A huge THANK YOU to Jared Daws for his generous donation of school supplies and funds to support our students after hosting his Back-to-School Drive Open Mic at Kellie’s Poor Boy in Picayune! Your kindness and dedication to our community are truly appreciated. 💙🐾
Thank you to everyone who came out to WHE’s Meet the Teacher this afternoon! We had a fantastic turnout, and it was so wonderful to see so many smiling faces.
Our staffulty is energized and ready to welcome our Kindergarten and First Grade Wildcats tomorrow. We can’t wait to kick off a year full of learning, laughter, and growth!
We’re also counting down the days until Thursday when ALL of our Wildcats return to campus. This year, we’re ready to make waves of greatness, and we’re so glad you're on this journey with us.
Estimated bus pick up times for WHE
Breakfast and Lunch Menu for this week!
Our staffulty had a blast getting ready to welcome our Wildcats back next week!
A big shoutout to our amazing PTO for planning a fun scavenger hunt that had our teachers on the move, searching high and low for hidden Westin stickers all around the school!
It was a great way to kick off the new year with laughter, teamwork, and Wildcat spirit! We’re counting down the days until our halls are filled with smiling students!
Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Teacher & Employee of the Year!
Employee of the Year: Caroline Fausett
Caroline is truly a gem at WHE! Her warm smile, willingness to help anyone and everyone, and her dedication to building meaningful connections with students and staff make her an irreplaceable part of our school family.
Teacher of the Year: Heather Sours
Heather brings learning to life in her classroom! Her passion for teaching helps students discover the joy of learning and makes school an exciting place to be every single day.
These two amazing women inspire us all with their heart, dedication, and positivity. We are so lucky to have them at West Hancock Elementary!
#WHEWildcats #TeacherOfTheYear #EmployeeOfTheYear
A huge thank you to Countryside Diner and Kelly's Poor Boy for generously offering a discount on lunch for our staffulty on their first day back! Your thoughtful support was the perfect way to kick off the school year and boost morale. We’re looking forward to a wonderful year of learning, growth, and strong connections with our community. Your kindness reminded us that we're all in this together — and well-fed staffulty are happy staffulty!
A huge THANK YOU to Keesler Federal Credit Union for their continued support and generous donation of school supplies for our incoming kindergarten students! 🎒✏️📚
Your kindness helps our Wildcats start the year off right, and we’re so grateful to have community partners like you investing in the future of our students. 💙🐾
🚗 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
#MakingWaves #HNation #F2G #flytogreatness
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
#MakingWaves #HNation #F2G #flytogreatness
📚✨ Boo Hoo or Woo Hoo Breakfast! ✨📚
Parents & Guardians of our Kindergarten and First Grade Wildcats — you're invited!
Join us on Wednesday, July 30th from 6:55–7:25 AM for breakfast as your little one begins their first day of school. Whether you’re shedding a tear or cheering them on, we’d love to have you there!
📍 WHE Cafeteria
💵 Cash only — adult breakfast is $2.75, student breakfast is $1.75 — exact change preferred. No large bills, please!
Let’s kick off this new school year together! 🐾💙
Parents & Guardians of our Kindergarten and First Grade Wildcats — you're invited!
Join us on Wednesday, July 30th from 6:55–7:25 AM for breakfast as your little one begins their first day of school. Whether you’re shedding a tear or cheering them on, we’d love to have you there!
📍 WHE Cafeteria
💵 Cash only — adult breakfast is $2.75, student breakfast is $1.75 — exact change preferred. No large bills, please!
Let’s kick off this new school year together! 🐾💙
🚌 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
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
WHE PTO is selling Wildcat Spirit Blankets for just $15 each!
If you’d like to order one, please fill out the Google Form linked below.
Payments can be made by cash or check in the front office, or through PayPal at westhe.pto@gmail.com.
🗓️ Order deadline: August 29 at NOON!
Don’t miss out—these are perfect for chilly mornings, game days, and Wildcat lounging!
🎥 Ready to Make Waves of Greatness? Check out this quick video for important back-to-school updates—including Transition Day info, dress code reminders, and when Early Release Wednesdays begin! 🌊
📺 Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puFX2SVAA_4
#MakingWaves #HNation #F2G #flytogreatness
🍧☕ Exciting News, WHE Families!
We're thrilled to announce that Kona Ice and Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck will be joining us at Meet the Teacher Day on Tuesday, July 29th, from 3-5 PM! Come meet your child's teacher, drop off school supplies, and enjoy a refreshing treat or a delicious coffee to kick off the new school year! 📚✏
Filling out the Free & Reduced Meal Application each year does more than help with meal costs — it helps the entire Hancock County School District!
By completing the form, you help provide:
✔️ Discounted meals & services for families
✔️ Funding for computers, career tech programs, & school grants
✔️ More opportunities for ALL HCSD students
📲 Fill out your application today:
👉 https://www.hancockschools.net/page/child-nutrition
By completing the form, you help provide:
✔️ Discounted meals & services for families
✔️ Funding for computers, career tech programs, & school grants
✔️ More opportunities for ALL HCSD students
📲 Fill out your application today:
👉 https://www.hancockschools.net/page/child-nutrition
We are thrilled to announce that our very own principal, Mrs. Sins, has been selected to be a part of the CEO Leadership Academy 2025-2026 Cohort through PREPS (Program of Research and Evaluation for Public Schools)! This is an incredible opportunity for professional growth, collaboration, and continued leadership development. We are so proud of Mrs. Sins and can’t wait to see all the amazing things she will bring back to WHE through this experience!
Please help us give a big Wildcat welcome to Mr. Mallini, our new Assistant Principal at West Hancock Elementary! 🐾🎉 We’re excited to have him join our WHE family and look forward to working together to make this school year the best one yet. Welcome aboard, Mr. Mallini, we’re lucky to have you! 💙
We welcome Ms. Shannon Caprari to our WHE Wildcat family! 🐾💙
Ms. Shannon will be serving as our Day Treatment Specialist, and we are so excited to have her on board. With her calm and supportive presence, she is an incredible asset to our team. We can’t wait to see all the great things she’ll do to support our students and staff. Welcome to West Hancock Elementary, Ms. Shannon!
Ms. Shannon will be serving as our Day Treatment Specialist, and we are so excited to have her on board. With her calm and supportive presence, she is an incredible asset to our team. We can’t wait to see all the great things she’ll do to support our students and staff. Welcome to West Hancock Elementary, Ms. Shannon!
Please help us give a warm Wildcat welcome to Mrs. Trina Shaw! 🐾💙
She is not new to the district, but she is new to West Hancock Elementary, and we are thrilled to have her join our amazing Wildcat family as our Teacher Support Coach. Mrs. Shaw brings passion, knowledge, and a heart for helping others succeed—and we know she’s going to make a big impact at WHE!
Welcome to the team, Mrs. Shaw!
She is not new to the district, but she is new to West Hancock Elementary, and we are thrilled to have her join our amazing Wildcat family as our Teacher Support Coach. Mrs. Shaw brings passion, knowledge, and a heart for helping others succeed—and we know she’s going to make a big impact at WHE!
Welcome to the team, Mrs. Shaw!
July Calendar
