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Senior Week for Current AAS Seniors will be from Monday, May 4, 2026, to Friday, May 8, 2026.
If you are not a current AAS senior and have completed a pathway at AAS, you may pick up your cord(s) for pathway completion on Friday, May 8, 2026, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
![Nine HCS district officials pose with the Innovative School District banner from the Center for Model Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774896762/henryk12gaus/dkqzwvhel84bvtbdgtiy/HCSLeaderswithInnovativeSchoolDistrictbanner.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1774896762/henryk12gaus/dkqzwvhel84bvtbdgtiy/HCSLeaderswithInnovativeSchoolDistrictbanner.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1774896762/henryk12gaus/dkqzwvhel84bvtbdgtiy/HCSLeaderswithInnovativeSchoolDistrictbanner.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1774896762/henryk12gaus/dkqzwvhel84bvtbdgtiy/HCSLeaderswithInnovativeSchoolDistrictbanner.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1774896762/henryk12gaus/dkqzwvhel84bvtbdgtiy/HCSLeaderswithInnovativeSchoolDistrictbanner.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1774896762/henryk12gaus/dkqzwvhel84bvtbdgtiy/HCSLeaderswithInnovativeSchoolDistrictbanner.jpg","width":1921}])
The Center for Model Schools recently named Henry County Schools an Innovative School District and will recognize awardees at the 34th Annual Model Schools Conference in Orlando this summer.
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Lisa Fuentes-Moure, school office assistant at Austin Road Middle School, is the district’s 2025 Educational Support Person of the Year (ESPY).
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Henry County Schools invites students, families, and community members to participate in the district’s spring “Community Conversations” across all 10 school clusters.
![Partial shot of participant reviewing one of several math books]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772725730/henryk12gaus/s37gaskw7cj9ef4mjixy/ResourceReview2026.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772725730/henryk12gaus/s37gaskw7cj9ef4mjixy/ResourceReview2026.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772725730/henryk12gaus/s37gaskw7cj9ef4mjixy/ResourceReview2026.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772725730/henryk12gaus/s37gaskw7cj9ef4mjixy/ResourceReview2026.jpg","width":1050}])
In accordance with Board Policy IFAA, Henry County Schools will provide instructional resources for community review and feedback at the district office, located at 33 N. Zack Hinton Parkway in McDonough.
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Union Grove High School senior Owen Schrock and his architecture teacher, Amanda McClure, are the countywide winners of the Henry County Chamber of Commerce 2026 Student/Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) Award.
![Thompson on stage with family, Gabriel, Superintendent, board members, and other district leaders]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771424712/henryk12gaus/p3gxfijvntnz9mi1iidw/HCS2026SCOTYJessicaThompson.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771424712/henryk12gaus/p3gxfijvntnz9mi1iidw/HCS2026SCOTYJessicaThompson.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1771424712/henryk12gaus/p3gxfijvntnz9mi1iidw/HCS2026SCOTYJessicaThompson.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771424712/henryk12gaus/p3gxfijvntnz9mi1iidw/HCS2026SCOTYJessicaThompson.jpg","width":1000}])
Locust Grove Middle School counselor Jessica Thompson is Henry County Schools’ 2026 School Counselor of the Year (SCOTY).
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Henry County Schools will participate in three upcoming job fairs designed to connect passionate educators with rewarding teaching positions across the district’s 53 schools.
![Spring Testing Dates at AAS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770993705/henryk12gaus/sgyyjfuziujmwu4ud6cf/spring.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770993705/henryk12gaus/sgyyjfuziujmwu4ud6cf/spring.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770993705/henryk12gaus/sgyyjfuziujmwu4ud6cf/spring.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770993705/henryk12gaus/sgyyjfuziujmwu4ud6cf/spring.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1770993705/henryk12gaus/sgyyjfuziujmwu4ud6cf/spring.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1770993705/henryk12gaus/sgyyjfuziujmwu4ud6cf/spring.png","width":2200}])
Spring Testing Dates
March 18th and 20th: MAP Testing for 10th Grade
April 13th - 24th: EOPA (End-of-Pathway Assessment) Testing Window
April 27th - 28th: 10th Grade Literature EOC (End-of-Course)
April 29th: US History EOC
April 30th: Biology EOC
May 4th - 15th: AP (Advanced Placement) Testing Window
![Rendering of main Henry County STEM High School buildings]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770391124/henryk12gaus/jzqhwjsetmdmdnhspbrx/HenryCountySTEMHighSchool.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770391124/henryk12gaus/jzqhwjsetmdmdnhspbrx/HenryCountySTEMHighSchool.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770391124/henryk12gaus/jzqhwjsetmdmdnhspbrx/HenryCountySTEMHighSchool.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770391124/henryk12gaus/jzqhwjsetmdmdnhspbrx/HenryCountySTEMHighSchool.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1770391124/henryk12gaus/jzqhwjsetmdmdnhspbrx/HenryCountySTEMHighSchool.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770391124/henryk12gaus/jzqhwjsetmdmdnhspbrx/HenryCountySTEMHighSchool.jpg","width":1640}])
Henry County Schools will host in-person and virtual informational sessions to introduce its new STEM high school, set to open in fall 2027.
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The Henry County Board of Education developed a new graduation requirement to include community service as outlined in Board Policy IHF(6) and Regulation IHF-R(1).
![Elementary school boy and girl working on class assignment at desk in classroom.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768243835/henryk12gaus/kciqnckofrbor0rwmmnx/HCSElementaryStudentsinClass.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768243835/henryk12gaus/kciqnckofrbor0rwmmnx/HCSElementaryStudentsinClass.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768243835/henryk12gaus/kciqnckofrbor0rwmmnx/HCSElementaryStudentsinClass.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768243835/henryk12gaus/kciqnckofrbor0rwmmnx/HCSElementaryStudentsinClass.jpg","width":1156}])
Five Henry County Schools elementary schools were listed among the Georgia schools exiting or making progress to exit federal identification, according to a report released by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) in December.
![Board Chair Sophe Pope and Vice Chair Makenzie McDaniel standing on either side of podium at front of HCS board room.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769617938/henryk12gaus/salpiyor7cwziyyx20px/BoardChairSophePopeandViceChairMakenzieMcDaniel_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769617938/henryk12gaus/salpiyor7cwziyyx20px/BoardChairSophePopeandViceChairMakenzieMcDaniel_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1769617938/henryk12gaus/salpiyor7cwziyyx20px/BoardChairSophePopeandViceChairMakenzieMcDaniel_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769617938/henryk12gaus/salpiyor7cwziyyx20px/BoardChairSophePopeandViceChairMakenzieMcDaniel_1.jpg","width":1041}])
The Henry County Board of Education unanimously re-elected Sophe Pope (Dist. 4) as Board Chair and unanimously elected board member Makenzie McDaniel (Dist. 5) as Board Vice Chair during a special called meeting on Jan. 8.
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at AAS
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
This event is open to current and prospective students and families.
![City, state, and county representative, HCS board members and other district leaders in front of HCS step and repeat in HMS media center.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764797112/henryk12gaus/uqrdjsbrvykbrih0reea/HCS2025LegislativeBreakfast2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764797112/henryk12gaus/uqrdjsbrvykbrih0reea/HCS2025LegislativeBreakfast2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764797112/henryk12gaus/uqrdjsbrvykbrih0reea/HCS2025LegislativeBreakfast2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764797112/henryk12gaus/uqrdjsbrvykbrih0reea/HCS2025LegislativeBreakfast2.jpg","width":950}])
More than a dozen dignitaries representing city, county, and state government joined the Henry County Board of Education on Nov. 18 for its annual Legislative Breakfast and presentation of its 2026 Legislative Priorities.