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For Audio/Video if above won't play: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l3BmI7RlBYRCbA-DYmMujZ1vMysfanQB/view?usp=sharing
If you prefer to view the Slides with no audio: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1QrANF9s9aTLtDFfT1T13YDHvd_F0Rrgu1iYYYPYDHE4/edit?usp=sharing
All students will receive a hard copy at the start of the school year.
Reminder for Carline in the Mornings:
Parents can use either lane to drop students off in the morning... afternoon pick up needs to be by student's last name. If you need additional carline signage, please email your student's counselor.
When everyone is on board with the carline procedures, the HIS carline truly is a good carline experience. Below are the written directions with photos and a drone view video for your viewing pleasure.
-We have two afternoon pickup lanes based on student last name.
-You enter both pickup lanes last names A-K (closer to Peck Funeral Home) & last names L-Z (closer to bridge) at the SOUTH end of the stadium(off of Sparkman). See at the aerial pictures/drone footage to see the process for lining up. Due to less space, the A-K line has an overflow line to pull the traffic off of Sparkman(it is by the treeline.)
-When you reach the area around the stadium's main entrance, please be sure to display your STUDENT CAR SIGN. This will be sent home at schedule pickup. This helps our teachers expedite the process and get students in a position for safe pickup.
-Once your line moves up to the student waiting area, be sure to pull up to where your student will be waiting. There will be numbered tiger paws that students will report to and stand on until you come to a stop. For the safety of our staff and students, please drive slowly in this area and be aware of all protocols.
-A-K line exits out WEST only by the traffic light.
-L-Z line exits out NORTH towards the front of the school.
No process is perfect; however, we strive to be at our best every day and serve our students and families excellently! As always, safety is our priority and if you can help us with cordiality with the merging process (specifically A-K side), that will expedite the process. Again, as adults, we want to model #TheTigerWay for our students and children while on campus.
Thank you for your help with this!
~Sheats
Drone Video 1
Drone Video 2
*The Parent Orientation Slides have been added below for your audio/video convenience. Our Parent Open House on Tuesday, August 5th, will follow a come-and-go format and will not include a formal parent meeting. So, it's important for you to review the information before the start of the school year. With so many Open House meetings happening across the district, we felt this would honor your time but still put out the necessary info needed to have a successful start to the year.
*Parent Open House-Tuesday, August 5th- 5th grade(5-6pm) & 6th grade (6-7pm). Please park at the stadium and enter through the doors under the awning(Science Hall). Parents and Students are welcome.
5th Grade Academy- August 6th (8:30-11:30am)- Please follow HIS Carline Dropoff/Pickup procedures. This is a student-only event. Student may be dropped off as early as 8:15am and pickup will begin right at 11am. This is an ideal time to learn these routines before the first day of school. Students are encouraged to bring some of their supplies(lock, binder, etc) on this day.
First Day of School- August 7th- Students can bring supplies on this day or the first couple of days starting back.
As always, our staff, Mr. Hembree, and I are here to help should you have any questions.
~Sheats
New Communication App Launch for Back to School 2025!
Hartselle City Schools is excited to announce the transition to ParentSquare as the new platform for all parent communication. This change will replace GroupMe, Remind, and ClassDojo.
The app is available now in your device’s app store. Stay tuned—HIS will be sharing more information soon, including setup instructions and how to get started.
ALL EXCUSES MAY BE EMAILED TO
HIS.Attendance@hartselletigers.org
Regular attendance is essential for student success. Chronic absenteeism is defined by the State Department of Education as 18 or more absences in a school year, regardless of reason. That is equivalent to missing 2 days of school each month.
Early check-out from school interferes with learning. Please arrange appointments outside of school hours whenever possible. All students’ absences shall be designated unexcused until a written excuse is provided to the Registrar/Secretary. Eight parental excuses will be available to use with parents’ discretion (Effective this school year). Excused absences will be permitted for the following reasons: illness, legal requirements, emergencies approved by the principal, and special circumstances with prior approval by the principal. Home visits with the school's SRO may be deemed necessary if unexcused absences hinder a student's learning.
We strive to partner with parents to make school attendance a positive experience each day!
Excused Absence (8 Parent Notes/year)
Illness/Doctor, Hospitalization, Parent Note, Religious, Death of Family Member, Court Subpoena
Unexcused Absences
5 Unexcused Absences- Early Warning Court 7 Unexcused Absences- Truancy Court
We realize that families have times when they must go out of town for various reasons, causing students to miss school. Per Hartselle City School board policy, students/parents must provide an excuse for days that they are absent and seek prior acknowledgment by the school principal for long-term trips. Again, parents have five parent notes each semester that can be applied for these types of absences. Once those absences are used, any absences not requiring a doctor's note will be unexcused and possibly warrant Early Warning Court.
Please email his.attendance@hartselletigers.org or earon.sheats@hartselletigers.org for attendance communication.
Thank you for your help.
~Sheats
Special Shoutouts to our growing number of Project Partnerships! Their contributions are faithfully stewarded towards this year's areas of focus. You can read more about those areas below.
If you or your business are interested in partnering with Hartselle Intermediate School towards our designated initiatives, please reach out to tara.mobbs@hartselletigers.org. We know that our community is a vital part to our student's success!
We appreciate your support!
If you are interested in your child participating in our extended day program, please email tara.mobbs@hartselletigers.org.
There is currently a waiting list, so if you are interested, please contact us.
Selecting the organization that you wish to support is as simple as updating the Kroger Community Rewards selection on your digital account.
1. Sign in to your digital account.
2. Search for your organization here.
3. Enter the name or NPO number of the organization you wish to support.
4. Select the appropriate organization from the list and click “Save”.
Your selected organization will also display in the Kroger Community Rewards section of your account.
Curriculum Guides for Grades 5 & 6
5th Grade Curriculum Pacing Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ta9pSnnyqcO0ef0_lg7VVDlh2SemEJfCX8LybA0hx1A/edit?usp=sharing
6th Grade Curriculum Pacing Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fz0gbtx42y_LhmzPQzrdG713eanBvQjBsd6NnXV7m2c/edit?usp=sharing
Counselors will begin their classroom lessons in September. Should you have any questions, please reach out to our counselors!
5th grade- Anna.Stanley@hartselletigers.org
6th grade students- Whitney.Wakefield@hartselletigers.org
Please be sure to stay up to date with your child's progress through PowerSchool app. Should you need help with this process, please reach out to one of our counselors. They will be glad to assist and send home any necessary papers.
5th grade-Anna.Stanley@hartselletigers.org
6th grade students- Whitney.Wakefield@hartselletigers.org
The complete HCS Student Code of Conduct is available on the HCS website(see link provided).
If you would prefer a physical copy please contact our office: 256-773-6094
Principal: Earon Sheats
Address: 130 Petain Street SW
Hartselle, AL 35640
School Office: 256-773-6094
Email: earon.sheats@hartselletigers.org
Hartselle City Schools Public Notices of Non-Discrimination
Hartselle City Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
(Las escuelas de la Ciudad de Hartselle no discriminan por motivos de raza, color, religión, origen nacional, sexo, edad o incapacidad. Ofrecen acceso a programas, actividades, y brindan igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos designados para los jovenes. Las siguientes personas han sido asignadas para contestar preguntas sobre las pólizas en contra de la discriminación.)
Katie Black - 504 Coordinator -
Elisa Harris - Title IX and Title II Coordinator
305 College Street, NE 35640
256.773.5419
katie.black@hartselletigers.org
elisa.harris@hartselletigers.org