South Hancock Elementary

🚀 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

🎥 New to ParentSquare? We’ve got you covered!
Check out this quick video to learn how ParentSquare helps you stay connected with your child’s school—all in one place.

From messages and reminders to forms and calendars, ParentSquare makes school communication simple and stress-free. 💬📱

📌 Need help with your info? Email us at parentsquare@hancockschools.net with your name, your child’s name, and their school.

📲 Watch now and get connected! 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nl6xQl5nWwk

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🚗 Car Rider Drop-Off Times
As we prepare to Make Waves of Greatness this school year, here are the morning car rider drop-off times for each campus in Hancock County School District. ⏰

🚘 Student drivers who drop off siblings at other campuses may apply for a Priority Transportation Permit. This permit allows them to move to the front of the middle school car line to help ensure an on-time arrival at Hancock High.

📝 Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1R87rXZd87Ki_9GK_RhyGuQfNHpwB082n76TdG5XJv9E/edit

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🚌 Electronic Bus Emergency Forms Now Available!

The Hancock County School District Department of Transportation is now accepting online Bus Emergency Forms for the 2025–2026 school year.

🔹 One form must be completed per child
🔹 A completed form is required for a student to be eligible to ride a school bus
🔹 Each student is allowed two transportation addresses:
 • Their registered home address
 • One alternate drop-off/pick-up location
🔹 Emergency address changes must be approved by the Transportation Director. Call 228-255-6256 or email transportation@hancockschools.net

📅 Forms are due by the end of the third week of school.

✅ Submit your child’s form today to avoid interruptions in bus service:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScD7QCJ7jfeLim6w6J8CmfRzYIFJGRWHpWL9tWMwbvoIfpIzQ/viewform

📣 Welcome to South Hancock, Dr. Stephanie Morris! 🌟 We are excited to welcome Dr. Stephanie Morris as the new principal of South Hancock Elementary! With 24 years of experience in education, Dr. Morris brings a wealth of knowledge and a heart for serving students, staff, and families. She has taught both elementary and high school science, served as a lead teacher, and held leadership roles as both an assistant principal and principal at the elementary level. Dr. Morris calls this role her dream job, and she’s ready to lead with passion, purpose, and positivity. She believes in building strong relationships and supporting every child’s academic, social, and emotional growth. 💙 Join us in giving Dr. Morris a warm H Nation welcome! #F2G #flytogreatness #HNation

Don't miss out on this stress-free way to get your child classroom-ready! Order deadline has been extended through June 22nd!

🐥📚 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! 🎉

Summer office hours 9am-2pm June 2nd - 12th. Closed on Fridays.

Office closed May 29th and will reopen on May 30th from 9am-2pm.

☀️ 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

Happy Retirement Mrs. Angela

📣 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

🐥📚 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! 🎉

Reminder: Donuts with Grown-Ups – Kindergarten Event Join us tomorrow at 8:30 AM in the SHE Café for Donuts with Grown-Ups! Each Kindergarten student may bring up to two grown-ups to enjoy a sweet start to the day. 📍 Please park in the side parking lot and enter through the double doors by the cafeteria. We look forward to seeing you there!

State Testing Dates are coming up. Please make sure your child arrives by 7:30 AM and gets a good night's rest. A strong start to the day helps them do their best! Kindergarten (April 29 & 30), 3rd grade (May 6 & 13), 4th grade (May 8, 12, 14), and 5th grade (May 1, 7, 9, 15).

Returning student registration ends online on April 27, 2025. Call 228-467-4655 today if you have any questions.

🌸 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

Spring Picture order forms were sent home this week with students. Sibling pictures are allowed. Extra forms are available in the front office but must be turned in before 7:30 a.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025.

📢 Reminder: Coastal Family Health comes to our school every Wednesday! Students seen at any of the School Health Services sites pay ZERO out-of-pocket expense. This includes students with or without insurance!🏫💙 🩺 Students seen at any of the School Health Services sites pay ZERO out-of-pocket expense — even if they don’t have insurance! 🙌 This is a great opportunity for students to get medical care without missing class or leaving campus. Whether it’s a check-up, immunizations, or something in between, Coastal Family is here to help keep our children healthy and learning! 🧒📚👩‍⚕️ 📞 For more info or to sign your child up, call 228-385-7405. 📝 Complete the Student Consent Form here: https://form.jotform.com/cfhc2018/student-medical-consent-form?schoolName=Hancock%20%2f%20County%20Schools We are thankful for this community partnership!