Congratulations to Ansi for completing his second list of sight words! Keep up the good work!
Shoutout to our amazing school librarian, Ms. Green! Whether helping students discover new books, fostering a love for reading, or making the library a welcoming space for learning and creativity, they do it all! Thank you for keeping our shelves full and our Gators' minds curious!
Save the date!
Reminder-
PTO board nominations are open!
Today, on World Autism Awareness Day, students across the globe are showing their support by wearing blue!
By dressing in blue, we stand together to raise awareness and promote understanding and acceptance for individuals with autism. Let's continue to spread kindness, compassion, and inclusivity in our communities.
📣 Parents & Guardians — We need your input!
Please take a few minutes to complete our Comprehensive Needs Assessment Survey — it's completely anonymous and helps us make informed decisions that support our students, families, staffulty, and community.
👉 https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8209967/Parents-Community-Members-Survey-Hancock-County-School-District
🎁 BONUS: Share this post to be entered into a gift card drawing on Thursday, April 10!
Survey closes Thursday, April 17 — let your voice be heard!
#F2G #flytogreatness #HNation
April Calendar
For today's staffulty meeting, Dr. Burkett made some of the best brownies for us to enjoy! What a fun April Fool's treat!
April is the Month of the Military Child, and we’re proud to honor the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of our military-connected students! Join us as we celebrate with a special spirit week. We’ll dress up to show our support and appreciation! Let's come together to recognize our incredible military Gators!
CONGRATULATIONS to the 4th Grade for winning the Penny Wars with a positive balance of $81.00!!! 4th Grade students win a FREE DRESS Day on April 16th!! This fundraiser brought in over $1000 that will go towards student activities at this year's Field Day in May! Thanks for all your support!
Congratulations to our Gators for receiving positive office referrals! Keep up the good work!
We are so proud of how hard our Gators are working! Please review, sign, and return tomorrow.
Today at a special luncheon, we proudly celebrate two outstanding members of our East Hancock Elementary family:
Ms. Karen Olszewski – Our 2024–2025 Support Staff of the Year! Ms. Karen is always willing to help anyone and provides invaluable support to our students, ensuring they have the resources and care they need to thrive.
Ms. Sandi Parker – Our 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year! Ms. Parker’s positive attitude, dedication, and passion for teaching continue to inspire both students and colleagues, making a lasting impact on our learning community.
Please join us in congratulating these two remarkable individuals on their well-deserved honors! We are so grateful for all they do to make East Hancock Elementary a wonderful place to learn and grow.
Kona Ice will be Fundraising at East Hancock Elementary on Friday, March 28th.
We are using an online payment system as well as accepting cash. Please copy and paste the link into your browser to pay.
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K614001855
* You may also pay with cash. Please send the exact amount.
* If your child has a Kona Ice plastic cup, they may bring it and use the "Refill" option for $4 (please make sure the cup is clean).
* If you would like to Gift a Kona for another student, select the "Pay it Forward" option. You may purchase as many as you like! In the spot for "Student Name" just write "Pay it Forward".
* Please have your order in by 9am on March 27th.
*If your student will be absent on March 28th and you have paid online, please send an email to ckimball@kona-ice.com with the student's name and grade by 12:00pm on Kona Day to request a refund.
Please be sure to use code DN1 to help support our Gators!
Reminder
Bright socks, bright smiles! Friday on World Down Syndrome Day, our Gators were rocking their silliest socks to spread joy, awareness, and love. We see you, we hear you, and we love you for all that you bring to our community. Let's celebrate every unique step and colorful moment—together we shine brighter!
Congratulations to Ms. Culpepper for receiving the Gritty Gator from Ms. Maggie!
A huge thank you to the Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society for their donation to Ms. Meghan’s and Ms. Regina’s classroom! The students are loving their new classroom sensory fish bubble light tube!
