Bulls Gap Schools

Parent/Teacher Conferences for BGS will be Tuesday (2/10) and Thursday(2/12) until 4:30.

District Announcement: Hawkins County Schools will operate normally tomorrow. Buses will operate on clear roads. Please see our website for updated road information. Welcome Back!

Today we're celebrating our incredible principals, assistant principals, associate principals, and deans of students! They lead our schools like true knights, ensuring our students and staff are supported every day. Thank you for your tireless efforts and commitment to our schools! #HCS #SchoolLeaders #AdminAppreciation

District Announcement: Hawkins County Schools will continue to be closed on Thursday, February 5 and Friday, February 6, due to unsafe secondary roads. Although the recent rain and warming temperatures have helped improve some of the road conditions, 80-85% of our secondary routes remain unsafe for bus travel. Due to warming temperatures and sunshine forecast over the weekend and into next week, we aim to open schools and run buses on clear routes beginning Monday. If this plan changes, we will send and post updates. Please refer to the HCS Bus Changes page: https://www.hck12.net/o/hcsd/page/buses for updates to our roads and affected routes.

BGS Band needs your help! The band is going to compete at William Blount High School and then going to Dollywood on April 25th. The cost is going to be $50 and Mr. Mahan is looking for people to sponsor a couple of kids who cannot afford it. If you or someone you know would like to help us, we would appreciate it!!

Hawkins County Schools will be closed Tuesday, February 3 and Wednesday, February 4 due to road conditions throughout the county.

Tentatively rescheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026 from 3:30 to 5:30pm. Make sure you have your physical on file at school to try out. February 9, 2026 from 3:30 to 5:30pm. Make sure you have your physical on file at school to try out.

Hawkins County Schools will be closed on Monday, February 2.

District Announcement: Walter's State Community College TAG Program cancelled for Saturday, January 31, 2026.

District Announcement: Due to the Winter Storm Warning and predicted heavy snowfall, Hawkins County Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, Friday, January 30.

Hawkins County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Buses will operate on clear roads only. Bus route information can be found at this link: www.hck12.net/o/hcsd/page/buses

Hawkins County Schools will close tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, due to road conditions and freezing temperatures.

❄️ DIY Frozen Bubbles 🫧✨ Yes, bubbles can survive winter — and they turn into something absolutely breathtaking. Frozen Bubbles – Supplies You’ll Need: • 1 cup very warm water • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar • 1 tablespoon food-grade glycerin • ½ tablespoon corn syrup • 5 tablespoons dish soap (gentle brands like Dawn work great) • A jar with a lid • Straws • Measuring cups and spoons ⸻ How to Prepare the Solution: 1. Pour one cup of hot tap water into a jar. 2. Add powdered sugar and stir until completely dissolved. 3. Mix in the glycerin and corn syrup. Stir again until combined. 4. Add the dish soap last and gently mix (don’t shake — slow stirring helps keep the bubbles stronger). 5. Close the jar and place the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2–3 hours to chill. When you’re ready, take the solution and straws outside. Dip the straw into the mixture and slowly blow bubbles onto a cold surface. For best results, avoid windy areas and choose a sheltered spot so the bubbles can freeze instead of popping too quickly. Watching them crystallize is pure winter magic ✨🫧 I’ve been experimenting with frozen bubbles again, and watching them slowly crystallize on the snow feels like witnessing tiny frozen planets appear right before your eyes. If you want to try this at home, a few tips help: • Use a slightly thicker bubble solution • Let your solution acclimate to outdoor temperature • Blow slowly for stronger bubbles • Allow your camera to adjust to the cold for better photos Here’s what makes them so special: 🫧 When a bubble gently lands on fresh snow, it can stay intact longer than expected 🫧 Delicate frost patterns form naturally across the surface 🫧 Some pop and leave perfect rings behind 🫧 The smallest bubbles can even last overnight and sparkle in the morning light

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