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![Henry County Board of Education Approves New Community Service Graduation Requirements for Class of 2028 and Beyond]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768328565/henryk12gaus/wozvqmj9gzdwovkw7lnu/HCSStudentVolunteers.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768328565/henryk12gaus/wozvqmj9gzdwovkw7lnu/HCSStudentVolunteers.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768328565/henryk12gaus/wozvqmj9gzdwovkw7lnu/HCSStudentVolunteers.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768328565/henryk12gaus/wozvqmj9gzdwovkw7lnu/HCSStudentVolunteers.jpg","width":900}])
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).
![GaDOE Names Five HCS Elementary Schools Among Lists of Schools Making Significant Improvement]([{"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.
![Curriculum Night at AAS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764613442/henryk12gaus/nvek9o0i2lyhhbazv863/CurriculumNightJanuary2026_1.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764613442/henryk12gaus/nvek9o0i2lyhhbazv863/CurriculumNightJanuary2026_1.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764613442/henryk12gaus/nvek9o0i2lyhhbazv863/CurriculumNightJanuary2026_1.pdf","width":612}])
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.
![Henry County Board of Education Shares 2026 Legislative Priorities with Local and State Officials]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764797112/henryk12gaus/uqrdjsbrvykbrih0reea/HCS2025LegislativeBreakfast2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764797112/henryk12gaus/uqrdjsbrvykbrih0reea/HCS2025LegislativeBreakfast2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764797112/henryk12gaus/uqrdjsbrvykbrih0reea/HCS2025LegislativeBreakfast2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764797112/henryk12gaus/uqrdjsbrvykbrih0reea/HCS2025LegislativeBreakfast2.jpg","width":950}])
More than a dozen dignitaries representing city, county, and state government joined the Henry County Board of Education on Nov. 18 for its annual Legislative Breakfast and presentation of its 2026 Legislative Priorities.
![AAS Open House and Registration Nights]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764614913/henryk12gaus/qpkrusc7n4bebpwijs9c/AAS2026-2027OpenHouseRegistrationFlyer.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764614913/henryk12gaus/qpkrusc7n4bebpwijs9c/AAS2026-2027OpenHouseRegistrationFlyer.pdf","width":396}])
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Thursday, January 29, 2026
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
You only need to attend one night.
This event is for students and families who are interested in registering to attend AAS for 2026-2027.
Current AAS students do not need to attend.
![Georgia Department of Education Recognizes 20 HCS Schools as 2024-2025 Literacy and Math Leaders]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763815860/henryk12gaus/fremxlj19bwunjvhdwze/HCSStudentsinClass2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763815860/henryk12gaus/fremxlj19bwunjvhdwze/HCSStudentsinClass2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1763815860/henryk12gaus/fremxlj19bwunjvhdwze/HCSStudentsinClass2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1763815860/henryk12gaus/fremxlj19bwunjvhdwze/HCSStudentsinClass2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1763815860/henryk12gaus/fremxlj19bwunjvhdwze/HCSStudentsinClass2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763815860/henryk12gaus/fremxlj19bwunjvhdwze/HCSStudentsinClass2.jpg","width":1928}])
The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) recently named 20 Henry County Schools elementary, middle, and high schools as 2024-2025 Literacy and Math Leaders.
![AAS Associates move to the State Level for the Governor's Honors Program (GHP)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763468385/henryk12gaus/hdl5d0gqc9nchrttnvlo/Governors-Honors-Program-Logo.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763468385/henryk12gaus/hdl5d0gqc9nchrttnvlo/Governors-Honors-Program-Logo.png","width":497}]){kind=logo}
These AAS associates have been selected by the district to complete the GHP application process at the state level -- CONGRATULATIONS!!!
![Henry County Schools Makes Significant District, Schoolwide Gains on 2025 CCRPI]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762979454/henryk12gaus/jitbkckqvmihsdx3trag/HCSStudentsinClass.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762979454/henryk12gaus/jitbkckqvmihsdx3trag/HCSStudentsinClass.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762979454/henryk12gaus/jitbkckqvmihsdx3trag/HCSStudentsinClass.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762979454/henryk12gaus/jitbkckqvmihsdx3trag/HCSStudentsinClass.jpg","width":850}])
Henry County Schools made significant improvements on the 2024-2025 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), according to data released by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) today.
![HCS Student Designs 3D-Printed Thermostat Cover in Use Across the District]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761753510/henryk12gaus/xwyglyofvnryzjypf6v3/TarynWilliamsonThermostatCoverDesign.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761753510/henryk12gaus/xwyglyofvnryzjypf6v3/TarynWilliamsonThermostatCoverDesign.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761753510/henryk12gaus/xwyglyofvnryzjypf6v3/TarynWilliamsonThermostatCoverDesign.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761753510/henryk12gaus/xwyglyofvnryzjypf6v3/TarynWilliamsonThermostatCoverDesign.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761753510/henryk12gaus/xwyglyofvnryzjypf6v3/TarynWilliamsonThermostatCoverDesign.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1761753510/henryk12gaus/xwyglyofvnryzjypf6v3/TarynWilliamsonThermostatCoverDesign.jpg","width":2200}])
Dutchtown High School senior Taryn Williamson is a compelling example of Henry County Schools’ mission to empower students with exceptional opportunities and access that lead to success in a global society.
![Henry County Board of Education Earns Prestigious 2025 GSBA Exemplary Board Recognition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761660016/henryk12gaus/bmulmyxx8acnvonuyay5/HCSGSBAExemplaryBoard.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761660016/henryk12gaus/bmulmyxx8acnvonuyay5/HCSGSBAExemplaryBoard.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761660016/henryk12gaus/bmulmyxx8acnvonuyay5/HCSGSBAExemplaryBoard.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761660016/henryk12gaus/bmulmyxx8acnvonuyay5/HCSGSBAExemplaryBoard.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761660016/henryk12gaus/bmulmyxx8acnvonuyay5/HCSGSBAExemplaryBoard.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761660016/henryk12gaus/bmulmyxx8acnvonuyay5/HCSGSBAExemplaryBoard.jpg","width":2000}])
The Georgia School Boards Association recently recognized the Henry County Board of Education as an Exemplary Board for 2025.
![Happy Boss's Day, Dr. Blackwell!!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761652358/henryk12gaus/e7gkquyepfkjxtnpcx3g/BosssDay.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761652358/henryk12gaus/e7gkquyepfkjxtnpcx3g/BosssDay.jpg","width":360}])
Happy Boss's Day to our CEO and Principal, Dr. Blackwell!!!
![HCS Welcomes Interested Volunteers, Mentors, Sponsors to Register for ‘How to Partner’ Seminar]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761135463/henryk12gaus/xh5qzlwypelauxruch71/HenryPartnersSeminar.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761135463/henryk12gaus/xh5qzlwypelauxruch71/HenryPartnersSeminar.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761135463/henryk12gaus/xh5qzlwypelauxruch71/HenryPartnersSeminar.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761135463/henryk12gaus/xh5qzlwypelauxruch71/HenryPartnersSeminar.jpg","width":820}])
Henry County Schools will host its latest “How to Partner with HCS” seminar on Nov. 5, 5-7 p.m. at the Henry County Learning and Support Center, located at 166 Holly Smith Drive in McDonough.
![AAS' November Testing Dates]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760979724/henryk12gaus/n4wxvrcjtem3p9oquhju/NovemberTestingDates_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760979724/henryk12gaus/n4wxvrcjtem3p9oquhju/NovemberTestingDates_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760979724/henryk12gaus/n4wxvrcjtem3p9oquhju/NovemberTestingDates_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760979724/henryk12gaus/n4wxvrcjtem3p9oquhju/NovemberTestingDates_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760979724/henryk12gaus/n4wxvrcjtem3p9oquhju/NovemberTestingDates_1.jpg","width":1280}])
November Testing Dates
10th-11th: EOPA Testing
14th: EOPA Testing
17th-19th: EOPA Make-Ups
20th: MAP Testing (10th Grade Students)
21st: MAP Test Make-Ups
![HCS Students Graduate from Henry County Water Authority Internship Program]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760455542/henryk12gaus/yfkd0qopiotqzsrskuv6/HCWA2025SummerInternshipPic11.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760455542/henryk12gaus/yfkd0qopiotqzsrskuv6/HCWA2025SummerInternshipPic11.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760455542/henryk12gaus/yfkd0qopiotqzsrskuv6/HCWA2025SummerInternshipPic11.jpg","width":800}])
A total of 12 Henry County Schools high school students were among the 18 interns who graduated from Henry County Water Authority’s (HCWA) 2025 Summer Internship Program.
![National Education Equity Lab Honors 19 HCS Students for Top Performance in College Courses]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760376943/henryk12gaus/lhbov2mbn5fwuisdfyuf/Spring2025EdEquityLabsTopPerformers_TN_2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760376943/henryk12gaus/lhbov2mbn5fwuisdfyuf/Spring2025EdEquityLabsTopPerformers_TN_2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760376943/henryk12gaus/lhbov2mbn5fwuisdfyuf/Spring2025EdEquityLabsTopPerformers_TN_2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760376943/henryk12gaus/lhbov2mbn5fwuisdfyuf/Spring2025EdEquityLabsTopPerformers_TN_2.jpg","width":937}])
The National Education Equity Lab (Ed Equity Lab) recently inducted 19 Henry County Schools students into its spring 2025 Honor Society.