In honor of our Read A Thon, a special staff member will be reading a bedtime story. These will post at 7:00 each night. Click on the link below to view tonight's story.
Special Staff Member Bedtime Story
Check out the attached calendar to see what our cafeteria staff is serving up this month! 🍽️
Please see the calendar for our March Specials Rotation - be sure to have those sneakers ready for P.E. days! :)
❤️💙❤️📚 Read Across America Week is March 2 - March 6. Our Knights are celebrating with the following dress up days: Monday - Wear Red & Blue; Tuesday - Wear Green; Wednesday - Wear a Mustache; Thursday - Wear Crazy Socks; Friday - Wear a Hat. 📚❤️💙❤️
🏰Hear ye, hear ye! Next week is National School Breakfast Week, and our noble Knights of the Café have crafted a scrumptious, celebration‑worthy menu just for the occasion. Join the fun, fuel up for learning, and help us honor the week by enjoying breakfast with us each morning!🏰
💙💙Thank you to our 🌟AMAZING🌟 Parent Action Committee for treating our teachers to a surprise charcuterie tray today! Our staff was immensely grateful!!💙💙
Bartow Robotics Showcase at Georgia Highlands College this Saturday, February 28th. See Flyer for more details.
It's time for the Hamilton Crossing Elementary School Read-A-Thon!
Our school Read-A-Thon begins on Monday March 2, 2026 and is sure to be a fun and exciting event.
We understand that your time is valuable. We also know that providing the best education for your child is important. That's why we are encouraging everyone to activate their student's Read-A-Thon account as soon as possible. The instructions are straightforward, making it quick and hassle-free, and it should take less than 5 minutes of your time.
This account will serve as a hub for recording and monitoring your child's progress as a Reader in the event, and for you to share their Read-A-Thon message with friends and family. Use the link below to activate your student's Reader account:
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/EQhvEo/1?utm=email
Thank you so much for your participation and support. Together, we can make this Read-A-Thon an amazing experience for our young readers! Thank you,
Hamilton Crossing Elementary School
Our school Read-A-Thon begins on Monday March 2, 2026 and is sure to be a fun and exciting event.
We understand that your time is valuable. We also know that providing the best education for your child is important. That's why we are encouraging everyone to activate their student's Read-A-Thon account as soon as possible. The instructions are straightforward, making it quick and hassle-free, and it should take less than 5 minutes of your time.
This account will serve as a hub for recording and monitoring your child's progress as a Reader in the event, and for you to share their Read-A-Thon message with friends and family. Use the link below to activate your student's Reader account:
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/EQhvEo/1?utm=email
Thank you so much for your participation and support. Together, we can make this Read-A-Thon an amazing experience for our young readers! Thank you,
Hamilton Crossing Elementary School
WOW WOW WOW!
Our 🌟Knights🌟 came through in a big way to raise money to support Mrs. Perry's fundraising endeavors for Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter and Backpack Buddies!
The final top 8 staff members students selected for the run:
8th Place - Mrs. Heather
7th Place - Ms. Lochridge
6th Place - Ms. Steed
5th Place - Mr. Bunch
4th Place - Mr. Freddy
3rd Place - Ms. Felker
2nd Place - Mr. Posey
Annnnnnnnddddd......
1st Place - Mr. Jones
Our Knights raised a grand total of $801 !!!!
And the winners of the Derby were....
🏅1st Place - Mr. Posey as Patrick
🏅2nd Place - Ms. Heather as a Horse
🏅3rd Place - Mr. Jones as a Unicorn
📣Thanks to the Pterodactyl (Ms. Debra) and the Dancing Hippo (Mrs. Perry) for cheering our racers on through the entire course!
💙A GREAT TIME WAS HAD BY ALL!!!!💙
Our 🌟Knights🌟 came through in a big way to raise money to support Mrs. Perry's fundraising endeavors for Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter and Backpack Buddies!
The final top 8 staff members students selected for the run:
8th Place - Mrs. Heather
7th Place - Ms. Lochridge
6th Place - Ms. Steed
5th Place - Mr. Bunch
4th Place - Mr. Freddy
3rd Place - Ms. Felker
2nd Place - Mr. Posey
Annnnnnnnddddd......
1st Place - Mr. Jones
Our Knights raised a grand total of $801 !!!!
And the winners of the Derby were....
🏅1st Place - Mr. Posey as Patrick
🏅2nd Place - Ms. Heather as a Horse
🏅3rd Place - Mr. Jones as a Unicorn
📣Thanks to the Pterodactyl (Ms. Debra) and the Dancing Hippo (Mrs. Perry) for cheering our racers on through the entire course!
💙A GREAT TIME WAS HAD BY ALL!!!!💙
📢 Inflatable Derby Update!
🌟The current standings are:
8th Place: Mrs. Heather
7th Place: Miss Lochridge
6th Place: Mr. Jones
5th Place: Ms. Steed
4th Place: Mr. Bunch
3rd Place: Mr. Freddy
2nd Place: Ms. Felker
👉Annnnnnnnddddd.......Currently in first place..........
🥳MR. POSEY!!!!!🥳
Our Knights have raised a grand total of $615 to support Mrs. Perry's fundraising efforts for Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter and Backpack Buddies.
💙Great job, Knights! You are making a difference in our community!💙
‼️If your teacher isn't on the leader board or if you want to make sure your teacher stays on the leader board, send your donations in no later than February 11th!
🌟The current standings are:
8th Place: Mrs. Heather
7th Place: Miss Lochridge
6th Place: Mr. Jones
5th Place: Ms. Steed
4th Place: Mr. Bunch
3rd Place: Mr. Freddy
2nd Place: Ms. Felker
👉Annnnnnnnddddd.......Currently in first place..........
🥳MR. POSEY!!!!!🥳
Our Knights have raised a grand total of $615 to support Mrs. Perry's fundraising efforts for Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter and Backpack Buddies.
💙Great job, Knights! You are making a difference in our community!💙
‼️If your teacher isn't on the leader board or if you want to make sure your teacher stays on the leader board, send your donations in no later than February 11th!
Hamilton Crossing Elementary School has decided to hold a Read-A-Thon this year!
Read-A-Thons actually gets your reader excited about reading and it gives friends and family the opportunity to encourage your child to read even more.
Our Read-A-Thon starts Monday March 2, 2026.
About one week before our Read-A-Thon starts, we will send home instructions on how to activate your reader's personal page. This is where you will be able to view and record their progress.
We encourage you to activate your reader’s account today by clicking on https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/EQhvEo/1?utm=email and following the simple instructions.
We've chosen Read-A-Thon because it will not take much of your time, gives your child a reason to read and helps in the development of stronger reading skills.
We hope EVERYONE participates.
Thanks so much,
Hamilton Crossing Elementary School
Read-A-Thons actually gets your reader excited about reading and it gives friends and family the opportunity to encourage your child to read even more.
Our Read-A-Thon starts Monday March 2, 2026.
About one week before our Read-A-Thon starts, we will send home instructions on how to activate your reader's personal page. This is where you will be able to view and record their progress.
We encourage you to activate your reader’s account today by clicking on https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/EQhvEo/1?utm=email and following the simple instructions.
We've chosen Read-A-Thon because it will not take much of your time, gives your child a reason to read and helps in the development of stronger reading skills.
We hope EVERYONE participates.
Thanks so much,
Hamilton Crossing Elementary School
To our Hamilton Crossing Elementary School families,
We're very excited about our upcoming Read-A-Thon fundraiser and want to share an amazing opportunity for local businesses. If you own, manage, or know of a business that would like to support our school, consider becoming a Read-A-Thon sponsor. By becoming a sponsor, a business will gain exposure to thousands of individuals who are all passionate about supporting literacy and our community.
Hurry, as there are only a limited number of digital and printed sponsorship spots available, including an exclusive Literacy Champion sponsorship. Reserve sponsorship spots today by copying and pasting the following link on your internet search bar.
Read-A-Thon Ads Options
As always, we extend our heartfelt thanks for your support of our school community.
Warm regards,
Hamilton Crossing Elementary School
We love, love, love our Mrs. Hadaway!
HIP HIP HOORAY! Mrs. Boudreaux's Class earned a pizza party for their amazing efforts with the Salvation Army Food Drive. Your generosity is so very appreciated!
See flyer for more details about summer opportunities at the Bartow County Career & College Academy STEM Innovation Academy.
4th and 5th grade students are invited to attend the HCES Winter Dance on Thursday, February 12th from 3:00-4:00. If you would like to help us set up, chaperone, or donate items to support this event for our students, please use the QR code to indicate your interest. Thank you!
Yummy! To My Tummy! Check out the lunch menu for February and plan on eating in the CAFE. HCES Cafe Staff loves seeing your smiling faces through the lunch line.
Good evening, families! Please see attached the Specials Rotation Calendar for February. Remember - sneakers work great every day of the week but are extra important on P.E. days!
*****IMPORTANT DERBY INFORMATION*****
We have extended the deadline for VOTING FOR YOUR FAVORITE STAFF MEMBER TO ENTER THE RACE to 2/11! While we will no longer take votes via donation to decide which costumes teachers will wear, we promise the reveal will be fun.
So.....Next week please be sure to donate to this worthy cause and make sure that your favorite staff member is in the race!
We have extended the deadline for VOTING FOR YOUR FAVORITE STAFF MEMBER TO ENTER THE RACE to 2/11! While we will no longer take votes via donation to decide which costumes teachers will wear, we promise the reveal will be fun.
So.....Next week please be sure to donate to this worthy cause and make sure that your favorite staff member is in the race!
It’s once again time for our school choice window to open! We will accept applications starting Monday, February 2nd – Friday, February 27, 2026.
**We will not offer hard copies of the Out of Zone applications. Please use the QR code, as seen above or displayed in our front office, to access the Out of Zone application. Further information can be found at: https://www.bartow.k12.ga.us/
**We will not offer hard copies of the Out of Zone applications. Please use the QR code, as seen above or displayed in our front office, to access the Out of Zone application. Further information can be found at: https://www.bartow.k12.ga.us/
