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Weekly updates from
 Heroes Elementary School
Week of September 1
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What's Happening This Week?
What's Happening This Week?
Monday, September 1st
No School, Labor Day
Tuesday, September 2ndÂ
Weekly folders will come home today!
Wednesday, September 3rd
Mrs. Holte, math specialist, visits today!
Thursday, September 4th
 Mr. Raczynski, writing specialist, vistis today!
Friday, September 5th
HES spirit wear day!Â
McDonald's French Fry party for perfect attendance winners.
School News and Important Information
Missed the Book Fair? No worries! 🎉Â
Our online fair is still open through September 7th. You can also browse our Teacher Wish Lists to help fill classroom shelves with great books. All orders ship directly to your home, and book-only orders over $35 ship FREE!
Families, please take a moment to check our Lost and Found! We already have several items waiting to be reunited with their owners.
Students in grades 3–5 are invited to apply for this year’s JCSS Technology Competition! Students may choose to work individually or with a partner to create a project in one of the competition categories. Projects will be developed during Media Arts class and can also be worked on at home.
Fill out this form if your student is interested in competing. Please note that submitting the interest form does not guarantee your child a spot in the competition.
Learn more about the competition here: JCSS Tech Competition Website
Chess Club sign-ups are now open for students in grades 3–5. The club meets on Tuesdays from 2:45–3:30, September through December. Spots are limited, so don’t miss out!Â
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/91Y8gz2rDUjP8P9u7Â
Attention Families with First RespondersÂ
We invite you to join us on Thursday, September 11th for a special 9/11 ceremony and breakfast as we honor and thank our community’s heroes.
Please email Ms. Clarke at lclarke@jcss.us to RSVP.
The Jackson County School System will once again be participating in the annual Bus Safety Poster Contest sponsored by the Georgia Department of Education.Â
Interested students should contact our art teacher, Ms. Mitchell, for more information!
HES students can earn a FREE ticket to the Athens Rock Lobsters hockey game—just by reading! Log 1,000 minutes before December 17, 2025 to receive a ticket.
Reading logs are available in the media center or can be downloaded HERE.
Show your HES pride! Our PTO is selling spirit wear—don’t miss your chance to grab your gear.Â
my.cheddarup.com/c/spiritwear-in-stockÂ
Make your student's day extra special! 🎉 Get a personalized birthday shoutout on our outdoor digital sign for just $6! Your child's birthday shoutout will stay on the digital sign for the entire week of their birthday.Â
Proceeds will be used for media center resources and teacher celebrations.Â
Step 1: Pay on School Window
Step 2: Submit your Student's Information
✨ Yearbooks are now on sale! ✨
Visit TreeRing and enter our school code: 1017538231403910 to order today.
Prices:
Soft Cover: $30.03 (before tax)
Hard Cover: $37.67 (before tax)
Each yearbook comes with 2 FREE custom pages—personalized by you and printed in your book only!
Order by March 4th, 2026 to guarantee your copy! Proceeds from yearbook sales will be helping our students and staff.Â
Congratulations to Ms. Jodi Sears for being selected as a finalist for the JCSS Support Person of the Year!
Learning colors was extra fun for our Pre-K students as they wore each one proudly!
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