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HES HERO 6.20.2025: HES PTA Spirit Night, Summer Meal Support

HES HERO 6.20.2025

HES HERO

At HES we are committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment that partners with families to promote high expectations, critical thinking, and the belief that other people matter. ALL students will leave HES equipped to be global life-long learners who are advocates for change.

 

Upcoming Dates

June 24    HES PTA Spirit Night at Dairy Depot - 3pm-Close

June 26    Last Day (Tr 3 & 4); 5th Grade Clap-out 1:45pm

July 2       Meet the Teacher/Open House for ALL Tracks for 25-26 for K-5 (4:30-6:00pm)

July 7       First Day Tracks 1& 3/Kindergarten Staggered Entry

July 14     All Track 1 & 3 Kindergarteners Attend 

     Tissues & Tea for Tr 1 & 3 Kindergarten Parents/Guardians in Media Center 8:30am

July 22     General PTA Meeting 6pm in the Media Center

July 25      Track out for Track 3

July 28      First Day for Track 4 students /Kindergarten Staggered Entry

August 4   All Track 4 Kindergarteners Attend

                 Tissues & Tea for Tr 4 Kindergarten Parents/Guardians in Media Center 8:30am

 

It has been a fantastic school year and it is hard to believe the 2024-2025 school year is coming to a close. To our 5th graders - best of luck in Middle School! We will miss you! Thank you for all of your hard work this year! You will receive teacher assignments, supply lists and report cards on Thursday. We can’t wait to see you on July 2nd for our Meet the Teacher/Open House Event from 4:30-6:00pm and on July 7th (Track 3) or July 28th (Track 4) for the first day of the 2025-2026 school year.

 

HES Spirit Night at Dairy Depot

Enjoy a sweet treat and cool off in the heat by visiting Dairy Depot from 3pm-close on Tuesday, June 24th. 15% of sales will go back to HES!

 

Summer Fun at Hope House

Need a summer activity for your child? Check out this resource offered by HOPE HOUSE.

 

Summer Meals

  • Children 18 years old and younger can receive free meals this summer through the Summer Food Program with Wake County and the USDA. Sites are available throughout Wake County and no registration or sign up is required! Visit wake.gov/summerfood

  • Hope House: 334 N Allen Road Wake Forest, NC. Monday 4:40pm-6:00pm (Take Home Meals, Produce, and Groceries) Get there as early as possible due to the risk of the food running out.

  • Olive Branch Baptist Church: 326 East Juniper Avenue, Wake Forest; Wednesday meals are served from 6 – 6:30 p.m. in the parking lot from the Wake Forest Baptist Church Food Truck on the second and fourth Wednesdays and Oink and Moo caters the first and third Wednesday.  Fifth Wednesdays are sponsored by church and civic groups. 

  • Youth Summer Feed Program at Covenant Life Fellowship: 4720 Forestville Road, Raleigh NC  27616; Meals are served  June 16th – August 22nd from 12 to 2 PM; Closed June 19th, July 4th and July 7th 

  • Hearts for Children Intl: 14705 New Light Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587; 919-614-2068; 3rd Sat 10am-11am

  • The Stone Chapel: 701 S Main St. Wake Forest, NC 27587; 919-880-7817; 1st & 3rd Thursday 2pm-3pm

  • Tri-Area Ministry: 149 East Holding Ave. Wake Forest, NC 27587; 919-556-7144, 919-556-7125; Mon & Wed, 2nd & 3rd Sat 10am-1pm

  • Bethany Community Church (The Ship Outreach): 1225 South Main Street, Suite 100, Wake Forest, NC 27587; First Saturday of each month; 2-3:30pm

  • Richland Creek Community Church Food Pantry: 3329 Burlington Mills Rd Wake Forest, NC. 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month 9:00am to 11:00am

  • Wake Forest Baptist Church: 107 East South St. Wake Forest, NC. Every 3rd Tuesday 4:30pm-6:00pm. Fresh produce along with pantry/canned food and bakery items.

  • Catholic Parish Outreach: 2013 Raleigh Blvd Raleigh, NC 27604 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm

  • Celebration Church NC: 8700 Capital Blvd Raleigh, NC 27616. Every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday of every month from 11:30am-12:30pm. This is a drive thru event. Not serving on 7/5/25; 8/30/25 and 11/29/25

  • Free Summer Meals: Northern Regional Center: 350 E Holding St. Wake Forest, NC. June 23th-August 1st, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 11:00am-12:00pm. Anyone 18 years or younger. No ID needed.

  • Universal Outreach: 4913 Universal Dr Wake Forest, NC 27587; 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays, 9:30am12pm

  • Text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304 for closest meal site