Hickory Flat Elementary News

Five Henry County Schools elementary schools were listed among the Georgia schools exiting or making progress to exit federal identification, according to a report released by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) in December.

More than a dozen dignitaries representing city, county, and state government joined the Henry County Board of Education on Nov. 18 for its annual Legislative Breakfast and presentation of its 2026 Legislative Priorities.

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) recently named 20 Henry County Schools elementary, middle, and high schools as 2024-2025 Literacy and Math Leaders.

Henry County Schools made significant improvements on the 2024-2025 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), according to data released by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) today.

Dutchtown High School senior Taryn Williamson is a compelling example of Henry County Schools’ mission to empower students with exceptional opportunities and access that lead to success in a global society.

The Georgia School Boards Association recently recognized the Henry County Board of Education as an Exemplary Board for 2025.

Henry County Schools will host its latest “How to Partner with HCS” seminar on Nov. 5, 5-7 p.m. at the Henry County Learning and Support Center, located at 166 Holly Smith Drive in McDonough.

The Georgia Department of Education recently recognized eight Henry County Schools as John Hancock Award Schools.

Rocky Creek Elementary School math and science teacher Jenny Morgan is Henry County Schools’ 2025 Teacher of the Year (TOTY).

Henry County Schools’ four-year graduation rate increased by three percentage points to a historic high of 89.8% for the 2024-2025 school year, according to data released by the Georgia Department of Education on Sept. 29.

Henry County Schools recently named the six semifinalists in the running for the district’s 2025 Teacher of the Year (TOTY) title and will announce the winner on Oct. 2 in a special ceremony at the McDonough Performing Arts Center.

Henry County Schools Superintendent Dr. John Pace III delivered his first “State of Our Schools” address at the McDonough Performing Arts Center on Aug. 26.

Henry County Schools invites local residents to participate in upcoming “Community Conversations,” designed to showcase the work of school clusters and gather insights that will guide the development of its 2027-2032 Strategic Plan.

Henry County Schools students demonstrated meaningful progress on the 2024-2025 Georgia Milestones assessments, according to data released today by the Georgia Department of Education. Districtwide, scores increased in 20 of the 27 key metrics, accelerating growth at a rate outpacing the state of Georgia in 17 key metrics.