The Hawk’s Nest students perform at the 2019 Excel-ebration,
celebrating early childhood learning in Hancock County.
Christian Biehl, HMS 7th grader, named 1st Place Winner
in the VFW Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest.
Sara Carver, HMS 7th grader, earns 2nd Place
in the VFW Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest.
Emma Atwell, HMS 6th grader, awarded 3rd Place
in the VFW Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest.
James Martin, student at the HCCTC, won 1st place in the statewide polymer science essay
competition at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg.
Hancock Middle School Celebrate the A
Hancock Middle School Celebrates the A with Ice Cream for the Students
Hancock Middle School Celebrates the A with Ice Cream for Students and Cookies for the Teachers
Hancock County School District Celebrates the A!
Hancock County School District celebrates being an A rated school district.
HHS Perfect and Top Scorers on State Tests 2019
Gulia Parker, Hawk Archery Team member, recently place in the top 15 of 35 female participants in her age group
at the AIMS All-Star Archery Invitational.
Hancock County Educators Rising members recently attended the Mississippi Educators Rising State Leadership Conference in
Oxford, MS, and returned with multiple state honors. Front row left to right: Jolene Rester, Holly Hester, & Jolie Grindle
Back row left to right: Brandon Merwin, Mimosa Laakso, Chelsea Smith, Casey Lee, and Thomas Gilbert
Left: Trina Shaw, 5th Grade Teacher, H.N.C.E., 2019 HCSD Teacher of the Year
Right: Alison McCraw, Assistant Principal, E.H.E., 2019 HCSD Administrator of the Year
Hayden Peterson, HMS 8th grader, placed 2nd in the VFW Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest and was awarded $200.00.
Mr. Alan Dedeaux, Superintendent of Education, and Dr. Jessica Taylor, Principal of HMS, congratulate Amy Reeves, HMS 7th grader.
Amy placed 1st in the VFW Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest and was awarded a check for $300.00.
Reagan Huff, a H.C.C.T.C. student was awarded 2nd place in the Polymer Science I Essay Competition at the University of
Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. Her essay was titled “In-Mold Decorating: A Review of Process and Technology.”
Students from the Hawk’s Nest perform at the EXCEL-ebration.
Students from the Hancock County Career Technical Center participated in
Industry Day at Port Bienville.
HCCTC students in the Health Science Program visit Ochsner Hospital twice a week for clinicals.
First graders in Mrs. Ashley Rouse and Moli Kergosien’s class studied about community helpers, collected donations for the Hancock
County Animal Shelter, and delivered them to the shelter. While dropping off the donations, the students enjoyed a tour of the
facility and learned how their donations will be used.
Congratulations to HHS Senior Kaitlyn Thurmond for being named a 2019 National Merit Semifinalist!
Semifinalists named in each year’s Merit Scholarship competition show exceptional academic ability and
potential for success in rigorous college programs.

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2019-20 Student Calendar

17304 Highway 603
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-0376

A message from our Superintendent

Academic Achievements!

● HCSD Received MSBA Lighthouse School Leader Lantern Award

● HCSC senior, Kaitlyn Thurmond was recently named a National Merit Finalist, one of 11 National Merit Finalists from HHS over the past six years.

● Reagan Huff, a Hancock County Career Technical Center student, was recently awarded 2^nd place in the Polymer Science Essay Competition at USM.

● For the 2017-2018 school year our “Third Grade Reading Gate” pass rate was above 95%, which is above the state pass rate.

● The Class of 2018 earned over $15.8 million in scholarships!

● Last year, 32 HCSD students scored a 30+ on the ACT!

● HHS Beta Club and HMS Beta Club are award winning and highly recognized Beta Clubs in the state of Mississippi.

Title IX and Federal Programs Info

Dr. Christine Moseley, Federal Programs Director and Homeless Liaison
17304 Highway 603
Kiln, MS 39556
Phone: 228-255-0376
E-mail: cmoseley@hancockschools.net

Title IX Coordinator & Athletic Director: Jamie Sisco

7084 Stennis Airport Dr.Kiln, MS 39556, (228) 467-2972

Section 504 Coordinator: Kelly Schwartz

7060 Stennis Airport Dr. Kiln, MS 39556, (228) 466-6340

Age Act Coordinator: Dr. Rick Saucier

17304 Highway 603 Kiln, MS 39556, (228) 255-0376

Other: Dr. Rick Saucier

17304 Highway 603 Kiln, MS 39556, (228) 255-0376