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06/04/2026
Learning is in full swing at Henry County Schools STEM Camp! This week and next, students in grades 3-8 are diving into hands-on STEM experiences, including exploring agriculture with the Georgia Farm Bureau Ag Bus, discovering the science of DNA, building robotics skills, learning computer science concepts, and so much more. We're excited to see our students learning, creating, and innovating all summer long!
06/03/2026
Join us June 11 at McDonough Middle School and discover your future with Henry County Schools at our Summer Recruitment Event! We’re looking for passionate individuals ready to make a difference in our schools and community. From teachers, bus drivers and paraprofessionals, to nutrition, maintenance, clinic aides, campus safety monitors, and more — there’s a place for you on Team HCS!
For more information visit www.henry.k12.ga.us/divisions/human-resource-services.
05/29/2026
Today, we concluded the 2026 Summer Leadership Conference, "Destination Henry: Where Everyone Thrives!" Our final day continued with engaging learning sessions, collaboration, and inspiration for district leadership and school administrators as we prepare for an exceptional school year ahead. We also celebrated the winners of our annual attendance challenge for their outstanding commitment to showing up and making sure !
Most Improved Attendance Rate by Grade Band
Hickory Flat Elementary
McDonough Middle School
Excel Academy High School
Highest Overall Attendance Rate by Grade Band
East Lake Elementary
Union Grove Middle School
Impact Academy High School
Most Improved in Attendance by Cluster
McDonough Cluster
Highest Overall Annual Attendance Rate by Cluster
Union Grove Cluster
Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s conference a success. Together, we continue building a school district where everyone thrives!
This week on “Catch the Pace,” Dr. Pace highlights the conclusion of the HCS Summer Leadership Conference centered around the theme “Destination Henry” and the district’s continued commitment to becoming a premier destination school district. Leaders from across Henry County Schools spent two days focused on strengthening student instruction, supporting employees, building community, and developing future leaders.
Summer learning is also in full swing across HCS, with students participating in programs such as Early Kindergarten, Summer Learning for grades 3–8, STEM Camp, grade repair, credit recovery, and summer school opportunities. Families are also encouraged to take advantage of summer learning resources available online and continue building strong reading habits throughout the break.
Dr. Pace is also joined by Dutchtown High School rising junior Lola Stanley, winner of the Henry County FLEX Competition and third-place finisher at the state level for her business, Dough Beauty. Her success is another example of the bright futures being built every day across Henry County Schools.
05/29/2026
HCS will offer its annual summer meal service June 1-25. Selected schools will serve free breakfast and lunch Monday-Thursday for students under the age of 19. Adults may purchase breakfast for $2.75 and lunch for $4.50. Breakfast will be served from 8-8:30 a.m., and lunch will be served from 12-12:30 p.m. Participants must eat meals on site in the cafeteria.
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05/28/2026
Day One of this year’s Summer Leadership Conference, “Destination Henry: Where Everyone Thrives,” was filled with engaging learning sessions designed to inspire and empower school and district leaders for the year ahead.
We were honored to hear from keynote speaker Kim Strobel, who shared insights on the “Science of Happiness” and the importance of cultivating habits that lead to a better life and stronger work environment. Here’s to continued growth, collaboration, and thriving together!
05/28/2026
All 10 traditional HCS high schools were recently recognized as AP Honor Schools in at least one category by State Supt. Richard Woods. Of the 20 largest school districts in Georgia, only HCS had all traditional high schools meet the criteria for AP Access and Support Schools, based on exam performance across student groups. We are of our high school students and the teachers, staff, families, and community members who contributed to these exceptional outcomes!
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| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
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| Friday | 8am - 4:30pm |