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Message from our Principal

At New Hope Elementary School, we firmly believe that a child's education is a collective effort that thrives on strong family-school partnerships. As we wrap up Fall Festival and transition to Red Ribbon Week, it's an appropriate time to reflect on the importance of family-school partnerships.

FALL FESTIVAL

This past Fall Festival was a testament to what we can accomplish as a school community. It was a heartwarming event filled with joy and togetherness. The true magic behind it was the countless volunteers, many of whom were parents like you, who dedicated their time and effort to make it a reality. Without their commitment and your ongoing involvement, such events would not be possible.

RED RIBBON WEEK

Like most great things that happen in schools, Red Ribbon Week started back in 1980 with a small group of passionate parents recognized the importance of leading in drug prevention and supporting youth. They took action and formed the grassroots, nonprofit organization known as Family Partnership. Our school will be participating in Red Ribbon Week with dress-up days and positive messages about the importance of living a drug-free life.

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First Semester Dates

November 23-26 - Red Ribbon Week!
November 1 - At-Home Learning Day (Students at Home)
November 2 - Make-Up Picture Day
November 10 - Veterans Day Observed (Schools Closed)
November 20-24 - Thanksgiving Break (Schools Closed)
November 27 - December 1 - Crane Book Fair
December 18-January 2 - Winter Break (Schools Closed)

Breakfast Menu

Click to see October Breakfast Menu

Lunch Menu

Click to see October Lunch Menu

Other Important Items to Know

NEW HOPE SPIRIT WEAR

As the Winter Holidays approach, consider checking out our New Hope Spirit Wear Store. This is your one shop stop for school-related spirit wear. Great gifts for students, staff, and family members that are proud of our school and community.

EMAIL FOR TRANSPORTATION NOTES

If you need to make the school aware of a transportation change, in addition to turning in a note to the teacher, please email our front office at NHESoffice@madison.k12.al.us. This new email will help us track and monitor transportation changes more effectively.

UPDATED CODE OF CONDUCT & DISCIPLINE

Our district has created a Back to School Dashboard with a number of useful links. Along with the MCSS Calendar, you'll also find a Parent & Student Handbook as well as a Student Code of Conduct.

BUS INFORMATION

Each bus has an animal magnet to help our younger students remember which bus they ride.

14-80 Mike Carpenter - LION
24-125 Johnna Mann - BIRD
22-09 Julia Stapler - BEAR
18-09 Bobby Cheyne - PUPPY
21-09 Misty Quick - COW
11-67 Donnie Meeks - TIGER
19-15 Edwin Childers - CHICKEN
24-134 Vicki Tolliver - HORSE
20-12 Lorrell Vann - BUTTERFLY (no PM route)

In addition to the buses identified above, several OCR bus drivers help transport our fifth and sixth grade students that live in the Owens Cross Roads community.

Community Partners

New Hope PTO continues to do great things for our students and school. Please join the PTO and sign up for their newsletter if you haven't already done so.

New Hope Recreation Center continues to be one of our closest community partners. Please check their Facebook page often for the latest news.

New Hope Children's Clinic is located on our school campus across from the Rock Gym. To make an appointment call 256-723-4673.

The CARE Center is one of the reasons our school is so special. Families can apply for their child or children to receive Bags of Blessings (weekend food support) and/or participate in our 21st Century Learning Center Clubs Program. For information on one or both of these programs: