📢 School Closure Update 📢
After further assessment of roadways, including staff driving bus routes and monitoring roads throughout the day, the icy conditions have not dissipated as anticipated. Therefore, Hancock County School District will not have school tomorrow, Friday, January 24.
The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. We appreciate your understanding.
#F2G #flytogreatness #HNation
📢 Weather Advisory Update 📢
After consulting with the Emergency Management Agency, Hancock County School District will remain closed on Thursday, January 23, due to road conditions and the lasting effects of the recent winter weather. Please stay safe, and we will share further updates as needed.
#F2G #HNation #flytogreatness
🚨 Kona Ice Update 🚨
Due to the extreme cold temperatures expected on Tuesday, January 21, we will not have Kona Ice this month. We’re sorry for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Stay warm, Wildcats! 💙❄️🐾
#WHEWildcats
📢 Weather Advisory Update 📢
After consulting with the Emergency Management Agency and due to the forecast of inclement weather in our area, Hancock County School District will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, and Wednesday, January 22 to ensure the safety of our staff and students.
#HNation #f2g #flytogreatness
🚨 No School Monday, January 20 🚨 In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, all schools and offices in Hancock County School District will be closed. We are also closely monitoring weather conditions for next week and will share updates as necessary. Stay safe and enjoy your day! #f2g #flytogreatness #Hnation
🎉 Exciting Events This Friday at WHE! 🎉
📌 PTO Meeting
Join us on Friday, January 17, at 7:45 AM for our PTO meeting. Check in at the front office. This is a wonderful way to get involved and make a difference at your child’s school.
🍿 Popcorn Friday
Students can bring $1 to purchase a bag of popcorn, which they’ll enjoy during recess. Don’t miss out on this tasty treat!
👵👴 100th Day of School Celebration
We’ve made it to the 100th day of school! 🎉 Students are encouraged to come dressed like they’re 100 years old or in their favorite 100-day attire to join in the fun.
💙🐾 #WHEWildcats #PopcornFriday #100DaysSmarter
🎉 At West Hancock, we’re all about building relationships and creating a positive learning environment! 💙 Each week, our classrooms take 60-second brain breaks to refresh, build teamwork, and strengthen the bond between teachers and students. 🧠✨
We’re thrilled to share that our efforts have been recognized with the School Culture Builder Award from Jostens for December! 🏆👏
#TeamWHE #BrainBreaks #BuildingRelationships #SchoolCultureMatters #ProudToBeAWildcat
🎨✨ This week, our Wildcats are diving into the world of watercolor in Art class! From mastering brush techniques to experimenting with blending and layering, their creativity is flowing. 🖌️💦 We can’t wait to see the masterpieces they create! #WildcatArt #CreativeExplorers #WestHancock
📣 New Fundraiser Alert!
We’re kicking off a Coca-Cola fundraiser at WHE! 🥤🎉 Order forms went home today, Monday, January 13. Students will be selling cases of Coca-Cola products to help support our school.
🎁 Prizes:
🥇 1st Place Seller: 55-inch Smart TV
🥈 2nd Place Seller: $100 Walmart Gift Card
📅 Important Info:
🗓️ Order Forms & Money Due: Friday, January 24, by 8:00 AM
🚫 NO late orders will be accepted!
Let’s work together to make this a huge success! 🎯 Thank you for your support! 💙🐾 #WHEFundraiser #WildcatPride
Wildcat Families,
With warmer weather this week, students are required to wear their uniforms to school. Don't forget—this Friday, everyone is invited to celebrate by dressing in your 100th day of school attire! 🐾🎉
Ms. Grace and Ms. Dawn’s class enjoyed learning about snow this week. They got to make snow and discussed what makes it melt and how its form. The ingredients included 1/2 cup of conditioner and 2 cups baking soda.
100th Day of School
Thank you to our wonderful PTO for treating staffulty to delicious hot chocolate and muffins yesterday.
📢 We Need Your Input on the 2025-2026 School Calendar! 🗓️
We are excited to share the proposed calendar options for the upcoming school year! To help you understand the differences, check out this video: https://youtu.be/yTRWe-N5HSQ.
Once you’ve reviewed the options, cast your vote using this Google form: https://forms.gle/mcaw9eQ6GQZMUR2aA.
Your voice matters! This form is open to students, staff, and our community. The information is also available on our district website.
Thank you for helping us shape the future of our school year! Deadline to submit your vote is January 15, 2025.
#flytogreatnesse #f2g #HNation
We are excited to welcome our students back tomorrow, January 6, as we kick off the second half of the school year!
Due to the very cold temperatures, students may wear jeans or sweatpants with their uniform top for the entire week.
January Menus
January Calendar and Roar Report
A big thank you to the Junior Auxiliary of Hancock County for their generous donation of sweatshirts through the Share the Warmth project! Your kindness and support make a real difference in our community! #ShareTheWarmth #CommunitySupport #ThankYou
