HCS Delay Alert:This is an important message from Hawkins County Schools. Due to the Winter Weather Advisory, all Hawkins County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Friday, December 5, 2025. Please check the district website and social media for additional updates. Thank you.

HCS Delay Alert:This is an important message from Hawkins County Schools. Due to the Winter Weather Advisory, all Hawkins County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Friday, December 5, 2025. Please check the district website and social media for additional updates. Thank you.

We are pleased to announce our employees of the year!
Nikki Bellamy is always here to lend a helping hand and fills in when a teacher has to miss. She is dependable, great with our students, and always pleasant to be around! She is our Substitute Teacher of the Year!
Ronnie Brooks is always willing to go the extra mile as a bus driver! Whether it’s taking our sports teams to a competition, going on a field trip, or running his daily route, he makes sure our students get where they need to be safely. Ronnie is our Bus Driver of the Year!
Chrissy Roberts has taken on a couple of different roles here at VHS, and she currently serves as the Attendance Secretary. She works hard to ensure all the data is correct, but she goes above and beyond doing so much more! She’s always smiling and there to help in any way possible. Chrissy is of Staff Person of the year!
Teacher of the Year goes to someone who has always done a great job, but has taken on more leadership roles this year. He helps guide his PLC group as department chair and is also serving as Teacher Leader. “Pops” is always there to give advice or lend a helping hand. Congratulations Mike Castle as our Teacher of the Year!




Falcons Boys Basketball pick up JV and Varsity victories over Morristown East at home tonight!

Volunteer Falcons Football historical year continues with the release of postseason awards.
Volunteer earned four of the top overall awards, placed 11 on the All Region 1st Team, and one on the All Region Academic Team.
Top Individual Honors:
Christian Wilson- Region 1-4A Defensive Player of the Year (Led the entire state in tackles for loss)
Raymond Landry - Region 1-4A Athlete of the Year. Scored touchdowns as a WR, RB, QB, CB, and Kickoff Returner. No other player in the Region accomplished these stats.
Bryson Christian - Region 1-4A Newcomer of the Year. In limited action, Bryson was explosive on offense averaging a whompping 9 yards per carry. In limited action due to injury, Christian rolled up close to 700 yards rushing.
Lincoln Wilson - Region 1-4A Underclassmen of the Year. Lincoln led the team in yards and Touchdowns as a sophomore gunslinger. His accuracy is notable as well with 63% of his passes completed.
Of the All Region selections, Owen Fleenor led the Falcons and Region in total tackles with 108 tackles, 6 sacks, and 15 TFL.







Swim travels to Bristol tonight for their first meet of December. Swim like a fish Falcons and Lady Falcons!

GameDay Information
Gates open 3:45pm
Tickets can be purchased at the gate for $8 cash or online at link provided for $6+fee. Online saves you time and money at the gate.
https://fan.hudl.com/tickets/VGlja2V0ZWRFdmVudDY5MmVmMDdkMjI3ZTJjMjI1NzE1OTRiZA==
Season tickets can be purchased at the following link and have a savings of over $20 per person for the entire season. These passes are only valid for regular season Home games.
https://fan.hudl.com/passes/UGFzc0NvbmZpZzY5MWM3Y2JkMWU0YWQwZjc0NDU5MzI2Nw==
Can't make it to a game? Watch all home games on Hudl Livestream from the link below.
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/tn/church-hill/organization/19524/volunteer-high-school/video

Wow! Time flies! We've already completed half of the school year with 90 days! Congratulations to students who have missed fewer than 4 days – that’s less than 5% of the school year! You're setting yourself up for success! Positive attendance builds strong academic foundations, boosts confidence, and develops valuable habits that will benefit you throughout life.

VHS Athletic Events
12/1-12/6
Tues. 12/2
Swim at TN High, 4pm.
Basketball Home vs Morristown East
JV Boys 4:30pm
Varsity Girls 6pm
Varsity Boys 7:30pm
Wrestling at Providence Academy, 6pm
Thurs. 12/4
Freshman Boys Basketball Home vs West Ridge
Fri/Sat. 12/5-12/6
Wrestling at Rocky Top Sports World, TBD
Region Girls Soccer Awards


Khloe Sanders sets the standard for Volunteer Lady Falcon Soccer being selected as the Region 1AA Girls Soccer Goalkeeper of the Year. This is the first Regional player of the year honor, boy or girl, in Volunteer soccer history. She's only a sophomore!
Congratulations Khloe.

HCS December Calendar
December 2: HCS Board Meeting
December 17: Second Harvest Distribution
December 19: Abbreviated Day 11:30 Dismissal
December 22-January 2: Winter Break (Teachers return 1/5/26, Students return 1/6/26)
December 2: HCS Board Meeting
December 17: Second Harvest Distribution
December 19: Abbreviated Day 11:30 Dismissal
December 22-January 2: Winter Break (Teachers return 1/5/26, Students return 1/6/26)

We hope each of our students, staff, and community members have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Tournament Time

TOMORROW is the LAST DAY to order your yearbook at this price!

Gates Open at 4:30pm
$5 cash admission
VHS students admitted free thanks to our Sponsor, Treadz Tire and Towing!

VHS Athletic Events
11/17-11/21
Tues. 11/18
Boys Basketball Hall of Champions Game vs Elizabethton, 2:15pm. (VHS students and staff only)
Thurs. 11/20
Girls Basketball Hall of Champions Game vs Dobyns Bennett, 5:30 JV / 7pm V. Gates open at 4:30pm, $5 admission.
Fri. 11/21
Girls and Boys Wrestling Home/Season Opener vs Providence, TN High, Daniel Boone. Gates open at 4:30pm and Wrestling starts at 5:30pm. $5 admission cash only.
District 2AA Girls Soccer Awards
Volunteer Lady Falcons
Coach of the Year - Mitchell Magill
Goalkeeper of the Year - Khloe Sanders
1st Team All Conference
Teagan Morelock
Raya Kochemba
Chloe Fritts
Emersyn Templeton
2nd Team All Conference
Cayden Gent
Chloe Anderson
Emily Walker
Danni Guinn






Today we're giving a huge shout-out to our very own superintendent, Matt Hixson! He's a true superhero for our schools, leading with dedication and a clear vision for our students' futures. We're so grateful for his incredible leadership! #HCS #SuperheroSuperintendent

