, but please check our Facebook page, website LiveFeed (www.hck12.net), or the HCS Mobile App Feed for the most up-to-date information.
For assistance with the HCS App, please contact Nikki Manning at 423-272-7629 ext. 2053. Thank you for your patience!
District Announcement:
Real Learning First, Safe Tech Second!
At Hawkins County Schools, direct, face-to-face instruction always comes first! In alignment with Tennessee's screen time law, classroom devices are strictly used to support—never replace—our incredible teachers. In grade K-5, students will have lessons in internet safety.
We’re also proud to utilize MagicSchool, the only approved AI platform for HCS students. Designed specifically for K-12 education, MagicSchool helps our students:
Build future-ready digital literacy & critical thinking skills
Learn in a safe, age-appropriate environment that protects student privacy
Receive personalized academic support tailored to their learning pace
Have questions about classroom tech? Reach out to your school's administration anytime. Thank you for your continued partnership!
#HCSignites #HawkinsCountySchools #FutureReady #DigitalWellness #StudentSafety
The hallways have been way too quiet, and we cannot wait to see all of our amazing students. Mark your calendars because the big day is almost here!
🗓️ First Day of School & Back-to-School Bash: August 3rd
⏰ Hours: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Note: Dismissal is at 11:30 AM)
Come out for a fantastic morning where you can:
👋 Meet the Teacher: Pop into your new classroom and say hello!
📋 Get Organized: Pick up schedules, handbook details, and essential start-of-year info.
🏫 Title 1 Meeting: Learn about our goals and how we’re supporting student success this year.
🍎 Enjoy Refreshments: Celebrate the new school year with some morning treats!
We are ready to Celebrate & Elevate because it's our year to shine! See you all on August 3rd! ✨
#MooresburgElementary #BackToSchool #MESFamilies #ItsOurYearToShine #MESpride
Welcome to the 2026–2027 School Year!
We are so excited to welcome our students, families, and staff back for another incredible year!
To help make this school year as smooth and connected as possible, we encourage all parents and guardians to stay in touch through Rooms inside our official HCS App!
Rooms is your all-in-one hub for district and classroom communication. Right from your phone, you can:
Message teachers directly
Submit attendance notes quickly
Check daily dining menus
Get real-time bus route changes & updates
How to Get Started:
Download the HCS App on the App Store (Apple) or Google Play Store (Android).
Open the app and toggle over to Rooms to log in or set up your account.
Check out our helpful video for a quick step-by-step walkthrough of how to turn in an absence excuse: https://youtube.com/shorts/VsKF3wacTaA?si=yM0akiJJHPlJZHYN
Parent Guide & Resources:
https://info.apptegy.com/for-parents-and-guardians
Let’s make communication seamless this year. Download the app today and stay connected!
#BackToSchool #HCSApp #Rooms #ParentCommunication #StayConnected #HCSignites
Hawkins County Schools Meet Your Bus Driver Event
On Wednesday, July 29 at 4:00pm bus drivers will drive their route. Please come out to your bus stop and meet your driver for the 26-27 school year! Welcome back!!!
We are pleased to share that our Student Management System, Skyward, is back up and fully operational. Families, guardians, and students can now log in as normal to enroll for the 26-27 school year, check grades, review attendance, and access student records.
Thank you so much for your patience and understanding while the system was unavailable!
🔗 Skyward Login: https://skyward.iscorp.com/p12eduhawkinscotn/web/seplog01.w
#HawkinsCountySchools #Skyward #SchoolUpdate #HCSCommunity #HCSignites
Exciting News for Hawkins County Families!
We are thrilled to announce that Surgoinsville Elementary School is opening a BRAND NEW Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) classroom! We are so glad to expand our high-quality early childhood education program to even more students across our county.
Hawkins County VPK Locations:
Surgoinsville Elementary (NEW!)
Mt. Carmel Elementary
Joseph Rogers Primary
Bulls Gap School
If you have a little one ready to start their learning journey, don't wait!
Apply Today: Fill out our online application request form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEt6FbQKeoldf2xQ-461CMd_X_69P8f-JxkMupEK2Rzt6eOw/viewform
More Info: Visit hck12.net
Questions? Call us at 423-272-7629 Ext. 2052
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