This is the last week for families to make their learning option selection for the spring semester. Families who participated in HCS at Home this semester must sign up in Parent Portal on PowerSchool if they wish to continue next semester. Learn more: hcde.org/schools/hcsathome

FOLLOW THE DATA: The current 5-day average for active cases is 1,444, which is an increase of 74 since yesterday. We will continue to track the trends & proactively share info w/families in case a phase change is warranted. Be prepared. Be SAFE. Make a plan.

Schedule Reminder: Next Wednesday, Nov. 11, will be a remote learning day for all students and a planning day for teachers. Please mark your calendars to remember this date.

The gating criteria in our #HCSReopening plan establishes thresholds for each phase. Below is our tracker based on the latest numbers from the HC Health Department. We currently have 1,712 active cases, which would make us ready to move to Phase 2 if schools were open today.

STUDENT MEAL UPDATE: Due to the holiday this Friday, July 3, we will be offering student meal pickup on Thursday, July 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at our designated school sites. There will be no meal pickup on Friday this week. List of school sites: hcde.org/cms/One.aspx?portal…

One of today’s #HCSco2020 Senior Spotlights is Ka’leia Strickland, a senior at Tyner Academy. Read more: facebook.com/HamiltonCountyS…

#BetterTogether youtube.com/watch?v=kDtiZ6ZI…

This pandemic has created many hurdles for us all & we know our seniors are uniquely impacted. The 2nd semester of senior year is a time all students look forward to & our hearts are heavy over the loss of those special moments for the class of 2020. bit.ly/2Ra5JVi

Today’s bus delivery of food will be the last run this week as we will not be able to sustain delivery during the Spring Break. There will continue to be food available at the 11 school cafeteria locations for pickup. Read more: facebook.com/HamiltonCountyS…

Today, Governor Bill Lee announced all schools in the state of TN will remain closed through April 24. With this announcement, HCS will remain closed through April 24, with schools opening and students returning to school on Monday, April 27. Read more: facebook.com/HamiltonCountyS…

Each day will have a theme, and we’ll share various activities on social media throughout the week. Share your pictures with us using #HCSDigitalSpiritWeek!

Today Gov. Lee issued a statement urging all schools to close through March 31. With this announcement & the continued uncertainty of the progression of COVID-19, we're not recommending any shifts to our calendar. Students will remain out until April 13. facebook.com/HamiltonCountyS…

We have designated sites throughout the community that will provide meals for pickup for students that are in need during the closure. Visit our website for location and schedule information: hcde.org/cms/One.aspx?portal…

We're administering surveys that will allow us to better understand the climate of our schools, and how we can better support students, staff and families. Students will receive the survey at school, but parents and teachers can take the survey online. bit.ly/2UPpGDC

Reminder: Schools will be closed tomorrow, Feb. 17, in observance of Presidents' Day. We'll see you back in class on Tuesday, Feb. 18!

We have been monitoring the weather today through the end of the school day tomorrow, and plan to open schools on time tomorrow.

It’s important for students to stay engaged in learning every day, even on inclement weather days. The school district has created a range of activities for students to complete while out of school at hcde.org/homestudy.