Now that the state has officially released accountability and assessment results, I want to take a moment to say something important: thank you. Over the last three years, Henry County Public Schools has experienced steady, measurable growth across nearly every major

🎓💼 Today HCPS hosted our College & Career Fair Day! Not only did our seniors connect with colleges & employers, but students from Eminence, Trimble, and Owen joined in too. A fantastic opportunity to meet, greet, and learn about future pathways! 🚀 #HCPSPride #FutureReady

✨ Huge thanks to all the amazing HCPS staff for making our first full week of school such a success! Your hard work and positive energy set the tone for a great year. Closing this great week with Friday night lights! #HCPSProud

Our incredible HCPS teachers are all in on Kagan Cooperative Learning strategies today! 🎯 These evidence-based practices are proven to yield high student growth while maximizing engagement and collaboration. Empowering educators = empowering learners! 💡📚 #StudentSuccess

Just spoke with Micah Ward & Matthew Zalaznick from District Administration on using #AI to reduce teacher workload & improve student learning. In this on-demand webinar, I share how our district is using AI to lighten teacher workload and boost student learning by connecting it

TIME just spotlighted a new MIT Media Lab study showing that participants who drafted essays with ChatGPT displayed less neural activity in executive-control regions than peers who relied on Google Search—or their own brains alone. 📝 Sample size is small (54) and the paper isn’t

Big thanks to @friEdTechnology and Amy Mayer for the invite to share how Henry County is using AI to reduce workload while improving student outcomes. Grateful for the chance to highlight our team’s hard work and the power of innovation in rural schools! 🙌 #AIinEducation

Thank you to Micah Ward and @DA_magazine for featuring Henry County Public Schools' work using AI to support teachers and improve student writing outcomes! We’re using tools like NotebookLM, Google Gemini and others to create evidence-based lesson plans and elevate scoring of

🚨 HUGE Congratulations to Henry County High School Air Force JROTC! 🚨 As we wrap up the 2024–25 school year, our JROTC program has earned national recognition with the Distinguished Unit Award with Merit—a top-tier honor awarded to only the most elite units in the country!

Only in Henry County does a senior prank involve cooking breakfast in the student parking lot—complete with a grill, good food, and great vibes. 🥓🍳 What could’ve been ordinary became community. This senior class led with class, respect, and heart—showing once again that even

After nearly 30 years in education, I’ve never been more energized by a tool than I am by AI. But like any initiative, success starts with clearly defining the why. At its core, AI in education should do two things: ✅ Reduce teacher workload ✅ Improve student learning That’s

Since opening its doors in 2009-2010, the auditorium has been one of the best investments our community has made. From student plays, musicals, choir and band concerts, to partnerships with The Theatre Downstream—it has truly become a place that lifts the spirit and energizes the

🎓💼 “After the Tassel” is Here — Connecting Seniors to Careers! HCPS is more than just a great culture and rising academics—it's about ensuring our students have a plan for a career they love in an ever-changing world. We are proud to introduce “After the Tassel,” a new grant

📚 How Powerful is a Guaranteed & Viable Curriculum (GVC)? At HCPS, we believe in the power of evidence-based instruction. Our Curriculum in Reading and Math (K-8) ensures that every student receives the same high-quality, aligned instruction that drives success. Research shows

🏫 How Do You Create an Environment Where Kids Thrive? 🌟 At NCES, student support, counseling and leadership initiatives are making a BIG impact—leading to a 31% drop in counseling referrals this year! 📉👏 Through: ✨ Classroom lessons & small groups ✨ Leadership programs &

At Henry County Schools, we work hard to make sure every student feels cared for, knows they belong, and has a trusted adult they can count on—while still holding high expectations for behavior. Our approach is simple but powerful: ✅ Clear Expectations – students know what’s

🚀 Exciting News from Eastern Elementary! 📚➗ We are thrilled to share our school-wide growth in Reading & Math on the i-Ready diagnostic from fall to winter for grades K-5! 🎉📈 📖 Reading Index: 57.1 ➝ 68.8 (+11.7) ➗ Math Index: 56.7 ➝ 64.7 (+8.0) What’s driving this