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🌊 WaveMaker Watch 🌊 This week, we’re proud to spotlight three of our district leaders who are representing H Nation through their participation in the CEO Leadership Academy hosted by PREPS (Program of Research and Evaluation for Public Schools).

👏 Join us in celebrating: Ms. Amie Sins, Dr. Lori Burkett, and Mr. Payton Ragon!

The CEO Academy brings together administrators from across Mississippi to strengthen strategic leadership, foster innovation, and lead meaningful change in education. These three are making waves beyond our campuses — and we’re proud to have them represent Hancock County School District.

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🚍 Big News from H Nation! 🚍

Please join us in celebrating our Transportation Director, Dennis Peterson, on being elected to the Mississippi Association of Pupil Transportation (MAPT) Board of Directors!

What is MAPT?
MAPT is a statewide association of transportation professionals dedicated solely to the safe transportation of school children in Mississippi. We’re honored to have Mr. Peterson representing Hancock County on this important platform at the state level. His commitment ensures we continue prioritizing the safety and well‑being of our students and staffulty.

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Watch our school board meeting live beginning at 5:30 PM at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R6AZReNbl0

📣 Welcome to South Hancock, Dr. Stephanie Morris! 🌟 We are excited to welcome Dr. Stephanie Morris as the new principal of South Hancock Elementary! With 24 years of experience in education, Dr. Morris brings a wealth of knowledge and a heart for serving students, staff, and families. She has taught both elementary and high school science, served as a lead teacher, and held leadership roles as both an assistant principal and principal at the elementary level. Dr. Morris calls this role her dream job, and she’s ready to lead with passion, purpose, and positivity. She believes in building strong relationships and supporting every child’s academic, social, and emotional growth. 💙 Join us in giving Dr. Morris a warm H Nation welcome! #F2G #flytogreatness #HNation

Watch our school board meeting live beginning at 5:30 PM at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuTidKZzAVk

📚✏️ School supply lists are now available! You can find them on our website and app: 🌐 Website: Menu > Documents > School Supply List 📱 App: Tap the three lines > Documents > School Supply Lists Get a head start on back-to-school prep! #HNation #F2G #flytogreatness

📝 Thank you to our parents, staff, and students for sharing your voice in the Comprehensive Needs Assessment survey! Your input helps guide our planning and improvement efforts. 📊 Survey results are now available on the district website and app: 🌐 Website: Menu > CNA Survey Results 📱 App: Tap the three lines > Documents We appreciate your continued support! #HNation #F2G #flytogreatness

🌟 Celebrating Dedication Across the Years 🌟 At our end-of-year celebration, we had the honor of recognizing staff members for their years of service in education—5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and even 35 years of shaping lives, leading with heart, and making a difference. This recognition goes beyond time spent in H Nation—it reflects each individual’s journey, growth, and unwavering commitment to students and communities across their careers. Whether it’s year five or year thirty-five, every mile walked in education matters. Thank you for the passion, perseverance, and purpose you bring to your work. #HNation #F2G #flytogreatness

🍓 Keep Dancing, Strawberries! 🍓 At the start of the year, Superintendent Ladner shared a powerful reminder: negativity spreads like a fuzzy strawberry in the pack—but so does positivity. Instead of letting negativity take hold, we were challenged to be “Dancing Strawberries”—those who bring joy, lift others up, and create a ripple effect of encouragement across our campuses and departments. At our end-of-year celebration, we proudly recognized our Spring Dancing Strawberries—staffulty who went out of their way to spread light, positivity, and kindness in H Nation. These individuals made their environments better just by being who they are—and we’re grateful for their contagious energy and heart. ❤️ #HNation #F2G #flytogreatness

🐥📚 Calling all little learners (ages 5 and under)! Join the Hancock County Library System and Excel By 5 for the Summer Library Program for Rubber Duckies! Enjoy stories, songs, and fun activities designed just for our youngest friends. 🧡 📅 June 2 – June 26 📍 Mondays – East Hancock Public Library 📍 Wednesdays – Bay St. Louis Public Library 📍 Thursdays – Kiln Public Library 🕥 Meet in the Children’s Room at 10:30 AM Start your summer with learning, laughter, and LOTS of fun! 🎉

🎉 Every School. Every Campus. A School of Distinction. 🎉 We’re incredibly proud to share that all Hancock County School District campuses have been named 2025 Jostens Renaissance Schools of Distinction! 🏆 Platinum Status: Hancock Middle School South Hancock Elementary West Hancock Elementary Hancock North Central Elementary 🥇 Gold Status: Hancock High School East Hancock Elementary The School of Distinction honor is awarded to schools that are leading the way in building strong campus culture and climate. Using Jostens Renaissance’s Results Formula—Respect + Recognize + Reward + Reinforce + Relationships—these schools create environments where students and staff feel valued, motivated, and connected. Gold and Platinum status reflect the level of implementation and impact of these five key elements. Schools at these levels are intentional about recognizing effort, celebrating growth, and building meaningful relationships across campus.

Watch the 2025 Underclassmen Awards live beginning at 5PM at the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlmedz51k8Q

☀️ The countdown to summer is on! ☀️ Hancock County School District will have an early release on Wednesday, May 28 to kick off summer break! 🌴🍉 📍 Release times: • Elementary – 11:30 AM • Hancock High School – 12:30 PM • Hancock Middle School – 12:40 PM #F2G #flytogreatness #HNation

Watch the Hancock High School's Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony at the following link beginning at 7:30 PM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ftIbuPFmWU

Can’t make it to graduation tonight? No worries—Hancock High School’s 2025 Graduation Ceremony will be live streamed! Tune in at 7:30 PM on the Hancock County School District and Hancock High School Facebook pages to celebrate our seniors from wherever you are.

🎓 Senior Graduation Tonight at 7:30 PM 🎓 Hancock High School's Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony will take place tonight at 7:30 PM at the stadium. All are invited to join us in celebrating this special milestone. 🔒 Please note: For the safety of all guests, OpenGate weapon detectors will be in use at all entry points. We look forward to celebrating with you tonight! #F2G #flytogreatness #HNation

📣 Calling all future Hawks! 🏀⚾⚽📣🏐💃 Get ready to level up your game at our Hancock Athletics Summer Kids Camps! 🌟 Open to all rising K–8th grade students for the 2025–2026 school year! 🎯 Learn fundamentals, sharpen your skills, and most importantly—have FUN! 📅 Sports, dates, costs, and contact info are all listed below. 📧 Have questions? Reach out to the coach listed for each camp! #HNation #F2G #flytogreatness

📢 Coastal Family Health Summer Clinic Available at Hancock Middle School! Coastal Family Health Center will be offering summer clinic services at Hancock Middle School for the entire community. 🕒 Hours: Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM 🥪 Closed daily from 12:00 – 12:30 PM for lunch 👥 Open to the community, staff, and students 💸 No out-of-pocket cost for students 📞 Call 228-385-7406 to schedule an appointment (same-day and scheduled visits available) #HNation #F2G #flytogreatness

📣 Dress Code Update for 2025–2026 Hancock County School District has updated its student dress code to reflect a more flexible, guideline-based approach—thanks to feedback from our families and staffulty. Out of 1,895 total survey responses, 70.3% supported moving away from the previous uniform-style policy to a dress code based on general expectations for appropriate attire. 👕 Students will now have more choice—while still being expected to dress neatly and appropriately for school. 🎥 Watch this short video for an overview of what’s changing and what’s expected: 🔗 https://youtu.be/vM-kdG5MPRE 📘 View the full 2025–2026 dress code in the student handbook at www.hancockschools.net

Watch our school board meeting live beginning at 5:30 PM at the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJ_u4I0I4Bo