Pictured from left to right: Miranda Wilson, Title I Federal Programs Director; Dennis Holsey, Parent Leadership Award recipient; Natasha Mapp, Parent Involvement Liaison; and Superintendent of Schools Gwendolyn Reeves.

The Hancock County Schools is pleased to announce Dennis Holsey as Hancock County’s Parent Leadership Award recipient. The Parent Leadership Award is given by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and the Georgia Parent Teacher Association (GA PTA) to recognize parents across the state who utilize their various skills and talents to strengthen schools and to positively impact the lives of children; and to inspire other parents to use their unique talents to forward the cause of a quality education. (click here for full article)

Terrell Davis Chosen As Governor’s Honors Program Finalist

 Governor’s Honors Program recipient Terrell Davis (3rd from left) poses with principal Willie Gibson (far left), assistant principal Tanger Ward, teacher Natasha Letze, superintendent Gwendolyn Reeves and assistant principal Anthony Webb.

Hancock Central High School junior Terrell Davis has been chosen as a 2012 finalist in the coveted Governor’s Honors Program.

The Governor's Honors Program (GHP) is a four-week summer residential instructional program designed to provide intellectually gifted and artistically talented high school students challenging and enriching educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school year. Activities are designed to provide each participant with opportunities to acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes to become independent, life-long learners. GHP is fully-funded by the Georgia General Assembly, and operates at no cost to the participant. More than 2,900 students from across the state, representing 1% of all sophomores and juniors of public, private, and home schools, were nominated last fall by their schools in twenty separate majors. These nominees attended state-level interviews in January and February, where panels of judges and interviewers applied the program’s selection criteria to select 690 finalists. (click here for full article)

5^th Grade Writing Assessment-March 7, 2012/Makeup-March 8, 2012

Mid-month Online EOCT – March 8, 2012

3^rd Grade Writing Assessment (different Genres/2-weeks)/March 19^th thru March 30, 2012

GHSGT Main Administration (Juniors Only) - March 26 thru March 30, 2012 (makeup 3/30/12)  

CRCT-M Main Administration – April 9, 2012 thru April 13, 2012

CRCT Main Administration – April 16^th thru April 20, 2012. 

EOCT Main Administration – April 30^TH thru May 4, 2012. (Makeup May 4th)

CRCT-M Retest- June 11^th thru June 15^th.

CRCT Retest - June 11^th thru June 15^th. Makeup June 15, 2012.

Summer Retest: GHSGT/EOCT Test/Writing Test – July 9^th thru July 13, 2012.  Makeup – July 13, 2012

          

On January 25-28, 2012, the Hancock Central Middle School participated in the Kaolin League Basketball Middle School Tournament. The Bulldogs played with high intensity and dignity as they battled Wilkinson, T.J. Elder, and Oak Hill Middle Schools. Both teams made fantastic showings at the championship round on January 28, 2012.

In the preliminary round, the Lady Dogs dominated the game early but got a little uneasy towards the end as they edged by T. J. Middle School. KiAmber Usry (13 points and 14 rebounds) tied the game 29-29 and was fouled. KiAmber made one of her free throws that sealed the Lady Dogs’  win and earned them a spot in the championship, 30-29. Johnasja Birston scored 5 points and Jarlessa Saffore who dominated the boards with 13 rebounds. In the championship, Lady Dogs were swamped on both ends by Oak Hill and were held scoreless in the 1^st quarter, 0-7. Lady Dogs lost but won 2^nd place to Oak Hill Middle, 12-32. KiAmber Usry had 7 points and Johnasja Birston had 5 points. Hancock Central Middle School Lady Dogs were under the leadership of Coach Ebony Hill.

The Bulldogs were victorious in the preliminary round as they subdued the Wilkinson Warriors, 52-25.  Ladarius Lundy had 12 points followed by Alex Brooks with 10 points. Markelius Lamar had 9 points and Felipe Scott powered in 6 points. In the championship game, the Bulldogs took 1^st place, 37-24 over the Oak Hill Middle Braves. Felipe Scott and Markelius Lamar were awesome on the boards. Alex Brooks, with 13 points and 8 rebounds, coveted the MVP Award for the championship. Hancock Central Middle School Bulldog Champions were led by Coach Anthony Ivory.        (Bulldogs Sports by Sandra Abad)

The Hancock County Board of Education is well pleased with the outcome of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation investigative report regarding the melee between the Warren County and Hancock County football teams on October 14^th. The Hancock County Grand Jury reviewed the facts and interviewed key witnesses rendering a decision of “No Indictment.” We have always practiced excellent sportsmanship with all opposing teams. Warren County is No exception. I spoke with the Superintendent of Warren County as well as sending an email requesting a meeting. She refused. Our Athletic Director, Marcus Morris visited Warren County High School to speak with the principal on  Monday following the brawl, but he denied the request from orders of his superintendent.

                Within the acts of harmony, quality leadership, and love, my request is still open hoping the Superintendent will schedule a meeting to develop a plan to begin the healing process. I will be waiting.