
12 days of Christmas Dress-Up will start Thursday, December 5th


December Events


Due to winter weather advisory, Hawkins County Schools, will operate on a two hour delay for Friday, November 22.


From phones and tablets to streaming movies and YouTube, tech and media are everywhere. Families can keep media and tech use in check by following a few simple practices. See the flyer for 5 tips.

Come to STEAM Night at JRP. Thursday, November 7th from 4:30-6:30


Reminder: School will be closed tomorrow (11/5/2024) due to Election Day. See you Wednesday morning.


STEAM NIGHT! November 7th. 4:30-6:30


Students are allowed to wear their Halloween Costumes to school on Thursday, October 31st.
Students are not allowed to wear masks during the school day, but can bring them to wear during the parade.
Please no excessive face paint or makeup. Please no accessories to their costume.

TOMORROW! We hope you are as excited about the Halloween Fall Festival as we are! It begins at 4:30 and the costume contest begins at 6:30


Hawkins County Schools Family Resource Center is hosting a food and hygiene drive at the upcoming football game between Cherokee and Volunteer on October 25, 2024, at Volunteer High School. The drive aims to support local Hawkins County families in need by collecting essential items.
The first 100 fans for each team to donate will receive a complimentary rubber wristband in their school colors.
Donations can include non-perishable food items (canned spaghetti, mac and cheese, peanut butter and crackers, ramen noodles, cereal, etc.) and/or hygiene products (shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotions, cleaning supplies, etc.).


Don't forget our Halloween Fall Festival will be on Thursday, October 24th, starting at 4:30-6:30. The costume contest will begin at 6:30. The entry fee for the contest is $5.00. Prizes will be awarded! We hope you can join us for this exciting, spooky evening!


Joseph Rogers offers and after-school program through the YMCA. The hours are 3 p.m - 6 p.m. We offer enrichment lessons, snack, opportunities for family engagement and plenty of physical activities. There are plenty of spots open for enrollment. If you would like to have more information, please reach out to our Site Coordinator, Devin at Devin.Lawley@hck12.net



Hawkins County Schools will be open tomorrow, Thursday, October 3rd. We will be opening 1 hour late. Our doors will open at 8:15. We are so excited to see our Bear Cubs.
*If your route is still unsafe to travel, please communicate that to us.

Lunch will be served at JRP on Wednesday, October 2nd from 10:30-12:30. It will be drive through and pick up. All children ages 0-18 may receive a meal. It is first come, first serve.


Kindergarten has canceled their field trip that was scheduled for Friday, October 4th.


The first grade field trip scheduled for Thursday, October 3rd has been canceled.


Hawkins Co. Schools: Hawkins County Schools will be CLOSED Tuesday, October 1, 2024. We will continue to monitor area conditions through EMA, 911, and the electrical power companies.

Our doors will be open tomorrow from 8-3 as a charging station. Please enter through the main office and we will direct you where to go.
Thank you and stay safe Bear Cubs! 🐻💜💚💜💚

*UPDATE* Hawkins County Schools will be closed Monday, September 30th.


Hawkins County Schools will be operating normally on Monday, September 30. Please note that depending upon road clean up and progress, there may be routes that cannot be operated fully. Please check the transportation link on our website for current conditions.