St. Clair Elementary School

Come and join us for a great family engagement reading night from 4:30 to 6! See you soon!

Today we're giving a huge shout-out to our very own superintendent, Matt Hixson! He's a true superhero for our schools, leading with dedication and a clear vision for our students' futures. We're so grateful for his incredible leadership! #HCS #SuperheroSuperintendent

There will be a SNAP Emergency Food Distribution for residents of Hancock and Hawkins Counties this Saturday, November 8, at Cherokee High School.

Each household will receive enough food to feed a family of up to eight. To participate, please bring proof of your EBT card, a valid ID, or documentation verifying your residence in Hancock or Hawkins County.

Event Details:
📅 Saturday, November 8 | ⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Cherokee High School
2927 Hwy 66 South, Rogersville, TN 37857

Please note: Attendance has been very high, with nearly 1,000 people attending previous events, so early arrival is highly recommended.

🦃 Thanksgiving Dinner Box Distribution 🦃

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, November 22nd • Time: Lineup begins at 8:30am, Distribution starts at 9:00am • Location: Behind Cherokee High School, Football Field Parking Lot (Cherokee HS, off Highway 66 South, Rogersville)

How to Register for a Food Box

• One box per household (feeds four people) • Applications must be made in person Church Hill Site: Emergency Services Food Pantry, Church Hill Shopping Center, Suite #2 Mondays & Fridays, 10am–1pm Contact: 423-357-7228 Rogersville Site: Of One Accord (Shephard Center), 306 East Main Street Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm Contact: 423-921-8044

Distribution Day

• Bring your numbered application tear-off to pick up your meal • Distribution at Cherokee High School starts at 9:00am • Church Hill follows regular food distribution procedures

Volunteers Needed!

• Help Needed: 8:00am–1:00pm, Saturday, November 22nd • Who Can Help: Clubs, students, teams, anyone willing! • Community Service Credit: - Check with your sponsor for eligibility - Email Dr. Blaine Jones at docjones57@hotmail.com to claim service hour credits

Let’s make this Thanksgiving special for our community!

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.

Hawkins County Schools November Events
November 4: No School
November 11: School in session
November 13: Progress Reports
November 26-28: No School

Hawkins County Schools November Events
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.

4th Grade field trip to Ijams Nature Center

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.

Reminder of our Fall Fun Dress up days this week. Tomorrow is Mismatch Monday.

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.

Today we're giving a huge thank you to our amazing custodians! Like firefighters, they are always on the job, working behind the scenes to keep our schools safe, clean, and ready for learning. We truly appreciate all you do for our students and staff! #HCS #CustodianAppreciation

Family Resource Center Director, April Couch, would like to invite everyone to attend the Hawkins County Super Bowl game this Friday night between Volunteer High School and Cherokee High School to participate in our food drive. We are collecting boxes of cereal, noodles and mac and cheese to help stock our food pantry and support families in our community facing food insecurity. We will be set up in front of the stadium to receive your donations. Please bring your donation to the game and help us make a difference for those in need. For more details, check out our Facebook post. Thank you for your generosity and community spirit!

This is a reminder that the second session of Say Boo! to Bullying will be held tomorrow morning at 7:15 if you missed the one tonight. I hope to see you there! Mrs. Barker

Mark your calendars and join us on Friday, November 7 for our Annual Fall Festival!

Black out for Black House. Please join us in wearing black this Friday, October 24th to support House Altruismo. Altruismo is the House of Givers. The central power of Altruismo members is empowering others, true strength comes from looking beyond oneself to lift up others. Their animal is the Snake, known for striking a balance between bold strength and altruistic giving. The crest features a heart (for kindness, generosity, and purity) and a diamond on a shield (for protecting others with unity and wisdom).

💉 Protect Yourself and Our Community! Get Your FREE Flu Shot! 💉
The Tennessee Department of Health is offering FREE flu shots at multiple locations in Hawkins County on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. No appointment is necessary—just show up!

Rogersville Area Locations:
Rogersville Health Department: 201 Park Blvd, Rogersville, TN (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
Hawkins County Courthouse: 100 East Main St, Rogersville, TN (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ONLY)

Church Hill Area Location (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM):
Church Hill Health Department: 247 Silver Lake Rd, Church Hill, TN

Help us keep our community healthy this season! Spread the word!
#FightFlu25 #HawkinsCountyHealth