Substitute Training is Tomorrow!
Dear Henderson County Schools Parent/Guardians:
Say “hello” to two-way messaging and classroom announcements in the Henderson County app! With the addition of Rooms, our district app keeps getting better.
Parents/guardians, check your email tonight for instructions to sign up and access new features. If you do not get an email by Tuesday morning, it will be largely due to your email address not being correct in the system. If this is the case for you, please kindly and patiently contact your child's school to ensure the school has the correct email address.
Once you have received the email and followed the instructions, you can log on through the Henderson County Schools App. The “Rooms” feature is a button in the bottom right corner of the phone screen. If not, please update your app. “Rooms” can also be accessed via the web at https://id.edurooms.com/. A direct link to this site will be conveniently located on the Henderson County Schools Website.
Your child can do the same as above but they will not receive an invitation email like the parents/guardians. They can now access “Rooms” through the app or their personal Chromebook via the web.
Remember, this is how all teachers, coaches, club sponsors, students, and parent/guardian communication will happen from this point forward. Therefore, it is critical that parents and students are logged into the “Rooms” portal and that notifications are turned on.
The Henderson County School Board will have a board
work session on Thursday, August 17, 2023
Don't forget, Monday is the big day! "Rooms" is here! Be sure you have the Henderson County App downloaded and ready to go!
Dr. Janet Hayes, Supervisor of Instruction, presented Certificates of Tenure to five teachers at tonight's Henderson County School Board meeting. Those receiving tenure were Michelle McPeake, Cheney Weatherford, Amber Vineyard, Kerri Foster, and Kelly Page. Congratulations!
"Rooms" is coming! Download the app today!!!
Don't miss out! Big things are happening on Monday! Download the app TODAY so you aren't left behind!!
Mr. Beecham, Director of Henderson County Schools, was honored to be asked to speak this morning at the Lexington High School Senior Breakfast!
We hope your first day was INCREDIBLE! Welcome back!!
Henderson County Schools Inservice
2023-2024
An inservice to remember! Today over six hundred employees of the Henderson County School District met to celebrate and to prepare for the new school year. The auditorium was packed and the tone uplifting. Director Beecham encouraged all employees to ‘inspire our students to dream, equip them to believe, and prepare them to achieve!’
2023-2024 Henderson County Schools Full Faculty & Staff Inservice
Congratulations to these Henderson Co. North Softball Players! 🥎
Happy 4th of July to our students, faculty, and staff! 🇺🇸
TODD SELECTED AS GIRLS STATE SUPREME COURT JUSTICE:
Lexington High School junior Sadie Todd, daughter of Raleigh and Julie Todd, was elected to one of the highest and most prestigious positions at this year’s Volunteer Girls State, a program of the American Legion Auxiliary. This nonpartisan program has been offered annually, since 1947, to Tennessee’s rising high school seniors and is centered on citizenship, teamwork, and fostering a love of God and country. ALA Volunteer Girls State provides young women in Tennessee the opportunity to learn about state government and how they can positively affect their communities at home through active citizenship and informed voting. Much of the week is spent learning by creating a mock government. All citizens of the state of Volunteer are divided into two political parties, 14 cities, seven counties, and seven legislative districts. From the first day of ALA VGS and throughout the week, citizens develop city, county, and state mock governments and have the opportunity to run for or be appointed to offices in all of these levels. As a possible candidate, you will petition, give speeches, address true-to-life issues and interact with your constituents. Sadie Todd was elected to the supreme court, one of the two highest positions at Volunteer Girl’s State!
When Sadie was asked about her experience, she gave this heartfelt response, “Girls State was definitely an eye-opening experience for me. I was amazed at how much time I “waste” each day because the days there are crammed full. I found that I can step out of my comfort zone and achieve much more than I imagined. I learned that you can find “your people” anywhere! Going into Girls’ State, I figured I would just be a spectator on the sidelines, but I changed my mind and decided to give it 100 percent. The citizens of my town elected me as their City Judge, and I swore in the city officials. I was then promoted to appellate court judge where we decided on different court cases. Then I had to write a letter explaining why I would be a good Supreme Court Justice nominee and write a speech to give in front of 600 girls if I was even chosen as one of the nine nominees. I am not comfortable with public speaking but did it anyway. What you put into Girls’ State directly relates to what you get from it. I was selected by all the citizens as one of the 5 Supreme Court Justices and enjoyed the cases we ruled on. I learned so much about government, but I learned even more about myself this week.”
The mission statement of the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) states: “For God and Country we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor our youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace, and security.”
Congratulations, Sadie! We are certainly proud of you!!
The Henderson County North Softball roster will be released on Monday, July 10th. 🥎
The kids are ready for Group Talent!! They are currently Beta celebrities taking pictures with kids from all over. 🎶❤️ #guardiansofthegalaxy
Congratulations to Lexington High School's Zoey Johnson on winning a National Championship in Two-Dimensional Design!
We still have openings available in the Henderson County Pre-K program at Bargerton, Beaver, Pin Oak, Scotts Hill Elementary, South Haven, Southside, and Westover. All children who will be four (4) years old on or before August 15, 2023 are eligible to register for Pre-K for the 2023-2024 school year.
Requested documents to bring:
-Proof of Income (ex: check stub, income tax return, public assistance case, etc.)
-Proof of age such as birth certificate, other medical documents
-Social Security Card
-Proof of Immunizations on a Tennessee Certificate of Immunization form from the Health Department or a Physician’s office
-Copy of Physical Examination (within 1 calendar year)
-Two (2) Proofs of County Residence (E911 address) (ex: electric bill, water bill, etc.)
***Please bring requested documentation to the Henderson County Board of Education, located at 35 E. Wilson Street in Lexington, and complete a PreK application packet.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Casey McDaniel
Stacey Valle (731)968-3661 ext. 1227 (731)968-3661 ext. 1215 mcdaniel.casey@hcschoolstn.org valle.stacey@hcschoolstn.org
Voluntary PreK (VPK) is an income-based program and first priority will go to those families that qualify. Completing the Henderson County PreK application packet does not necessarily guarantee enrollment in the PreK program. Non-income eligible students will NOT be notified until after school has started. Non-income eligible students are placed on a waiting list once all paperwork is complete. Once all qualifying students are placed, non-income eligible students will receive notice informing them of their status after the beginning of school, per the VPK grant guidelines.
Today we want to recognize our school support staff personnel who have retired from the Henderson County School District this year. School support staff are integral to our student’s education and each school’s academic improvement. Paraprofessionals, bus drivers, school nurses, custodians, and secretaries are vital in creating a school culture that helps students reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally. School support personnel make a difference and play an essential role in ensuring students learn in a safe and supportive learning environment. Thank you to each support staff member in our school district for all you do! Congratulations and well wishes to those who are retiring!
