Parents, we understand that those of you who reside on streets and roadways that have yet to be cleared of snow and ice may not be able to get your children to school today or even over the next few days. However, we have an obligation to open schools when a majority of our students can safely get to and from our schools. We are at this point. Please work with your school to keep them informed of your situation. I have advised all schools to work with parents and students in these situations.
This goes without saying, but if it is unsafe for a bus to travel down your road, please do not send your students of driving age down the same roads. If unsafe to go to school, please do not attempt the trip. Once the roads are safe, we will resume as many bus routes as possible, as quickly as possible.
Information to make drop-off and pick-up more efficient for everyone:
DROP-OFF TIME ON DAYS WITH A 2-HOUR DELAY IS 9:15 - 9:50. The drop-off zone is considered the entire length of the front office parking lot. In order to move the line more quickly, please let your child out as soon as cars stop within that area. Your child should then go over to the sidewalk and walk the rest of the way to the cafeteria door. (Unloading 5-7 vehicles at a time will move the line much quicker than every car waiting to unload at the front of the line.)
PICK-UP TIME IS 3:05 UNTIL 3:30 PM. Our pickup system works best when cars drive in on Pine Street from the back of the school. This helps omit the jam as cars and buses exit. To make pickup more efficient, please remember the following:
1) You must drop your pickup card in the mailbox as you enter the driveway. If you do not have a pickup number, you must drive into the office parking lot and enter the building for pickup.
2) Once you drop off your number in the mailbox, please park in the pickup lot only. Cars in the middle area should pull through spaces and all park facing Church Hill Middle School. Cars around the perimeter should back in to spaces. This allows a smooth and safe traffic flow when we release.
3) No traffic should move until the bus patrol teacher waves for you to do so. It is essential that all students have gotten to their vehicle safely before traffic moves.
4) We normally fill our pickup area and release it in 3 waves, finishing by 3:20. If you are new to pickup, you may want to wait until 3:15 or later to avoid the early rush.
With many buses not running, pickup will take a bit longer and there may be new drivers learning the procedures. We encourage everyone to be patient and help others as they learn. We are excited to see all of you today!
Baseball and softball tryouts for current 6th graders will be held beginning Jan 26th in the Church Hill Middle School gym. Coaches will check physicals. You must attend to be eligible for tryouts. Have a ride ready to pick you up by 3:30 and a note on file in the office giving you permission to walk to CHMS.
For the updated bus schedule go to: www.hck12.net\buses
Hawkins County Schools will be on a two hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, January 24. Please note that while we are able to open schools tomorrow, we cannot operate all bus routes. Please look for additional route information or go to our website at www.HCK12.net/buses for route information.
The Rooms App Trainings which were scheduled for Tuesday, January 23, have been rescheduled to Thursday, February 1 at 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. at CHIS. This unified communication system is for parents and guardians to communicate with their student's teachers. Our first session will be at 9:00 a.m. and the second session will be at 5:00 p.m. You may choose the session that is most convenient for
you.
Hawkins County will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 23. With tonight’s temperatures once again in freezing ranges, current rural route conditions, and the threat of additional ice on our county’s roads. Please watch for updates and announcements regarding the school system’s operational status for Wednesday.
All School custodial staff: we will need you to report to work for the day shift on Monday to help prep school sites for staff and students.
Hawkins County Schools will be closed Monday, January 22. While primary roads have been cleared, many secondary and rural routes throughout the County remain snow and ice covered.
We are hopeful to resume school and most bus routes by Tuesday, January 23. Please watch for updated announcements Monday.
There will be no TAG transportation for Saturday, January 20th.
Due to low temperatures, ice, and unsafe road conditions throughout the county, Hawkins County School will be closed Thursday and Friday, January 18th and 19th.
Hawkins County Schools will be closed Wednesday, January 17. Please watch for future announcements.
Hawkins County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 16 due to inclement weather and potential road conditions. Please watch for announcements regarding Wednesday.
Just a reminder that there will be no school on Monday, January 15, 2024.
Hawkins County Schools will be closed today Friday, January 12. Due to severe weather forecasted for the area.
Parents are welcome to come celebrate with us at our 2nd 9 Weeks House Games!
Due to high wind warnings and rain projected through tonight, Hawkins County Schools will be on a two hour delay tomorrow, January 10.
Update: Due to high wind warnings and rain projected throughout northeast Tennessee, Hawkins County will be closed today, January 9.
Due to high wind warnings and rain projected throughout northeast Tennessee, Hawkins County will be on a two hour delay tomorrow, January 9. We will make any additional decisions regarding the operation of our buses and schools tomorrow morning. Please monitor our HCS website and watch for updates.
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