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![Winter Break Dec. 20th - Jan. 6th]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764601311/henryk12gaus/fh9d9jvwtzrofoove7ud/Outsidesign30.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764601311/henryk12gaus/fh9d9jvwtzrofoove7ud/Outsidesign30.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764601311/henryk12gaus/fh9d9jvwtzrofoove7ud/Outsidesign30.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1764601311/henryk12gaus/fh9d9jvwtzrofoove7ud/Outsidesign30.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1764601311/henryk12gaus/fh9d9jvwtzrofoove7ud/Outsidesign30.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1764601311/henryk12gaus/fh9d9jvwtzrofoove7ud/Outsidesign30.png","width":2200}])
Brandy Hudson
We hope everyone has a wonderful Winter Break. The last day for students We will see our students back on January 7th.
![Henry County Board of Education Shares 2026 Legislative Priorities with Local and State Officials]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764797112/henryk12gaus/uqrdjsbrvykbrih0reea/HCS2025LegislativeBreakfast2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764797112/henryk12gaus/uqrdjsbrvykbrih0reea/HCS2025LegislativeBreakfast2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764797112/henryk12gaus/uqrdjsbrvykbrih0reea/HCS2025LegislativeBreakfast2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764797112/henryk12gaus/uqrdjsbrvykbrih0reea/HCS2025LegislativeBreakfast2.jpg","width":950}])
More than a dozen dignitaries representing city, county, and state government joined the Henry County Board of Education on Nov. 18 for its annual Legislative Breakfast and presentation of its 2026 Legislative Priorities.
![Early Release Day - December 19th]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764601490/henryk12gaus/okojvgdlxoqsw40ms0kr/Outsidesign32.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764601490/henryk12gaus/okojvgdlxoqsw40ms0kr/Outsidesign32.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764601490/henryk12gaus/okojvgdlxoqsw40ms0kr/Outsidesign32.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1764601490/henryk12gaus/okojvgdlxoqsw40ms0kr/Outsidesign32.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1764601490/henryk12gaus/okojvgdlxoqsw40ms0kr/Outsidesign32.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1764601490/henryk12gaus/okojvgdlxoqsw40ms0kr/Outsidesign32.png","width":2200}])
![Santa Night at TRE]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764599850/henryk12gaus/yhzahvfdokxvcmqyjfwm/Outsidesign28_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764599850/henryk12gaus/yhzahvfdokxvcmqyjfwm/Outsidesign28_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764599850/henryk12gaus/yhzahvfdokxvcmqyjfwm/Outsidesign28_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1764599850/henryk12gaus/yhzahvfdokxvcmqyjfwm/Outsidesign28_1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1764599850/henryk12gaus/yhzahvfdokxvcmqyjfwm/Outsidesign28_1.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1764599850/henryk12gaus/yhzahvfdokxvcmqyjfwm/Outsidesign28_1.png","width":2200}])
![Holiday Shop]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764599231/henryk12gaus/jvutxqw0unusbqhfu9me/Outsidesign26.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764599231/henryk12gaus/jvutxqw0unusbqhfu9me/Outsidesign26.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764599231/henryk12gaus/jvutxqw0unusbqhfu9me/Outsidesign26.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1764599231/henryk12gaus/jvutxqw0unusbqhfu9me/Outsidesign26.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1764599231/henryk12gaus/jvutxqw0unusbqhfu9me/Outsidesign26.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1764599231/henryk12gaus/jvutxqw0unusbqhfu9me/Outsidesign26.png","width":2200}])
![Georgia Department of Education Recognizes 20 HCS Schools as 2024-2025 Literacy and Math Leaders]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763815860/henryk12gaus/fremxlj19bwunjvhdwze/HCSStudentsinClass2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763815860/henryk12gaus/fremxlj19bwunjvhdwze/HCSStudentsinClass2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1763815860/henryk12gaus/fremxlj19bwunjvhdwze/HCSStudentsinClass2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1763815860/henryk12gaus/fremxlj19bwunjvhdwze/HCSStudentsinClass2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1763815860/henryk12gaus/fremxlj19bwunjvhdwze/HCSStudentsinClass2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763815860/henryk12gaus/fremxlj19bwunjvhdwze/HCSStudentsinClass2.jpg","width":1928}])
The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) recently named 20 Henry County Schools elementary, middle, and high schools as 2024-2025 Literacy and Math Leaders.
![Henry County Schools Makes Significant District, Schoolwide Gains on 2025 CCRPI]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762979454/henryk12gaus/jitbkckqvmihsdx3trag/HCSStudentsinClass.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762979454/henryk12gaus/jitbkckqvmihsdx3trag/HCSStudentsinClass.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762979454/henryk12gaus/jitbkckqvmihsdx3trag/HCSStudentsinClass.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762979454/henryk12gaus/jitbkckqvmihsdx3trag/HCSStudentsinClass.jpg","width":850}])
Henry County Schools made significant improvements on the 2024-2025 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), according to data released by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) today.
![HCS Student Designs 3D-Printed Thermostat Cover in Use Across the District]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761753510/henryk12gaus/xwyglyofvnryzjypf6v3/TarynWilliamsonThermostatCoverDesign.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761753510/henryk12gaus/xwyglyofvnryzjypf6v3/TarynWilliamsonThermostatCoverDesign.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761753510/henryk12gaus/xwyglyofvnryzjypf6v3/TarynWilliamsonThermostatCoverDesign.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761753510/henryk12gaus/xwyglyofvnryzjypf6v3/TarynWilliamsonThermostatCoverDesign.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761753510/henryk12gaus/xwyglyofvnryzjypf6v3/TarynWilliamsonThermostatCoverDesign.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1761753510/henryk12gaus/xwyglyofvnryzjypf6v3/TarynWilliamsonThermostatCoverDesign.jpg","width":2200}])
Dutchtown High School senior Taryn Williamson is a compelling example of Henry County Schools’ mission to empower students with exceptional opportunities and access that lead to success in a global society.
![Henry County Board of Education Earns Prestigious 2025 GSBA Exemplary Board Recognition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761660016/henryk12gaus/bmulmyxx8acnvonuyay5/HCSGSBAExemplaryBoard.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761660016/henryk12gaus/bmulmyxx8acnvonuyay5/HCSGSBAExemplaryBoard.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761660016/henryk12gaus/bmulmyxx8acnvonuyay5/HCSGSBAExemplaryBoard.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761660016/henryk12gaus/bmulmyxx8acnvonuyay5/HCSGSBAExemplaryBoard.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761660016/henryk12gaus/bmulmyxx8acnvonuyay5/HCSGSBAExemplaryBoard.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761660016/henryk12gaus/bmulmyxx8acnvonuyay5/HCSGSBAExemplaryBoard.jpg","width":2000}])
The Georgia School Boards Association recently recognized the Henry County Board of Education as an Exemplary Board for 2025.
![HCS Welcomes Interested Volunteers, Mentors, Sponsors to Register for ‘How to Partner’ Seminar]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761135463/henryk12gaus/xh5qzlwypelauxruch71/HenryPartnersSeminar.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761135463/henryk12gaus/xh5qzlwypelauxruch71/HenryPartnersSeminar.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761135463/henryk12gaus/xh5qzlwypelauxruch71/HenryPartnersSeminar.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761135463/henryk12gaus/xh5qzlwypelauxruch71/HenryPartnersSeminar.jpg","width":820}])
Henry County Schools will host its latest “How to Partner with HCS” seminar on Nov. 5, 5-7 p.m. at the Henry County Learning and Support Center, located at 166 Holly Smith Drive in McDonough.
![TOTY & ESPY]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760974980/henryk12gaus/vw75pi9lktwrctyzj5kl/Outsidesign7.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760974980/henryk12gaus/vw75pi9lktwrctyzj5kl/Outsidesign7.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760974980/henryk12gaus/vw75pi9lktwrctyzj5kl/Outsidesign7.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760974980/henryk12gaus/vw75pi9lktwrctyzj5kl/Outsidesign7.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1760974980/henryk12gaus/vw75pi9lktwrctyzj5kl/Outsidesign7.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1760974980/henryk12gaus/vw75pi9lktwrctyzj5kl/Outsidesign7.png","width":2200}])
Congratulations to our TOTY & ESPY
![HCS Elementary and Middle Schools Recognized as John Hancock Award Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760111952/henryk12gaus/z1hbxq7loy6lifwf11ed/JohnHancockCursiveWritingAwards.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760111952/henryk12gaus/z1hbxq7loy6lifwf11ed/JohnHancockCursiveWritingAwards.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760111952/henryk12gaus/z1hbxq7loy6lifwf11ed/JohnHancockCursiveWritingAwards.jpg","width":800}])
The Georgia Department of Education recently recognized eight Henry County Schools as John Hancock Award Schools.
![Rocky Creek Elementary School Educator Named Henry County Schools 2025 Teacher of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759508665/henryk12gaus/zoahzmoct0qvom4lutrj/HCS2025TOTYWinner.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759508665/henryk12gaus/zoahzmoct0qvom4lutrj/HCS2025TOTYWinner.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759508665/henryk12gaus/zoahzmoct0qvom4lutrj/HCS2025TOTYWinner.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1759508665/henryk12gaus/zoahzmoct0qvom4lutrj/HCS2025TOTYWinner.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1759508665/henryk12gaus/zoahzmoct0qvom4lutrj/HCS2025TOTYWinner.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759508665/henryk12gaus/zoahzmoct0qvom4lutrj/HCS2025TOTYWinner.jpg","width":1950}])
Rocky Creek Elementary School math and science teacher Jenny Morgan is Henry County Schools’ 2025 Teacher of the Year (TOTY).
![Henry County Schools’ Historic Four-Year Graduation Rate Nears 90%, Continues to Surpass State’s Record-High Rate]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759159951/henryk12gaus/atrwun86tpzsru7g8ymx/2025HCSGraduatesCollage.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759159951/henryk12gaus/atrwun86tpzsru7g8ymx/2025HCSGraduatesCollage.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759159951/henryk12gaus/atrwun86tpzsru7g8ymx/2025HCSGraduatesCollage.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759159951/henryk12gaus/atrwun86tpzsru7g8ymx/2025HCSGraduatesCollage.jpg","width":1000}])
Henry County Schools’ four-year graduation rate increased by three percentage points to a historic high of 89.8% for the 2024-2025 school year, according to data released by the Georgia Department of Education on Sept. 29.
![Henry County Schools to Crown 2025 Teacher of the Year Among Six Semifinalists]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758733071/henryk12gaus/qo0olrozddorsnyb3wvf/2025TOTYSemifinalists.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758733071/henryk12gaus/qo0olrozddorsnyb3wvf/2025TOTYSemifinalists.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1758733071/henryk12gaus/qo0olrozddorsnyb3wvf/2025TOTYSemifinalists.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1758733071/henryk12gaus/qo0olrozddorsnyb3wvf/2025TOTYSemifinalists.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1758733071/henryk12gaus/qo0olrozddorsnyb3wvf/2025TOTYSemifinalists.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758733071/henryk12gaus/qo0olrozddorsnyb3wvf/2025TOTYSemifinalists.jpg","width":2100}])
Henry County Schools recently named the six semifinalists in the running for the district’s 2025 Teacher of the Year (TOTY) title and will announce the winner on Oct. 2 in a special ceremony at the McDonough Performing Arts Center.