West Hancock Elementary

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WHE family, please join us in wishing Ms. Botts a happy birthday!

🌊 Wave Maker of the Week: Ms. Brandy! 🌊
Our amazing cafeteria manager, Ms. Brandy, works hard to make sure our students and staff have a delicious breakfast and lunch every single day. 💙 From the hustle of back-to-school breakfast to tackling two field trips in the same day just a week later, she conquered it all like a true Wave Maker — and did it with a smile!

Thank you, Ms. Brandy, for all that you do to keep WHE running strong. 🐾

WHE family, please join us in wishing Ms. Everett a happy birthday!

WHE Back to School Bash!
📅 Date: Friday, August 15
⏰ Time: 5 - 7 pm
We’re kicking off the school year with an evening full of fun for the whole family — and admission is FREE! 🎈
Activities include:
Dunking Booth ($1 a ball – try your aim at dunking our special guests!)
Concessions ($1–$3)
Sand Art & Arts & Crafts
Face Painting
Bounce House
Bracelet Making Station
Corn Hole
Gaming Station
… and so much more!
Please Note: A parent or guardian must stay with their child at all times. Children may not be dropped off.

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We would like to extend a huge thank you to Jindal Tubular USA, LLC for their generous donation of supplies to our school!

We are proud to announce that West Hancock Elementary has been named a National Beta School of Merit for the 2024-2025 school year!
The National Beta School of Merit award is given to honor a club’s dedication and commitment to academic excellence. To earn this prestigious recognition, a school must have members from all eligible grade levels in their Beta Club.
We are so proud of our Beta members, sponsors, and supporters for making this achievement possible. Keep making us proud, Wildcats!

🌊 Wave Maker of the Week: Meagan Roche! 🌊
Chosen by a staff member for her incredible dedication, Meagan goes above and beyond every single day to support WHE students, staff, and families. From managing staff needs and school operations to promoting our successes and organizing school-wide events, she’s the behind-the-scenes force that keeps everything running smoothly. 💙
Meagan is the heart of our campus and a key part of building a positive, welcoming school culture. She truly Makes Waves of Greatness every day! 🐾✨
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🚨 New Safety Feature at HCSD 🚨

We’ve installed video buzzer intercom systems at every campus to enhance security. Watch the video for more information: https://youtu.be/2OZpllhB_J0

Join us in congratulating Mrs. Jessica Deschamp on earning her Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction this year! Her dedication to lifelong learning and growing as an educator is truly inspiring.
We are so proud to call her part of the WHE family; she continues to make waves of greatness through her passion, knowledge, and commitment to our students and school.
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Please help us congratulate Mrs. Ashley Kergosien, who officially completed her Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction this July! Her commitment to growth and excellence is just one of the many ways she continues to make waves of greatness at WHE. We’re so proud to have her as part of our Wildcat family! 💙🐾 #MakingWavesOfGreatness

Meet our amazing WHE PTO Board! These dedicated individuals work hard behind the scenes to support our students, staff, and school community. We’re so grateful for their time, energy, and commitment to making WHE the best it can be! 🐾

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Lauren Haslauer on completing her Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in P-12 Educational Administration!
We are incredibly proud of her hard work, perseverance, and commitment to excellence in education. Dr. Haslauer is truly making waves of greatness, and we’re honored to have her as part of our WHE family!

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Congratulations to Mrs. Sydney Boudoin on completing her Master’s in Educational Leadership! Her passion for growth and dedication to education are truly inspiring.
Mrs. Boudoin is a shining example of what it means to make waves of greatness, and we’re so proud to have her on our WHE team!

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Our first PTO meeting of the 2025 - 2026 school year is tomorrow, August 8th at 7:45am.

Congratulations to Mrs. Ali, the very first recipient of our Wave Maker board! Her hard work, dedication, and behind-the-scenes efforts do not go unnoticed. Mrs. Ali plays a huge role in making WHE run smoothly, and we are so grateful for everything she does to support our students and staffulty.
Thank you, Mrs. Ali, for making waves of greatness at West Hancock Elementary!
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A huge THANK YOU to St. Thomas Episcopal Church of Diamondhead for their generous donation of school supplies to West Hancock Elementary! Your kindness and support help ensure our Wildcats are ready to learn and succeed. We are so grateful for community partners like you who believe in our students and their futures!

A big shout out to one of our amazing WHE parents, Devyn Lee, for painting our Wave Maker boogie board! This board will be passed around among our staffulty to recognize those who go above and beyond the call of duty.
It takes all of us to make waves of greatness, and we’re so grateful to have parents like Devyn helping us celebrate the heart and hard work of our team.