🚀 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
Mardi Gras Break is Almost Here! 💜💚💛
A friendly reminder to our H Nation families that Mardi Gras Break is February 16–20.
We hope everyone enjoys a fun and safe week! Classes resume Monday, February 23, 2026.
#HNation #F2G #flytogreatness
A friendly reminder to our H Nation families that Mardi Gras Break is February 16–20.
We hope everyone enjoys a fun and safe week! Classes resume Monday, February 23, 2026.
#HNation #F2G #flytogreatness
✨ Glow Party is THIS Friday! ✨
Eligible students can purchase concession items during the party. 🍿🥤🍬
We’ll have snacks and drinks available for purchase — please remember to send cash if your student would like to buy something!
We can’t wait for a glowing good time! 💡🎉
Eligible students can purchase concession items during the party. 🍿🥤🍬
We’ll have snacks and drinks available for purchase — please remember to send cash if your student would like to buy something!
We can’t wait for a glowing good time! 💡🎉
📚✨ Get ready, HMS families! ✨📚
Your child is officially invited to the Scholastic Book Fair, Feb. 23–27! 🎉 From page-turning adventures to stories they’ll never forget, it’s going to be the Best. Fair. Ever.
Start the excitement early by visiting
👉 https://www.scholastic.com/bf/hancockmiddleschool
to explore titles and set up a convenient Book Fair eWallet!
Let the countdown to new books begin! ❤️📖💙
#ScholasticBookFairs #HancockMiddleSchool #BestFairEver
Your child is officially invited to the Scholastic Book Fair, Feb. 23–27! 🎉 From page-turning adventures to stories they’ll never forget, it’s going to be the Best. Fair. Ever.
Start the excitement early by visiting
👉 https://www.scholastic.com/bf/hancockmiddleschool
to explore titles and set up a convenient Book Fair eWallet!
Let the countdown to new books begin! ❤️📖💙
#ScholasticBookFairs #HancockMiddleSchool #BestFairEver
HMS FOOTBALL SIGN-UP
Hancock Middle School
Attention upcoming 7th, 8th, and 9th graders interested in playing football!
Sign-up sheets are located in the gym along with Coastal Family Health information and physical forms for students to pick up as they sign up.
To participate, you must have:
✔ Coastal Family Health Consent Form
✔ Current Physical
Click the link below to fill out the online consent form:
https://www.hancockschools.net/page/coastal-family-health-services
Please turn your completed physical form into Coach Glass, Coach Vitalec, or Coach Shoemaker.
📅 School Physicals Available:
Physicals will be conducted during school hours March 18–30.
✔ No appointment needed
✔ Students will be called to the clinic during school hours
✨ Happy Counselor Appreciation Week! ✨
This week, we are taking a moment to celebrate and recognize our amazing school counselors and the important role they play in the lives of our students. Our counselors are more than guides for academics—they are listeners, encouragers, problem-solvers, and advocates who support students socially, emotionally, and academically every single day.
In this post, you’ll get to meet our counseling team and learn a little more about each of them through their photos and a few questions they shared with us. We hope this gives you a chance to see the caring hearts and dedication behind the work they do for our school community.
We are incredibly grateful for their compassion, commitment, and constant support. Happy Counselor Appreciation Week to our outstanding counselors—we appreciate you more than words can say! ❤️
This week, we are taking a moment to celebrate and recognize our amazing school counselors and the important role they play in the lives of our students. Our counselors are more than guides for academics—they are listeners, encouragers, problem-solvers, and advocates who support students socially, emotionally, and academically every single day.
In this post, you’ll get to meet our counseling team and learn a little more about each of them through their photos and a few questions they shared with us. We hope this gives you a chance to see the caring hearts and dedication behind the work they do for our school community.
We are incredibly grateful for their compassion, commitment, and constant support. Happy Counselor Appreciation Week to our outstanding counselors—we appreciate you more than words can say! ❤️
HMS Robotics crushed it at the Biloxi VEX IQ Tournament—taking home Tournament Champion and 2nd in Excellence out of 31 teams! 🏆👏
Huge shoutout to our winning team: Nolan Bice, Kolton Wise, Natalie Sumrall, Amali Gaspard, and Juliet Bybee.
Next stop: State Championship in Jackson on Feb. 24 🚀
Let’s go, HMS! ❤️💙
Huge shoutout to our winning team: Nolan Bice, Kolton Wise, Natalie Sumrall, Amali Gaspard, and Juliet Bybee.
Next stop: State Championship in Jackson on Feb. 24 🚀
Let’s go, HMS! ❤️💙
📆 The HMS February Calendar is here! Stay up to date on important dates, events, and celebrations happening this month. ❤️💙🤍
The 6th grade LEAD classes, in conjunction with the American Legion in Waveland, recently collected donations to be delivered to Veterans at the VA 🇺🇸🎁.
Thank you to everyone who donated items and took the time to support this meaningful cause ❤️. A special thank you to those who generously created and donated homemade crochet blankets 🧶🫶—your kindness and care will bring comfort to our Veterans and is truly appreciated.
Because of your generosity, our students were able to take part in a powerful service-learning experience while honoring those who have served our country 🇺🇸⭐. Thank you for helping make this donation drive a success!
Thank you to everyone who donated items and took the time to support this meaningful cause ❤️. A special thank you to those who generously created and donated homemade crochet blankets 🧶🫶—your kindness and care will bring comfort to our Veterans and is truly appreciated.
Because of your generosity, our students were able to take part in a powerful service-learning experience while honoring those who have served our country 🇺🇸⭐. Thank you for helping make this donation drive a success!
🚨 LAST CHANCE! 🚨
January 31st is the final day to personalize your 2025–2026 yearbook.
Add your name, icons, and memories before it’s too late! 📘✨
Don’t miss out—order today!
January 31st is the final day to personalize your 2025–2026 yearbook.
Add your name, icons, and memories before it’s too late! 📘✨
Don’t miss out—order today!
📣 Attention Parents of Upcoming 7th Graders!
All incoming 7th grade students are required to have a Tdap vaccination to complete registration. An updated Mississippi 121 Compliance Form must be turned in to Student Services.
Please note: Registration is not complete and schedules will not be released until the updated MS 121 form is received.
Coastal Family Health can provide the Tdap shot by appointment. Call 228-385-7406 to schedule.
Thank you for helping us ensure a smooth start to the school year! ❤️💙
All incoming 7th grade students are required to have a Tdap vaccination to complete registration. An updated Mississippi 121 Compliance Form must be turned in to Student Services.
Please note: Registration is not complete and schedules will not be released until the updated MS 121 form is received.
Coastal Family Health can provide the Tdap shot by appointment. Call 228-385-7406 to schedule.
Thank you for helping us ensure a smooth start to the school year! ❤️💙
🎉🦅 Congratulations, Mrs. Easter!
Mrs. Easter received Henrietta the Hawk, and we are incredibly grateful for the positivity, dedication, and inspiration she brings to our school each and every day. Her commitment to supporting our students and faculty does not go unnoticed, and her uplifting spirit helps create a welcoming and motivating learning environment for all. Thank you, Mrs. Easter, for being such a shining example of what it means to be a Hawk! ❤️💙🤍
🌊 Wavemaker Spotlight 🌊
This week, we are proud to recognize Mrs. Edwards, one of our incredible 8th grade teachers, as our Wavemaker! Mrs. Edwards consistently excels at student engagement, creating lessons that are meaningful, interactive, and inspiring for all learners. From the moment students walk into her classroom, they feel welcomed, valued, and supported.
Mrs. Edwards has a true gift for making everyone feel seen and loved, fostering a positive learning environment where students are confident to participate, take risks, and grow. Her passion for teaching and genuine care for her students make a lasting impact every single day. We are so grateful for the waves she continues to make in our school community!
This week, we are proud to recognize Mrs. Edwards, one of our incredible 8th grade teachers, as our Wavemaker! Mrs. Edwards consistently excels at student engagement, creating lessons that are meaningful, interactive, and inspiring for all learners. From the moment students walk into her classroom, they feel welcomed, valued, and supported.
Mrs. Edwards has a true gift for making everyone feel seen and loved, fostering a positive learning environment where students are confident to participate, take risks, and grow. Her passion for teaching and genuine care for her students make a lasting impact every single day. We are so grateful for the waves she continues to make in our school community!
📅 Save the Date!
Kindergarten Round Up for the 2024–2025 school year is coming up at Hancock County School District!
🗓 April 13 | 4:00–6:00 PM
🗓 April 14 | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Happening at each campus for all incoming kindergarten students.
More details coming soon—mark your calendar! 💙🦅
#HNation #F2G #flytogreatness
Kindergarten Round Up for the 2024–2025 school year is coming up at Hancock County School District!
🗓 April 13 | 4:00–6:00 PM
🗓 April 14 | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Happening at each campus for all incoming kindergarten students.
More details coming soon—mark your calendar! 💙🦅
#HNation #F2G #flytogreatness
📣 Schedule Update 📣
Hancock County School District will resume a normal schedule on Tuesday, January 27.
Thank you to our families and staff for your flexibility and support as we adjusted for weather conditions. We look forward to welcoming students back on a regular schedule tomorrow.
#HNation #F2G #flytogreatness
Hancock County School District will resume a normal schedule on Tuesday, January 27.
Thank you to our families and staff for your flexibility and support as we adjusted for weather conditions. We look forward to welcoming students back on a regular schedule tomorrow.
#HNation #F2G #flytogreatness
🚨 Dismissal Time Update 🚨
To help clear up any confusion, Hancock County School District will dismiss at normal times today, Monday, January 26.
Although schools started one hour later this morning, dismissal times are not delayed.
To help clear up any confusion, Hancock County School District will dismiss at normal times today, Monday, January 26.
Although schools started one hour later this morning, dismissal times are not delayed.
❄️ Weather Update: Delayed Start ❄️
Due to cold morning temperatures, Hancock County School District will start school one hour later than normal on Monday, January 26. This delayed start helps keep students safe and allows time to ensure buses are operating properly so students are not waiting outside in extreme temperatures.
📍 Please note: The graphic includes adjusted arrival times and class start times for each school level.
Families are encouraged to use the StopFinder app for real-time bus updates.
Please continue to monitor ParentSquare and district social media for any additional updates.
#HNation #F2G #flytogreatness #MakingWaves
Due to cold morning temperatures, Hancock County School District will start school one hour later than normal on Monday, January 26. This delayed start helps keep students safe and allows time to ensure buses are operating properly so students are not waiting outside in extreme temperatures.
📍 Please note: The graphic includes adjusted arrival times and class start times for each school level.
Families are encouraged to use the StopFinder app for real-time bus updates.
Please continue to monitor ParentSquare and district social media for any additional updates.
#HNation #F2G #flytogreatness #MakingWaves
📚✨ HMS Library Days = the best days! Team reading with friends, trading Beanstack minutes for prizes, and soaking up all the cozy vibes. Big wins happening at HMS!
We’re honored to be recognized with the Jostens Renaissance School Culture Builder Award! 💙❤️ The work being done every day to strengthen our school’s culture and climate truly makes a difference—for our students, staff, and community. #MakingWavesofGreatness #HonorMotivateSupport #HawkPride
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at our Who’s Who Winter Wonderland Formal Dance on Friday, January 30th from 6:00–8:00 PM!
🗳️ Who’s Who Voting
Students will vote next week for Who’s Who categories, and winners will be announced live at the dance!
🎟️ Tickets
Pre-sale tickets go on sale January 20th for $5.00.
Students must be picked up promptly at 8:00 PM.
🚫 Attendance Requirements
Students will not be allowed to attend if they:
• Owe library fines
• Owe cafeteria fines
• Owe World’s Finest Chocolate money
• Have 3 or more unexcused absences in January
• Are on Step 4 or higher on the school discipline ladder
👗👔 Dress Code: Semi-Formal/Formal
This is a special on-campus event, so dress expectations will be enforced.
• Dresses/tops must have straps. Strapless or low-cut dresses/tops are not allowed.
• Dresses and/or skirts must be mid-thigh or longer.
• Khakis or dress pants must fit properly and stay at the waist and be without holes or frays.
• No shorts, jeans, , or T-shirts are allowed.
• Tennis shoes/sneakers are acceptable.
❓ Questions
Students with attire questions may see Mrs. McKenzie in the front office.
Parents may email Mrs. Cuevas at m.cuevas@hancockschools.net for questions regarding attire.
We can’t wait to celebrate our students and announce our Who’s Who winners at this magica
🗳️ Who’s Who Voting
Students will vote next week for Who’s Who categories, and winners will be announced live at the dance!
🎟️ Tickets
Pre-sale tickets go on sale January 20th for $5.00.
Students must be picked up promptly at 8:00 PM.
🚫 Attendance Requirements
Students will not be allowed to attend if they:
• Owe library fines
• Owe cafeteria fines
• Owe World’s Finest Chocolate money
• Have 3 or more unexcused absences in January
• Are on Step 4 or higher on the school discipline ladder
👗👔 Dress Code: Semi-Formal/Formal
This is a special on-campus event, so dress expectations will be enforced.
• Dresses/tops must have straps. Strapless or low-cut dresses/tops are not allowed.
• Dresses and/or skirts must be mid-thigh or longer.
• Khakis or dress pants must fit properly and stay at the waist and be without holes or frays.
• No shorts, jeans, , or T-shirts are allowed.
• Tennis shoes/sneakers are acceptable.
❓ Questions
Students with attire questions may see Mrs. McKenzie in the front office.
Parents may email Mrs. Cuevas at m.cuevas@hancockschools.net for questions regarding attire.
We can’t wait to celebrate our students and announce our Who’s Who winners at this magica