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Tuesday, May 9, 2023 

HCS School Community,

Superintendent Mary Elizabeth Davis, Director of School Safety and Security Johnnie Stafford, and Henry County Police Department Major Jeff Maddox, who leads the district's School Resource Officer Unit, joined together to address the safety/security violation that took place at Woodland High School on Friday, May 5.

Additionally, they shared a clear, unified message to our community that it takes all of us working together toward the common mission of keeping our schools and our children safe. Please take a moment to watch this video message: https://youtu.be/abIe6dmM3uA.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and ongoing support as we work to keep everyone safe and informed.

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Comunidad Escolar de HCS,

La Superintendente Mary Elizabeth Davis, el Director de Seguridad Escolar Johnnie Stafford y el Mayor del Departamento de Policía del Condado de Henry, Jeff Maddox, quien dirige la Unidad de Oficiales de Recursos Escolares del distrito, se unieron para abordar la violación de seguridad que tuvo lugar en Woodland High School el viernes 5 de mayo.

Además, compartieron un mensaje claro y unificado a nuestra comunidad de que se necesita que todos trabajemos juntos hacia la misión común de mantener seguras a nuestras escuelas y nuestros niños. Por favor, tómese un momento para ver este mensaje de video: https://youtu.be/abIe6dmM3uA. (Para traducir al español, haga clic en el botón de subtítulos en la parte inferior de la pantalla. A continuación, haga clic en el botón de configuración, haga clic en Traducir automáticamente y haga clic en español).

Gracias por su paciencia, comprensión y apoyo continuo mientras trabajamos para mantener a todos seguros e informados.     

Thursday, May 4, 2023 

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Can you believe that the school year is coming to an end? May is filled with graduation,  field days, awards days, and other end of the year celebrations. Most importantly, we celebrate the accomplishments of all of our students. As we finish the year strong, we also look forward to the start of a new school year very soon. In preparation for the 2023-2024 school year, please complete the Annual Information Update.     

All families should complete the Annual Information Update through the  Parent Portal by Friday, May 19, 2023. This process will update all contact information, transportation requests, medical/health information, and will help to ensure that your student will be ready on the first day of school, August 2, 2023. Your child's school will be provided with important information for the upcoming school year.

1.      Login to the Parent Portal, https://bit.ly/HenryCSParentPortal

2.     Select "More"

3.     Select "Information Update-Verification"

4.     Select "2023-2024 Current Student Information Update/Verification"

Additionally, all rising sixth and ninth grade students (current fifth and eighth graders) must submit new proof of residency documents and/or secure new affidavits of residency before the new school year begins.

Affidavits are provided at the Welcome Center from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Computer kiosks are also available for information updates. The Welcome Center is located at 166 Holly Smith Drive, McDonough, GA 30253. For assistance or additional information, you may contact the Welcome Center at (770) 957-3945 or your child's school.

Thanks,

Family Services 

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Estimados padres y tutores,

¿Pueden creer que el año escolar está llegando a su fin? Mayo está lleno de graduaciones, días de campo, días de premios y otras celebraciones de fin de año. Lo más importante es que celebramos los logros de todos nuestros estudiantes. A medida que terminamos el año con fuerza, también esperamos el comienzo de un nuevo año escolar muy pronto. En preparación para el año escolar 2023-2024, complete la Actualización Anual de Información.

Todas las familias deben completar la Actualización Anual de Información a través del  Portal para Padres de Infinite Campus antes del viernes 19 de mayo de 2023. Este proceso actualizará toda la información de contacto, solicitudes de transporte, información médica / de salud y ayudará a garantizar que su estudiante esté listo el primer día de clases, el 2 de agosto de 2023. La escuela de su hijo recibirá información importante para el próximo año escolar.

1.    Inicie sesión en el Portal para padres,  https://bit.ly/HenryCSParentPortal

2.     Seleccione"Más"

3.     Seleccione "Information Update-Verification" (Actualización-Verificación de Información)

4.     Seleccione "2023-2024 Current Student Information Update/Verification"  (Actualización / verificación de la información actual del estudiante 2023-2024)

Además, todos los estudiantes de sexto y noveno grado (estudiantes actuales de quinto y octavo grado) deben presentar nuevos documentos de prueba de residencia y / u obtener nuevas declaraciones juradas de residencia antes de que comience el nuevo año escolar.

Las declaraciones juradas se proporcionan en el Centro de Bienvenida de 8:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m., de lunes a viernes. Los quioscos de computadoras también están disponibles para actualizaciones de información. El Centro de Bienvenida está ubicado en 166 Holly Smith Drive, McDonough, GA 30253. Para obtener ayuda o información adicional, puede comunicarse con el Centro de Bienvenida al (770) 957-3945 o con la escuela de su hijo.

Gracias,

Servicios para la familia

Friday, April 28, 2023 

Good afternoon,

Henry County Board of Education held its regular Study Session and Business Session meetings on Monday, April 17, 2023. The meetings were streamed live on our district website. You can find the written highlights of the meetings by  clicking here. You can also watch a video recap of these meetings by  clicking here.

You can view full OnDemand videos of all board meetings by  clicking here. For a review of all previous board meeting highlights and video recaps,  click here.

Additionally, on April 14, Henry County Schools Superintendent Mary Elizabeth Davis hosted the third annual State of Our Schools event, putting education on centerstage in Henry County and highlighting the voices of students, teachers and staff from across the district. You can view the archived livestream of State of Our Schools by  clicking here.

#YouBelongInHenry

#InPursuitOfExceptionalHCS

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Buenas tardes

La Junta de Educación del Condado de Henry celebró sus reuniones regulares de Sesión de Estudio y Sesión de Negocios el lunes 17 de abril de 2023. Las reuniones se transmitieron en vivo en el sitio web de nuestro distrito. Puede encontrar los aspectos más destacados escritos de las reuniones  haciendo clic aquí. También puede ver un resumen en video de estas reuniones  haciendo clic aquí.

Puede ver videos completos de OnDemand de todas las reuniones de la junta haciendo  clic aquí.  Para obtener una revisión de todos los aspectos destacados de las reuniones anteriores de la junta y resúmenes en video, haga clic aquí.

Además, el 14 de abril, la Superintendente de las Escuelas del Condado de Henry, Mary Elizabeth Davis, organizó el tercer evento anual del Estado de Nuestras Escuelas, poniendo la educación en el centro del escenario en el Condado de Henry y destacando las voces de los estudiantes, maestros y personal de todo el distrito. Puede ver la transmisión en vivo archivada de Estado de Nuestras Escuelas (State of Our Schools) haciendo  clic aquí.

#YouBelongInHenry

#InPursuitOfExceptionalHCS

Friday, April 28, 2023 

Greetings Henry County High School Community:

As we wind down the 2022-2023 school year, we wanted our high school families to be aware that throughout the months of May through July, a host of summer learning opportunities ranging from Initial Course Credit Options to Credit Recovery opportunities are afforded to our high school students at our schools and through our district's Impact Academy to meet the diverse needs of our Henry County community. Embracing the theme of " Never Stop Learning," we wanted our high school stakeholders to be aware of the range of summer learning options available throughout the district.

All summer learning opportunities that result in a course credit MUST be approved through the advisement process with a member of the school's counseling department. Advisement for Summer Learning begins on campuses starting May 1st and run through the 19th, with a second advisement window running from May 24th through June 6th for later registration. Communication about school-based enrollment and registration, along with grade repair and credit recovery options, will be shared by schools on or after April 28th, 2023.

For specific details and next steps, please see the attached flyer or visit the summer learning website at
https://schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us/Page/156640.

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Saludos a la Comunidad de las Escuelas Secundarias del Condado de Henry:

A medida que terminamos el año escolar 2022-2023, queríamos que nuestras familias de escuelas secundarias fueran conscientes de que durante los meses de mayo a julio, se brindan una gran cantidad de oportunidades de aprendizaje de verano que van desde opciones de crédito del curso inicial hasta oportunidades de recuperación de crédito a nuestros estudiantes de secundaria en nuestras escuelas y a través de la Academia de Impacto de nuestro distrito para satisfacer las diversas necesidades de nuestra comunidad del Condado de Henry. Adoptando el tema de "Nunca dejes de aprender," queríamos que las personas interesadas de nuestras escuelas secundarias estuvieran al tanto de la gama de opciones de aprendizaje de verano disponibles en todo el distrito.

Todas las oportunidades de aprendizaje de verano que resulten en un crédito del curso DEBEN ser aprobadas a través del proceso de asesoramiento con un miembro del departamento de consejería de la escuela. El asesoramiento para el aprendizaje de verano comienza en los campus a partir del 1 de mayo y se extiende hasta el 19, con una segunda ventana de asesoramiento que se extiende desde el 24 de mayo hasta el 6 de junio para una inscripción posterior. La comunicación sobre la inscripción y el registro en la escuela, junto con las opciones de reparación de calificaciones y recuperación de créditos, será compartida por las escuelas a partir del 28 de abril de 2023.

Para obtener detalles específicos y los próximos pasos, consulte el folleto adjunto o visite el sitio web de aprendizaje de verano en
https://schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us/Page/156640.

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 

Henry County Schools Transportation Services will host a Job Fair on Thursday, April 27, 2023, from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at the Henry County Learning and Support Center located at 166 Holly Smith Drive in McDonough. We are currently hiring for Bus Drivers and Bus Monitors for the 2023-2024 school year. We invite you to come join our team and make the choice to Drive4Henry.

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Los Servicios de Transporte de las Escuelas del Condado de Henry organizarán una Feria de Empleo el jueves 27 de abril de 2023, de 3:00 a 6:00 p.m. en el Centro de Aprendizaje y Apoyo del Condado de Henry ubicado en 166 Holly Smith Drive en McDonough. Actualmente estamos contratando conductores de autobuses y monitores de autobuses para el año escolar 2023-2024. Te invitamos a unirte a nuestro equipo y tomar la decisión de Manejar para Henry (Drive4Henry). 

Monday, April 17, 2023 

Dear Henry County Schools Families, 

Please join us for a Community Conversation focused on School Safety and Security -- where we will discuss the district's security investments and efforts to ensure safe school environments. There will also be time dedicated to structured Q&A, as well as small group discussions to facilitate recommendations as we continuously improve.

We kindly ask that you join us for either of the two meetings that we have planned:

Thursday, April 20, 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Henry County Schools Boardroom
33 N. Zack Hinton Pkwy., McDonough, GA

Tuesday, April 25, 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Henry Learning and Support Center (formerly Henry County Middle School)
166 Holly Smith Dr., McDonough, GA 

Sincerely,
Henry County Schools

Friday, April 14, 2023 

Dear Parents and Guardians,

In preparation for the 2023-2024 school year, all families should complete the Annual Information Update through the Parent Portal by Friday, May 19, 2023.

This process will update all contact information, transportation requests, medical/health information, and will help to ensure that your student will be ready on the first day of school, August 2, 2023.

1. Login to the Parent Portal, https://bit.ly/HenryCSParentPortal
2. Select "More"
3. Select "Information Update-Verification"
4. Select "2023-2024 Current Student Information Update/Verification"

Additionally, all rising sixth and ninth grade students (current fifth and eighth graders) must submit new proof of residency documents and/or secure new affidavits of residency before the new school year begins.

Affidavits are provided at the Welcome Center from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Computer kiosks are also available for information updates. The Welcome Center is located at 166 Holly Smith Drive, McDonough, GA 30253. For assistance or additional information, you may contact the Welcome Center at (770) 957-3945 or your child's school.

Thanks,

Family Services

HCS Annual Information

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 

Dear Henry County Parents and Families,

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties at several schools which has temporarily disabled phone and internet connectivity. We are working with our service provider to resolve the issue and will follow up once service has been fully restored. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to keep everyone informed.

Regards,

Henry County Schools

Monday, March 20, 2023 

Good afternoon, 

Henry County Board of Education held its regular Study Session and Business Session meetings on Monday, March 13, 2023. The meetings were streamed live on our district website. You can find the written highlights of the meetings by clicking here. You can also watch a video recap of these meetings by clicking here.

Additionally, you can view full OnDemand videos of all board meetings by clicking here. For a review of all previous board meeting highlights and video recaps, click here.

#YouBelongInHenry
#InPursuitOfExceptionalHCS

Friday, March 17, 2023 

Parents and Guardians,

Henry County Schools is excited to offer an Early Kindergarten Program for entering Kindergarten students. You may express interest in participation when you complete Kindergarten registration through the Online Registration System beginning March 21, 2023. We encourage you to complete Kindergarten registration (OLR) and mark your expressed interest early as spaces are limited at each elementary site. You can find the link to register for Kindergarten by clicking here.

Early Kindergarten Program admission is first come, first served based on expressed interest and completed Kindergarten enrollment. A waitlist will be established.

*Expressing interest does not enroll your child in the Early Kindergarten Program.
**There will be a separate communication provided if selected to attend.

Please see the attached flyer for more details.

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Padres y tutores,

Las Escuelas del Condado de Henry se complacen en ofrecer un Programa de Kindergarten Temprano para estudiantes que ingresan a Kindergarten. Puede expresar interés en participar cuando complete la inscripción en Kindergarten a través del Sistema de Inscripción en línea a partir del 21 de marzo de 2023. Le recomendamos que complete el registro de Kindergarten (OLR) y marque su interés expresado con anticipación ya que los espacios son limitados en cada sitio de primaria. Puede encontrar el enlace para inscribirse en Kindergarten haciendo clic aquí.

La Admisión Temprana al Programa de Kindergarten se asigna por orden de llegada según el interés expresado y la inscripción completada en el Kindergarten. Se establecerá una lista de espera.

*Expresar interés no inscribe a su hijo en el Programa de Kindergarten Temprano.
**Se proporcionará una comunicación separada si se selecciona para asistir.

Consulte el folleto adjunto para obtener más detalles.

Thursday, March 16, 2023 

Parents and Guardians, 

Kindergarten registration for the 2023-2024 school year will open on March 21, 2023. You can find the link to register and important information by clicking here. Families in need of assistance may contact the Henry County Schools Welcome Center at 770-957-3945 or OLRSupport@henry.k12.ga.us.

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Padres y tutores, La inscripción al jardín de infantes para el año escolar 2023-2024 se abrirá el 21 de marzo de 2023. Puede encontrar el enlace para registrarse e información importante haciendo clic aquí. Las familias que necesiten asistencia pueden comunicarse con el Centro de Bienvenida de las Escuelas del Condado de Henry al 770-957-3945 o OLRSupport@henry.k12.ga.us.

Thursday, March 16, 2023 

Greetings Current and Future AAS Families, 

This is a friendly reminder of the innovative redesign at the Academy for Advanced Studies. The redesign aims to improve course programming, increase work-based learning, internship/apprenticeship opportunities, and improve collaboration with home high schools. Due to increasing interest, work-based learning opportunities, and a need to protect instructional time because of transportation, the redesign also includes changing the daily learning schedule and district-provided transportation. School operating hours during the 2023-2024 school year will be modified. Staff members will report at 7:00 am, and students may enter the building. The first class will begin at approximately 7:45 am, and our third block will end around 12:50 pm.

Additionally, transportation will not be provided for students to AAS in the morning; however, we will provide transportation from AAS to each of our traditional high schools in the afternoon. The change in the daily learning schedule will allow for increased instructional time, unencumbered participation in afternoon classes at their zoned school, and extracurricular activities after school. The new school hours will give students more opportunities to connect with their chosen pathway through work-based learning, internships, or apprenticeships in the afternoon. The district is exploring transportation options for those students with hardships to ensure the opportunity to complete their pathway. Locate the link at the bottom of the page for the Transportation Request Form. The purpose of this form is to identify anyone who experiences a transportation concern. We will use the data collected to examine transportation solutions. If you are in need of transportation, please ensure that you have completed the Transportation Request Form by Friday, March 17th .

If you have completed this request, no further action is needed. Thank you for your continued support of the Academy for Advanced Studies. We are encouraged that these changes will provide the most optimal learning conditions for students with the ultimate goal of protecting and maximizing instructional time while supporting pathway opportunities. If you have any questions, please email me directly at douglas.blackwell@henry.k12.ga.us.

Link:  Transportation Request Form- AAS- 2023-2024

Sincerely,
Dr. Douglas Blackwell
CEO of Academy for Advanced Studies

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 

Good afternoon, 

Are you interested in earning Dual Enrollment credit while gaining knowledge and experience in your chosen career? If so, AAS has the opportunity for you.

AAS is currently enrolling new students in our 4 Technical Certificate of Credit programs with Southern Crescent Technical College.

• Auto Collision Repair Assistant

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

• Prep Cook (Culinary Arts)

• Salon and Spa Support Specialist (Cosmetology)

You can complete your registration at the link below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJ6SXPBSYeRYMRRkOQCNyjQOhDEHGQxS4qW8wCvtkcfs_3lA/viewform

You will receive a letter in the mail with your schedule if you are accepted.

Feel free to reach out to our counselors if you have any questions.

• Syreeta.Lawson@henry.k12.ga.us
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• Karen.Montgomery@henry.k12.ga.us
  = Last Names L-Z

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 

Greetings Current and Future AAS Families, 

This is a friendly reminder of the innovative redesign at the Academy for Advanced Studies. The redesign aims to improve course programming, increase work-based learning, internship/apprenticeship opportunities, and improve collaboration with home high schools. Due to increasing interest, work-based learning opportunities, and a need to protect instructional time because of transportation, the redesign also includes changing the daily learning schedule and district-provided transportation. School operating hours during the 2023-2024 school year will be modified. Staff members will report at 7:00 am, and students may enter the building. The first class will begin at approximately 7:45 am, and our third block will end around 12:50 pm.

Additionally, transportation will not be provided for students to AAS in the morning; however, we will provide transportation from AAS to each of our traditional high schools in the afternoon. The change in the daily learning schedule will allow for increased instructional time, unencumbered participation in afternoon classes at their zoned school, and extracurricular activities after school. The new school hours will give students more opportunities to connect with their chosen pathway through work-based learning, internships, or apprenticeships in the afternoon. The district is exploring transportation options for those students with hardships to ensure the opportunity to complete their pathway. Locate the link at the bottom of the page for the Transportation Request Form. The purpose of this form is to identify anyone who experiences a transportation concern. We will use the data collected to examine transportation solutions.  If you are in need of transportation, please ensure that you have completed the  Transportation Request Form by Friday, March 17 ^th .  If you have completed this request, no further action is needed.

Thank you for your continued support of the Academy for Advanced Studies. We are encouraged that these changes will provide the most optimal learning conditions for students with the ultimate goal of protecting and maximizing instructional time while supporting pathway opportunities. If you have any questions, please email me directly at  douglas.blackwell@henry.k12.ga.us.

Link:  Transportation Request Form- AAS- 2023-2024

Sincerely,

Dr. Douglas Blackwell

CEO of Academy for Advanced Studies

Tuesday, March 2, 2023 

Good afternoon,

Henry County Board of Education held its regular Study Session and Business Session meetings on Monday, February 13, 2023. The meetings were streamed live on our district website. You can find the written highlights of the meetings by clicking here. You can also watch a video recap of these meetings by clicking here.

Additionally, you can view full OnDemand videos of all board meetings by clicking here. For a review of all previous board meeting highlights and video recaps, click here.

#YouBelongInHenry
#InPursuitOfExceptionalHCS

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 

High School Parents and Guardians,

We are excited to announce Henry County Schools' 2nd annual Henry Voices competition, and we would like to hear the voices of students across Henry. Please encourage your child to submit a short, 2-minute video and/or writing piece on the appropriate grade-level topics provided on the attached flyer by March 3, 2023 . One lucky winner from each competition category will be selected to share their "talk" at the Superintendent's State of Our Schools address in April. The high school winner from each category will receive a $300 scholarship!

Attached you will find more information about the competition and the link for submissions.

Good luck, and we can't wait to see everyone's entries!



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Padres y tutores de la escuela secundaria,

Nos complace anunciar la 2da competencia anual Voces de Henry de las Escuelas del Condado de Henry, y nos gustaría escuchar las voces de los estudiantes de Henry. Anime a su hijo a enviar un video corto de 2 minutos y/o una pieza de escritura sobre los temas apropiados de nivel de grado que se proporcionan en el folleto adjunto antes del 3 de marzo de 2023. Un afortunado ganador de cada categoría de competencia será seleccionado para compartir su "charla" en el discurso del Superintendente sobre el Estado de Nuestras Escuelas en abril. ¡El ganador de la escuela secundaria de cada categoría recibirá una beca de $ 300!

Adjunto encontrará más información sobre el concurso y el enlace para las inscripciones.

¡Buena suerte, y no podemos esperar a ver las entradas de todos!

Monday, February 27, 2023 

Greetings!

While the AAS regular registration period ended Friday, February 10, 2023, we are extending the window and will accept new students in pathways where space remains.

The CTAE pathways with the greatest availability include Electronics, Energy & Power, Advanced Engineering (Mechatronics), and Teaching as a Profession.

We also offer college credit courses and are still accepting students in our Dual Enrollment Technical Certificate of Credit programs: Auto Collision Repair Assistant I, Emergency Medical Technician, Prep Cook, and Shampoo Technician. Students who select these programs will complete an additional application with the AAS counselors.

Please visit our website at https://schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us/aas to complete the registration form for the 2023-2024 school year at AAS.

Monday, February 27, 2023 

Greetings Henry County Families,

We have an amazing opportunity for your student(s) called Next Steps Webinar, which is scheduled for Tuesday, February 28, from 6-7:30 p.m. Students and families will have the opportunity to hear directly from leaders in local business, industry, technical colleges, and military to learn about real-life opportunities available right after high school! Opportunities include corporate training, internships, military apprenticeships, and more.

The initial session will last about 35 minutes. Parents/guardians and students will then be able to enter private breakout rooms where they can interact with potential employers and post-secondary options. Although this workshop is targeting 11 ^th and 12 ^th graders, students in grades 8-12 can attend. 

Register for the event through Air Meet by going to this web link ( https://www.airmeet.com/e/f9e90770-66d1-11ed-a815-077667a670a8) and typing in your email address, accepting the Terms of Services, clicking SUBMIT button, and clicking Register Here. Once you complete this first step, Air Meet will send you a separate email for you to complete by entering your name, designation, system, city, and country. When you finish this step, you will be registered completely and then told to reuse the initial web link provided. 

For more information, contact Robert Bradley at bob@nextstepswebinars.org. Thank you, and see you on the 28 ^th!

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Saludos a las familias del condado de Henry,

Tenemos una oportunidad increíble para su(s) estudiante(s) llamada Next Steps Webinar, que está programada para el martes 28 de febrero, de 6 a 7:30 p.m. ¡Los estudiantes y las familias tendrán la oportunidad de escuchar directamente a los líderes de los negocios locales, las industrias, las universidades técnicas y las fuerzas armadas para aprender sobre las oportunidades de la vida real disponibles justo después de la escuela secundaria! Las oportunidades incluyen capacitación corporativa, pasantías(internados), aprendizajes militares y más. 

La sesión inicial durará unos 35 minutos. Los padres / tutores y los estudiantes podrán ingresar a salas de descanso privadas donde pueden interactuar con posibles empleadores y opciones postsecundarias. Aunque este taller está dirigido a estudiantes de 11º y 12 ^º grado, los estudiantes de los grados 8-12 pueden asistir.  

Regístrese para el evento a través de Air Meet yendo a este enlace web ( https://www.airmeet.com/e/f9e90770-66d1-11ed-a815-077667a670a8) y escribiendo su dirección de correo electrónico, aceptando los Términos de servicios, haciendo clic en el botón ENVIAR y haciendo clic en Registrarse aquí.  Una vez que completes este primer paso, Air Meet te enviará un correo electrónico por separado para que lo completes ingresando tu nombre, designación, sistema, ciudad y país. Cuando termine este paso, se registrará completamente y luego se le pedirá que reutilice el enlace web inicial proporcionado. 

Para obtener más información, póngase en contacto con Robert Bradley en  bob@nextstepswebinars.org.  ¡Gracias, y nos vemos el día 28!

Sincerely- Impact Academy 

Wednesday, February 22, 2023 

Friday, February 24 is the last day to enroll at Impact Academy for the 2023-24 school year. Impact Academy is Henry County Schools' full-time virtual/Blended learning school of choice.

After Friday, Impact Academy will form a wait list for potential enrollment. Find more information about Impact Academy High School at: https://sites.google.com/henry.k12.ga.us/impact-academy-high-school/home

Enroll at Impact Academy at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVx6JQLcfbxM0rbvjfkOoTyftgA5DzWB4HklFTEe8WnhzzOA/viewform

If you have already submitted an enrollment request, please do not submit another.


Sincerely- Impact Academy 

Friday, February 17, 2023 

HCS Employees,

Henry County Board of Education policy JBCCA (Student Assignment to Schools) provides that children of permanent (benefit eligible) employees of Henry County Schools may be enrolled in the appropriate grade level at the school desired by the parent/employee.

To ensure the 2023-2024 enrollment projections and personnel allocations for each school are as accurate as possible, it is critical that schools receive complete and early notification from employees regarding plans to enroll students. This request must be completed each school year.

Any current employee who wishes to request Employee Choice for the 2023-2024 school year should submit the form by February 24, 2023. Click here to submit a request.

Select "Request Form" on the left column. To ensure proper placement of your child(ren) for the 23-24 school year, employee IDs, supervisor names and school/site locations must be entered.

If you have questions please contact the Department of Family Services, Ms. Candace Bethea or Ms. Lauren Hale.

Monday, February 13, 2023 

Henry County Schools will host the annual Funding College: Financial Aid/FAFSA Workshop virtually on February 16. There will be two sessions that families can choose to attend, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. OR 6:30-7:30 p.m. All students in Grades 11 and 12 and their parents/guardians are welcome to attend one of the sessions. The sessions are designed to provide detailed information regarding financial aid, scholarships, grants, student loans, HOPE scholarship, and the FAFSA. Don't miss out on this event!

Families must register for only one time listed below if they are interested in learning about financial aid resources. After registering for the event, the link for the event will be sent to the registrant's email.

Please email scholarships@henry.k12.ga.us if you have any questions.

Click here to register for the 5 p.m. session OR Click here to register for the 6:30 p.m. session

Sunday, February 5, 2023 

Greetings,

Please see the dates below regarding "New Student Registration" for rising 10th to 12th grade future AAS students. Open House will be 5pm-7pm. Current students are meeting with AAS counselors on an individual basis to discuss registration options during the school day. Current AAS students do not need to attend Open House. 

Open House dates:

• Tuesday, January 31st

• Thursday, February 2nd

• Tuesday, February 7th

• Thursday, February 9th 

Friday, February 3, 2023 

Hello,

Henry County Schools is committed to continuously garnering the voices of our families as we prepare avenues to support their needs in partnering with HCS to ensure our students' success. As we prepare for our Family Connections monthly sessions, we need your input in order to provide you and your student with information that is relevant to you assisting your student throughout the school year.

Click here to participate: https://tejoin.com/scroll/198969951

We will use your feedback to plan for our sessions in hopes of providing additional supports to you and your student. Please share your thoughts through a Thought Exchange, which is a platform that allows for anonymous feedback and ratings based on families' entries. You will also have the opportunity to rate the thoughts that others have shared. You may come back often and rate new ideas until February 17, 2023. We hope that you enjoy the exchange tool. Your participation is confidential and free of judgment. Thank you in advance for your help and input.

For more information visit: https://www.thoughtexchange.com

Friday, February 3, 2023 

High School Parents and Guardians,

We are excited to announce Henry County Schools' 2nd annual Henry Voices competition, and we would like to hear the voices of students across Henry. Please encourage your child to submit a short, 2-minute video and/or writing piece on the appropriate grade-level topics provided on the attached flyer by March 3, 2023 . One lucky winner from each competition category will be selected to share their "talk" at the Superintendent's State of Our Schools address in April. The high school winner from each category will receive a $300 scholarship!  

Below you will find more information about the competition and the link for submissions.  

Good luck, and we can't wait to see everyone's entries!

Thursday, February 2, 2023 

Greetings Academy for Advanced Studies Community,

This is a reminder that the Academy for Advanced Studies will not enroll 9th graders for the 2023-2024 school year.
Open House will be held on February 2nd, 7th, and 9th for rising 10th to 12th graders only.

Time: 5pm-7pm
Address:
401 E Tomlinson Street
McDonough, GA 30253

Sunday, January 29, 2023 

Greetings,

Please see the dates below regarding "New Student Registration" for rising 10th to 12th grade future AAS students.  Open House will be 5pm-7pm.  Current students are meeting with AAS counselors on an individual basis to discuss registration options during the school day.  Current AAS students do not need to attend Open House. 

Open House dates:

• Tuesday, January 31st

• Thursday, February 2nd

• Tuesday, February 7th

• Thursday, February 9th 

Good afternoon,

Henry County Board of Education held its regular Study Session and Business Session meetings on Monday, January 9, 2023. The meetings were streamed live on our district website. You can find the written highlights of the meetings by clicking here. You can also watch a video recap of these meetings by clicking here.

Additionally, you can view full OnDemand videos of all board meetings by clicking here. For a review of all previous board meeting highlights and video recaps, click here. 

#YouBelongInHenry

#InPursuitOfExceptional

Tuesday, January 24, 2023 

Greetings,

Please see the dates below regarding "New Student Registration" for rising 10th to 12th grade future AAS students.  Current students are meeting with AAS counselors on an individual basis to discuss registration options. 
Current AAS students do not need to attend Open House.

Open House dates:

• Tuesday, January 31st

• Thursday, February 2nd

• Tuesday, February 7th

• Thursday, February 9th 

Tuesday, January 24, 2023 

Henry County Schools will delay all school and district-wide operations by two hours tomorrow morning (Jan. 25) due to severe weather projected for this area and the potential for elevated impacts based on current ground conditions from recent storms. Elementary schools will start at 9:35 a.m.; high schools will start at 10:15 a.m.; and middle schools will start at 11 a.m. Bus routes will also change to reflect the two-hour delay (for example, if a student's school bus stop is at 7:15 a.m., it will be adjusted to 9:15 a.m.). The delayed start will not change the time school ends, including dismissal by bus transportation. All staff should report two hours delayed if it is safe to do so.

Tuesday, January 24, 2023 

Parents and Families,

Both sessions of the Open House and Registration evenings for the Academy for Advanced Studies have been postponed this week. This includes sessions for today, January 24, and Thursday, January 26. Registration evenings are still scheduled for next week on January 31 and February 2. The Academy for Advanced Studies will be in touch when any additional dates are scheduled.

Tuesday, January 24, 2023 

Impact Academy is Henry County Schools' virtual school option for students in grades 3-12.

If you are interested in your child attending our virtual program full time, now is the time to register.  

Below are some quick facts about Impact Academy High School:

• We serve students in grades 9-12

• Students will work virtually five days a week with an option to come in each Wednesday for individualized help. We call these Wednesdays Café days. 

• When a student has a specific learning need, the student may be required to come on Impact Academy's campus on Wednesday for help. Transportation is not provided. Parents will be required to provide transportation to and from school on these days when needed.  

• Students must remain in good standing with attendance to remain at Impact Academy next year. Attendance will be evaluated every 4.5 weeks. 

Registration:

• Registration is open to all Henry County families and a lottery will be used if there are more interested students than space available. 

• Registration ends Feb 24, 2023.

• Students who register for Impact Academy for the 2023-2024 school year are required to stay in the program for the entire school year.  Parents and students understand that registering for Impact Academy is a year-long commitment.  Due to resource and teacher allocations, requests to return to the home school will not be granted after registration. 

• Register here: https://forms.gle/qqv5DkjY9xvexUqMA

If you have questions and need additional clarification, we will host an information session on February 2 at 7 PM. If you can not make the meeting, you can email your questions to QRVitual@henry.k12.ga.us

The February 2nd meeting will be online at: https://meet.google.com/icc-pizt-ohf

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 

Henry County Schools will host the annual Dual Enrollment Informational Night virtually on January 19. There will be two sessions that families can choose to attend 5:00-6:00 pm OR 6:30-7:30 pm. All students in grades 8 through 11, and their parents/guardians, are welcome to attend one of the sessions designed to give detailed information pertaining to earning college credit while still in high school.  Post-secondary education partners such as Clayton State University, Georgia State University, Georgia Tech, Southern Crescent Technical College, Gordon State College, Georgia Military College, along with Georgia Student Finance Commission and Georgia Department of Education will be present to provide information as well.  Don't miss out on this event! 

Families must register for only one time listed below, if they are interested in learning about Dual Enrollment. After registering for the event, the link for the event will be sent to the registrant's email. 

Please email scholarships@henry.k12.ga.us, if you have any questions. 

Link for registering for the 5pm session: https://henry-k12-ga-us.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5W-NMGFUQ9GMht7LwNVEHA.

OR 

Link for registering for the 6:30pm session : https://henry-k12-ga-us.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iyHtuEsgQ-GsVsgjmf2B3Q

Saturday, January 14, 2023 

Dear Henry County Community,

We are working to ensure that all Henry County Schools students, employees and families have access to resources to heal and move forward from the hardship caused by Thursday's severe weather.

We care deeply about our community and know that many are still in need. If you have been impacted by severe weather, please see the list below of available community resources. We will update the list as we learn of additional support. Please contact any organizations in advance to confirm availability of resources.

Additionally, Henry County Schools is prepared to help connect students, families, and employees to support and resources if needed. If you are a Henry County student or employee and have been displaced or significantly impacted by the recent severe weather, please email HenryCares@henry.k12.ga.us. An HCS staff member will be in contact with you within 24 to 48 hours to assist.

https://bit.ly/LocalResourcesInHenry

Friday, January 13, 2023 

Following yesterday's severe weather, we are working on cleanup and damage assessment of all district facilities. This process, in coordination with county partners and local agencies, will continue through the weekend. At this point, we have not received reports of catastrophic damage to any of our buildings. Based on preliminary assessments, the district plans to be fully operational on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, following the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday. All students and staff should report on Tuesday provided it is safe for them to do so. Planned athletic events will continue as scheduled beginning on Saturday.

Thank you to our students, families and staff for their support of Henry County Schools throughout this process.

Thursday, January 12, 2023 

Dear Henry County Community,

This has been a difficult day across Henry County and our entire region. We appreciate your patience as a major severe weather system altered dismissal and afternoon school operations. Our top priority is the safety of our students and staff, and thanks to the extraordinary efforts of employees throughout the district, we are pleased to inform you there have been no reports of injuries or catastrophic damage to school property. As we've previously announced, the district will be closed tomorrow (Jan. 13, 2023) to allow the necessary time to assess any damage to our schools and facilities. All school activities tomorrow are canceled, and weekend activities will be assessed. Our hearts go out to our entire community. We know that everyone in Henry County will pull together in support of our neighbors.

Please see the following message from Superintendent Davis.

Friday, January 13, 2023 

Dear Henry County Community,

This has been a difficult day across Henry County and our entire region. We appreciate your patience as a major severe weather system altered dismissal and afternoon school operations. Our top priority is the safety of our students and staff, and thanks to the extraordinary efforts of employees throughout the district, we are pleased to inform you there have been no reports of injuries or catastrophic damage to school property. As we've previously announced, the district will be closed tomorrow (Jan. 13, 2023) to allow the necessary time to assess any damage to our schools and facilities. All school activities tomorrow are canceled, and weekend activities will be assessed. Our hearts go out to our entire community. We know that everyone in Henry County will pull together in support of our neighbors.

Please see the following message from Superintendent Davis.

Thursday, January 12, 2023 
Inclement Weather

Henry County Schools continue to monitor storms that are being forecast for our area this afternoon. Due to the expected timing of severe weather, elementary students may be arriving slightly ahead of schedule due to accelerated dismissal, and middle school dismissal may be delayed if conditions warrant. All outdoor afterschool activities are canceled. All other operations will proceed as expected unless otherwise notified.

Wednesday, December 21, 2022 
December and November Board Meeting Highlights 

Good morning,   

The board of education held its regular Study Session and Business Session meetings on Monday, December 12th. The November Study Session and Business Session meetings were held on Monday, November 14th. All meetings were streamed live on our district website.  You can find the written highlights of the meetings by clicking  here .   You can also watch a video recap of these meetings by clicking  here .  

Additionally, we just finished a series of Community Conversations, one in each cluster this fall. If you were unable to attend, we would still love to hear from you. Feel free to click  this link  and provide insights and recommendations as we continue to improve.  

A quick review of items covered during the regularly scheduled November and December meetings included:    

- SGSBA/GSSA Conference - Exemplary Board & Leading Edge Award recipient 
   - Featured student speaker - Jenna Fabien, LHS senior 
- Strategic Plan - Quarter 2 Report 
- Core Business of Student Learning - ESSER - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding update. 
- Ensuring Operational Effectiveness:  
- FY24 Budget Calendar 
- 2023 Legislative Priorities - E-SPLOST VI Year Two Bus Purchase - Elementary School STEM Lab Furniture 
- Athletic Equipment Growth and Replacement (Phase 1 Scoreboard Replacement) 
- November Construction and E-SPLOST Report:    
   - HCS Addition to Dutchtown High School.    
   - HCS Security Access Control   
   - HCS Fairview ES Exterior Modifications   
   - HVAC Installations for HCS Elementary Schools Gym Buildings   
   - Birch Creek Elementary School Post Construction:   
   - HVAC Modifications (Bi-Polar Ionization) 
- HCBOE Partnership Recognitions 

- Sick Leave Bank Committee 2023 
- ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning Solution 
- HCBOE Policies IFBC & IFA Adopted by the Board 
- Leadership on the Move

  
To view OnDemand full videos of all board meetings, click here .  For a review of all previous board meeting highlights and video recaps, click here . 

Happy Holidays! We can't wait to see you in 2023.  

#YouBelongInHere 
#InPursuitOfExceptional

Tuesday, December 20, 2022 
Student Learning Device Survey Secondary 

Henry County Schools Community,

You've been invited to participate in a survey regarding Student Learning Devices.
(Please note that you will receive a separate message for each secondary enrolled student.)

In order to participate in the survey, you must log onto your Infinite Campus Parent Portal or copy and paste this link into your browser ( https://campus.henry.k12.ga.us/campus/portal/parents/henry.jsp).

If you do not have a Parent Portal account, you can create one by clicking here or copy and paste this link into your browser ( https://campus.henry.k12.ga.us/campus/K12_Custom/cParent/index.jsp?appName=henry). Additional Information can be found at the Henry County's Family Information & Resources page at https://schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us/parents

To access this survey log onto your district's Infinite Campus Parent Portal at https://campus.henry.k12.ga.us/campus/portal/henry.jsp

Click on the Message Center

Click on the Survey tab

Click on the Student Learning Device Survey Secondary (Student, Name), complete for each secondary student in your household.

This survey will be accepting responses from 11/04/2022 until 01/13/2023.

Tuesday, November 29, 2022 
District Info you may need this week!

Henry County Schools Community,

Today is the day! Tuesday, November 29, 2022 - Please join us for the 10am or 6pm session as we assist families with the use of Henry Connects as well as other resources.
Sessions will be fun, engaging, and very informative!

Family Connections Flyer |  Family Connections Flyer Spanish

Also, please follow the link and take part in the Henry County Schools' ESSER III Community Survey.

Sunday, November 27, 2022 
Student Learning Device Survey Secondary

Henry County Schools Community,

You've been invited to participate in a survey regarding Student Learning Devices. (Please note that you will receive a separate message for each secondary enrolled student.)

In order to participate in the survey, you must log onto your Infinite Campus Parent Portal or copy and paste this link into your browser ( https://campus.henry.k12.ga.us/campus/portal/parents/henry.jsp).

If you do not have a Parent Portal account, you can create one by clicking here or copy and paste this link into your browser ( https://campus.henry.k12.ga.us/campus/K12_Custom/cParent/index.jsp?appName=henry). Additional Information can be found at the Henry County's Family Information & Resources page at https://schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us/parents

To access this survey log onto your district's Infinite Campus Parent Portal at https://campus.henry.k12.ga.us/campus/portal/henry.jsp
Click on the Message Center
Click on the Survey tab
Click on the Student Learning Device Survey Secondary (Student, Name), complete for each secondary student in your household.

This survey will be accepting responses from 11/04/2022 until 12/02/2022.

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 
AAS Annual Community Fall Festival

Henry County Schools Community,

Come and enjoy the first Annual Community Fall Festival at the Academy For Advanced Studies! Participate in family fun activities led by AAS students.

Who: All elementary, middle and high school students, parents and community members.
What: Come and enjoy the following student led interactive exhibits while supplies last along with other activities:

· Car toy racing and complimentary oil changes
· Petting zoo and dog grooming demonstrations
· Blood pressure testing and teddy bear hospital (BYOB-Bring Your Own Bear)
· Demonstration and manicure services
· 15 minute culinary demonstrations *Prepared snacks for sell
· Dance lessons

When: November 12, 2022 from 10:00 - 1:00pm
Where: Academy for Advanced Studies (AAS)
            401 E. Tomlinson Street
            McDonough, Ga. 30253

How: The event is free for all! However, there will be vendors on site that may charge a small fee.

Friday, November 4, 2022 
Student Learning Device Survey Secondary

Henry County Schools Community,

You've been invited to participate in a survey regarding Student Learning Devices. (Please note that you will receive a separate message for each secondary enrolled student.)

In order to participate in the survey, you must log onto your Infinite Campus Parent Portal or copy and paste this link into your browser ( https://campus.henry.k12.ga.us/campus/portal/parents/henry.jsp).

If you do not have a Parent Portal account, you can create one by clicking here or copy and paste this link into your browser ( https://campus.henry.k12.ga.us/campus/K12_Custom/cParent/index.jsp?appName=henry). Additional Information can be found at the Henry County's Family Information & Resources page at https://schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us/parents

To access this survey log onto your district's Infinite Campus Parent Portal at https://campus.henry.k12.ga.us/campus/portal/henry.jsp

• Click on the Message Center

• Click on the Survey tab

• Click on the Student Learning Device Survey Secondary (Student, Name), complete for each secondary student in your household.

 
This survey will be accepting responses from 11/04/2022 until 11/18/2022.

Friday, October 28, 2022 
Henry's Night Out 2022

Dear Henry County Schools families,

We cordially invite you to join members of the Henry County public safety community at Henry's Night Out, Friday October 28th, 2022 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Henry Towne Center, 1850 Jonesboro Road, McDonough, GA 30253. The very members of our community who work to keep us safe would like to enjoy a fall evening of family fun with you! This evening of fellowship includes the Henry County Police Department, Henry County Sheriff's Office, Henry County Fire, E-911 services, and our own district safety team (Safe Henry).

Henry's Night Out is totally free and will feature food trucks, fun activities, a live DJ - and of course, this is certainly the season for fun costumes and sweet treats. We hope to see you there, because Henry County Schools proudly stands with our public safety community, and we encourage you to come and enjoy an evening of fellowship and fun.

Henry County Schools

Thank you!

Monday, October 17, 2022 
HCS Early Release Days clarification

Dear Students and Parents,

It has come to our attention that a local community savings magazine called " The Shopper 2022 Community Calendar" contains outdated information from an earlier district calendar version for the 2022-2023 school year. This magazine was distributed in January of this year - and again, some of the information contained within it is outdated.

Please be advised that the only early release day in October was on October 14, 2022. There are no early release days for the remainder of the month of October 2022. The remaining early release days for this school year are as follows:

• December 21, 2022

• March 10, 2023

• May 26, 2023

The Henry County Schools website carries the most up-to-date calendar, and can be found here:  https://schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us/Page/146322

We apologize for any confusion caused by this incorrect community calendar.

If you have further questions, please contact the District Office at 770-957-6601. 

Thank you!

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 
Henry Futures Parent Workshop (Thursday, September 29)

Greetings Parents/Guardians,

The HCS' Department of Advisement and Counseling will host a parent workshop on Thursday, September 29 for parents of students in 6th-12th grades to learn more about Henry Futures. There will be two virtual sessions offered at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The goal of these sessions is to introduce you to Henry Futures, a web-based technology program that students in grades 6th-12th can use to research colleges and careers, take assessments and surveys, create goals and to-do-lists.

Parents/guardians and their student share a Henry Futures account. Parents/guardians have read-only access; however, it is critical that each student and family is connected to Henry Futures to work together to make informed college and career decisions. The parents/guardians of current 7th-12 th grade students should have received the Henry Futures (Naviance) access code last school year and instructions on how to set up an account. 6 th grade parents/guardians will receive their access codes via email prior to the workshop. Parents/guardians who are new to the district and/or did not receive an access code last school year may do so by emailing scholarships@henry.k12.ga.us with student's name, grade, and school. Please register for the session time that works best for you by clicking the link or scanning the QR code below:

5:00 Session
https://bit.ly/henryfutures5pm

6:30 Session
https://bit.ly/henryfutures630pm

An event flyer is also attached for you. If you have any questions, please email scholarships@henry.k12.ga.us.

Thank you for your time and cooperation.

Tuesday, September 27, 2022 
Monitoring Hurricane Ian

Dear HCS community,

We are aware that Governor Kemp has issued a statewide State of Emergency in anticipation of the impact of Hurricane Ian. We wanted to assure you that the District is currently working in coordination with our local Emergency Management Agency to monitor and assess any potential threats to our daily school operations. In efforts to keep you informed, we will provide updates through our email messaging system, our website, and on social media platforms.

Thank you for your patience as we work together to keep our district safe.  

Take care,

Henry County Schools

Thursday, September 15, 2022 
Henry Futures Parent Workshop (Thursday, September 29)

Greetings Parents/Guardians,

The HCS' Department of Advisement and Counseling will host a parent workshop on  Thursday, September 29  for parents of students in 6th-12th grades to learn more about Henry Futures.  There will be two virtual sessions offered at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.  The goal of these sessions is to introduce you to Henry Futures, a web-based technology program that students in grades 6th-12th can use to research colleges and careers, take assessments and surveys, create goals and to-do-lists.  

Parents/guardians and their student share a Henry Futures account.  Parents/guardians have read-only access; however, it is critical that each student and family is connected to Henry Futures to work together to make informed college and career decisions.  The parents/guardians of current 7th-12th grade students should have received the Henry Futures (Naviance) access code last school year and instructions on how to set up an account. 6th grade parents/guardians will receive their access codes via email prior to the workshop.  Parents/guardians who are new to the district and/or did not receive an access code last school year may do so by emailing scholarships@henry.k12.ga.us with student's name, grade, and school.  The deadline to register for the event is  Friday, September 23 .  Please register for the session time that works best for you by clicking the link or scanning the QR code below:

5:00 Session
https://bit.ly/henryfutures5pm

6:30 Session
https://bit.ly/henryfutures630pm

View flyer here.  

If you have any questions, please email  scholarships@henry.k12.ga.us.  Thank you for your time and cooperation. 

Friday, September 2, 2022 
First Month School Reflection Message from Supt. Davis

Henry County Families,

We did it! Another successful start to our year of learning! Our students, our teachers, our support staff, and our leaders, have all contributed to making the beginning of this school year the best yet! Please take a look at this video message to hear some of my reflections on the incredible experiences being created for our children. Those experiences are what make Henry the best to live and learn. You belong in Henry County schools, and hope you, like me, believe in public education.

Video Link Here 

Have a great holiday weekend!  

Friday, August 12, 2022 
End of First Full Week of School Message from Supt. Davis

HCS Families,

Please use the following link to hear from Supt. Davis as she rounds out the first full week of school this year.

Click here.

Have a great weekend! 

Friday, August 12, 2022 
A Joint Statement from the Chairs of the Henry County Board of Education and Henry County Commissioners

Good afternoon,
Please see the attached joint statement from the Chairs of the Henry County Board of Education and Board of Commissioners. 

Thursday, August 11, 2022 
A Message to the Henry County Schools Community Regarding School Safety

HCS School Community,

Today, Superintendent Mary Elizabeth Davis, along with several district leaders, law enforcement partners, and county government officials joined together to address the safety/security violation which took place at McDonough High School on Wednesday, August 10. Their intention - to send a clear and unified message that we are serious about school safety and to provide clarity into the details of the incident now that the law enforcement investigation and the internal review have concluded.

Every single day, district leaders, school officials, law enforcement partners, and county government leaders hold the safety our district's nearly 44,000 students and 6,000 employees with the greatest regard. School cannot happen without a safe and secure learning environment. In order to make this a reality, we all have to all do our part in this community as we invest in young people, share clear expectations of what will be tolerated, and by reporting anything that may threaten the security of a school. An easy way to speak up is by using our anonymous tip line - 770-220-7009.

Please take a moment to view the message ( Click Here ), including comments from Superintendent Davis, SRO Commander Capt. Charles Huffman, with support from district and county leaders.

Together, we are committed to sensible solutions and strategies that ensure everyone's safety at the highest levels, and we pledge to always put forth a sound, approved set of procedures and protocols to provide reassurance to everyone who places their trust in us each day.

The protection of everyone involved in a major incident always comes first, followed closely with accurate details to support understanding and ensure the facts are undisputed. This remains our commitment to you and your family. Thank you for your support and partnership to make our schools the safest places for our entire community.

Reflection on Timeline of Events -
     - 10:27 am
       - Teacher reports hearing loud noise in gym, notifies school administration; hard-lockdown activated at MHS; soft-lockdown activated at MMS
     - 10:29 am
       - McDonough High School SRO identifies student leaving school premises
     - 10:38 am
       - Student in question apprehended by law enforcement across the street in nearby apartment complex
     - 10:50 am
       - Hard-lockdown reduced to soft-lockdown after thorough assessment of campus safety status updated; investigation of gym area continues
     - 12:05 pm
       - Soft-lockdown status for both MHS and MMS lifted after all-clear given by law enforcement 

Tuesday, August 9, 2022 
School Operations in HCS this afternoon

Parents and Guardians,

This message is to update you on school operations around the district this afternoon. After learning of an emergency situation in a middle Georgia county, our schools briefly went on a soft-lockdown out of an abundance of caution. This did not interrupt the school day as activities continued on the inside of the building.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to keep everyone safe and informed. 

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 
Happy 1st Day of School! - #YouBelongInHenry

It's the #Best1stDayEverHCS! Wake up! We're excited to see you, and we have a special message from members of our community who want you to
know #YouBelongInHenry! CLICK HERE to play the message.  

Tuesday, August 2, 2022 
It's the 1st Day - Please Be Patient and Cautious on the Roads

Families,

Each year, the start of school marks the return of increased volume on the roads. There are many families looking to drive students to school, as well as buses being on the roads making many stops to pick up eager students ready to get another year started.

We use this time to remind everyone to please be patient. Everyone knows it will be busy. No matter how long you have been in Henry County/Henry County Schools, the traffic congestion is always the same to start the year.
With that being said, there are some things you can do to ensure everyone's safety getting to and from school.

1. Plan ahead. Leaving too late or not being at the bus stop on time only causes delays and ripple effects for lots of people.
2. Bus riders - Here Comes The Bus app. Downloading this app is a gamechanger for our bus riders. If your bus is running late, you and/or your child will know it. It's important to be out at the bus stop at least 10 minutes ahead of your scheduled pick-up time. But also make sure to look at the app for the status of your bus.
3. Car drivers - Do not pass a stopped bus with the stop arm extended. This is against the law and could lead to some pretty hefty penalties, not to mention, put student safety at risk.
4. Speed zone cameras - If you don't want a ticket, slow down in school zones. There are speed zone cameras that local law enforcement officials have installed to catch people going too fast through these busy areas of our community.
5. Again, please be patient. - It can't be overstated enough to please be patient. Traffic patterns eventually return to normal routines instead of the backups experienced during the first few weeks of school.

If you are one of our many bus riders this year, please click here to see the letter from our Executive Director of Transportation, Mr. Cliff Shearouse. In the letter, he explains what you can expect on the bus this year!

We hope you all have a safe trip to and from school tomorrow and throughout the entire school year! 

Tuesday, August 2, 2022 
#Best1stDayEverHCS - Welcome Back to Where You Belong - A Message from the Superintendent

HCS Families,

Tomorrow is the big day for our entire district as we welcome you back to where you belong, right here in Henry County Schools. We hope that you are just as excited as we are to get this year kicked off, and we want you to keep in mind that lots of planning has been ongoing to ensure your learning experience is as exceptional as possible.

I have included a short video to share updates you can expect this year, and I hope that this glimpse into the 2022-2023 school year is extra momentum for your arrival in class tomorrow.

Click here to play the video.

Speaking of your arrival at school tomorrow, we hope you will share your excitement on social media by tagging the school district and using the hashtag #Best1stDayEverHCS.

The power of an exceptional public education is life-changing, and we know that you will get that right here, right where you belong, in Henry County Schools.

Have a great school year!

Sincerely,

Mary Elizabeth Davis
Superintendent 

Monday, August 1, 2022 
Important Information Regarding Cell Phones/Code of Conduct in HCS

Good afternoon HCS Families,

We are excited for the start of another school year, and we want to send this message to remind you that a new year brings enhanced expectations for student conduct. A key focus for student conduct this year is the use of cell phones during the school day. It is important for parents to be aware of new rules and expectations, and we appreciate your support in helping your student successfully adapt.

Cell phones can be great tools for connectivity, but it's their distraction to student learning and varied contributions to unsafe practices that result in violations of the Code of Conduct.

Possession, use, or displaying cell phones without the consent of the school principal during the school day is a violation of the Henry County Schools Code of Conduct. New this year, it is a violation of the Code of Conduct to use a cell phone or other electronic device to film or post images without the permission of the individual being depicted. Students that use social media to promote negative actions such as fighting or bullying can be held accountable through this rule by way of receiving disciplinary consequences. We want to ensure our students stay in compliance with the Code of Conduct and stay connected to their learning.

Please join us in helping your student to understand the appropriate times/places for cell phone use. Each school will communicate specifics related to areas and/or times in the building in which cell phone use is allowed. Please encourage students to follow those school-specific directions, pay attention to any signage, and ask questions if clarification is needed. With your help, this is going to be an exceptional school year! Thank you for your support as we work to ensure our schools are safe and academically focused environments. 

Monday, August 1, 2022 
Ensuring Safety & Security in Henry County Schools

HCS Families,

We are thrilled to start another school year in Henry County Schools and welcome you back to where you belong!

Each year, the commitment to your child's safety and security is our first priority. A learning environment that ensures the highest levels of academic achievement starts with making sure each and every one of our students and staff are protected and their wellbeing is top of mind.

We are sharing a video with you from Superintendent Davis and school leaders that reinforces our commitment to you and your children by highlighting safety reminders for this year as well as featuring new or updated features you can expect in our schools.

Click here to watch the video.

Thank you for the incredible trust you place in our school district to provide an exceptional learning environment for all of our students and staff, and one in which our entire community can be proud. As always, we will continue to keep you up-to-date on all important safety information and enhancements throughout the year.

Have a great school year!  

Sunday, July 31, 2022 
It's an important week in Henry County Schools!

HCS Families,

We are less than 24 hours away from our first Open House events for the 2022-23 school year! All of our employees are excited to welcome you back to where you belong.

In order to #BeReadyDayOne, make sure you visit the Open House Toolkit ( https://bit.ly/HCSOpenHouseToolkit2022) to find helpful information ahead of your visit to your school campus. Also, make sure you complete the Information Update/Verification Process that eliminates all paperwork for the new year. Click here to complete this annual requirement tonight!

As a reminder, the Open House schedule for the next two days is as follows:

Monday, August 1 -
High School - 12-3pm
Middle School - 2-5pm
Elementary - 4-7pm
Impact Academy Elementary - 5-7pm

Tuesday, August 2 -
Impact Academy Middle - 3-5pm
Impact Academy High - 11am-2pm
Academy for Advanced Studies - 12:30-3:30pm 

Wednesday, July 26, 2022 
Eliminate the paperwork! Complete the ONLINE Information Update/Verification Process TODAY!

Parents and Guardians,

It is critical that you complete our annual information update/verification process today! These updates are required to start the year, and the online process replaces the stack of paperwork you once had to be complete around Open House and/or the first day of school.

Some of our schools have over 75 percent of their families who have completed the process. Some are hovering just over 50 percent completed. We want all schools to be 100 percent by the end of this week! Help us out!

It's simple! Go to https://bit.ly/BeReadyDayOne2022-23 and fill out all information, including updates to transportation, medical/health, address, and contact preferences. Make sure you and your family have the #Best1stDayEver by completing this important process. 

Tuesday, July 26, 2022 
#BeReadyDayOne

Parents and Guardians,

We are just a few days away from the start of the 2022-2023 school year, and there are some simple processes you can complete to ensure your family is ready for day one and has the #Best1stDayEverHCS!

1. Student Information Update & Verification Process - This is the biggest and most important task you need to complete before the first day. Use this link and follow the instructions to complete this process. No more stacks of papers to complete on the first day/week. This takes care of it! https://bit.ly/BeReadyDayOne2022-23

2. Open House Toolkit - Check it out! All the information you need to get you up to speed prior to arriving on campus. https://bit.ly/HCSOpenHouseToolkit2022

3. Meal Prices and Free & Reduced Meal Forms - The waiver granted by the federal government over the past two year to provide all meals free to students has expired nationwide. We have meal prices posted for the new year at the following link: https://bit.ly/HCS2022MealPrices Do you think your family may qualify for a free or reduced meal price? Fill out the application to see if you qualify. https://bit.ly/HCSFreeReducedMealApp2022

4. Transportation - Here Comes the Bus - Riding the bus this year? New to our transportation services? You'll definitely want to download the Here Comes the Bus app in the Apple or Android app store. When you register for the app, use school district code 29902 for all HCS transportation services. This important tool will keep you up to speed in real-time regarding where your child's bus is in the mornings and afternoons.

5. After School (elementary) or Before School (middle school) Enrichment Programs - Students in elementary school have the opportunity to keep the learning going after school as a part of our ASEP offering. Middle school students can get their day started earlier with our BSEP offering. Find out more about these programs to help students and families with extended opportunities. https://bit.ly/HCSEnrichmentPrograms2022

We cannot wait to see everyone for Open House and on the first day of school! This year is going to be exceptional!

Open House Schedule -
MONDAY, AUGUST 1st -
Grades K-5: 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Grades 6-8: 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Grades 9-12: 12:00 - 3:00 PM

TUESDAY, AUGUST 2nd -
Impact Academy and Academy for Advanced Studies: 12:30-3:30 PM ​

Friday, May 27, 2022 
AAS Summer Pathway Camp

This is an update to the previous AAS Summer Pathway Camp.  The camp is for rising 9th graders and current high school students only.

Greetings,

Do you want to have a little more time in the lab with your pathway instructor? If so, you should join us this summer. We are offering a hands-on summer camp for the following pathways:

-Automotive Technologies
-Business
-Computer Science
-Cosmetology (June 6-9 and June 13-16)
-Culinary Arts
-Dance
-Diesel Mechanics
-Electronics/Mechatronics
-Graphic Design
-Healthcare
-Technical Theatre
-Veterinary Science

The camp will take place June 13-16 and June 20-23, from 9:00 to 1:00 pm. Use the link below to sign up and take advantage of this wonderful opportunity of learning and fun!
https://forms.gle/eTgAFdWjFoD1NdiaA

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 
A Message from Supt. Davis Re: Texas school shooting

Henry County Schools Community Members,

I wanted to send a brief message this evening in light of another senseless and heartbreaking event that unfolded today at an elementary school in Texas. While the thought of such a devastating tragedy is weighing heavily on our hearts and minds, I want to assure you that we see the safety of every single student and employee in our district as our greatest responsibility.

The Henry County Schools community will have an even greater attention to all safety measures over the next three days as we look to close the school year on a positive note.

Our thoughts are with those impacted by today's tragic incident, and our condolences go out to those mourning the loss of loved ones.

Respectfully,

Mary Elizabeth Davis
Superintendent

Monday, May 23, 2022 
Last week - Get a jumpstart on next year's paperwork!

Families,

Get a jumpstart on completing all required registrations and information verifications/updates for next school year! See the images and/or attachment.

https://bit.ly/BeReadyDayOne2022-23 

Friday, May 13, 2022 
A Message to the Henry County Community

Henry County Community,

We, as the Henry County community, experienced a very challenging week. There was heartbreak and tragedy that touched our schools this past week on the heels of two years that included far too many moments of grief. As this week comes to a close, I am reminded that even in our hardest moments, our community comes together and is strong.

I just wanted to send a brief message to thank the Henry County community, families, and employees for every word of encouragement, every message of support, and every single prayer that has been offered to our schools, our leaders, staff, students, and families. The strength of our community is evident in every one of these actions. Please continue to lift up the families most directly impacted this week and together we can continue to show the strength of our Henry County community. 

Mary Elizabeth

Friday, May 6, 2022 
Friday, May 6 - Weather Aware

HCS Families,

We are aware of today's weather forecast and are monitoring accordingly. Any shifts or impacts to daily operations and schedules will be communicated to you should they be necessary.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to keep you informed. 

Thursday, May 5, 2022 
#BeReadyDayOne - Complete your 2022-2023 updates and verifications today!

Families,

Get a jumpstart on completing all required registrations and information verifications/updates for next school year!
See the images and/or attachment.
https://bit.ly/BeReadyDayOne2022-23 

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 
April Board of Education Meeting Highlights & Video Recap

Good morning

The board of education held its regular Study Session and Business Session meetings on Monday, April 18. The meetings were streamed live on our district website. You can find the written highlights of the meetings by clicking here. You can also watch a video recap of the meeting by clicking here. A quick review of items covered during the regularly scheduled April meetings includes:

-- Strategic Plan

– Quarter 3 Report
-- Core Business of Student Learning
– Ensuring College and Career Readiness
– A Graduate Update
– Class of 2022
-- Ensuring Operational Effectiveness
– FY23 Tentative Budget
-- FY22 Budget Adjustment: One-time Pay Supplement to Employees
-- Renewal of Effective School Leadership Training and Professional Development Partnership
-- 2022-2023 Code of Conduct Adoption
-- Renewal of Renewal of Productivity Suite Agreement
-- Renewal of Classroom Management and Device Filtering Platform
-- Digital Content for Impact and Summer Learning Programs Agreement
-- Elementary Gym Projectors
-- City of Stockbridge Right of Way Deed (Harrell Drive)
-- City of Stockbridge Temporary Construction Easement (South Lee Street)
-- Bus Purchases
-- Leadership on the Move

To view OnDemand full videos of all board meetings, click here. For a review of all previous board meeting highlights and video recaps, click here.

We are four and a half weeks away from the last day of school! #FinishStrongHCS

#InPursuitOfExceptional
#KeepHenryHealthy

Friday, April 24, 2022 
Finish Strong for the Second Semester

HCS Families,

The end of another school year is fast approaching, but there are still several weeks of impactful learning and opportunities to showcase new achievement levels for each and every one of our students. We know that after a long year the potential is there for some students to begin to let their vision shift to summer plans and relaxation.

We would like to work together with you to ensure that our students finish this year on a strong note. In an effort to provide support and simple reminders, we'll be sharing our campaign of Finishing Strong in the Second Semester all around our school buildings. Conflict resolution, instructional focus, school and bus expectations, and tips for all students on how they can have a successful conclusion to their school year will be on display.

Everyone in our district persevered through the unique challenges that were present in the first months of school, and we want to make sure those efforts are celebrated thanks to the incredible focus and dedication to help everyone succeed in all facets of school in the 2021-2022 school year.

Don't forget that tomorrow marks the beginning of our Georgia Milestones testing for several of our grade levels, and we encourage everyone to do their best.

Thank you for your support this year! We could not have been as successful without your partnership.

Friday, April 22, 2022 
Parent/Family Workshop - Next Steps for Students after High School

Greetings parents,

We have an amazing opportunity for your student (s) called Next Steps Webinar which is scheduled for Thursday, April 28th. Students and families will have the opportunity to hear directly from leaders in local business, industry, technical colleges, and military to learn about real life opportunities available right after high school! The College and Career Development Department, CTAE program, families and local businesses work together to communicate about available options for students' next steps after graduation. Opportunities include corporate training, internships, military apprenticeships and more.

The initial session will last about 35 minutes, parents/guardians and students will then be able to enter private breakout rooms where they can interact with potential employers and post-secondary options. Although this workshop is targeting 11th and 12th graders, grades 8-12 can attend.

Register for the event through Air Meet by going to this web link ( https://www.airmeet.com/e/d7955860-a3c0-11ec-b6b2-b9c9b0d8c36f) and typing in your email address, accepting the Terms of Services, and clicking SUBMIT button. Register here 

Once you complete this first step, Air Meet will send you a separate email for you to complete by entering your name, designation, system, city, and country. When you finish this step you will be registered completely and then told to reuse the initial web link provided.

Contact information: Robert Bradley bob@nextstepswebinars.org

Thank you and see you on the 28th! 

Thursday, April 21, 2022 
TODAY - Henry Futures - Parent Workshop - College and Career Readiness

Families,

Today is our Henry Futures Parent Workshop (for families of 6th-12th graders). You can still use the links below to register for today's workshop.

The goal of these sessions is to introduce you to Henry Futures, a web-based technology program that students in grades 6th-12th can use to research colleges and careers, explore, and apply for scholarships, take college, and career assessments and surveys, and create goals and to-do-lists.

Please choose the session time that works best for you by clicking the link below:
5:00 Session https://bit.ly/henryfutures1

6:30 Session https://bit.ly/henryfutures2

An event flyer is also attached for you. If you have any questions, please contact the HCS Department of Advisement and Counseling at

scholarships@henry.k12.ga.us  

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 
#BeReadyDayOne

Families,

Get a jumpstart on completing all required registrations and information verifications/updates for next school year! See the images and/or attachment.
https://bit.ly/BeReadyDayOne2022-23 

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 
Henry Futures - Parent Workshop - College and Career Readiness

Greetings Parents,

A reminder that the HCS Department of Advisement and Counseling will host a parent workshop on Thursday, April 21 for parents of students in 6th-12th grades to learn more about Henry Futures. There will be two virtual sessions offered at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The goal of these sessions is to introduce you to Henry Futures, a web-based technology program that students in grades 6th-12th can use to research colleges and careers, explore, and apply for scholarships, take college, and career assessments and surveys, and create goals and to-do-lists.

Parents and their student share a Henry Futures account. Parents have read-only access; however, it is critical that each student and family is connected to Henry Futures to work together to make informed college and career decisions. Middle and high school counselors are in the process of sending out Henry Futures' access codes and instructions on how to set up an account. You should receive your access code by e-mail prior to the parent meeting on April 21. We have extended the deadline for registration, but please do so in a hurry.
Please choose the session time that works best for you by clicking the link or scanning the QR code below:

5:00 Session
https://bit.ly/henryfutures1
6:30 Session
https://bit.ly/henryfutures2

An event flyer is also attached for you. If you have any questions, please contact the HCS Department of Advisement and Counseling at
scholarships@henry.k12.ga.us. Thank you for your time and cooperation. 

Friday, April 18, 2022 
Parent Workshop - Henry Futures - College and Career Readiness

Greetings Parents,

A reminder that the HCS Department of Advisement and Counseling will host a parent workshop on Thursday, April 21 for parents of students in 6th-12th grades to learn more about Henry Futures. There will be two virtual sessions offered at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The goal of these sessions is to introduce you to Henry Futures, a web-based technology program that students in grades 6th-12th can use to research colleges and careers, explore, and apply for scholarships, take college, and career assessments and surveys, and create goals and to-do-lists.

Parents and their student share a Henry Futures account. Parents have read-only access; however, it is critical that each student and family is connected to Henry Futures to work together to make informed college and career decisions. Middle and high school counselors are in the process of sending out Henry Futures' access codes and instructions on how to set up an account. You should receive your access code by e-mail prior to the parent meeting on April 21. As a reminder, the deadline to register for the event is Tuesday, April 19 . Please choose the session time that works best for you by clicking the link or scanning the QR code below:

5:00 Session https://bit.ly/henryfutures1

6:30 Session https://bit.ly/henryfutures2

An event flyer is also attached for you. If you have any questions, please contact the HCS Department of Advisement and Counseling at scholarships@henry.k12.ga.us.
Thank you for your time and cooperation. 

Tuesday, April 12, 2022 
Don't Forget - Thursday's Family Connections Summit!

This Thursday, April 14, is the HCS Family Connections Summit - Finishing Strong for the 2nd Semester!

Click here to watch this promotional video of this big event!

The Family and Student Support Services Division is proud to bring to you the Family Connections Summit on Thursday, April 14. There will be great information to help you and your children finish strong in the 2nd semester. There will be a featured presentation at 9am and 5pm on this day presented by Priti Griffin, Executive Director of the Raise Me Up Foundation. The focus of her presentation will be "Parent Power Over Online Safety." You can choose to view either one of the live presentations by clicking the corresponding link below:

Feature Presentation -
9am session - Click here.
5pm session - Click here.

If you would like to participate in any of the concurrent sessions offered at 10am and 6pm, click here to register.

See the attached flyer for more details.
#BetterTogetherHenry 

Friday, April 1, 2022 
Happy Spring Break!

HCS Families,

It's finally here, Spring Break! We have navigated 143 days of school so far this year, and upon our return from the week-long break, we'll only have 35 more days until we wrap up the 2021-2022 school year. There have been so many great moments leading up to this well-deserved break, and we have the chance to experience more as we look to finish strong in this last 9-week period.

I hope that you and your family have a safe and relaxing week next week focused on the opportunity to slow down a little bit and enjoy a break from the routines of school and work. We greatly appreciate your support to ensure a highly productive year so far, and we look forward to partnering together for an incredible finish for all of our students.

Have a great week!

- Mary Elizabeth Davis
  Superintendent 

Friday, April 1, 2022 
REMINDER - GA Milestones End-of-Course Assessments Start May 2

For our High School families, a reminder that Georgia Milestones End-of-Course (EOC) assessments will start the week of May 2. The Georgia Dept. of Education has reinstated in-person, on-campus assessments with the appropriate grade weight value (20 percent) of a student's overall course grade. This grading weight was previously modified while remote learning was necessary (the EOC course grade weight of 0.01 percent ended at the close of the 2020-2021 school year - July 31, 2021). It is crucial to student success that a proper gauge of mastery is taken to ensure that every student and teacher knows where they are in their progress and what they need to be successful. Through Milestones/EOC assessments, Henry County Schools is proud to showcase the success of our students and show everyone just how incredible they are. Please contact your principal or administrator with any questions you may have. 

Friday, April 1, 2022 
Family Connections Summit - Finishing Strong for the 2nd Semester

Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 14, as we'll be hosting the HCS Family Connections Summit - Finishing Strong for the 2nd Semester!

Click here to watch this promotional video of this big event! 

Thursday, March 31, 2022 
Family Connections Summit - Finishing Strong for the 2nd Semester

Parents and Guardians,

The Family and Student Support Services Division is proud to bring to you the Family Connections Summit on Thursday, April 14. There will be great information to help you and your children finish strong in the 2nd semester. There will be a featured presentation at 9am and 5pm on this day presented by Priti Griffin, Executive Director of the Raise Me Up Foundation. The focus of her presentation will be "Parent Power Over Online Safety." You can choose to view either one of the live presentations by clicking the corresponding link below:

Feature Presentation -
9am session - Click here.
5pm session - Click here.

If you would like to participate in any of the concurrent sessions offered at 10am and 6pm, click here to register.

See the attached flyer for more details.
#BetterTogetherHenry

Thursday, March 24, 2022 
Kindergarten Registration is Online

Parents and Guardians,

Just a reminder that if you have a rising Kindergarten student or know someone who does, registration for the 2022 - 2023 school year is open. You can find the link to register and important information by clicking here. Families in need of assistance may contact the Henry County Schools Welcome Center at 770-957-3945 or OLRSupport@henry.k12.ga.us 

See the flyer below for more details!

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 
March Board Meeting Highlights and Recap

Good morning,

The board of education held its regular Study Session and Business Session meetings on Monday, March 14. The meetings took place the last week of the 3rd quarter of the school year and were streamed live on our district website. You can find the written highlights of the meetings by clicking here. You can also watch a video recap of the meeting by clicking here. A quick review of items covered during the regularly scheduled March meetings includes:

- 2 Weeks to 2 Years
- A look back on educating during the pandemic
- Strategic Plan
- Student & Staff Wellness Updates
- Core Business of Student Learning
- Annual School Preparations
- Core Business of Student Learning
- Code of Conduct Review Process
- Ensuring Operational Effectiveness
- FY23 Budget Outlook
- GSBA Delegate Assembly Representative Selection
- Ricoh Copier Lease Renewal
- Data Center Virtual Environment Refresh
- HVAC Installation for HCS Elementary School Gyms Bid Tabulation
- Leadership on the Move

To view OnDemand full videos of all board meetings, click here. For a review of all previous board meeting highlights and video recaps, click here.

All Henry County Schools facilities will be closed April 4-8 for Spring Break!

#InPursuitOfExceptional
#KeepHenryHealthy

Friday, March 18, 2022 
Weather Impacts on Dismissal

Parents and Guardians,

We are aware of the potential impact for severe weather during dismissal today. Please be advised that this could delay some dismissals as we use caution for the protection and safety of our students. We will try to keep the process on a regular schedule. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Monday, March 14, 2022 
Certified Educator Job Fair

Know of anyone looking to work as a teacher in Henry County Schools and already has a teaching certificate or will have one soon? Then make sure they know about our Certified Educator Job Fair taking place this upcoming Saturday.

See the flyer below for more details!

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 
Enrollment for Next Year - Impact Academy

Good Evening Henry County Schools Parents, 

Tomorrow is the last day to enroll for Impact Academies (K-12 Blended, K-12 Virtual) for the 2022-23 school year.

It is very important that if you are intending to request enrollment at Impact Academy next year, that it is done by tomorrow. There will not be another option to enroll later. After tomorrow, February 24, Impact Academy will no longer enroll students for the 2022-23 school year and will develop a waitlist.

Impact Academy has developed a website that has the details. Please consider reviewing this information as you make your decision about enrollment. https://schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us/Page/17256

If you have questions about the HCS virtual options please see the FAQs section on the website linked above or please feel free to email your questions to QAvirtual@henry.k12.ga.us.

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 
February 2022 Board of Education Meeting Highlights and Video Recap

Good afternoon, 

The board of education held its regular Study Session and Business Session meetings on Monday, February 14. The meetings took place in the week leading up to the Winter Break and were streamed live on our district website. You can find the written highlights of the meetings by clicking here. You can also watch a video recap of the meeting by clicking here. A quick review of items covered during the regularly scheduled February meetings includes:

- Black History Month Celebration
- Counseling Support; College & Career Readiness Update
- FY23 Budget Outlook
- Proposed Calendars for SY23-24 and SY24-25 Approved with Amendments
- Fairview Elementary Modifications Bid Tabulation
- HVAC Modifications Bid Tabulation
- Renewal of Enterprise License Agreement for Network Security Tools and Services
- Renewal of Student Information System Software
- Leadership on the Move

To view OnDemand full videos of all board meetings, click here. For a review of all previous board meeting highlights and video recaps, click here.

Have a safe and restful Winter Break!

#InPursuitOfExceptional
#KeepHenryHealthy

Monday, February 21, 2022 
Enrollment for Next Year - Impact Academy

Good Evening Henry County Schools Parents, 

We are in our last week of enrollment for Impact Academies (K-12 Blended, K-12 Virtual) for the 2022-23 school year. The enrollment ends on Thursday February 24

It is very important that if you are intending to request enrollment at Impact Academy next year, that it is done this week. There will not be another option to enroll later. The deadline to register for Impact Academy for the 2022-2023 school year will be February 24, 2022.

Impact Academy has developed a website that has the details. Please consider reviewing this information as you make your decision about enrollment. https://schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us/Page/17256 

If you have questions about the HCS virtual options please see the FAQs section on the website linked above or please feel free to email your questions to QAvirtual@henry.k12.ga.us

Friday, February 18, 2022 
HCS Moving to Level 2 on Continuum of Multi-Layered Mitigation Strategies - Tuesday, Feb. 22

Henry County Schools Families, 

Next week starts the Winter break for our school district, and I share this message with you to provide an update on our COVID-19 mitigation efforts.

As a result of the continued improvement in COVID-19 case numbers in our district and county, Henry County Schools will move from Level 3 to Level 2 of mitigation phases on our continuum on Tuesday, February 22. You can view all of our health metrics for both the school district and county by visiting our website and using the link on the left side of the page.

Level 2 means that we will continue to keep in place all prominent signage, increased cleaning schedules, sanitizing of high-touch surfaces, regular air-filtration maintenance, and hand sanitizer stations. We will also continue our strong encouragement of wearing a mask, while allowing the indoor use of our school facilities by the community, in-person meetings for large groups of employees, and reduce any capacity restrictions for our indoor and outdoor events.

Our COVID-19 Mitigation Strategy continues to work as designed to help safely keep schools open for our students and staff. We thank you for your partnership over the past 24 months to navigate this pandemic.

We encourage everyone to continue to do their part to minimize the spread of COVID-19 by following all guidance provided by national, state, and local health officials.

I hope you have a great Winter Break!

Sincerely,
Mary Elizabeth Davis
Superintendent

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 
Community Caregiving - A Virtual Panel Discussion

Henry County Schools Families, 

As we continue to celebrate the contributions of African Americans to our community health and wellness, please join us for a Black History virtual panel discussion on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at 6pm. You'll have an opportunity to hear from esteemed members of our healthcare community as they share valuable information on ways to keep the entire family healthy. Additionally, we've partnered with Southside Medical for on-site health screenings from 1-5 pm, at our very own - Henry County Learning and Support Welcome Center - 166 Holly Smith Drive, McDonough, Georgia, 30253.

You don't want to miss this amazing opportunity - so please take a moment to register by clicking here!

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, February 17, 2022.

Thursday, February 10, 2022 
Reminder of Impact Academy Enrollment Window

Good Evening Henry County Schools Parents, 

We are halfway through the month-long enrollment window for Impact Academies (K-12 Blended, K-12 Virtual)  for the 2022-23 school year. Like this year, Impact Academy is the remote learning option for Henry County Schools. Impact Academy offers both a fully-virtual option and a blended option where students come to our campus twice weekly. Interested parents have until February 24th to request enrollment for Impact Academy for next year.  

It is very important that if you are intending to request enrollment at Impact Academy next year, that it is done within this month-long window. There will not be another option to enroll later. The deadline to register for Impact Academy for the 2022-2023 school year will be February 24, 2022.

Impact Academy has developed a website that has the details. Please consider reviewing this information as you make your decision about enrollment.

www.henry.k12.ga.us/ia - Click on Enrollment in the main menu. 

If you have already registered, thank you. 

Monday, January 31, 2022 
Upcoming - Georgia Student Health Survey - Tuesday, Feb. 1

Good afternoon, HCS Families, 

Tomorrow is the first day of the window for the Georgia Student Health Survey administration for Henry County Schools. This is an anonymous and statewide survey instrument created by the Georgia Department of Education that provides information about the student experience in our schools. You can find more information about the survey here -  GaDOE Georgia Student Health Survey Site

If for some reason you wish for your child to not participate, you should print, sign and return this form to your child's school by (Wednesday, February 2) :

Passive Permission Forms:
Passive Permission Form Grades 3-5 - https://www.gadoe.org/wholechild/Documents/Passive%20Permission%20letter_elementary%20survey_2021.pdf?csf=1&e=PG6sEB

Passive Permission Form Grades 6-12 - https://www.gadoe.org/wholechild/Documents/Passive%20Permission%20letter_2021.pdf?csf=1&e=RBuFeK

For more information about the survey administration plan, please contact your child's school during regular school hours.

Have a great evening.

Monday, January 31, 2022 
Input for Family Connections Summit

The Henry County Schools is committed to continuously garnering the voices of our families as we prepare avenues to support their needs in partnering with HCS to ensure our students' success. As we prepare for our Family Connections Summit, we need your input in order to provide you and your student with information that is relevant to you assisting your student during the second semester.

We will use your feedback to plan for our sessions in hopes of providing additional supports to you and your student. Please share your thoughts through a Thought Exchange (see link below) which is a platform that allows for anonymous feedback and ratings based on families entries. You will also have the opportunity to rate the thoughts that others have shared. You may come back often and rate new ideas until February 4, 2022. We hope that you enjoy the exchange tool. Your participation is confidential and free of judgment. Thank you in advance for your input.

Click here to begin using the Thought Exchange platform.

Monday, January 31, 2022 
AAS Re-Registration for Current AAS students

Greetings AAS familes,

The 2022-2023 RE-REGISTRATION will start today!

Re-registration for the 2022-2023 school year for current AAS students will take place from Monday, January 31st to Monday, February 7th during 3rd block classes.

The counselors will hold make-up sessions for those students who do not have a 3 rd block class at AAS. Students who do not wish to re-register will be given a form to complete with their parent or guardian.

Thursday, January 27, 2022 
Effective Monday, January 31 - HCS Moving to Level 3 of COVID-19 Management Plan

Henry County Schools Families,

We have made it to the third week of the 2nd semester and are on the backside of the most recent surge in COVID-19 cases in our county and state. I want to thank you for all you have done up to this point to ensure that our school year could be sustained with in-person learning by adhering to all mitigation efforts to ensure everyone's health and safety. We have learned so much during this nearly 23-month stretch of educating in a pandemic, and it's your support and cooperation that have made this all possible.

After careful review of the metrics and the trends that show the overall impact of COVID-19 on our schools and community moving in the right direction, we will be moving to Level 3 on our COVID-19 Management Plan & Continuum of Multi-Layered Mitigation Strategies effective Monday, January 31. Moving to this level means that masks are once again strongly recommended but no longer required for use on Henry County Schools campuses.

As a reminder, you can see all that Level 3 requires as detailed on our website. Here's the brief overview:

• Continuation of prominent signage; increased cleaning schedules; disinfection of high-touch surfaces; increased air-filtration maintenance; and hand sanitizer stations
• Commitment to respecting the space of others
• Visitors and volunteers on campus are paused
• Reduced indoor capacity for athletic events, performances, and public meetings
• Increased spacing in large classroom spaces
• Large employee meetings moved to virtual
• Indoor community use of facilities is paused
• Masks are strongly encouraged 

We all know that we are not completely rid of COVID-19, and at no time should we let our guard down. But as long as we continue to actively monitor conditions and abide by the mitigation strategies and efforts detailed in our plan, all of which have been reviewed and advised by local health and government officials, we should be able to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for our students and staff. Thank you for your continued partnership to make this happen.
Please continue to stay informed on our mitigation strategies as well as health metrics in our schools and community by visiting the district website and looking for the links on the left side of the homepage. www.henry.k12.ga.us

Thursday, January 27, 2022 
Final Virtual Open House

Greetings Henry County Families,

Please join us for the final Virtual Open House and Registration Night. The event date is January 27 at 4:30pm-6:30pm.

This event is for new students interested in attending AAS for the 2022-2023 school year.

To attend, visit our registration website at https://sites.google.com/henry.k12.ga.us/aasregister/home. We look forward to seeing you there.


Thank you,

AAS Registration Team

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 
Academy for Advanced Studies VIRTUAL Open House

Greetings Henry County Families,

The Academy for Advanced Studies' Virtual Open House and Registration Nights are scheduled for the following dates: Thursday, January 20 ^th, Tuesday, January 25 ^th and Thursday, January 27 ^th from 4:30pm - 6:30pm (see flyer below).

These events are for new students interested in attending AAS for the 2022-2023 school year and will take place through our registration website at https://sites.google.com/henry.k12.ga.us/aasregister/home

Friday, January 14, 2022 
Academy for Advanced Studies VIRTUAL Open House

There is a change to the Academy for Advanced Studies Open House format. Open house is now virtual. Please see the information below as well as the attached flyer. Thank you! 

AAS Virtual Open House & Registration Nights
Tuesday, January 18th • Thursday, January 20th
Tuesday, January 25th • Thursday, January 27th 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Thursday, January 13, 2022 
Dual Enrollment Information Night

Henry County Schools will host the annual Dual Enrollment Informational Night virtually on January 20. There will be two sessions that families can choose to attend 5:00-6:00 pm OR 6:30-7:30 pm. All students in grades 8 through 11, and their parents/guardians, are welcome to attend one of the sessions designed to give detailed information pertaining to earning college credit while still in high school. Post-secondary education partners such as Clayton State University, Georgia State University, Southern Crescent Technical College, Gordon State College, Georgia Military College, along with Georgia Student Finance Commission and Georgia Department of Education will be present to provide information as well. Don't miss out on this event!

Families must register for only one time listed below, if they are interesting in learning about Dual Enrollment. After registering for the event, the link for the event will be sent to the registrant's email.

Please email Dr. Chon Hester, if you have any questions: rhester@henry.k12.ga.us

Link for registering for the 5pm meeting: https://henry-k12-ga-us.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mQHPkjLBSZa8LipP-oCVEA

OR

Link for registering for the 6:30pm meeting: https://henry-k12-ga-us.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M2sqT0vZSo---YRnbp6IFA

Wednesday, January 12, 2022 
Here Comes The Bus Technical Issues

Good morning,

This message is to let our bus riders know that the Here Comes The Bus app is experiencing technical difficulties. We apologize for the issue and are working to resolve it as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Sunday, January 9, 2022 
Tomorrow starts the 2nd Semester

Good evening,

We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow for the start of the 2nd Semester.

As a reminder, we start this semester on Level 4 of our COVID-19 Management Plan & Continuum of Multi-Layered Mitigation Strategies. ( Click here to see all stipulations.)
This means that masks are required on all HCS campuses and buses.

Let's work together to #KeepHenryHealthy!

Thursday, January 6, 2022 
HCS COVID-19 Playbook Updates

As part of our efforts to enhance the health and safety of our school community during this current surge of COVID-19, Henry County Schools has updated the COVID-19 Playbook to reflect the most recent recommendations from the Georgia Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. You can see the latest version by clicking here.

#KeepHenryHealthy
#MaskUpHCS

Thursday, January 6, 2022 
Updates to HCS COVID-19 Playbook

As part of our efforts to enhance the health and safety of our school community during this current surge of COVID-19, Henry County Schools has updated the COVID-19 Playbook to reflect the most recent recommendations from the Georgia Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. You can see the latest version by clicking here.

#KeepHenryHealthy
#MaskUpHCS

Monday, January 3, 2022 
Important Updates to the Start of the 2nd Semester

Good afternoon, HCS Families,

We hope you all have had a safe and restful semester break, and that your holidays have been an enjoyable time with family and friends.

As shared in an email last week, Henry County Schools is still on track for a return to on-campus, in-person learning on Monday, January 10. The one important update to our return is that we will shift to Level 4 on our COVID-19 Management Plan & Continuum of Multi-Layered Mitigation Strategies, effective immediately, due to the recent significant acceleration of COVID-19 cases within Henry County, as well as across the state and country. ( Click here to review Level 4.) We have successfully adjusted mitigation strategies as COVID-19 conditions have shifted over the course of this school year through the use of data and in consultation with trusted health officials, hospital executives, and emergency management officials, who have advised returning to this level at this time to navigate the latest surge of the pandemic.

As a reminder, at Level 4 (in addition to all requirements from levels 1-3):

• Masks are required for all indoor spaces, including buses;
• Reduced capacity for indoor extracurricular events and public meetings;
• Field trips are temporarily suspended; and
• Campuses closed to on-campus visitors except by appointment or pre-scheduled activities.
  

Additionally, our COVID-19 Management Plan allows us to target specific areas (classes, hallways, grades, or a specific school) as needed to transition to remote operations, if necessary. We also want to stress the importance of self-monitoring of your and your family's health. It is essential to keep kids home if they are not feeling well. Families should let their school know if their child is out due to illness and/or a confirmed positive COVID-19 case. For a list of COVID-19 symptoms, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's COVID-19 Symptoms website by clicking here.

An encouraging point for allowing on-campus learning is that, fortunately, most of our employees have received the COVID-19 vaccine, which we know to be the most effective mitigation strategy in the fight against this pandemic. If you haven't gotten a vaccination or your booster, we strongly encourage speak with a health or pharmacy official about this important option to protect you, your family, and the community.

The safety of 43,000 students, 6,000 employees, and their families is of the greatest priority for our school district, and we are doing everything we can on a daily basis to help mitigate the spread of the virus while responsibly maintaining an on-campus learning experience for students. We will continue to monitor and adjust our mitigation strategies as necessary and provide timely updates. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to ensure the health and safety of our school community.

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 
Here Comes the Bus

Here Comes the Bus app and messaging is not working today. The vendor is still working on the issue and we are hoping for a resolution soon.

Sorry for the inconvenience but we appreciate your patience.