South Hancock Elementary

🐥📚 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!

📢 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

Attention: 5th grade Parents/Guardians

📢 Join Our Team! 📢 Looking for a great opportunity with great benefits? Hancock County School District is hiring custodians! This is your chance to be part of a team that values hard work, dedication, and community. Apply today! 👉 www.hancockschools.net #F2G #flytogreatness #HNation

📢 Another easy way to access ReachOut! We know that sometimes, reaching out for support should be as simple as possible. That’s why you can now access the ReachOut webchat directly through the Hancock County School District App! 💬 How to start a webchat: 🔹 Open the Hancock County School District App 🔹 Tap the menu button (☰) in the top right 🔹 Click Documents 📂 🔹 Select ReachOut Link 🔗 and start chatting! Of course, you can still call 📞 228-300-7784 anytime, 24/7, to talk to someone who is ready to listen. #F2G #flytogreatness #HNation

🚨 Happening Soon! 🚨 Join us at the Hancock County School District Job Fair TODAY from 5-7 PM at the Hancock Performing Arts Center! ✅ Meet school representatives ✅ Explore job opportunities in our district ✅ Learn how you can join the H Nation! Don't miss your chance—we’ll see you soon! 📍 Hancock Performing Arts Center 🕔 5-7 PM Tonight!

📢 Introducing ReachOut: 24/7 Counseling Support for Our H Nation Family! 💙 Hancock County School District is committed to supporting the well-being of our students, staffulty, and community. We are proud to offer ReachOut, a free, 24/7 counseling service available whenever you need someone to talk to. ✅ Feeling overwhelmed? Need support? Just need to talk? ✅ Call 228-300-7784 📞 anytime, day or night. ✅ Prefer to chat online? The webchat link is available through ClassLink and on our district website.

Dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character or wear a Dr. Seuss shirt and jeans on Friday, February 28, 2025.

🍀 Join the H-Nation Job Fair! 🍀 Looking for a rewarding career in education? Here’s your LUCKY opportunity! 🌟 Hancock County School District is hosting a Job Fair on Monday, March 17, 2025, from 5 PM – 7 PM at the Hancock Performing Arts Center in Kiln, MS. Come meet representatives from: ✅ All Hancock Schools ✅ Transportation Department ✅ Child Nutrition Services Explore career opportunities and become a part of H-Nation! 💙❤️

H Nation, stay warm! ❄️ Due to the extremely cold temperatures, students may have free dress on Thursday and Friday, February 20-21.

Students can dress in class colors, spirit shirt & jeans or uniform on Friday, February 21, 2025.

🎥 WATCH: The Hancock County School District App is HERE! Stay informed and connected with everything Hancock County School District—right from your phone! Our new app gives you easy access to: ✅ News & Announcements ✅ Events & Important Dates ✅ Documents & Resources ✅ Staff Directory ✅ Notifications & Alerts ✅ Dining Menus – See what’s for breakfast & lunch! 🍽️ 📲 Check out the video to see it in action! 🎬 ➡️ https://youtu.be/8Zj4LtHECSU #F2G #flytogreatness #HNation #rockingtogreatness