This flyer welcomes everyone to kick-off the school year with fun, friends, and festivities at a Back to School Bash. This will take place at Friendship Plaza, Downtown Cartersville. Please click on the link to see dates at times for this event and for a link to register for school supplies.
Back to School Bash
🌟Our 5th Graders had their Awards Day and celebrations this morning - it is always a bit bittersweet! We have shared wonderful memories, but it's time for a new adventure. Best of luck, Knights! We know you'll continue to shine!🌟
HCES hosted our Grad Walk, celebrating the students who once walked our halls and who are now set to walk across the graduation stage. We are so very proud of their accomplishments and wish them all the best as they embark on their next adventures!
Hip, Hip, Hooray — Field Day is TOMORROW!
Parents are invited to join us at Cass Middle School to cheer on their child from the sidelines. Please park in the middle school parking area and meet us on the field during your child’s scheduled Field Day session:
🎉 Preschool–2nd Grade: 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
🎉 3rd–5th Grade: 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Additional activities will take place throughout the day on campus and will be led by teachers. Parent attendance is only needed during the designated Field Day timeframe for your child at Cass Middle School.
IMPORTANT Things to Think About:
1. Wear tennis shoes & comfortable kingdom color clothing
2. Sunscreen
3. Water Bottles labeled with Student Name
4. Kona Ice Money
We look forward to an exciting and memorable Field Day!
Parents are welcome to come cheer on their child from the sidelines at Cass Middle School. Please park in the middle school parking area and meet us there during your child’s designated Field Day timeframe:
🎉 Preschool–2nd Grade: 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
🎉 3rd–5th Grade: 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Additional activities throughout the day will be school-based and teacher-led, so parent attendance will only be needed during your child’s designated Field Day timeframe at Cass Middle School.
We can’t wait for a fantastic Field Day!
If your child has medication stored in our clinic, please plan to pick it up by 11:00 A.M. on May 22nd. Any medication not collected by this deadline will need to be destroyed. We want to make sure your child has what they need, so mark your calendar and stop by before time runs out! 📅 Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
💐Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Penny Roberts!
Mrs. Roberts is not one to seek the spotlight, but we know that her quiet leadership, positivity, and love for her students deserve all the accolades! Congratulations, Mrs. Roberts! We are so very 🍀lucky🍀 that you are a Hamilton Crossing Knight!💙
As a parent/guardian of a student at Hamilton Crossing Elementary School, you are an important part of our Title I team. We value your input and encourage your participation in planning and implementing our family engagement programs and activities. The goal of all Title I programs is to support every student in meeting high academic standards, regardless of background or socioeconomic status. Your feedback helps us continue improving the support and opportunities we provide for our students and families. Please take a few moments to complete the following confidential survey. Your responses will be used to guide future planning and family involvement efforts at Hamilton Crossing Elementary School. Thank you for your time, support, and valuable feedback.
English: Hamilton Crossing Title I Parent Engagement Survey 2025- 2026 – Fill out form
Spanish: Encuesta de Participación de Padres del Título I de Hamilton Crossing 2025-2026 – Fill out form
Garden Spotlight
Tuesday
STEMS- The stems act as the support of the entire structure of the plant. It transports vital necessities for growth and creates maximum opportunities for the plant to be successful and mature.
Paraprofessionals: Ms. Hannah, Ms. Deidre, Ms. Courtney, Mrs. Jennings, Ms. Taylor, Ms. Miranda, Ms. Rebekah, Ms. Teresah, Ms. Tabrina
ESOL: Ms. Knowles, Mrs. Cline
Coaches: Mrs. Elrod, Mrs. Bagley, Ms. Scileppi
GATEWAY: Mrs. Burlison, Mrs. Nations
Special Areas: Mrs. Collett, Mrs. Arents, Mrs. Perry, Coach Short, Ms. Shoop
Interpreters: Ms. Keita, Ms. Jill, Ms. Heather
Exceptional Ed: Mrs. Lee, Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. House
Speech Language: Mrs. Barber, Ms. Andrea
Support: Mrs. Lalla, Mrs. Gilbert
DHH: Mrs. Croasdale
OT/PT: Ms. Kristi, Ms. Rachel
Technology: Deiter
Garden Spotlight
Monday
ROOTS - The roots work together to anchor the plant. They are the first defense for safety and security. They are crucial to the structure of the plant and necessary for growth and development.
Custodians: Mr. Freddy, Ms. Debra, and Mr. Tim
Front Office: Ms. Heather, Ms. Cindy, and Ms. Gayle
Nurse: Nurse Terresa
Administration: Mrs. Perry and Mrs. Chack
Counselor: Mrs. Hadaway
Attention all students planning to participate in athletics next year:
Cass Middle School will offer free athletic physicals on Thursday, May 14, from 4:00–6:00 PM in the school gymnasium.
Students should report to the gym during this time and see Coach Keener or Coach Abernathy to receive a physical.
Please take advantage of this opportunity to ensure you are eligible for participation in the upcoming athletic season.
Also, I have included a link below of the physical form if you need it.
The document below has the Bartow County Elementary School Spring Menu.
Spring Menu
Our teachers rolled out the red carpet for our test takers today, reminding them to activate 🦁 LION MODE 🦁 so they can ⬆️ LEVEL UP ⬆️ on the Milestones this week.
🎒 Our students put the work in and everyone submitted their tests successfully!
A huuuuuuggggggeeee 😊 THANK YOU 😊 to all the grown ups who helped our students get to school on time and ready to roll today ---- we had an impeccable 98% attendance rate in grades 3-5!!
⏰️ Time for tomorrow -- ELA SECTION 2!
The HCES staff had an absolute blast participating in Undercover Dress-Up Week. Each day brought a new surprise as our team secretly dressed according to five playful themes:
Monday — Monochrome (everyone wore one single color from head to toe)
Tuesday — Drink From Anything But a Cup
Wednesday — Pajama Day
Thursday — Your Favorite Holiday
and Friday — Royalty
We didn’t tell the students what we were up to, so at first they simply thought we’d lost our minds. But by Tuesday, they started catching on — and suddenly they couldn’t wait to see what wild idea we’d show up with next.
Our staff wanted to sprinkle a little extra joy, laughter, and lighthearted fun into the students’ days, and judging by their reactions, mission accomplished.
