How does the Hamblen County Department of education contact parents?
The Hamblen County Department of Education utilizes a notification system, called SchoolMessenger, to contact parent/guardians in a fast and efficient manner with important school information and emergency school or district information who have students enrolled in the district.
How do I pick up Parent Portal login and password information?
Parent Portal login and password information can be picked up from the Main Office between 7:50AM and 3:30PM Monday-Friday You must present photo ID to pick up login information, to guarantee the security of your student's information. Attendance in class is important to a student's success in that class.
Is parentportal available 24/7?
Parent access to ParentPortal is available 24/7 (24 hrs/day, 7 days/week). At some times throughout the school year, ParentPortal may be unavailable for short periods of time due to routine maintenance and periods of high volume usage.
How do I get a different language on the hcboe website?
FOR TRANSLATION TO A DIFFERENT LANGUAGE, SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF ANY PAGE WITHIN THE HCBOE WEBSITE, CLICK ON THE GOOGLE LANGUAGE TRANSLATOR AND CHOOSE THE NEEDED TRANSLATION. Don't forget to catch Dr. Jeff Perry's SCHOOL MATTERS article every Friday on the School Matters Link !
How to text Hamblen County?
To opt-in to receive SMS messages from the Hamblen County Department of Education, you may simply text “YES” to 67587.
What to do if you don't have a parent portal?
If you are not registered for a Parent Portal account, and wish to register, Parent Portal page to register. If you are registered for a Parent Portal account, but do not know your username and password, contact your child’s school. If your contact information is incorrect in Parent Portal, contact your child’s school.
What to do if your contact information is incorrect in Parent Portal?
If your contact information is incorrect in Parent Portal, contact your child’s school.
How to check for homework in PowerSchool?
To check for homework, you are encouraged to contact your student's teachers via PowerSchool Parent Portal. If you do not have a Parent Portal login, this can be obtained from Ms. Bare in the Main Office. You can also email teachers through their email link on the Faculty & Staff List page on this website. Parents can also call Ms. Vesser at 423-586-2543 ext. 42005 for homework if needed. Thank you!
Why is attendance important in school?
Attendance in class is important to a student's success in that class. Students should make every effort to be present for every minute of every class, every day! It is easier to keep up if you aren't having to catch up! However, we understand that occasionally students are sick or have other events that cause absences from school. Please see the sections below for information on reporting absences and obtaining homework during/after an absence.