please join us for our parent cafe tonight! enjoy a free meal and get to know your neighbor's!

January is Board of Education Appreciation Month! We are grateful for the dedication of our board members and their support of HCS students and staff. We appreciate the service of Dawn Johnson (Board Chair), Ben Sego (Board Vice Chair), Steve Bland, Mark Casey and Charlie Wise.

Hello! Please join us for our parent cafe on January 20th, focused on resilient students. Our guest speaker, Mark Webster will share how data supports the idea that resilient families lead to successful students. A meal will be provided for everyone in attendance, so bring your appetite! Parent Cafés are designed to promote resiliency and provide an opportunity for caregivers to learn from each other, grow stronger and learn about resources that will support their family. register here: https://forms.gle/GgRFZ1sDx79wzaaRA

Reminder - Monday, January 5, 2026 is a professional learning day for HCS staff. We are excited to welcome students back to school on Tuesday, January 6, 2026!!

Our Parent Cafe for December is tomorrow, Wednesday at 5:30! Come on out for a free meal and chance to talk with other adults raising children just like you! We will have door prizes too!

We're officially counting down to winter break! Next week will be a school-wide Spirit Week. Please see the themed days listed below:

Monday, Dec. 15: Grinch Day: Dress like the Grinch or wear green
Tuesday, Dec. 16: Jingle Bell Rock: Wear holiday hats, socks, jewelry, etc.
Wednesday, Dec. 17: Candy Cane Day: Wear red and white
Thursday, Dec. 18: All Aboard the Polar Express: Wear your favorite pajamas
Friday, Dec. 19: Cozy Season: Wear an Ugly Sweater

Preschool is a wonderful foundation for children! The learning opportunities in our HCS Preschool classrooms are second-to-none!!

Parents can apply for HCS preschool ANYTIME. Students can start attending preschool upon qualification. Learn more by calling 270-769-8911 or by going to this website: https://www.hardin.kyschools.us/administration/early-childhood-education-preschool

Our friends with the City of Elizabethtown have asked us to share this information. Food will last until supplies last or until noon today (Saturday, November 22, 2025).

Volleyball tryouts begin today!
Please review the flyer for full details. Students who wish to participate should use the link below to sign up. Completing the form will help coaches share important information once tryouts have concluded.

Sign-Up Link: https://forms.gle/rYQ6HfkEiKry6guLA

HOLIDAY LUNCHEON

We are excited to invite you to our Holiday Luncheon, taking place on Thursday, November 20, 2025. We would be delighted to have you join us for this special occasion!

Lunch times:
8th Grade: 10:36-11:06 AM
7th Grade: 11:10-11:40 AM
6th Grade: 11:45-12:15 PM

-Please pre-register using the link or QR Code: https://forms.gle/cuMiYprZ4nsNfK4J6

Bluegrass Middle School will host our annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. We’ll begin with refreshments in the Media Center at 12:00 PM for all veterans, followed by the ceremony in the gym at 1:00 PM. Please scan the QR code on the flyer to pre-register. This will help us with building access and allow us to connect you with your student.

Veterans—if you have a great photo of yourself in uniform (or not!), please submit it for inclusion in our slideshow.
We look forward to celebrating and honoring your service. Go Dawgs!

CLICK THIS LINK TO PRE-REGISTER: https://docs.google.com/.../1UNh6RtR5jOrVMDjmtfOvHcw.../edit
#UnleashExcellence #Family #Respect #Success

Volleyball open gym has been canceled. It will resume next week. Please see the flyer for details.

Red Ribbon Week is next week! This nationwide celebration is dedicated to promoting healthy, drug-free lifestyles and encouraging positive choices. We’ll celebrate all week long with fun daily activities and a Spirit Week, where students can show their support and school spirit through themed dress-up days. Join us as we take a stand for making safe, healthy choices every day!

Student Spotlight: Pack Leaders of the Month

Each month, we recognize two students from each grade level who demonstrate our core values. The Pack Leader of the Month is someone who lives out our school values of Family, Respect, and Success each day.

For the month of September, our Pack Leaders were:

6th Grade: Heaven Coleman and Leela Rodriguez
7th Grade: Annaya Anand and Theyva Lieng
8th Grade: Mollie-Mae Williams and Fox Mullins

Congratulations to all of our Pack Leaders!

REMINDER - There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 13, 2025! The day is a Professional Learning Day for Hardin County Schools staff. We are excited to welcome students on Tuesday, October 14, 2025!!

REMINDER - There is NO SCHOOL next week (October 6 - October 10, 2025) because of Fall Break. School IS IN SESSION on Friday, October 3, 2025!

REMINDER - There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 13, 2025. That is a Professional Learning Day for HCS staff.

Students will return to school after Fall Break and the PLD on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

The Hardin County Schools Calendar Committee seeks your feedback on the formation of the 2026-27 school year calendar.

Please take a survey to share your thoughts. Go to https://forms.gle/jXLCWG2yKVXM2tvG8 to complete the survey. The link can also be found on the HCS website under Quick Links.

Christmas Assistance sign-ups start in October. Save the date! if you have any questions do not hesitate to reach out to Mr. Morning at Bluegrass.

Please join us for a great discussion about kids and emotional awareness! A meal will be provided by El Alcapulco! Come hungry!
Next Wednesday! September 24th. 5:30-7:15
Register Here: https://forms.gle/SECwrLy6xfU5ZsG98

If you have any questions you can contact Mr. Morning at jerren.morning@hardin.kyschools.us