HCES & HCMS Parent Resource Page

09/30/2026

Heard Middle Braves families! Your October newsletter is ready! This newsletter is full of many helpful topics! This newsletter covers how exercising can reduce stress, lots of ways to improve writing skills, managing digital devices and so much more.

📖Don’t forget to stop by our resource shelf in the front lobby! It’s loaded with free resources for you!
📧If you have a question about resources offered for your middle schooler please email Katie Hendricks and Christina Karastury at [email protected]. We look forward to helping your child succeed!

09/30/2026

Heard County Elementary School families!
Our October newsletter is jam packed with lots of helpful topics! From math and science tools to understanding why teachers give assignments.

✏️Don’t forget our Parent Resource room is available to all families who are looking for resources to better help students succeed.
📧If you’d like to check out resources please email Katie Hendricks and Christina Karastury at [email protected] to schedule an appointment or stop by on Thursdays! We look forward to hearing from you!

09/21/2026

A great way to get the community involved and to show your support! ♥️

🍂HELP US MAKE THIS YEAR’S FALL FESTIVAL THE BEST ONE YET! 🍂

We are so excited for our upcoming Fall Festival on October 16th!! We are inviting our amazing families, local businesses, and community members to partner with us as a Fall Festival Sponsor! ❤️🩶

We have several sponsorship levels available, so there’s an opportunity for everyone to help support our school. Your sponsorship helps us create a fun and memorable event for our students and families while giving us the opportunity to recognize the wonderful people and businesses who support our Braves! 🙌

✨ Every sponsorship—big or small—makes a difference!✨

Check out the flyer below for sponsorship levels and all the perks included with each one.
We are so thankful for a community that continues to show up and support our students!

💕Braves Rising Together to Reach New Heights!

Please share and help us spread the word! Sponsorship forms have been sent home, but if you would like or know of someone who does please reach out, and we will make sure to get you one! 🍁

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Christina Karastury or Katie Hendricks at [email protected]

09/21/2026

♥️Be sure to stop and check out the resource shelf at HCMS in the lobby. It’s loaded with helpful resources for students and families! 🤩
Heard Middle Braves

09/15/2026

09/01/2026

Heard Middle Braves families, your September newsletter is available! This newsletter has information about the priority of attendance, how our school counselors help students, time management, limiting social media, etc.

📌REMINDER: Please stop and check out our resource table in the front lobby of HCMS. We’re here to help you and your child have a success year!

💌Please reach out to Katie Hendricks and/or Christina Karastury for more information on resources we have available for you.
[email protected]

08/31/2026

Heard County Elementary School families!

This months newsletter gives 5 Things you can do to help your student THRIVE in school✏️📓

There’s lot of great information on our parent newsletters, so be sure to take a moment and read through some of the amazing ways you can help your child! Motivation Matters👏🏼

As always if your child needs extra help in any subject, discuss concerns with their teacher first, and then come check out our Parent Resource Room!

We are fully stocked with games and activities to make learning fun!

You can always reach out to your parent engagement coordinators, Katie Hendricks or Christina Karastury, through email.
[email protected]

08/27/2026

SADDLE UP AND PUT ON YOUR BOOTS🤠🐂

Join us for a HOEDOWN DANCE for
Kindergarten through 1st grade students! 🤩

Our ✨Hoedown✨ dance is open to all HCES Kindergarten-1st grade students ONLY plus parent/guardian. (Children must be accompanied by an ADULT.)

Admission is 💲1️⃣ PER PERSON at the door, and concessions will be available as well for 💲1️⃣-💲3️⃣

🎵🤠Come dressed as you are or dressed in your favorite western gear!🎵🤠

The dance will be located in the gym. Please park in the back field, and enter through back gym doors.

08/20/2026

❤️The Parent Resource Room has moved at HCES. We are now located right inside the library.
Our Parent Resource Room is a space created to support both parents and students throughout the school year!
❤️Our goal is to make sure our families have access to resources, support, and encouragement when they need it.
🥰Whether you need something for your child or simply have a question and aren’t sure where to start we are here to help!
📧We are available every Thursday or feel free to contact us to schedule an appointment. We’re looking forward to speaking with you.
📌Reach out to Katie Hendricks or Christina Karastury at [email protected]

07/17/2026

🤩🤩

HCES parents, you spoke and we listened!
🚗✨Tired of sitting in the afternoon pickup line? We’ve heard your feedback and now you have the chance to skip the car rider line all semester while supporting our school!
🤩The Heard County Elementary PTO is excited to kick off our Skip The Line Fundraiser!

🎟️Tickets:
⭐️$10 each
⭐️3 for $25
Cash/Card accepted
(CARD PAYMENTS ACCEPTED ONLY AT OPEN HOUSE)

❤️Fundraiser runs July 30th through August 14th.
Winner drawn on August 14th.

🚙SIX WINNERS WILL BE DRAWN!!!🙌🏼

🥳The winner’s pass and details will be sent home with their student on Monday, August 17th.
Here’s the GREAT part. Every ticket purchased helps support our students, teachers, classrooms, and school events. It’s a win-win!
🤗You’ll be supporting HCES while getting the chance to enjoy a much faster afternoon pickup all semester long!
🤍Thank you for supporting HCES PTO and helping us make great things happen for our students!
🖤We’re rising together to reach new heights! 🩶