Hermitage School District

Cross Country season is finally here.

If your student did not sign up for Cross Country but would still like to participate, it's not too late.

Our first practice will be Friday, July 18th, from 6:00 PM-7:00 PM at Hermit Field (Football Field).

Directly following practice, we will have a parent meeting from 7:00 PM in Coach Hilliard's classroom (Room 716). During this meeting, we will cover all necessary information for this season.

If you have any questions before the meeting/practice, do not hesitate to reach out.



Coach Hilliard

gregory.hilliard@hermitageschools.org

870-463-2235

Directions to Coach Hilliard's Classroom: [Enter the front of the high school, turn right at the intersection in the hallway. Last door on the left, at the end of the hall.]

Hermitage Parents and Athletes,

The 2025-2026 athletic physicals are scheduled to take place on Friday, July 18, 2025. Height and weight will start for girls at 7:45 a.m. and boys at 8:45 a.m. in the High School Gym Greenroom. Following height and weight measurements at the Hermitage School District Gym, buses will transport students to the Bradley County Rural Health Clinic in Warren, AR. Ms. Kala will drive the girls, and Mr. Hillard will drive the boys separately to the appointments.

Thank you,

Mrs. Spain

Hermitage Cheer Takes Top Honors at UCA Camp We are incredibly proud of our Jr. High and Sr. High Cheer Squads for their outstanding performance at the recent UCA Cheer Camp. The Jr. High squad earned 1st place in multiple events, showcasing their spirit, skill, and teamwork. Our Sr. High team also received 1st place in several categories and was honored with the prestigious “Tradition” Award, which recognizes teams that consistently demonstrate leadership, school pride, and a strong, positive presence throughout camp. Even more impressive, every Sr. High cheerleader who tried out for All-American was selected—a true testament to their talent, dedication, and hard work. Hermitage Cheerleaders represented Hermitage with excellence all week, and we couldn’t be prouder. Thank you for your continued support of our cheer program and the students who represent our school. Today is a great day to be a Hermitage Cheerleader!

Hermitage Cheerleaders are heading to UCA Cheer Camp today! We are proud of all of you! Today is a great day to be a Hermit Cheerleader! GO GIRLS!

Reminder to all Parents, Guardians, Students: Join us for our Hermitage Coaches Meet & Greet and Parent/Guardian Athletic Information Meeting for ALL SPORTS today - Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria! Complete Athletic Eligibility Forms Meet all Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches Receive important Athletic info from Administrators about the upcoming athletic season Talk to coaches about their goals for the teams and ask questions Talk about practice schedules and game schedules with coaches Enjoy refreshments and punch with coaches and administrators Don't miss this opportunity to kick off the season strong. See you there! LaDonna Spain, Superintendent Hermitage School District

The Basketball Parent Meeting will occur immediately after the Meet and Greet on Thursday, June 19, 2025 in the High School Gym.

We are excited to invite you to a special evening as we welcome the 2025–2026 Coaching and Activity Staff to our district! Join us for a Meet & Greet Night to connect with the coaches who will be working with our student-athletes in the upcoming school year. This is a great opportunity to hear their vision, ask questions, and show your support as we gear up for a fantastic season ahead. 📅 Date: Thursday, 6/19/2025 🕕 Time: 6:00 📍 Location: Hermitage High School Cafeteria Your presence and partnership play an essential role in building a strong athletic community. We look forward to seeing you there and starting the season off with energy and enthusiasm! Hermitage School District

Important Message from Ms. Susanne Grice, HSD Nurse If your child has turned or will be turning 4, 11, or 16, please contact the Bradley County Health Department at (870) 226-8440 to schedule an appointment to get your child's immunizations up to date. Thank you.

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students, We are excited to invite you to a special evening as we welcome the 2025–2026 Coaching and Activity Staff to our district! Join us for a Meet & Greet Night to connect with the coaches who will be working with our student-athletes in the upcoming school year. This is a great opportunity to hear their vision, ask questions, and show your support as we gear up for a fantastic season ahead. 📅 Date: Thursday, 6/19/2025 🕕 Time: 6:00PM 📍 Location: Hermitage High School Cafeteria Your presence and partnership play an essential role in building a strong athletic community. We look forward to seeing you there and starting the season off with energy and enthusiasm! Thank you, LaDonna Spain, Superintendent Hermitage School District

Hermitage School District parents may pick up report cards for this past year and registration packets for the coming year at the High School and Elementary offices from Wednesday, June 4, 2025, through Friday, June 6, 2025, between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

HHS students are representing at Arkansas Girls and Boys States! Three have been elected to city and county positions.

Sixth Grade Graduation has been moved to the High School Gymnasium, 10:00 am, due to weather. Doors will open at 9:30 for parents and grandparents. Please refrain from stepping on the gymnasium floor. Students will be released to the stands as soon as graduation has ended. There will be a sign out sheet located at the front door. If you choose to take your graduate home after the ceremony, you must sign them out. Thank you.

HHS Hermit Headlines for the week of May 19th: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ee1Lru9qdnRlgFVe9cGRIvgt31xpRnwtpFeUhecHm_U/edit?usp=sharing

The Hermitage Youth Sports Program is having its end of the year All sports party on May 19th at 6 p.m. at the Hermitage Community Center. They will be feeding the coaches and players a small meal and handing out awards. This is for soccer, 3rd - 6th grade basketball, cheer, baseball, softball, and T-ball. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing all of you Pee Wee Hermits there!

Thank you to Warren Bank for sponsoring the Hermitage Elementary School Honors Breakfast! We truly appreciate your continued support of excellence for our students.

HHS Hermit Headlines for the week of May 12th: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OGencekDfygxfJsTimP-UfhephfXhwndqkt2-fJ5ntg/edit?usp=sharing

HHS Hermit Headlines for the week of May 5th: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MlHtkfRvFUOqxppASvuhPdWNrTcoLlSDbuA4t1Nf0DQ/edit?usp=sharing

Kg, 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th and 10th grade parents, The Body Mass Index (BMI) results are in for the Hermitage School District for participating K, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 grades. If you would like a BMI report on your child, please reach out to Ms. Susanne Grice, the Hermitage School District Nurse, by May 16th at elizabeth.grice@hermitageschools.org. In the email, please provide your child's name, your name, request for the BMI data, and your home address where you would like the information to be mailed. Ms. Susanne will send your child's results. Thank you, Hermitage School District

As we approach the end of the school year, we want to keep you informed about key dates and events to help you plan accordingly. Please review the important information below: May 5, 2025: High School Sports Banquet @ 6:00 p.m. May 6, 2025: High School (Grades 7-12) Field Day May 6, 2025: FFA Banquet @ 6:30 p.m. May 7, 2025: Senior Night (Baccalaureate & Senior Awards) @ 6:00 p.m. May 9, 2025: High School Graduation @ 7:30 p.m. May 12, 2025: Elementary Honors Breakfast @ 9:00 a.m. May 13, 2025: 4th Grade Field Trip May 13, 2025: High School Band and Choir Concert May 15, 2025: 5th and 6th Grade Field Trip May 16, 2025: Preschool End-of-Year Program May 19, 2025: Elementary Field Day May 20, 2025: Kindergarten Graduation @ 8:30 a.m. May 20, 2025: 6th Grade Graduation @ 10:00 a.m. May 21, 2025: High School Honors Breakfast (Grades 7-12)

Dear Athlete Parents and Guardians, The Hermitage School District 2024–2025 Sports Banquet, sponsored by the Hermitage School District Booster Club, will occur on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hermitage City Community Center. Student athletes are expected to attend. Each student-athlete may bring two guests to eat and attend the banquet free of charge but will need to provide the names of those guests to the HSD High School office by Friday, May 2, 2025. Any additional guests are welcome and may attend by paying $15.00 per person at the gate, which includes dinner and admission to the event. Return the enclosed form by Friday, May 2nd. Paper copies are available at HHS.