🚀 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!
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📣 Join Our Substitute Team for 2026–2027!
Hancock County School District is excited to partner with ESS to manage our substitute teacher and substitute support staff program beginning with the 2026–2027 school year.
ESS specializes in recruiting, training, and supporting substitute educators who help keep our classrooms running smoothly when staff members are absent. Through this partnership, substitutes will have access to training, support, and flexible scheduling while continuing to serve students in our schools.
If you’re interested in becoming a substitute teacher or substitute support staff member in Hancock County School District, applications are now open through ESS.
👉 Apply here: https://jobs.willsubplus.com/jobs?districtIds=3090
#HNation #F2G #flytogreatness
Hancock County School District is excited to partner with ESS to manage our substitute teacher and substitute support staff program beginning with the 2026–2027 school year.
ESS specializes in recruiting, training, and supporting substitute educators who help keep our classrooms running smoothly when staff members are absent. Through this partnership, substitutes will have access to training, support, and flexible scheduling while continuing to serve students in our schools.
If you’re interested in becoming a substitute teacher or substitute support staff member in Hancock County School District, applications are now open through ESS.
👉 Apply here: https://jobs.willsubplus.com/jobs?districtIds=3090
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⭐Hancock Advanced Academy: Recognized. Distinguished. Prepared. ⭐
The Hancock Advanced Academy is about more than advanced coursework — it is about academic distinction.
Students who complete AP Seminar, AP Research, and qualifying AP coursework earn the nationally recognized AP Capstone Diploma, a credential that reflects sustained academic rigor and achievement.
Graduates are recognized at commencement with a graduation stole, medal, and distinctive red cap — symbolizing preparation, commitment, and excellence.
If you are the parent of a current 6th or 7th grader, we invite you to learn more at our Parent Information Meeting on March 9 at the Hancock Performing Arts Center (9:00 a.m. or 5:30 p.m.).
Prepared Early. Prepared Fully.
#HNation #F2G #flytogreatness
The Hancock Advanced Academy is about more than advanced coursework — it is about academic distinction.
Students who complete AP Seminar, AP Research, and qualifying AP coursework earn the nationally recognized AP Capstone Diploma, a credential that reflects sustained academic rigor and achievement.
Graduates are recognized at commencement with a graduation stole, medal, and distinctive red cap — symbolizing preparation, commitment, and excellence.
If you are the parent of a current 6th or 7th grader, we invite you to learn more at our Parent Information Meeting on March 9 at the Hancock Performing Arts Center (9:00 a.m. or 5:30 p.m.).
Prepared Early. Prepared Fully.
#HNation #F2G #flytogreatness
🌟A Clear Academic Pathway — Beginning in Middle School🌟
The Hancock Advanced Academy provides a clear, structured pathway for students who are ready to be challenged and prepared for long-term academic success.
Students in the Academy:
• Earn high school credit in middle school
• Build research, writing, and seminar skills early
• Begin Advanced Placement coursework as early as 9th grade
• Work toward the nationally recognized AP Capstone Diploma
This intentional progression creates flexibility in high school schedules and allows students to fully engage in multiple AP courses.
If you are the parent of a current 6th or 7th grader, we invite you to learn more at our Parent Information Meeting on March 9 at the Hancock Performing Arts Center (9:00 a.m. or 5:30 p.m.).
Prepared Early. Prepared Fully.
#HNation #F2G #flytogreatness #MakingWaves
The Hancock Advanced Academy provides a clear, structured pathway for students who are ready to be challenged and prepared for long-term academic success.
Students in the Academy:
• Earn high school credit in middle school
• Build research, writing, and seminar skills early
• Begin Advanced Placement coursework as early as 9th grade
• Work toward the nationally recognized AP Capstone Diploma
This intentional progression creates flexibility in high school schedules and allows students to fully engage in multiple AP courses.
If you are the parent of a current 6th or 7th grader, we invite you to learn more at our Parent Information Meeting on March 9 at the Hancock Performing Arts Center (9:00 a.m. or 5:30 p.m.).
Prepared Early. Prepared Fully.
#HNation #F2G #flytogreatness #MakingWaves
✨Hancock Advanced Academy: Prepared Early. Prepared Fully. ✨
We are excited to introduce the Hancock Advanced Academy — a structured academic pathway designed to prepare motivated students for Advanced Placement success and the opportunity to earn the nationally recognized AP Capstone Diploma prior to graduation.
Beginning in middle school, students earn high school credit and build the research, writing, and critical thinking skills needed to succeed in multiple AP courses starting in 9th grade.
Parents of current 6th and 7th grade students are invited to learn more at one of our informational meetings on March 9 at the Hancock Performing Arts Center (9:00 a.m. or 5:30 p.m.).
#HNation #F2G #MakingWaves
We are excited to introduce the Hancock Advanced Academy — a structured academic pathway designed to prepare motivated students for Advanced Placement success and the opportunity to earn the nationally recognized AP Capstone Diploma prior to graduation.
Beginning in middle school, students earn high school credit and build the research, writing, and critical thinking skills needed to succeed in multiple AP courses starting in 9th grade.
Parents of current 6th and 7th grade students are invited to learn more at one of our informational meetings on March 9 at the Hancock Performing Arts Center (9:00 a.m. or 5:30 p.m.).
#HNation #F2G #MakingWaves
Please join Hancock High School for a Parent Meeting for the upcoming school year. The counselors, administration and cohort sponsors will be there giving out plenty of information regarding scheduling procedures, diploma endorsements, and many more topics!
Breakfast and Lunch Menus for March 2026 🍎 🏫 🍴
💙✨ HOPE Week is March 16–20! ✨💙
We’re excited to celebrate HOPE Week with a fun lineup of dress-up days for students and staff. Join us all week long as we spread kindness, positivity, and school spirit across campus. We can’t wait to see everyone participate and show their HOPE!
We’re excited to celebrate HOPE Week with a fun lineup of dress-up days for students and staff. Join us all week long as we spread kindness, positivity, and school spirit across campus. We can’t wait to see everyone participate and show their HOPE!
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!
