It was like a scene from a movie. Everything seemed to be moving in slow motion. The only missing element from this scene was the gaudy background music you hear as the movie climaxes.

This was not a Hollywood production but it was competition day at the State Social Science Fair. As previously reported, 8th grade students Terrell Davis and Michael Woods swept the Northeast Regional competition earning “Best in Region”.

These students outscored over 40 competing counties to garner top honors in the Class II division of the Social Science Fair. Preparation was soon underway for the impending state competition held in March. Michael and Terrell traveled to Dutchtown High School in Hampton, Georgia to make evident their impressive oracle skills as well as their wealth of knowledge within the Social Science discipline.

State judges were quite intrigued by these scholars’ project. They spent well over 15 minutes analyzing the project and its content and motioning for other judges to come and view the project. Terrell and Michael earned 1st place in their chosen discipline (History) for the Class II division.

This was and continues to be a historical moment for not only Hancock Central Middle School but for the Hancock County School System. Many Social Science projects have earned regional honors but none have earned state recognition. Trailblazers Terrell Davis and Michael Woods have raised the bar to new heights for the Social Studies Department.

The challenge was issued, accepted, and accomplished. Congratulations to these dynamic middle school scholars as well as their parents Mr. and Mrs. Cager Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Woods. They all have earned every bit of praise.

Hometown recognition came from the Hancock County Board of Education at a board meeting held in April. Directing teacher was Roshiba McCrary, 8th Grade Social Studies teacher. She simply stated Terrell and Michael’s accomplishment was well deserved. Project is on display at the Hancock County Board of Education office.

The Hancock County Board of Education has approved a modified summer schedule for all schools and the Central Office beginning June 1, 2009. (click here to view summer schedule) (click here to view summer school hours)

M.E. Lewis Elementary brings home for the first time in HISTORY  first place in the State Social Studies Fair. The talented and scholarly winners are LaQuince Smith, Montavious Edwards, and Jaylan Horton. The local fair was held at M. E. Lewis on January 22, 09 and was a huge success. The winning project was a first place local winner. The scholars and their winning project advanced to the regional competition held in Gainesville, Georgia on February 14, 2009 where they received honorable mention with the opportunity to advance to the final level which was the state competition. The state competition was held in Dutchtown, Georgia on March 21, 2009.  M. E. Lewis, Sr. students won first place in Class I which consisted of all 5th and 6th grade projects. The students received a glass plaque and a monetary award from the Georgia Council for Social Studies who sponsors the annual competition. Ms. Chatman, local Social Studies Coordinator, would like to give a Special Thanks to the advising teacher, Mrs. Martha Smith, Central Office Administration, the Principal of  M. E. Lewis Sr. Elementary School, Mrs. Stephanie Birdsong and Parents for all of their unwavering support.

The Board of Education recognized the students and their winning project on April 13th, 2009.  

Pictured above L. to R. Ms. Stephaine Chatman, Social Studies Fair Coordinator, Jaylan Horton, Montavious Edwards, LaQuince Smith and Mrs. Martha Smith, Student and Project Advisor.   (click here for more images)

On January 21, 2009, 8th grade students across the state of Georgia took the state mandated writing test.  HCMS 8th graders have practice for this test since 5th grade in many classes. Hard work does pay off.  This week the results were reported to the county wide faculty and staff by Superintendent Dr. Awanna Leslie.  (click here for full article)