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HCS High Schools Continue to Improve AP Performance with Multiple 2025 AP Honor Schools Recognitions
Henry County Schools high schools placed in seven of eight categories on the Georgia Department of Education’s (GaDOE) recently released 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools list.
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HENRY COUNTY, GA – Pleasant Grove Elementary School Mental Health and Wellness Facilitator Cleo Canty is Henry County Schools’ 2024 Educational Support Person of the Year (ESPY).
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Henry County Schools proudly celebrates Georgia School Board Appreciation Week from March 10-14, recognizing the invaluable service of its dedicated and visionary Board of Education.
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Ola Middle School Counselor Monae Gilchrist is Henry County Schools’ 2025 School Counselor of the Year (SCOTY).
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Henry County Schools inaugurated the Henry County Public Schools Foundation (HCPSF) during a daylong workshop for its newly appointed Board of Trustees on Feb. 7 at Heritage Park in McDonough.
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The Henry County Chamber of Commerce recognized 13 Henry County Schools students and their teachers during its Feb. 14 Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) ceremony.
![Reid Wheeler with Dr. McGiboney as she holds her crystal award. HCS and GAPBS logo and title of award overlays image.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738337118/henryk12gaus/jmmctbjcibjyjyfxct9u/InterventionandPreventionSpecialistYolandaReidWheeler.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738337118/henryk12gaus/jmmctbjcibjyjyfxct9u/InterventionandPreventionSpecialistYolandaReidWheeler.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738337118/henryk12gaus/jmmctbjcibjyjyfxct9u/InterventionandPreventionSpecialistYolandaReidWheeler.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738337118/henryk12gaus/jmmctbjcibjyjyfxct9u/InterventionandPreventionSpecialistYolandaReidWheeler.png","width":1080}])
The Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support (GAPBS) recently honored Henry County Schools Intervention and Prevention Specialist Yolanda Reid Wheeler with the 2024 Dr. Garry McGiboney Outstanding Leadership Award.
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Henry County Schools’ Teaching and Learning Director Norkesha Muhammad-Garrett was recently named a 2024 Hidden Hero by the Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement.
![Large torso image of Dr. Hafza with Educational Technology Insights and HCS logos and "Top 10 STEM Director" over background photo of OHS STEM robotics team.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737061960/henryk12gaus/vgbfzitddnowtgceea2r/DrJamalHafza.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737061960/henryk12gaus/vgbfzitddnowtgceea2r/DrJamalHafza.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737061960/henryk12gaus/vgbfzitddnowtgceea2r/DrJamalHafza.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737061960/henryk12gaus/vgbfzitddnowtgceea2r/DrJamalHafza.png","width":900}])
Henry County Schools Director of STEM and Innovative Practice Dr. Rabieh J. Hafza was recently named one of the nation’s Top 10 STEM Directors in Education by Educational Technology Insights.
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The AAS Fine Arts department presented an entertaining version of the holiday classic, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The musical production was a smashing success!
![Governance team (from L-R) Dr. Nutt, Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Pope, Superintendent Pace, Mrs. Carter, and Mr. McDaniel standing in front of board room dais.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736786231/henryk12gaus/vvkggypl1dar9p2hme2l/HCBOEMembersJanuary2025.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736786231/henryk12gaus/vvkggypl1dar9p2hme2l/HCBOEMembersJanuary2025.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736786231/henryk12gaus/vvkggypl1dar9p2hme2l/HCBOEMembersJanuary2025.jpg","width":800}])
The Henry County Board of Education re-elected Sophe Pope (Dist. 4) as Board Chair and Annette Edwards (Dist. 2) as Board Vice Chair during a special called meeting on Jan. 9.
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Please use the following link to access My School Bucks to pay for your 2024-25 Parking Pass.
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Lead by three amazing chef instructors, the Culinary Arts department delivered a fantastic meal for Leadership Henry and the Henry County Board of Education dignitaries.
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Branding is the focus as Graphic Design associates make their mark across the county. They are gaining authentic experiences working with clients and practicing their skills. Utilizing the school's existing logo and mascot, the associates are designing window clings for building windows, column wraps for common areas, and even classroom windows.