East Hancock Elementary

We are excited to announce Mrs. Alyssa Kloss as our EHE 2025–2026 Parent of the Year and nominee for HCSD Parent of the Year! In her first year as PTO President, Mrs. Kloss has already made a huge impact by supporting our students, teachers, and families through countless events, fundraisers, and acts of service—both seen and unseen. She is deeply involved in our school, volunteers regularly, and works tirelessly to make EHE a welcoming, supportive place for all. We are so grateful for her dedication and heart for our school. Congratulations, Mrs. Kloss!

🎄 Dismissal Times for 60% Day 🎄
Thursday, December 18 is our 60% day as we head into Christmas break. Please see the adjusted dismissal schedule.

We hope everyone enjoys the upcoming holiday break!

Congratulations to this month's MVP-Angela Shoemaker, Wave Maker- Callie Giroir, and All Star- Meadow Lavallee. Thank you for all you do for our Gators!

When you’re planning meals for the week, don’t forget — December 16 is Domino’s Pizza Night! Order your favorites and use code DN1 to help raise money for our school. Let’s make it a night full of pizza and Gator pride!

Reminder

Congratulations to Mrs. Lisa for being the Wave Maker of the Week! Mrs. Lisa is a consistent and supportive volunteer at EHE! She works to support our library every week by shelving books, helping in our activity classes and providing Mrs. Green with back up on projects! She also helps out in classrooms as well! Mrs. Lisa, thank you for always being willing to step in and help out our Gators! ~ DrB

Congratulations to Charlotte for mastering her first 100 sight words!

Families, don’t forget — our holiday parties are coming up soon! We’re so excited to celebrate the season together. Students are welcome to come dressed in their holiday-themed outfits or their holiday best — think festive sweaters, sparkly dresses, or whatever makes them feel merry and bright! We can’t wait to celebrate all the hard work and joy of this season with our amazing students!

2025-2026 Term 2 EHE Principal Advisory Lunch Our student leaders met with Dr. B today and did an incredible job sharing thoughtful feedback about our school. They represented their grade-level peers with pride and maturity! When asked about their favorite things at EHE, they didn’t hesitate — our amazing teachers and staff, the janitors who keep our school spotless, and of course… stuffed crust pizza and cheesy chicken & rice! We’re so proud of these Gators and grateful for their voices in helping make EHE the best it can be! 💚🐊

Congratulations to November Attendance Challenge Winners!

Congratulations to Alvin and Hayes who mastered first 100 sight words! Keep up the great work!

Congratulations to Ms. Mary for receiving the Gritty Gator from Ms. Dawn!

📅 Hancock County School District Calendar Vote for 2026–2027
We’re excited to share two calendar options for next school year, and we want to hear from our families, students, and community!

🎬 Watch this quick video to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G56XbOE0aHo

Both options are nearly identical. The only difference is the October teacher workday:
🍂 Option A – Monday, October 12 (the Monday right after Fall Break)
🎃 Option B – Friday, October 30 (the day before Halloween)

Both calendars keep breaks similar to this year and still allow us to wrap up the school year before the Memorial Day holiday.

🗳️ Please take a moment to cast your vote by December 12:
👉 https://forms.gle/Jk2Cut76NpR3Wgcq7

Thank you for helping us choose the best fit for H Nation!
#HNation #F2G #flytogreatness #MakingWaves

Winter Fun!

Our third graders are ready to rock and roll in their upcoming play, “Elfis”.🎅🎸 Join us for this festive performance filled with music, laughter, and plenty of holiday spirit as our talented students take the stage to shine!

Our fifth graders are spreading holiday cheer in their upcoming play, “An Old-Fashioned Christmas”! Step back in time with us for a heartwarming performance filled with classic charm, festive songs, and the true spirit of the season.

December Calendars

Community kindness at its finest! Our annual Food Drive was a huge success — we collected 791 pounds of food, enough to help feed 391 people in our community! What an incredible impact our Gator family continues to make. And a big shoutout to our kindergartners, who took first place by bringing in the most food! Their big hearts made a big difference. Thank you to all our students, families, and staff who contributed. Together, we make our community stronger!

Congratulations to Ms. Dawn on receiving the Gritty Gator from Ms. Isabella this week!