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.

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