🌊 Staff Leaders Making Waves: Meet Your Advisory Council 🌊
🌍 Meet Cara Barnett
5th Grade Social Studies Teacher | East Hancock Elementary
Staff Advisory Council Member | 2025–2026
Cara Barnett began her career with Hancock County School District in 2007 and became a licensed educator in 2013. She currently teaches 5th grade Social Studies at East Hancock Elementary and is passionate about supporting both students and fellow staff members.
We’re proud to have Cara representing EHE on this year’s Staff Advisory Council!
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🌍 Meet Cara Barnett
5th Grade Social Studies Teacher | East Hancock Elementary
Staff Advisory Council Member | 2025–2026
Cara Barnett began her career with Hancock County School District in 2007 and became a licensed educator in 2013. She currently teaches 5th grade Social Studies at East Hancock Elementary and is passionate about supporting both students and fellow staff members.
We’re proud to have Cara representing EHE on this year’s Staff Advisory Council!
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🌊 Staff Leaders Making Waves: Meet Your Advisory Council 🌊
📖 Meet Elizabeth Blankenship
7th Grade English Teacher | Hancock Middle School
Staff Advisory Council Member | 2025–2026
Elizabeth Blankenship is in her sixth year of teaching English at the middle school level and currently serves 7th grade students at Hancock Middle School. Her dedication to literacy and student growth makes her a strong voice on this year’s Staff Advisory Council.
We’re excited to have Elizabeth representing HMS for 2025–2026!
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📖 Meet Elizabeth Blankenship
7th Grade English Teacher | Hancock Middle School
Staff Advisory Council Member | 2025–2026
Elizabeth Blankenship is in her sixth year of teaching English at the middle school level and currently serves 7th grade students at Hancock Middle School. Her dedication to literacy and student growth makes her a strong voice on this year’s Staff Advisory Council.
We’re excited to have Elizabeth representing HMS for 2025–2026!
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📢 New! ReachOut Cards Going Home This Week
We know that life can get overwhelming—and when it does, it’s important to have support that’s easy to access. That’s why we’re sending home ReachOut cards with all students this week.
🎥 Watch this quick video to learn more:
🔗 https://youtu.be/Qb4ueVO-Os4
We know that life can get overwhelming—and when it does, it’s important to have support that’s easy to access. That’s why we’re sending home ReachOut cards with all students this week.
🎥 Watch this quick video to learn more:
🔗 https://youtu.be/Qb4ueVO-Os4
🌊 Staff Leaders Making Waves: Meet Your Advisory Council 🌊
💙 Meet Whitney McCardle
Early Childhood Education Instructor | Hancock County Career Technical Center
Staff Advisory Council Member | 2025–2026
Whitney McCardle is a proud Hancock High School alumna who has dedicated the past 19 years to serving the Hancock County School District. She has spent her entire career at the Hancock County Career Technical Center, including 17 years in The Hawks Nest.
Now serving as the Early Childhood Education instructor, Whitney is passionate about teaching high school students how to care for and nurture the next generation. We’re honored to have her voice on this year’s Staff Advisory Council!
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💙 Meet Whitney McCardle
Early Childhood Education Instructor | Hancock County Career Technical Center
Staff Advisory Council Member | 2025–2026
Whitney McCardle is a proud Hancock High School alumna who has dedicated the past 19 years to serving the Hancock County School District. She has spent her entire career at the Hancock County Career Technical Center, including 17 years in The Hawks Nest.
Now serving as the Early Childhood Education instructor, Whitney is passionate about teaching high school students how to care for and nurture the next generation. We’re honored to have her voice on this year’s Staff Advisory Council!
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🌊 Staff Leaders Making Waves: Meet Your Advisory Council 🌊
📘 Meet Dinah Bond
3rd Grade ELA Teacher | Hancock North Central Elementary
Staff Advisory Council Member | 2025–2026
Dinah Bond is entering her fifth year as a certified teacher at Hancock North Central Elementary, where she teaches 3rd grade English Language Arts. With many years in education overall, she brings both experience and heart to her classroom.
She and her husband of 23 years have two sons—both proud Hawk graduates—now pursuing their careers. Outside of school, Dinah enjoys spending time outdoors and serving in her church community.
We’re proud to have her representing HNCE on this year’s Staff Advisory Council!
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📘 Meet Dinah Bond
3rd Grade ELA Teacher | Hancock North Central Elementary
Staff Advisory Council Member | 2025–2026
Dinah Bond is entering her fifth year as a certified teacher at Hancock North Central Elementary, where she teaches 3rd grade English Language Arts. With many years in education overall, she brings both experience and heart to her classroom.
She and her husband of 23 years have two sons—both proud Hawk graduates—now pursuing their careers. Outside of school, Dinah enjoys spending time outdoors and serving in her church community.
We’re proud to have her representing HNCE on this year’s Staff Advisory Council!
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🌊 Staff Leaders Making Waves: Meet Your Advisory Council 🌊
📖 Meet Hannah Jenkins
4th Grade ELA Teacher | East Hancock Elementary
Staff Advisory Council Member | 2025–2026
Originally from Philadelphia, Mississippi, Hannah Jenkins is a proud Mississippi State University graduate with a degree in Elementary Education. She is currently in her seventh year of teaching and entering her second year as the 4th grade ELA teacher at East Hancock Elementary.
Hannah is passionate about helping students grow as readers and writers and is committed to creating a classroom that’s engaging, supportive, and fun. We’re excited to have her representing EHE on this year’s Staff Advisory Council!
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📖 Meet Hannah Jenkins
4th Grade ELA Teacher | East Hancock Elementary
Staff Advisory Council Member | 2025–2026
Originally from Philadelphia, Mississippi, Hannah Jenkins is a proud Mississippi State University graduate with a degree in Elementary Education. She is currently in her seventh year of teaching and entering her second year as the 4th grade ELA teacher at East Hancock Elementary.
Hannah is passionate about helping students grow as readers and writers and is committed to creating a classroom that’s engaging, supportive, and fun. We’re excited to have her representing EHE on this year’s Staff Advisory Council!
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🌊 Staff Leaders Making Waves: Meet Your Advisory Council 🌊
📝 Meet Tracey Bennett
Special Education Case Manager | Hancock High School
Staff Advisory Council Member | 2025–2026
Tracey Bennett has been part of the Hancock County School District since 1997 and began her teaching career at Hancock North Central in 2003. She now serves as the Special Education Case Manager at Hancock High School, where she advocates for student success and support services.
Tracey is honored to represent HHS on this year’s Staff Advisory Council and looks forward to contributing to collaborative efforts that strengthen our district.
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📝 Meet Tracey Bennett
Special Education Case Manager | Hancock High School
Staff Advisory Council Member | 2025–2026
Tracey Bennett has been part of the Hancock County School District since 1997 and began her teaching career at Hancock North Central in 2003. She now serves as the Special Education Case Manager at Hancock High School, where she advocates for student success and support services.
Tracey is honored to represent HHS on this year’s Staff Advisory Council and looks forward to contributing to collaborative efforts that strengthen our district.
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🌊 Staff Leaders Making Waves: Meet Your Advisory Council 🌊
🍎 Meet Robin Gex
2nd Grade Teacher | West Hancock Elementary
Staff Advisory Council Member | 2025–2026
Robin Gex is a proud Hancock High graduate who has dedicated 32 years to the Hancock County School District. She has taught first grade for 19 years, kindergarten for three, and is beginning her first year in second grade. She holds a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education.
Robin is passionate about creating an engaging classroom environment that motivates students to learn and grow. We’re excited to have her representing West Hancock Elementary on this year’s Staff Advisory Council!
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🍎 Meet Robin Gex
2nd Grade Teacher | West Hancock Elementary
Staff Advisory Council Member | 2025–2026
Robin Gex is a proud Hancock High graduate who has dedicated 32 years to the Hancock County School District. She has taught first grade for 19 years, kindergarten for three, and is beginning her first year in second grade. She holds a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education.
Robin is passionate about creating an engaging classroom environment that motivates students to learn and grow. We’re excited to have her representing West Hancock Elementary on this year’s Staff Advisory Council!
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🌊 Staff Leaders Making Waves: Meet Your Advisory Council 🌊
📘 Meet Alexis Hill
5th Grade Teacher | South Hancock Elementary
Staff Advisory Council Member | 2025–2026
Alexis Hill is a dedicated educator with 10 years of teaching experience, including the past six at South Hancock Elementary. Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, she holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southeastern Louisiana University and earned her teaching certification from Southern University at New Orleans.
For the last five years, Alexis has proudly served as a 5th-grade teacher, committed to fostering academic growth and a love of learning in her students. We’re proud to have her representing SHE on this year’s Staff Advisory Council!
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📘 Meet Alexis Hill
5th Grade Teacher | South Hancock Elementary
Staff Advisory Council Member | 2025–2026
Alexis Hill is a dedicated educator with 10 years of teaching experience, including the past six at South Hancock Elementary. Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, she holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southeastern Louisiana University and earned her teaching certification from Southern University at New Orleans.
For the last five years, Alexis has proudly served as a 5th-grade teacher, committed to fostering academic growth and a love of learning in her students. We’re proud to have her representing SHE on this year’s Staff Advisory Council!
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📢 Join Our Team! 📢
Looking for a great opportunity with great benefits? Hancock County School District is hiring substitute custodians! This is your chance to be part of a team that values hard work, dedication, and community.
Apply today! 👉 www.hancockschools.net
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Looking for a great opportunity with great benefits? Hancock County School District is hiring substitute custodians! This is your chance to be part of a team that values hard work, dedication, and community.
Apply today! 👉 www.hancockschools.net
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Watch our school board meeting live beginning at 5:30 PM at the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L60Z_qPizLA
🚨 New Safety Feature at HCSD 🚨
We’ve installed video buzzer intercom systems at every campus to enhance security. Watch the video for more information: https://youtu.be/2OZpllhB_J0
We’ve installed video buzzer intercom systems at every campus to enhance security. Watch the video for more information: https://youtu.be/2OZpllhB_J0
🛠️🚍💻🍎 Operational Convocation 2025
HCSD came together to celebrate the incredible teams in Maintenance, Transportation, Technology, and Child Nutrition—the behind-the-scenes heroes who keep our district moving forward every day!
🏆 Staff of the Year
Child Nutrition: Chantell Simmons
Maintenance: Kandice Manuel
Technology: Justin Main
Transportation: Terri
We also honored staffulty members who have dedicated 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and even 35 years of service to Hancock County School District. Your commitment, skill, and heart make all the difference for our students and community.
Thank you for keeping our schools safe, connected, nourished, and running smoothly.
Thank you to Coast Electric Power Association for the generous donation of school supplies to our district! Your support helps fuel a positive start to the school year and makes a meaningful impact on our students and staffulty. We appreciate your commitment to our community! 🌟📚
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Thank you to Orkin for the generous donation of school supplies to our district! Your support brings real value to our classrooms and helps set the stage for a successful year in H Nation. We’re grateful for community partners who show up for our students and staffulty! 🌟📚
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📣 Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 6, marks our first Early Release Wednesday of the school year!
⏰ Please refer to the graphic below for updated dismissal times by campus.
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⏰ Please refer to the graphic below for updated dismissal times by campus.
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Watch our school board budget meeting live beginning at 5PM, followed by our regular scheduled school board meeting at the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3NgpXDAA38
🎥 New to ParentSquare? We’ve got you covered!
Check out this quick video to learn how ParentSquare helps you stay connected with your child’s school—all in one place.
From messages and reminders to forms and calendars, ParentSquare makes school communication simple and stress-free. 💬📱
📌 Need help with your info? Email us at parentsquare@hancockschools.net with your name, your child’s name, and their school.
📲 Watch now and get connected! 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nl6xQl5nWwk
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Check out this quick video to learn how ParentSquare helps you stay connected with your child’s school—all in one place.
From messages and reminders to forms and calendars, ParentSquare makes school communication simple and stress-free. 💬📱
📌 Need help with your info? Email us at parentsquare@hancockschools.net with your name, your child’s name, and their school.
📲 Watch now and get connected! 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nl6xQl5nWwk
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🚫 No School for Hancock High – Friday, August 1 🚫
Due to the ongoing air conditioning outage, Hancock High School will be CLOSED Friday to allow our team time to complete repairs and ensure the building is ready for students to safely return on Monday.
🔹 This closure is for HHS only
🔹 Middle and elementary schools will remain on normal schedule
Thank you for your understanding as we work quickly to restore safe learning conditions. We’ll share any updates if needed.
🚨 Early Dismissal Today – Hancock Middle & High Schools 🚨
Due to an A/C outage at Hancock High School and today’s high heat index, Hancock County School District is dismissing students early for safety:
🔹 Hancock High School: 12:30 PM
🔹 Hancock Middle School: 12:40 PM
Lunch will be served before dismissal. Elementary schools are NOT affected and will remain on regular schedule.
We will provide an update later today regarding Friday’s schedule.
Due to an A/C outage at Hancock High School and today’s high heat index, Hancock County School District is dismissing students early for safety:
🔹 Hancock High School: 12:30 PM
🔹 Hancock Middle School: 12:40 PM
Lunch will be served before dismissal. Elementary schools are NOT affected and will remain on regular schedule.
We will provide an update later today regarding Friday’s schedule.
