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.
Something of Interest: The International Space Station will be traveling over Arkansas tonight! It will be traveling from southwest to northeast and should be visible with the naked eye beginning at 7:58 PM. It will look like a slow moving, non-flashing star! Go to: spotthestation.nasa.gov for more information.
Parents, Hermitage High School has added some instructional videos for Canvas to our YouTube channel. They can be accessed by clicking on the following link which will take you to their playlist... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4SaqirYiwvNj74Jv2o0X1pUNV9TLHcRh
Let us know if there are other things that you need assistance with, and we will continue to add content. A huge thank you to Kala Thornton for making these videos for you!
Congratulations to the 2020 Homecoming Court!
We have waited. Patiently. (Sorta!) Finally, Friday night lights (and heat!)
Remember. Honor. Serve.
Game Information!!!
Preparations for the first football game on Friday night!!! Please help us be successful! #hermitslead
Remote Wednesdays start today!! Students will use their technology to complete their lessons at home! Call our school offices if you need assistance!
Information sent home today is below!! Letters were sent home with elementary students and emailed to staff and HS students!
For students who want to access Canvas on their mobile devices, we have attached an easy to follow guide for downloading and connecting to the Canvas for Students APP.
REMOTE WEDNESDAYS START NEXT WEEK!!! Information sent home with elementary students and emailed to high school students is below!
Elementary Parents, We have a few reminders about food and drink:
1. Students may only bring WATER in their water bottles. We have refillable stations at school if they need to use them.
2. Students are only allowed to bring outside food to school if it is to be consumed at lunch. They must have all outside food inside the lunchbox when they arrive at school.
Thank you for assisting us with this.
Updated: Letter sent home last week is below!
The attached letter was sent home with elementary students today and was emailed to all HHS students. Please let us knowing you have questions! Have a safe weekend!
El HSD estará abierto para el aprendizaje en el sitio mañana (viernes). Sabemos que muchas personas fuera de la ciudad no tienen electricidad, por lo que nos complace ofrecer comidas calientes, agua tibia, aire acondicionado, iluminación y electricidad para cargar dispositivos. Cualquier cambio será anunciado a las 6 a. M. El partido de fútbol de mañana por la noche ha sido cancelado.
HSD will be open for on-site learning tomorrow (Friday). We know many outside of the city don’t have power, so we are pleased to offer hot meals, warm water, air conditioning, lighting, and electricity for charging devices. Any changes will be announced by 6 AM. The football game tomorrow night has been cancelled.
Servicio de comidas del HSD para el jueves: conduzca por el área circular de HHS desde las 11 am hasta el mediodía. Entrega en Apartamentos Hermitage a las 11:30 h. ¡Usa un cubrir bocas para practicar el distanciamiento social! PD ¡Nuestras chicas de la cafetería son increíbles!
HSD Meal Service for Thursday: Drive through in HHS circle area from 11 am until noon. Delivery at Hermitage Apartments at 11:30 am. Wear a mask-practice social distancing! P.S. Our cafeteria ladies rock!
HSD cambiará hacia el aprendizaje remoto hoy, jueves, debido a las amenazas del huracán Laura. Los estudiantes deben revisar sus plataformas y / o correo electrónico para obtener información de sus maestros sobre lecciones para completar en casa hoy. ¡Mantenerse a salvo!
HSD will pivot to remote learning today, Thursday, due to the threats of Hurricane Laura. Students should check their platforms and/or email for information from their teachers about lessons to complete at home today. Stay safe!
Click here to watch our bus video! It has great information from our transportation director, Matt Huitt, on sanitation of the buses and expectations of students and drivers! https://youtu.be/LJ0b-KoAcm4
TODAY from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM at the High School Circle:
All students K-12 need to come pick up masks and registration paperwork. HS students will also get schedules. Virtual students will be issued Chromebooks after completion of the registration paperwork.
Watch these videos to see how our cafeteria procedures will work this year! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4SaqirYiwvN_umregO5jBw_pCwx4E6d0
Thursday, August 20, 2020 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM:
All students attending school face-to-face need to come pick up masks and registration paperwork. HS students can pick up schedules as well.
All students attending school virtually need to come complete registration paperwork and pick up Chromebooks.
Welcome to the HSD Virtual Open House! Click the link below to go to the district YouTube page to watch the open house videos. You can also view welcome videos from the teachers for each grade level in elementary. Watch for the registration form that will be posted next.
We will see you August 24th! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4SaqirYiwvMbZGVOFsunWwqAKom3Bf6x
Thanks for the feedback and questions about the 2020-2021 school year! Everyday, we learn more and are responding to new directives in our plan! PPE should arrive this week, football practice has begun, teachers arrive on Thursday, and it’s a great week to be a Hermit!! Call us if you need us!
Reminder: Today is the last day to apply for Virtual Learning for Fall 2020. Virtual Learning is when students complete all learning online. Click here for the application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCT7XAn3KXhxf-uwgRwXNoZD-Xky6XTO9sMp-wHVuMAABWVA/viewform
If you wish for your child to attend the Hermitage Virtual Academy for the first semester, complete this application by August 3, 2020. Remember, the Hermitage Virtual Academy is all online. There is no face-to-face. More information about the Hermitage Virtual Academy can be found in the plan sent out yesterday. The plan is also on the website. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCT7XAn3KXhxf-uwgRwXNoZD-Xky6XTO9sMp-wHVuMAABWVA/viewform
REVISED 2020-2021 READY FOR LEARNING PLAN POSTED TODAY! LINK: https://5il.co/inh5 -- Call school offices with questions or concerns or email Dr. Tucker, Mistie or Rosalynda
We have updated our school calendar to reflect the changes announced by the Governor. Please click this link for the updated school calendar for 2020-2021.
We look forward to seeing our students on August 24th!!!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PJbowYR-XT54YZaWS6TuGh-lP7jA8mjD/view?usp=sharing
The HSD is exploring options for the upcoming school year, and we need to know if you are interested in virtual (online) learning. This is not a commitment. If you are interested, please call 870-463-2246 by tomorrow at 3:00 PM.
Our plan is currently being revised and will be re-released soon along with a new school calendar showing a start date of August 24th.
Information about the 2020-2021 school year was sent to student and staff email accounts. Please check HSD email accounts.
HSD has released some information about the 2020-2021 school year!! Information is @ www.hermitageschools.org-click on explore-click on COVID-19 information for the 2020-2021 school year.
2020 Seniors: Don’t forget about picking up your graduation tickets and Senior Awards today from 3:00 - 4:00 PM in front of the high school building. Please enter from the Farmville Road.
We had 175 responses yesterday. If you have not responded, please complete the survey for each child. Thank you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctvqbFCNbrxsHWKDJo9KiTOUoYlbS0ASZ6NGpxHN5lnxmDHQ/viewform
Parents/Guardians, We are planning for the upcoming school year and need some feedback on internet and device access. Please click the link below and complete the short survey (complete one for every student). Thank you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctvqbFCNbrxsHWKDJo9KiTOUoYlbS0ASZ6NGpxHN5lnxmDHQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1
HHS students have until Friday to select courses for the coming year. They should have received an email from Mistie McGhee with the registration information. If they can not locate that email, contact the school between 8:00 and 2:30 by Friday. If this is not done this week, we will have to select the courses for the students.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
PANDEMIC SNAP
During this pandemic, Arkansas has been approved to provide the Pandemic Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to families whose children receive free or reduced meals at school. Since Hermitage is a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school district, ALL students receive free meals and ALL families are eligible for this benefit.
Each student enrolled at Hermitage for the 2019-2020 school year will receive a one-time $319 EBT debit card in the mail, sent to the address on file at the child’s school. If your family already receives SNAP, the money will be added to your current/original card.
For more information, go to: https://human services.arkansas.gov.
Meal Service Today! Chicken rings and veggies, plus breakfast item! High School-11:00; Apartments-11:30; Spring Hill Church-12:15-12:30. Please support our program!
Serving lunch today! Chicken spaghetti and breakfast items! High School circle drive-11:00; Hermitage Apartments-11:30; Spring Hill Church-12:15-12:30. Thanks for supporting our Summer Feeding Program!
COVID-19 testing tomorrow!
Summer Feeding is rocking! Delivery is headed to Spring Hill but might be a bit late!!! THANKS FOR SUPPORTING THIS!
SUMMER FEEDING STARTS TODAY! High School drive thru-11:00; Apartments-11:30; Spring Hill Church-12:15! Cheeseburgers and fries, plus breakfast! Come support this so we can continue to offer it!
Hermitage School District will offer Summer Feeding starting Monday, June 1. Will include HOT lunch and a breakfast item! More information on Facebook or call us at (870) 463-2246!
If you have HS students, please have them check their school email!!! If we need them to check-in any school materials OR to pick up their personal belongings, we have emailed them a message and need them to check their email!! Thank you!!
Meal service today!!! Lunch and breakfast served. Regular times and schedule! This will be our last service UNTIL JUNE 1!! Look for an announcement for summer feeding next week!!!!
Reminder: Students with last names A-H should turn in books, Chromebooks, headphones, etc. between 8:30AM and 6:00PM today. You will be able to pick up your personal items at this time as well.
Meal Service Today!!! Spaghetti, cheeseburgers and corn dogs, with breakfast items! Regular service/delivery schedule and times!!!
Meal service TODAY!! For lunch today, we are serving hot chicken strips and fries; lunch for tomorrow is crispitos and chips. Breakfast included. Come grab yours! Regular schedule and delivery times!
Prom and Graduation dates set!! If guidance allows, Prom will be Friday, July 10 and Graduation will be Saturday, July 11. Back-up dates are July 31 and August 1. Details were emailed to Seniors and Juniors today and more specific information will be shared in June to ensure we comply with directives from various state agencies!
Juniors-check your emails for registration information for next year!
Meal Service!!! All students 18 and under.
Barbecue sandwich, beans and salad; tomorrow-Ham and cheese sandwich with chips and fruit; Wednesday-loaded chili and cheese nachos. Breakfast items as well. Regular times and schedule TODAY!
Meal Service Today!!! Regular routes and schedules!!
Final call for all athletic uniforms! Turn them in by noon today in order to avoid being sent a bill for the replacement cost of the uniform. If you need to make other arrangements, call 870-463-2235 before noon today and speak to Coach Ellis.
This week, HSD celebrates ALL of our staff! THANK YOU for everything you do for our students, our district, and our community!
As we all face unusual circumstances during this pandemic, we have been asked to share with you an opportunity to help your family and our school. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offers benefits by assisting families with purchasing food. The NUMBER (not names) of qualified SNAP recipients also helps our schools provide FREE breakfast and lunch to ALL students. To see if you qualify, please visit https://access.arkansas.gov/welcome.aspx or call the SNAP hotline at 1-833-762-7275, M-F between 10 am -3 pm.
Meals for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday will be:
Lemon chicken
Mac & Cheese
Carrots
Roll
Spaghetti
Salad
Fruit
Sandwich
Chips
Fruit
Breakfast for all days will also be included.
3-6 Graders! We are giving you a free book that will be used for your AMI work May 4-22! We are so excited to read with you!
You may pick up your book from HES Monday and Tuesday from 9:00 AM until 7:00 PM in the drive-through in front of the school. If you need your book sent on the food delivery van on Tuesday, please call the office to let us know by Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM.
The books selected by your teachers are amazing! We can’t wait to dive in to such good stories!
Today is National School Principal’s Day and we want to celebrate ours! Thanks for all that you do!! #hermitslead #thesegirlsrock
The Hermitage School District is deeply saddened by the tragedy in our community. We have counselors available for our students and staff members. Please call the school if you need to speak to a counselor. We ask for prayers for our school, our community, and everyone directly affected.
Meal Service today!!! Hot dogs and fries, with Crispitos and chips for tomorrow, and breakfast items! Regular schedule and times will be followed!
Genesis Garay, a senior at HHS, has been awarded the Governor's Award for Musical Excellence. Congratulations Genesis! #HermitsLead
Hermitage School District has the following positions currently available for the 2020-2021 school year.
Meal service is today. We are serving Monday’s,tuesdays and Wednesday. Please come on out we love to see everyone!
⭐️Today’s Meal Delivery⭐️
Pick up at the same times and locations.
Lunches and breakfasts for Thursday April 23 and Friday April 24.
✅BBQ Chicken / vegetable/fresh fruit
✅Crispitos / fries /vegetable/ fruit cup
✅Assortment of breakfast items.
⭐️Don’t forget about the coloring contest ⭐️
Monday alert: Lunch deliveries are running a bit late, but the vans are coming!
Hermit Family: We hope this finds you well, safe, and with electricity! HSD has applied for a waiver from the state so that we do not have to make up the school days we missed last week. We will not know until May if we are granted this waiver. At this time, work assigned last week is not to be made up, but may be reassigned for this week. Please check Google classroom or the elementary link for assignments for the upcoming week. If you have questions, you may call the schools after 11:00 AM tomorrow.
Meal service/delivery will return to the pre-storm schedule of Monday and Thursday. The times and locations have not changed.
Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you! #hermitslead
MEAL SERVICE TODAY!!! Crispitos and french fries and a breakfast meal! Same time/delivery schedule will be followed! Thanks to our CNU staff for keeping this rolling for our families!! Stay safe!
MEAL SERVICE TODAY! Our Child Nutrition staff has prepared lunch for today and breakfast for tomorrow! Delivery/serving times are same as yesterday. Stay safe!
Due to the power outage, phones for HSD are not working. We have, however, been able to forward them. If you need HSD, please call (870) 820-8124 between 8:30 AM and 8:00 PM. We will also respond to messages sent through Facebook. Stay safe!
MEALS SERVED TODAY!! HSD will serve meals today (and every weekday this week due to the power outage) following the delivery/time schedule as previously used! Please share! Stay safe!!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!! HSD is aware of the large number of homes without power. Deadlines missed for student work submission will be extended. Further information will be available after power is restored to our area. Stay safe!
Meals will be served tomorrow (Tuesday) for anyone 18 years and younger. Same schedule we have been using will be followed.
Senior Cap and Gown Drive-Through Delivery TOMORROW, Tuesday, 4/14. 8:30-9:30 AM in front of HHS.
MEAL SERVICE TODAY! Crispitos and fries today and popcorn chicken for Monday, as well as breakfast items! Thanks to our Child Nutrition staff for taking care of our students! #hermitslead
MEAL SERVICE CHANGES: Beginning the week of April 6, meal service will occur on Tuesday and Friday. Delivery will include meals for the other weekdays!
Remember to practice social distancing! Do your part to #flattenthecurve!
Meals for today and Monday will be served on our regular schedule! The Hermitage Apartment students should stand outside their homes at the curb and the van will pull through each circle. On the menu: crispitos, fruit, wraps, chips, pop-tarts!
New schedule for next week coming!!! Watch for another post with details!
ATTENTION: The HSD track will remain OPEN for walking/running IF social distancing is practiced. The football field is NOT OPEN for any activity at this time!!! Please share! #flattenthecurve
These are the meals for 3/1 and 3/2. We will be delivering at the same places and times.
Breakfast pizza
Juice
BBQ chicken
Mashed potatoes
Roll
Peaches
Milk
Super donut
Juice
Milk
PB&J
Chips
Milk
We will be sending out frozen veggies for the Thursday’s meal please keep in freezer and heat in microwave for 1minute. We love seeing at the stops and can not wait to see you tomorrow!!
Students who pull into the High School circle will use the HERMITAGE WiFi option. They will login with their school username (firstname.lastname) and password.
HHS students may be receiving messages about late fees on library books. The system is automated and generates these letters. Students will not be assessed fines during AMI days. Mrs Carla McDougald is working to address the issue on her end. You may return library books to the return box in front of the High School building.
HES Parents and Students, Starting tomorrow, we will have a new way for you to get instruction and work. Click here for all of the informaiton: https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1TqLq_9q8eB0bGqLJESe1BVaEgml5SktopQmH0687Ay0/edit?usp=sharing
MEAL SERVICE: Meals for HSD will be provided at the following times and locations on Monday, Wednesday, & Friday.
11:00 Apartments (C Circle) and Springhill Church
11:15-11:45 High School Circle (drive-thru)
11:25 Eagle Lake Church
11:45 Green Store at Johnsville
2 breakfast and 2 lunch meals served each day! Thanks to our Meal Crews for making this happen! #hermitslead
All Hermitage High School students must check their school email every day! If your child is unable to check their school email, call HHS and notify us of the problem so that we can come up with a solution. School assignments must be done daily; thus, you need set up a schedule to ensure that your child is completing their work.
Important letter from Dr. Tucker sent to student and staff email accounts and posted on Facebook. Please read!
Hermit Family: Please enjoy your Spring Break March 23-27. We’ll be working as information & guidance becomes available to make decisions about AMI work, information for seniors, Prom & Graduation. More information will be posted near the end of Spring Break! Stay safe!
Meal service running today!!! Hermitage Apartments @ 11, Eagle Lake Baptist @ 11:25, Green store in Johnsville @ 11:45, Spring Hill Baptist Church @ 11, and High School circle drive from 11:15-11:45.
On the menu today-Hamburgers! All students 18 years and younger served when present!
CURBSIDE DELIVERY NOW AVAILABLE!!!!If you need meal delivery, please call the office of your child’s school! HS-463-2235; Elem and Pre-k-463-8500
Hermits. The. Best. Shout out to our staff!! (Part 2) #hermitslead
Hermits....The. Best. Thanks to our staff for taking care of business today! #hermitslead
Lunch for HSD will be provided at the following times and locations...
11:00 Apartments (C Circle) and Springhill Church
11:15-11:45 High School Circle (drive-thru)
11:25 Eagle Lake Church
11:45 Green Store at Johnsville
Meal distribution-Spanish
HSD-CNU is busy preparing meals to roll out to students today! ANY student 18 and under may come meet our school vehicles and get a meal! Students must be present to get a meal. Share the word—support our school!
Sunday, March 15, 2020
The state of Arkansas has ordered that the district close for the education of our students in our buildings. We will utilize AMI (alternative methods of instruction) days beginning Monday, March 16, 2020 through Friday, March 20, 2020. Our current plan is to return to school on Monday, March 30, 2020, depending upon the guidance from the state of Arkansas. Next week, March 23-27, 2020 is our previously scheduled Spring Break.
During this closure by the state of Arkansas, there will be NO extra-curricular activities, including athletic practices. Buildings and facilities belonging to the Hermitage School District are closed to all guests until further notice. Friday, March 13, 2020 was the end of the 3rd quarter, according to our school calendar. 3rd quarter grades and report cards will not be available until after we return from this state-mandated closure.
Our staff at both buildings has provided, or will provide via Google Classroom, AMI information and will be available for our students via email and Google classroom. You may also call the elementary school office at (870) 463-8500, the high school office at (870) 463-2235, or the district office at (870) 463-2246 for any assistance. Phones will be answered daily this week from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Staff may be reached via email (firstname.lastname@hermitageschools.org) as needed during this time.
During this closure, staff will continue the enhanced disinfection measures in all facilities and on school buses as we began several weeks ago. Please remember the measures you should take to prevent the spread of any virus by:
(1) staying at home when sick,
(2) washing your hands with soap and water, when available, or use hand sanitizer,
(3) avoiding touching your face with unwashed hands,
(4) avoiding traveling to an area with known cases of COVID-19,
(5) staying 6 feet away from other individuals (social distancing), and
(6) covering your mouth with your elbow if coughing and sneezing.
Our School Nurse, Suzanne Grice, will be available daily from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM if you have medical issues or concerns that you need or want to discuss with her. She may be reached at the elementary school at (870) 463-8500.
Selena Jurado, HSD Migrant Coordinator, will be available daily for those needing Spanish translation services or other assistance. She may be reached at the high school office at (870) 463-2235.
During this time of closure, the Hermitage School District will provide meals to students. A breakfast meal and grab and go lunch will be provided. These meals are available to ANY child 18 years of age or younger, regardless if they attend school in the Hermitage School District or not. Meal delivery will be at the following locations and times:
• Hermitage Apartments (main road at C circle)- 11:00 AM;
• Eagle Lake Baptist Church (parking lot)- 11:25 AM;
• Johnsville (green store parking lot)- 11:45 AM;
• Spring Hill Baptist Church (parking lot)- 11:00 AM; and,
• High School (circle drive)- 11:15 – 11:45 AM.
Drop offs in these locations will be quick! Please be there waiting for drop off service.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information specific to COVID-19 and Arkansas, please consult the webpage for the Arkansas Department of Health at www.healthy.arkansas.gov. Another reliable resource to use is the website for the Centers for Disease Control at www.cdc.gov.
The district will provide updates about this situation on our Facebook page, Hermitage School Information Page, as well as on our website, www.hermitageschools.org. Please call the district office at (870) 463-2246 if you have any questions or need any additional information. Student and staff wellness is important and we appreciate your support during this time.
We anticipate more guidance from the state of Arkansas during this time. Please check our website and Facebook page regularly for updates!
Respectfully,
Dr. Tracy Tucker
Superintendent of Schools
La Administración de HSD está al tanto del anuncio del gobernador Hutchison que ordena que las escuelas cierren desde el martes hasta las vacaciones de primavera. Pronto se hará un anuncio en nuestra página de Facebook sobre cómo se implementará en nuestro distrito. Por favor revise más tarde esta tarde!
HSD Administration is aware of the announcement by Governor Hutchison that orders schools closed as of Tuesday through Spring Break. An announcement will be made on our Facebook page soon about how this will roll out in our district. Please check later this afternoon!
Baseball for today has been cancelled.
The Lady Cat Classic Softball Tournament scheduled for today and tomorrw has been cancelled!
Softball game is back on!!! Game will start around 6 PM tonight in Fordyce!
Softball for today has been cancelled
The Soccer Tournament in Vilonia scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 13th and 14th have been CANCELLED.
HSD Releases Information about COVID-19
EAST Day Out at HHS tomorrow from 11:30-2:30. Community members and parents are invited to visit our school and learn about the work being done in our EAST program.
The baseball game scheduled for Thursday, March 12th against Lake Village is now HOME at 5:00
Baseball for today has been cancelled
Softball for today has been cancelled.
Tomorrow's game CHANGES
~SOFTBALL will vs JUNCTION CITY @ JUNCTION CITY @ 5:00
~SOCCER has been CANCELLED
Daylight Savings Time-Don’t forget to set all your clocks one hour ahead before going to bed TONIGHT!!
The following Driver’s License test sites will be closed on the following dates:
Fordyce – Monday, March 23
Rison – Tuesday, March 24
Warren – Wednesday, March 25
~Today's SOFTBALL game against Junction City has been CANCELLED.
~BASEBALL vs Dollareway today @ 7:15 p.m. in the BEARDEN TOURNAMENT
Gifted and Talented referrals are being accepted for students in grades 3 through 12 at this time. The deadline for completion for this year will be April 8. Forms may be picked up in either office or you may contact Gwen Huitt, GT Coordinator at 463-8500 if you have questions.
Come eat some green eggs and ham, Sam I am! Happy birthday Dr. Seuss
March 2nd-8th
Friday
-Ag Mechanics @ Centerpoint (Glenwood)
-SB @ Star City-5:00
-SOC @ Vilonia Tournament
Saturday
-SOC @ Vilonia Tournament
March 2nd-8th
-Wednesday
-AR Rehab Counselor meets w/select seniors
-Senior Food Pantry 405 East Grand-1:00-2:00 Anyone living in the Hermitage School District age 60 and over. Bring i.d.
Thursday
-Livestock @ Logan County (Paris)
-SB @ Junction City-5:00
March 2nd-8th
Monday-Dr Seuss Birthday
Friday-Read Across America
March 2nd-8th Monday -BB vs Parkers Chapel @ HOME-4:30 -SB vs Bearden @ HOME-5:00 Tuesday-Forestry @ Mine Creek (Nashville) -BB @ Bearden Tournament-TBA -SB vs Dermott (DH) @ HOME-5:00 -SOC @ Little Rock Mills @ 5:00/7:00
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