Volunteer High School

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

VHS will be on a 2-hour delay on November 11, 2025. We will follow the blue schedule. Our Veterans Day program will begin at 10:00 and be followed by a brunch for our Veteran families.

VHS will be on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, November 10, 2025. We will follow the orange schedule.

The Volunteer High School Robotics Team competed at the UVA Wise Regional Robot Drone League Competition this weekend. They placed 7th overall and made it to the quarterfinal elimination bracket in alliance play. The team also won the autonomous award, given to the team that scores the most points by coding and programming their robots and drones. Their performance has earned them a spot in the National Robot Drone League Championship in Spring 2026. Congratulations Volunteer Robotics! #FalconStrong Team members: Anoa Potter - Captain Alexis Price - Drone Pilot Chase Ladd - Programmer Diedre Roller - Robot Driver Coach: Cameron Buck

Teams to remember, play in November. It's GameDay!

Attention Seniors!

What is the difference in truancy and chronically absent?
Chronically absent counts all absences: excused, unexcused, and suspensions and has a high negative impact on school success. Students who miss more than 10% of the school year are considered chronically absent.
Truancy is unexcused absences only. Families who continue to be truant will be required to attend a meeting with school officials and possibly a court appearance.

VHS will host a Veterans Day celebration on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. All VHS students and staff are invited to bring their Veteran family members to join in this special occasion. We will have a complimentary breakfast for those guests, and hold a Veterans Day appreciation ceremony featuring our guest speaker, Colonel Travis Neal Kerney, at 9:30.

We Are Here For You: Free Meals for Every Student

We understand that providing consistent, nutritious food for your family can sometimes be a challenge. At Hawkins County Schools, we want to help carry that burden. Our Child Nutrition team is dedicated to supporting your student's academic success by ensuring they never have to learn on an empty stomach.

For the fifth consecutive year, the Volunteer Falcons Boys Cross Country team will be traveling to the TSSAA Class AA State Tournament in Memphis! They finished as Sectional Runner-Up today at Victor Ashe Park to punch their ticket. Individual running accolades were earned by Kevin McCurry (Section Runner-Up, All Section) and Isaac Jennings (All Section). The qualifying team consisted of Kevin McCurry, Isaac Jennings, Brody Case, DaShawn Booker, Sebastian Flanary, Daniel Miller, and Brinley Buchanan.

Congratulations to Gracie Christian (Freshman) for qualifying for the TSSAA Girls Class AA State Championship today in Knoxville. Her 8th place finish earned a State berth and All Section accolades in her innaugural season.

Seniors and parents, join us to get one-on-one help completing your FAFSA! Filing your FAFSA is an important step toward securing financial aid for college, and we’re here to make the process simple and stress-free. Stop by anytime between 2:00 and 6:00 PM on October 28 for hands-on support and answers to your questions. Don’t miss this opportunity to finish your FAFSA and move closer to your college goals!

Second Harvest Food Distribution Tuesday, October 28. Cherokee High School in the football field parking log from 10:00am to 10:45am. Volunteer High School in the football field parking lot (enter on Volunteer Blvd.) from 1pm to 2pm. No preregistration necessary.

Battle of Hawkins County Falcons at Chiefs Gates open 6pm Kickoff 7:30pm Halftime- VHS Band Performance Get your tickets ahead of time to prevent a wait at the gate. https://gofan.co/event/3593706?schoolId=TN24367

Parents, please be advised that we are dealing with a phone system outage affecting some Hawkins County Schools and our Central Office. This issue is affecting others in our region as well. Please utilize email if you need to reach school personnel during this time.

Today we're giving a huge thank you to our amazing custodians! Like firefighters, they are always on the job, working behind the scenes to keep our schools safe, clean, and ready for learning. We truly appreciate all you do for our students and staff! #HCS #CustodianAppreciation

The Cross Country Teams go for a final tune-up before Regions at the Conference Championship today at Steele Creek Park in Bristol TN. Girls race at 4pm, Boys race at 4:45pm.

The Volunteer Lady Falcon Soccer team will travel to Elizabethton this afternoon for a Region Semifinal Match. This is will be the first Region Tournament match for our Girls Soccer program. Please get out and support this team and historical accomplishment!