2026-2027 Welcome to HPS!
Newsletter for Parents/Guardians of Students at HPS
We are so glad you are here!
You will receive monthly Family Newsletters from us to keep you informed of important dates coming up, as well as to give you a glimpse of what we are learning and how we are growing at HPS. You can also follow us on Facebook!
Important Dates to start the year!
8/7 @ 4 pm- Class Lists Posted on Front Door
8/20-Open House from 4-6 pm
8/24- First Day of School!
(PK and K will stagger entry for the first 3 days of school)
*Your child's teacher will contact you with your day*
A Note About Class Lists
Each year, our staff invests a tremendous amount of time and thoughtful consideration into creating class lists. Our goal is to build classrooms that are balanced and supportive for every child. We consider many factors, including academic needs, social and emotional needs, peer interactions, learning styles, and the unique personalities of both students and teachers.
We also make every effort to honor parents' teacher requests that are submitted by the announced deadline. This past year, the deadline was June 5 and was communicated several times through newsletters and school messages during the final months of school.
Your child's teacher is excited to welcome them and has already begun preparing for a successful year with your child in mind. I am confident that this school year will be filled with new opportunities, meaningful relationships, and tremendous growth. We can't wait to welcome everyone back to HPS!
See Saw for Communication
Please follow these guidelines when using See Saw:
- Sign up as soon as possible. The app is very convenient to operate.
- See Saw messages do NOT count as signed parent notes for absences. Those need to be sent in separately.
- Teachers are not required/expected to respond to your questions outside of working hours. They are expected to respond to you during their daily planning period within 24 hours of your initial question.
- Do not send early dismissal or change of dismissal plans to your child's teacher via See Saw. Please call the school office to change end of day plans.
Preparing Car Riders for Week 1
Arrival & Dismissal Information
The first week of school brings lots of excitement (and a few nervous butterflies)! To help with the transition, parents may park in the overflow lot by the outdoor classroom and walk their child into the building only during the first three school days (August 24–26) if needed. We appreciate families who encourage independence whenever possible! Beginning on the fourth day of school, all students should be dropped off through the morning car line.
Morning Drop-Off
Car line begins at 7:28 a.m.
If you arrive early, please wait in line until staff begin directing traffic.
Only allow your child to exit the vehicle when you are at a cone with a staff member present.
For everyone's safety, please remain in line and do not drive around the cones or other vehicles.
It is most efficient to have your child seated so they can exit the vehicle from the passenger side of your vehicle.
Traffic is typically heavier during the first few weeks as students learn the routine. You can help by practicing with your child ahead of time—unbuckling independently, carrying their backpack, and having their water bottle ready. A little preparation goes a long way!
Afternoon Pick-Up
- Please follow the same traffic pattern used during morning drop-off and do not arrive before 2:30 p.m., as early arrivals can block access for emergency vehicles.
- Be sure to watch our Car Line Procedures Video for a helpful walkthrough of the arrival and dismissal process.
Construction Zone!
While we are super excited to see CCS growing and building new spaces for our students to learn in, we understand that construction is inconvenient to our normal operating procedures.
Traffic at HPS will follow the same pattern it has for the last few years; however, you should be aware that the traffic patterns for the rest of campus have been altered. If you have students at the other 3 schools, please be sure you are reviewing the information they have shared regarding traffic patterns in order to plan your drop off and pick up routes.
Bus Transportation
- Students are assigned one bus route and are not allowed to ride other buses to different locations with friends or family members.
- If you need to permanently change bus routes, you must contact the bus garage.
- Plans cannot be changed for a student after 2:15 pm in the afternoon.
- If a child's plans change during the day from car rider to bus rider or bus rider to car rider, please call the front office at 828-389-3763. Do not rely on a See Saw message to your teacher for a change of plans.
Information for Kindergarten Families
Students entering Kindergarten are required by NC law to have completed specific immunizations. You can obtain these vaccinations from your child's primary care doctor/pediatrician or at the Clay County Health Dept.
Students entering NC public school for the first time, such as those entering Kindergarten, are also required to have an NC Health Assessment within a year of the first day of school. See below for information on the NC Health Assessment and required kindergarten immunizations.
Classroom Celebrations & Visitors
Each class will have a MONTHLY birthday party to celebrate all students who have birthdays in that month. A sign up sheet will be shared by your child's teacher to coordinate what is brought in for that month's party. June and July birthdays will be celebrated in May; August birthdays will be celebrated in September. Please follow the guidelines below:
- Only packaged and/or store bought foods that specifically list all ingredients and nutrition facts (excluding fresh fruits and vegetables) be allowed for school classroom parties and celebrations.
- Work with your child's teacher to ensure healthy food choices are offered
- Non-food treats are always a hit!
- Our nutrition office has provided a list of healthy food/snack ideas shown below.
Classroom Visitors:
- If you are visiting a classroom for a specific purpose or celebration, your name MUST be on a list that has been given to the front office by your child's teacher.
- Bringing additional guests who are not on the list is not permissible.
School Breakfast and Lunch
We encourage all students to participate in our school breakfast and lunch program here at Hayesville Primary School. School meals make it possible for all kids to get the crucial nutrition they need to learn, play, run, thrive, and do the most important thing of all…grow up!
- School BREAKFAST & LUNCH are FREE to all students!
School Resource Officer
What will my child be learning this year?
Quick Reference Guides for The NC Standard Course of Study (Kindergarten)
Quick Reference Guides for The NC Standard Course of Study (Grade 1)
Quick Reference Guides for The NC Standard Course of Study (Grade 2)
