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🍓 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

Watch the Class of 2025 Senior Awards live beginning at 6PM at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLMdyunmcko

🐥📚 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! 🎉

📢 The Coastal Family Health Clinic will be OPEN during Spring Break! 🗓️ Friday, April 18 & April 21–25 📍 Hancock Middle School 🕢 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM 👥 Open to students, staff, their parents, and the community 💸 No out-of-pocket cost for students! #F2G #flytogreatness #HNation

🌸 Spring Break Reminder! 🌸 Hancock County School District will be closed for Spring Break beginning Friday, April 18 through Friday, April 25. Students return to school on Monday, April 28. Enjoy your break, H Nation! 💐 #F2G #flytogreatness #HNation

Watch the school board meeting live beginning at 5:30 PM at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkFKe2W47TI

📢 Don’t forget! We still need YOUR feedback through our Comprehensive Needs Assessment Survey — it’s quick, anonymous, and helps us make informed decisions for everyone. 🗓️ Survey closes Thursday, April 17 ✅ Now available in the Hancock County School District app: Open the app Tap the menu (three bars) Select Documents Click Comprehensive Needs Assessment Survey Links Choose the Parent/Guardian Link Or click here to complete the survey now: 👉 https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8209967/Parents-Community-Members-Survey-Hancock-County-School-District #F2G #flytogreatness #HNation

📣 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

🌟 We're Hiring! 🌟 South Hancock Elementary is seeking a dedicated Guidance Counselor to join our team! If you're passionate about supporting students and building a positive school culture, this is your opportunity to make a difference. 💙🐬 🖱️ Apply now at www.hancockschools.net ➡️ Click Employment ➡️ Click Student Support Services Certified ➡️ Then hit Apply #F2G #flytogreatness #HNation