We’re thrilled to announce Hermitage School
District‘s new app! It’s everything Hermitage, in your pocket.
Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2TBTuDy or
iPhone: https://apple.co/2JfnaCe.
Hermitage Gymnasium seating assignments for games today:
Home stands—Dermott, Emerson, Nevada
Visitor stands—Strong, Hermitage, Bradley
AAA rules for sportsmanship strictly enforced! Remember, these are student athletes enjoying a sport!!!
Sr. District Tournament play for today!
Hermits: The Sr. Girl’s basketball team will play for the district championship tonight at 6 PM in the Hermit Gymnasium. Please show your support by coming out tonight and wearing red! Good luck girls!!! #hermitslead
Tournament play for today!
We are working hard to get better for our students! Today, we hosted representatives from the UAM ERZ and the Southeast Arkansas Education Service Cooperative for discussions about our literacy plans for the district! #hermitslead
Sr. District Tournament Play resumes tonight at 5 at the Hermitage Gymnasium! Don’t miss out on these t-shirts!!
Jr. District Tournament Update: Dermott girls defeated Taylor for the Championship. Nevada boys defeated Emerson for the Championship.
A great big thanks to all who came out to support the student athletes of the 1A-8 East Conference.
Senior tournament starts Wednesday at 5 PM. Come join us!
Jr. District Tournament Update: Girls- Dermott vs. Taylor at 6 PM Tuesday; Boys-Nevada vs. Emerson at 7:15 PM. Come out and support these student athletes! #hermitslead
Jr. District Tourney Update: Boys-Emerson defeats Taylor
Jr. District Tourney Update: Girls-Hermitage falls to Taylor
District Tourney Update: Boys-Hermitage falls to Strong
Jr. District Tourney Update: Strong girls defeat Nevada
District Basketball Tournament Brackets! Come out and support our student athletes! #hermitslead
Good Luck goodie bags from our FCA for the teams coming to Hermitage for the District Basketball Tournament! Wanna watch some basketball??? Games start Saturday, February 15 and run through Saturday, February 22! Brackets on a separate post!
Hermitage Pee Wee Jamboree forTOMORROW has been CANCELLED.
Hermitage Pee Wee Basketball will travel to KINGSLAND.
~Kg-2nd will play @ 9 am
~3rd & 4th Girls will play @ 1pm
~3rd & 4th Boys will play @ 2 pm
~5th & 6th Girls will play @ 3 pm
~5th & 6th Boys will play @ 4 pm
Basketball Monday night!!
BASKETBALL SCHEDULE UPDATES!
Friday (2/7) games against Taylor are cancelled.
Monday (2/10) games against DeWitt are cancelled.
Hermits will make up the games (JG, SG, SB) against Taylor on Monday, Feb. 10 @ 5 PM at home. This will be Senior Night.
District tournaments will be held here on Saturday, Feb. 15-Saturday, Feb. 22. Brackets will be posted later!
Two HHS students, Laini Barber and Axton Etue, certified in Ever-Fi Financial Literacy today. #HermitsLead
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Hermitage School District will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 6 and Friday, Feb. 7 due to widespread illness. Students should follow their procedures for completing AMI work. Parents are asked to disinfect or wash all student belongings (backpacks, lunch boxes, sports bags, coats, etc.) and be sure to contain students if they exhibit symptoms of the sickness in our area. Please call the Superintendent’s Office at (870) 463-2246 if you have any questions or check our Facebook page for updates!!!
HHS seniors spread some positive motivation around the school today. #HermitsLead
Feb 3rd-8th
All Week-ELPA21 Testing for all Elem ELL Students
Tue-JB/SG/SB @ TAYLOR @ 5:00
Wed-Senior Food Panty 405 East Grand-1:00-2:00
Thurs-SAU Magnolia Leadership
HHS students attended presentations on the dangers of vaping and distracted driving today. We are thankful for the information that was provided and the people serving our community who took time out of their day to educate our students. #HermitsLead
All services for Hermitage Baptist Church are canceled for tonight, Wednesday, January 29th
DROGS AND VAPING PARENT NIGHT- THURSDAY, January 30th at 5:30 p.m. in the HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY- EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND! Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, students, community members, etc
January 27th-31st
Mon-7th Girls/7th Boys/JG/JB @ Hampton-4:30
Tue-JB/SG/SB vs Columbia Christian @ Magnolia-4:30
Thur-Distracted Driving & Tobacco Presentation-1:00;
-Parent Night on Drugs & Vaping-5:30 HHS Library
Fri-FFA @ Hope; -JG/SG/SB vs Emerson @ HOME-5:00
HHS Week in Review: Jonathan Parker created a beautiful scenic display in art class. Edwin Martinez and Cindy Wilkerson worked together on a chemistry lab. Beta Club students attended the Beta Club conference.
Tomorrow night’s basketball games have been changed. The games will be held in Hampton at 4:30. The teams playing will be 7th grade girls, 7th grade boys, Junior Girls, and Junior Boys. The Senior teams will NOT play.
Today's Basketball games at Fordyce are 7th grade GIRLS/7th grade BOYS/JR HIGH GIRLS/JR HIGH BOYS. GAMES begin at 5:00
HHS: Several freshman physical science groups correctly calculated the densities of different saltwater solutions and tested their results by creating rainbow saltwater columns.
Genesis Garay and Edwin Martinez participated in the Four States Bandmasters Association Honor Band Clinic in Texarkana, TX, January 16-18, 2020. Students from Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma are nominated by their band directors and chosen based on their musical merit and accomplishments. Congrats to these HHS students and their band director, Tarah Martin! #hermitslead
Today, we remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. #serve #hermitslead
Congrats to the Hermitage boys who participated for the first time in a Powerlifting meet today in Monticello. Josh set a state record in bench press and placed 3rd in his division. Tyler placed 3rd in his division. Super proud of these boys and their coaches for pushing them and trying something new!!! #hermitslead
January 20th-25th
Mon-NO SCHOOL-MLK Jr Day
Tue-JB/SG/SB @ Strong @ 5:00
Wed-ACT Aspire Interim 2 Testing for 7th-10th
Thur-ACT Aspire Interim 2 Testing for 7th-10th
-100th Day of School!
-JG/JB @ Fordyce @ 4:30
Fri-JG/SG/SB @ Dermott @ 5:00
Fri & Sat-BETA Convention
All Hermitage High School students were given updated report cards today. Please check with your student to obtain the updated report cards.
Just a reminder there will be a Baseball Parent Meeting tomorrow evening, Thursday, January 16th at 5:30 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria
Due to computer issues, some of the report card grades for Hermitage High School students are incorrect. The report cards were mailed home prior to this discovery. Updated report cards will be sent home with students next Wednesday.
Due to potential severe weather tomorrow nights game against Taylor will be rescheduled for a later date.
Calling all volunteers!
There will be Hippy Meeting today from 2:00 p.m. til 5:00 p.m. at the Hermitage Branch Library located behind the First Stae Bank.
Junction City Tournament ~Senior Girls Basketball will play TODAY @ 6:30 pm
~Senior Boys Basketball will play Thursday @ 4:10 pm
The HHS Band was amazing tonight at their Christmas Concert! The work that these students have put into this performance was evident. Thank you to the band and Ms Tarah Martin for making a joyful noise! #HermitsLead
Congratulations to the Hermitage School District Spelling Bee winners! 1-3 Grade: Drake Atkins, 1st Place, and Emma Johnston, 2nd Place; 4-6 Grade: Kayleea Keller, 1st Place, and Rayleigh Temple, 2nd Place; 7-8 Grade: Chelcie Grider, 1st Place, Porter Chandler, 2nd Place, Olivia Maxwell, 3rd Place #HermitsLead
Junction City Tournament-
~Senior Girls Basketball will play Wednesday @ 6:30 pm
~Senior Boys Basketball will play Thursday @ 4:30 pm
~5th & 6th Beta Dance for students grade 3rd-6th is today @ 3:45 @ the elementary gym remember all students should be picked up by 6:30.
~HS Reading Night-5:30-7:00 in the HS Library. Come check it out!
~HHS Band Christmas Concert is at 7:30 in the HS cafeteria. Don't miss it!
Dec. 16th-20th Friday ~1st Period Exam (8:00-9:35)
~7th Period Exam (9:40-11:15) ~8th Period Exam (12:20-2:00) ~Early Dismissal @ 2:00
Have a SAFE and HAPPY Christmas break. Return to school on Monday, January 6th
Dec. 16th-20th Thursday ~2nd Period Exam (8:00-9:35) ~4th Period Exam (9:40-11:15) ~6th Period Exam (12:20-2:00) ~Early dismissal @ 2:00 ~HBC Food Pantry/Clothing Room-4pm-6 pm @ 405 E. Grand-Bring id
Dec. 16th-20th Tuesday ~Family Reading Night @ HS Library 5:30-7:00 ~7:00 Band Concert @ HHS Cafeteria Wednesday ~HHS Christmas Parties 1st period ~3rd Period Exam (9:40-11:15) ~5th Period Exam (12:20-2:00) ~Early dismissal @ 2:00
Friday~Christmas PJ Day-Wear your favorite Christmas PJs! ~Pre-K Christmas Parties @ 8:00 ~Kg-6th Christmas Parties @ 10:00 ~Early dismissal @ 2:00 Have a SAFE and HAPPY Christmas break. Return to school on Monday, January 6th
Dec. 16th-20th Wednesday ~"Light it up"-Wear attire/jewelry adorned w/Christmas lights. ~Early dismissal at 2:00 Thursday~Wear an Ugly Christmas Sweater ~6th Christmas Lunch w/parents ~Early dismissal @ 2:00 ~HBC Food Pantry/Clothing Room-4pm-6 pm @ 405 E. Grand-Bring id
Dec. 16th-20th-Monday-Thursday Snow flake Store-EVERYTHING $2.00 each, Monday~Breakfast w/Santa & pics ~"Grinch Up" Dress like you are from Whoville!! Tuesday~"Christmas Spirit Day" Wear your favorite Christmas shirt ~School Spelling Bee-8:30 HES ~5th & 6th Beta Club 3:45-7:00
5th and 6th grade Beta Dance
Snowflake Store
Today, all of HES took a field trip downtown to partner with Revitalize Hermitage by decorating for Christmas! Be sure to drive by the intersection to see our contribution! #HermitsLead
HHS Beta Christmas Wrapping Fundraiser
Hermitage School District was pleased to host the HHS Class of 1969 at their 50th class reunion on Friday evening. Loved their love for each other and the Hermits! #hermitslead
HES Parents, Keep up with this schedule for next week. We have a lot going! #HermitsLead
Today we celebrated our Senior Class and their parents with our annual Senior-Parent Christmas Lunch! We had a surprise snow during the meal and the students had to step outside for a group photo. #HermitsLead
Mrs. Kodie’s class has a new business: Hermit Mugs and Hugs! They allow staff members to place coffee and hot chocolate orders through a Google Form. Then, the students process the order, deliver the order, use professional communication skills, collect money, count change, and keep a ledger of their business earnings! The teachers get a hug too! We sure do love to see them coming! #HermitsLead
SCHEDULE CHANGE: The Senior Parent Christmas Lunch will held on Tuesday, December 10th at 10:30 a.m. This change has been made to accommodate a student activity that is scheduled for Thursday. Thank you for understanding.
Senior Lunch with Parents has been moved to Tuesday, December 10th at 10:30.
We are so proud of our new Junior Beta Club members at HES! The criteria for being inducted into Beta Club includes having all A's and B's on every report card for the previous year, upholding good character, and passing the ACT Aspire assessment in reading and math.
Susie Scott’s bus is running late today, Tuesday, Dec. 3.
HES Parents and Students, Don’t forget to turn in your cookie dough orders tomorrow morning! We will send them to the company first thing. See you tomorrow!
Our kindergarten students presented a Thanksgiving program to family and friends today. Then, they feasted! Wonderful job, Kindergarten! #HermitsLead
Hermit Parents, We need your help! Please complete this 7-question survey to help us better serve your chid. Thanks!
Padres Hermits, necesitamos su ayuda. Complete la encuesta de 7 preguntas para ayudarnos a servir mejor a su niño. ¡Gracias!
https://tinyurl.com/sh3gkmc
Hermitage High School would like to congratulate Rodrigo Matamoros who recently certified as a Microsoft Office Specialist in Office Word 2016. Also, Aaron Hernandez and Diana Castillo certified in Ever-Fi Financial Literacy. We are proud of your achievements! #HermitsLead
Hermitage High School would like to celebrate some student accomplishments. Kenslee Johnson, Carter Wilkerson, Olivia Harrod, Peyton Doss, Kaci Doss, and Braylee Pierce certified in Ever-Fi Endeavor. Congratulations to all of these students!
The Johnsville Route is running late this morning.
FACILITIES AND SCHOOL BOARD MEETING TONIGHT AT 6:00 PM IN THE BOARD ROOM!!
Hermitage Black & White Games
In preparation for the December ACT, the HHS 21st Century program is offering ACT Prep Sessions. Please see the attached calendar for the dates and times of these sessions.
5th & 6th Jr Beta Canned Food Drive
HUNTERS EDUCATION WILL BEGIN MONDAY NOV 11th AT 3:45 - 5:30pm IN THE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM.
IF YOUR CHILD WILL NEED TO RIDE A BUS TO GET HOME FROM 21ST CENTURY. PLEASE CONTACT LORI MCDOUGALD AT 870-463-2235 OR EMAIL: lori.mcdougald@hermitageschools.org
Halloween fun!!! Check the Facebook page for the City of Hermitage for updates!
Hermitage Seniors now have the opportunity to attend Rotary with Dr. Tucker. So far, Madison, Genesis, and Cole have attended and heard a variety of programs with information about Bradley County! #hermitslead
Deadline to purchase Senior Ads for the Yearbook is December 1st.
The Pumpkin Patch field trip for tomorrow has been cancelled due to the weather. This is for Pre-school and Kindergarten. An alternative field trip will be scheduled at a later date. Please help us spread the word.
HHS will host a Parent Meeting on Thursday for parents of our junior class at 5:30 PM in the library.
Picture Day at HHS and HES is tomorrow.
HHS science students were creating electromagnets today.
We hope to see all of our 3-6 parents and family members tonight at 5:30 for the 3-6 Math and Literacy Parent Academy! #HermitsLead
We had a great day at Hermitage Elementary today! Students met today and tried 3 recipes using the Fruit/Vegetable of the month, pumpkin. The students voted on their favorite which will go in the menu next week! We had a tie between pumpkin spice bread pudding and the pumpkin bbq sauce so students can expect to see both on the menu Thursday! Parents are welcome to come eat with us! What a fun day! #schoolfoodrocks
Soccer Parent Meeting—Thursday, October 17 at 6 PM in High School Cafeteria.
The HHS 21st Century After School Program will be offering ACT Prep sessions in October and November in order to prepare for the October and December ACT tests. Mrs Mistie McGhee will be teaching Math (and some Science if needed). Mrs Tracie Richard will be teaching English and Reading. The session dates and times for October are attached.
REPORTS TO THE PUBLIC!!!
Both schools will present their Reports at 4:00 PM TOMORROW in the Elementary Cafeteria!! These reports will also be available from 1:30-7:30 PM in the hallways of both schools on Monday, October 14th.
The District’s Report will be presented on Tuesday, October 15th at 6:00 PM in the Board Room.
Come see what’s going on and learn about our goals for this year!
Calling all K-2 parents and grandparents! We would love for you to join us on Thursday at 5:30 PM for the Parent Academy on reading! Come to your child’s classroom and see what they are doing in reading every day! #HermitsLead
Report to the Public Meetings will be held over the next 2 weeks. Elementary and High School will present their Reports at 4:00 PM on Thursday, October 10th in the Elementary Cafeteria. These Reports will also be available from 1:30-7:30 in the hallways of both schools on Monday, October 14th.
The District Report to the Public will be shared at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, October 15th in the Board Room.
Come see what’s going on in our schools and our plans for this year!
Please don't forget that FLU FORMS must be returned to school by tomorrow.
HHS is proud to recognize Gracie and Rodrigo, our first students this year to certify on Ever-Fi in financial literacy! Good job students! #hermitslead
Remember the Mass Flu Clinic at the Hermitage Community Center today from 2:30-6:00. No appointment needed. Bring insurance info if you have insurance.
Important Homecoming Day Information for Friday, September 27, 2019
Congratulations to our junior high and senior high Hermits who are both undefeated with a 3-0 start! Homecoming week starts Monday! #HermitsLead
HHS 4H State Championship rings arrived today! Congratulations to Braden Harrod, Madison McGhee, and Alan McGhee. Not pictured: Gregory Hilliard.
We love to see our students reading to their adopted pets at home! Keep it up! #RISEArkansas #HermitsLead #HermitsRead
Attached is a preview photo of our Fair Day lunch in the cafeterias! The cafeteria staff at Hermitage Schools are really showing out today!
Hermitage School District is having Fair Day in the cafeteria. Attached we have included a list of today’s menu options as we gear up for the Bradley County Fair!
This evening, parents of seniors received college planning and preparation tips from HHS Counselor Angela Scroggins.
Parents of Seniors are invited to an informative session on Tuesday night!
HHS EAST students met with the Hermitage mayor today to discuss town improvement projects. #HermitsLead
Hermitage High School
Great day to be a Hermit!!! Special thanks to the City of Hermitage, the Bradley County Sheriff’s Department, and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission for their support this week! We hope everyone has a restful and safe Labor Day weekend! It’s your last free Friday night for a while—8-man football starts next week, with 2 games at home against Trinity Christian. #hermitslead
Press Release from Arkansas State Police
Attention Parents, Students, and Residents:
The Administration of the Hermitage School District is very aware of the threats that have been made that MAY occur in public schools in Arkansas and Kentucky this week. The Little Rock FBI Office made a general awareness announcement based upon information it obtained.
The district will always take threats seriously and will cooperate fully with all law enforcement agencies to keep our students and staff safe. While this threat WAS NOT specific to Hermitage, we will take the necessary steps for safety.
Remember—If you or your students see something, say something!
Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Tracy Tucker
HHS Principal
Mistie McGhee
HES Principal
Rosalynda Ellis
2019 Homecoming Court Announced!!
This is just a reminder that students cannot arrive at school before 7:30 AM. We do not have staff on duty prior to that time. Thank you for helping with this!
The fiber carrying internet to many schools in south Arkansas was cut earlier this morning. HSD is currently without internet and phone service. We are unsure when service will be restored. You can reach us on Facebook through Hermitage School Information Page if you need us! Please share!
There will be a Cross Country Parent Meeting in the High School Cafeteria at 6 PM on Thursday, August 15, 2019.
School starts tomorrow, so our busses will be rolling! Think safety for our students!!! #flashingredkidsahead #hermitslead
The Hermitage School District is ready for school to start! We loved seeing our students at Open House, and we cannot wait for Tuesday! See you then! #HermitsLead
After this summer, some might say they are deficient in Vitamin A (attention) or Vitamin C (cash). But, you administrators have been deficient in Vitamin T (Teachers)!!!
See you tomorrow, teachers!
Let’s rock this school year! #hermitslead
Congratulations to Brenda Nolan, Regional Finalist for Arkansas Teacher of the Year! Brenda was honored today at the Governor’s Mansion. #HermitsLead
The Hermitage Forestry Team won the 40th National 4H Forestry Invitational!
Individual Awards include:
Braden Harrod - 1st High Overall and 1st High in Insect/Disease, Compass, and Volume;
Alan McGhee - 4th High Overall and 1st High in Maps and Insects/Diseases;
Madison McGhee - 8th High Overall; and
Gregory Hilliard - 1st High in Tree ID
Congratulations to Mr Greenwood and the entire team! You make Hermitage and the great state of Arkansas proud!
Changes are now in effect for students trying to get a driver’s license. See below!
Madison McGhee placed 1st and Braden Harrod placed 3rd in today’s 4H State O’Rama Forestry contest. Congratulations! #HermitsLead
TODAY IS CHECK-IN DAY 1 OF 3 for the 2019-2020 school year!!!
We will have our first check-in day today from 3-7 PM in the HHS Cafeteria. This time is for parents to complete your child’s paperwork before the back-to-school rush!! Come see us! #hermitslead
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ATHLETES AND PARENTS:
Wednesday, July 24 is the day for free athletic physicals for students entering grades 7-12. These will be done at Dr. George’s office in Warren. Girls will leave the field house at 8:15 AM, boys at 10:00 AM. If you are meeting us at the doctor’s office, girls should not arrive before 9:00 AM; boys 10:00 AM. Call the high school office if you have questions!
We are THRILLED to finally be able to announce that the HSD Teacher of the Year, Brenda Nolan, has been chosen as a regional finalist for the 2020 Arkansas Teacher of the Year!!!!! Brenda will join 14 other finalists from across our state at a special event at the Governor’s Mansion in August as they compete for the state title!! Congrats, Brenda!!! So proud OF and FOR you!!! #hermitslead
What an awesome day!!! Bradley County was recognized today as an ACT WorkReady Community! It took hard work from many people to make this happen-legislators, local elected officials, business/industry representatives, educators, economic development representatives, state agency representatives, and many, many more!! Great day to be a Hermit!! #hermitslead
HES 2019-2020 Supply List is here! #hermitslead
HHS Supply List for 2019-2020 released! HES coming tomorrow!
2019-2020 Check-in Days!!!!
All parents are encouraged to come to the HHS Cafeteria and complete paperwork and get information about the upcoming school year.
Dates and times are: TUESDAY, JULY 23 from 3-7 PM; THURSDAY, JULY 25 from 10 AM-2 PM; and FRIDAY, AUGUST 2 from 7 AM-1 PM.
#hermitslead
HES Counselor Jade Huitt joins the mission to #celebrateeducators with @gerrybrooks at the Counselor’s Conference in Hot Springs! #hermitslead
What do educators do in summer? We go to workshops/conferences to learn more and to make our schools better than ever!! In this picture, Mrs. Angela Scroggins is with Gerry Brooks, a nationally-known principal, at the Counselor's Conference in Hot Springs. #hermitslead
Effective during the 2019-2020 school year, all bags carried during the school day at Hermitage High School (grades 7-12) must be made of mesh, see-through material. Athletic bags that are not mesh must be left in vehicles or brought to the office before school starts.
Last week, Hermitage FFA students attended Livestock Judging Camp at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Some HHS students received recognition for their performance: Braden Harrod (1st High Advanced), Selby Best (2nd High Advanced), Ericca Corker (3rd High Advanced), and Sutton Nelson (3rd High Intermediate). Congratulations to all of the students who attended and grew in their knowledge! #HermitsLead
Hurray for Ring Day! The 2019 FFA Forestry State Champions received their rings today! #HermitsLead
NEW APP and NEW WEBSITE:
Download our Hermitage Schools App from the Google or the Apple stores. It will be a great tool for getting updates about the schools and accessing our Live News feed. Also, check out our new webpage at hermitageschools.org.
This week, HSD administration team, teachers, and students attended the Arkansas Department of Education Summit in Hot Springs with educators from across the state. The team was asked and honored to present sessions on reading, attendance, and student voice! Hermitage Elementary School was also selected as an Arkansas Outstanding RISE School! We have so many great things going at Hermitage! Our students are growing because of it! #HermitsLead
HSD Principals Mistie McGhee and Rosalynda Ellis graduated from Master Principal Phase 1 today! Through the experience, they have learned valuable tools that will enable them to work with all stakeholders to provide the best education for the students at Hermitage! #HermitsLead
CHANGES COMING!!!
HSD 2019-2020 School Calendar
Hermit Juniors Bayleigh and Edwin represented HHS at HOBY! Can’t wait to see how these students lead and work in our community! #hermitslead #hobyarkansas
Our Forestry Team was invited to the Warren Rotary on Tuesday and presented a program on their work, successes, and future national competitions! Proud of these Hermits!
Welcome to our new website! We've put a lot of work into this, and we're very pleased to be able to bring it to our community