East Hancock Elementary

🚀 Exciting News! The Hancock County School District App is Here! 📱✨ Stay connected like never before with our brand-new Hancock County School District mobile app! Get quick access to: ✅ News & Announcements ✅ Events & Important Dates ✅ Documents & Resources ✅ Staff Directory ✅ Notifications & Alerts ✅ Dining Menus – Check out what’s for breakfast & lunch! 🍽️ 📲 Download the app for FREE today! 🔹 Android: https://aptg.co/T8zKfC 🔹 iPhone: https://aptg.co/k7hPQ2 🔔 Don’t forget to enable notifications so you never miss an important update! #F2G #flytogreatness #HNation

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing PTO for the orange-themed birthday treats! Your thoughtfulness made our day extra bright and special. We are so grateful for the way you celebrate and support our Gator family!

Congratulations to Dr. Tucker on receiving the Gritty Gator from Ms. Harvel! Your dedication, hard work, and constant support of our Gators and staff never go unnoticed. We are so grateful for the way you lead, encourage, and inspire every day.

Our Gators will show their spirit for National College Colors Day! Students may dress in their favorite college gear to celebrate their dreams, future goals, and the exciting possibilities ahead. From local campuses to big-name universities, they’re already thinking about what’s next!

We are proud to recognize Ms. Kristen Mitchell as our Wave Maker of the Week! 🌊 Taking on the 2nd Grade Team Lead role is no small task, yet she has led with compassion, dedication, and a love for her students and colleagues. Thank you for all you have done to start this year strong! 💙

We are excited to celebrate Grandparents’ Day with our 5th grade students! Please join us for a special Grandparents’ Day Breakfast and make wonderful memories together. Breakfast is available for purchase in the cafeteria for $2.75
📅 RSVP by August 27 by emailing achisei@hancockschools.net or calling the school office at 228-255-6637.

We can’t wait to honor and celebrate our amazing grandparents!

We’re excited to celebrate Dr. William Tucker as a Wave Maker of the Week! 🌊 His dedication to quickly learning our school community and supporting both teachers and students with a servant’s heart is making a big difference already.

Congratulations to Ms. Harvel, for being a Wave Maker! 🌊 Her dedication to setting high expectations and supporting others to meet them makes a lasting impact. Thank you for leading the way!

Save the Date!

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details coming soon.
Let’s celebrate the hard work and creativity of our amazing students!

A huge thank you to Scottie Catalano – State Farm Insurance for her generous donations to our school care closet! 🐊💚 Your kindness and support mean so much to our EHE Gators, and we truly appreciate you thinking of them. Your generosity helps make a difference! #GatorPride #CommunitySupport #ThankYou

Congratulations to Ms. Harvel for receiving the gritty Gator from Ms. LaFontaine!

🧢 Lost & Found is Growing! 🧢🧥 Our school’s Lost & Found is starting to fill up with jackets, lunchboxes, and more! Check the Google Slide Show here https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PNImIQfRqTjTNHOlkRwD-T8eWYntgNmxpHPew8l3T2g/edit?usp=drivesdk If you spot something that belongs to your child, please fill out the Google Form linked through the QR code on the slides. Pro tip: To help lost items find their way home faster, please write your child’s first and last name inside jackets and lunchboxes. Let’s work together to reunite these items with their owners! 🐊

🍪 Cookie Dough Fundraiser Materials Sent Home Today! 🍪

Check your child’s backpack for everything you need to get started with our sweet fundraiser! Every order helps support our school, so spread the word and let the cookie fun begin!

🚨 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

📣 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.
#F2G #flytogreatness #MakingWaves #HNation

🎥 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

#F2G #flytogreatness #HNation #MakingWaves

Congratulations to Ms. Hodge and Ms. Pagano for receiving the Wave Maker from Dr. B for their work to help all students grow and reach their potential!

We hope to see you at our first PTO meeting!

A few first day reminders