🎉🎓 Our graduation rate is on the rise!
Hancock High School’s 2025 graduation rate increased to 90.79%, up from 88.67% in 2024.
This growth reflects a collective effort from our students, staff, families, and community. Through intentional decisions, strong relationships, expanded learning options, and layered academic and attendance supports, students were positioned for success.
We are proud of the progress being made across our school community. 💙
#HNation #F2G #flytogreatness #MakingWaves
Is your Sophomore, Class of 2028 student interested in Middle College? Please join us for an Interest Meeting!
December Staffulty of the Month! Ms. Sarah Lott! HHS appreciates all that you do in and out of the classroom! Between teaching English and being the Drama Co-Sponsor we thank you for it all! You help make HHS a better place!
#makingwaves #hawkshavegrit
December Staffulty of the Month! Mrs. Samantha Williams was voted by her peers! She exceeds all expectations, goes above and beyond for her students and is a wonderful asset to HHS!
#makingwaves #hawkshavegrit
🎄 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!
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!
Come see our HHS Choir perform on December 15th! They have surprise special guest appearances!
You better watch out! Better not cry! Better not pout! I'm telling you WHY!
#choir #hawkshavegrit #makingwaves
You better watch out! Better not cry! Better not pout! I'm telling you WHY!
#choir #hawkshavegrit #makingwaves
📅 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
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
Mrs. Armstrong's Wavemakers of the Week aka Armstrong's Allstars were Kaedence Hopper, Chandler Hensarling, and Ethan Shavers. These students showed positive qualities, including hard work and commitment to improvement. In addition, Kaedence got the highest score on the Biology Benchmark. Great job!
#makingwaves #hawkshavegrit
#makingwaves #hawkshavegrit
Happy Birthday Coach Rankin! We can't wait to see what this year has in store for you! HHS wishes you the best day!
#makingwaves #hawkshavegrit
#makingwaves #hawkshavegrit
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Ferrill! Thank you for all that you do for HHS! We hope you have the best day! #birthday #makingwaves #hawkshavegrit
🎉 New Tool for H-Nation Families! 🚌✨
We’re excited to roll out StopFinder, a new app that helps you stay connected to your child’s bus in real time.
📩 Check your email soon for an invitation to register your account — it will go to the same email you used when enrolling your child.
📱 After you receive it, download the free StopFinder app and log in to get started.
🎥 Watch the quick overview video below to see how it works!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j4WS8yZvt8
We’re excited to roll out StopFinder, a new app that helps you stay connected to your child’s bus in real time.
📩 Check your email soon for an invitation to register your account — it will go to the same email you used when enrolling your child.
📱 After you receive it, download the free StopFinder app and log in to get started.
🎥 Watch the quick overview video below to see how it works!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j4WS8yZvt8
Happy Birthday, Ms. Howze! HHS hopes you have a great day!
#birthday #hawkshavegrit #makingwaves
#birthday #hawkshavegrit #makingwaves
HHS History Teachers wear their Red Poppy's Today to recognize International Remembrance Day. The Red Poppy is a symbol of the American Legion, and it has been used to commemorate Veterans Day as well. Some
History of the Red Poppy
The red poppy is an internationally recognized symbol of remembrance and hope for peace, primarily commemorating military personnel who died in war. Its association stems from the fields of vibrant red poppies that flourished across the battle-scarred landscapes of Flanders, Belgium, during World War I.
The symbolism of the red poppy was inspired by the 1915 poem In Flanders Fields, written by Canadian military doctor Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae. The poem describes how the poppies grew in the churned-up soil among the makeshift graves of fallen soldiers, their vivid red color thought by some to represent the blood spilled in the conflict. American professor Moina Michael was inspired by the poem and vowed to wear a red poppy as a sign of remembrance. She campaigned to have the flower adopted as an official symbol of remembrance, leading to the American Legion and the newly founded (Royal) British Legion adopting it in the early 1920s.Today, artificial red poppies are distributed by veterans' associations, such as the Royal British Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary, in exchange for donations. The funds raised provide financial and practical support to veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families.
#hawkshavegrit #makingwaves
History of the Red Poppy
The red poppy is an internationally recognized symbol of remembrance and hope for peace, primarily commemorating military personnel who died in war. Its association stems from the fields of vibrant red poppies that flourished across the battle-scarred landscapes of Flanders, Belgium, during World War I.
The symbolism of the red poppy was inspired by the 1915 poem In Flanders Fields, written by Canadian military doctor Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae. The poem describes how the poppies grew in the churned-up soil among the makeshift graves of fallen soldiers, their vivid red color thought by some to represent the blood spilled in the conflict. American professor Moina Michael was inspired by the poem and vowed to wear a red poppy as a sign of remembrance. She campaigned to have the flower adopted as an official symbol of remembrance, leading to the American Legion and the newly founded (Royal) British Legion adopting it in the early 1920s.Today, artificial red poppies are distributed by veterans' associations, such as the Royal British Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary, in exchange for donations. The funds raised provide financial and practical support to veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families.
#hawkshavegrit #makingwaves
Mrs. Campbell’s Government class had a special guest! Senator Philman Ladner visited to share his insights about his role in the legislative branch and discuss how laws are made in our state. Students enjoyed the opportunity to ask questions and learn firsthand about the importance of civic engagement.
Thank you, Senator Ladner, for taking the time to speak with our students! 🇺🇸📚
Ms. Brewer and Mrs. Necaise have chosen Abigail Rankin as their Wavemaker of the Week. Abigail has consistently demonstrated the qualities of hard work, grit, leadership, and kindness. We know that we can always count on her! We are so grateful to get to share our classroom with Abigail!
#makingwaves #hawkshavegrit
#makingwaves #hawkshavegrit
Happy Happy Birthday, Dr. Womack! We hope you have a good day!
#makingwaves #hawkshavegrit #birthday
#makingwaves #hawkshavegrit #birthday
Dominos in Diamondhead donated pizza to Mrs. Adorno and Mrs. Vandercooks classes today! #makingwaves #hawkshavegrit
Happy Happy Happy Birthday to Principal Butler! HHS hopes you have the greatest day! Thank you for all that you do for HHS!
#birthday #hawkshavegrit #makingwaves
#birthday #hawkshavegrit #makingwaves
Happy Birthday to you, Mrs. Grafe! HHS wishes you the best day! #birthday #makingwaves #hawkshavegrit
Congratulations to Mrs. Dedeaux for being named Staffulty of the Month! Mrs. Dedeaux continues to take on anything that is asked of her with such grace! We appreciate all that she does for everyone at HHS! #makingwaves #hawkshavegrit #staffofthemonth
