Kindergarten Orientation
Published May 16, 2013 | 
For parents attending Kindergarten Orientation at 6:00 P.M. at Herbert Akins Road Elementary School on May 16th, 2013, here are some forms for you:
- Here is your Kindergarten Supply List which will be used for all Kindergarten classes for the 2013-2014 school year. Get a jump on getting your supplies!
- PTA has included with the Supply List their KINDERGARTEN SUPPLY PACKS! These packs come in a Herbert Akins Lime Green Bag for only $35!!! The only items you will need to provide are a large backpack, a towel, and a change of clothes! The PTA will deliver your child’s supplies directly to the classroom prior to the first full day of classes. No work for you! You can order online at http://hareskidsmatter.org and click on the “Kindergarten Supplies” button or by mailing or bringing the attached form to the school. Please submit orders for Tracks 1, 2, and 3 by Friday, June 28 and Track 4 orders by Monday July 29.
Click here for Kindergarten Supply List and PTA Kindergarten Supply Pack forms
Kickoff to Kindergarten information
Published May 1, 2013 | On Friday, June 7th and Saturday, August 17th, Marbles Museum hosts a Kick-Off to Kindergarten celebration! Your child will practice a lunch line, how to get moving at recess, how to hop on a school bus and they will explore circle time!
This is free for new kindergartners!
Track Assignments coming March 18th!
Published March 1, 2013 | Track assignments will be sent out the week of March 18th. Information will be sent home on postcards. Please be on the lookout for these.
Bedford Falls Book Fairs
Published March 1, 2013 | Our annual school book fair is taking place from February 25th through March 8th. Our two Family Nights on Thursday, February 28th and Tuesday, March 5th.
WCPSS to operate on three-hour delay on Friday, February 22
Published February 21, 2013 | Herbert Akins and WCPSS will be operating on a three-hour delay.
First bell at Herbert Akins will be at 11:45 instead of the normal 8:45 time.
Stay tuned to the official Wake County Public School System site to stay up-to-date with regards to all inclement weather updates.
You can also keep track with there right here at the official Herbert Akins Site as well!!
Join the Herbert Akins Twitter feed, right here for other important updates!
Meet the Teacher for the 2013-2014 school year
Published February 14, 2013 | Meet the Teacher for Track 1 students is May 30, 2013 from 5-6:00 pm; for Tracks 2, 3 and 4 it is June 27, 2013 from 5-6:30 pm. This track assignment could be subject to change depending on school enrollment.
Information for Kindergarten Orientation for the 2013-2014 school year
Published February 14, 2013 | Kindergarten Orientation, for parents only, will be held May 16, 2013 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.
Attention Fifth Grade parents!!!
Published February 1, 2013 | The Tdap booster is required for all rising sixth grade students! Make sure that you send a copy of the immunization to the office after your child receives the immunization. YOU MUST HAVE THIS SHOT PRIOR TO STARTING SIXTH GRADE!
WCPSS to operate on three-hour delay on Monday, January 28
Published January 27, 2013 | Herbert Akins and WCPSS will be operating on a three-hour delay.
First bell at Herbert Akins will be at 11:45 instead of the normal 8:45 time.
From WCPSS:
“All Wake County Public School System schools will operate on a three-hour delay on Monday, January 28, due to the threat of inclement weather. The safety of our students, parents and staff remains our top priority.
WCPSS will continue monitoring weather conditions and update information as needed. This information has been shared with local media and posted on the district website, social media and distributed to our weather notification email subscriber base.
When schools are delayed:
- Before-school programs will start on a delayed schedule.
- Breakfast may be served at the principal’s discretion if school is delayed one hour or more.
STAY INFORMED
In addition to checking the WCPSS website, Facebook and Twitter, parents and employees can stay informed by signing up for emergency WCPSS email notifications such as school closings, delays and early dismissals. Click here to sign up.”
New Student Registration at HARES for 2013-2014
Published January 16, 2013 | 2013-2014 Registration Information for New Students (Kindergarten through 5th grade)
You may register students on Tuesdays and Thursday from 11:30 am to 2:30 at their base school.
Items needed to register include:
- Child’s certified birth certificate
- Proof of address (A current electric or water bill, signed lease or rental agreement can be accepted)
- Photo ID of parent registering child
- Immunization records
- Report card (for registration of grades 1-5)
A child may be registered for Kindergarten if he/she is five on or before August 31, 2013.
Registration forms and other information may be obtained by visiting the Wake County Public School System website at www.wcpss.net.
