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HCS Certified Educator Job Fair
Looking for a career in education? Join us at the Henry County Schools Certified Educator Job Fair on March 15, 9-11:30 a.m., at Dutchtown High School.
Superintendent's Entry Plan Report
Learn more about the findings and next steps from Superintendent Dr. John Pace III's plan to "initiate Opportunities, integrate Access, and illustrate Outcomes" over his first 90 days in Henry County Schools.
In Pursuit of Exceptional
At Henry County Schools, we seek to ensure a high-quality, world-class education for every student that empowers them with exceptional opportunities and access that lead to success in a global society.
Stories & Highlights
![Five-member HCS board with image of new admin building in the background, unified governance logo, and text overlay: School Board Appreciation Week]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741794109/henryk12gaus/we6qje6gjffjbdawhauu/HCSBoardMembers.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741794109/henryk12gaus/we6qje6gjffjbdawhauu/HCSBoardMembers.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741794109/henryk12gaus/we6qje6gjffjbdawhauu/HCSBoardMembers.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741794109/henryk12gaus/we6qje6gjffjbdawhauu/HCSBoardMembers.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741794109/henryk12gaus/we6qje6gjffjbdawhauu/HCSBoardMembers.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1741794109/henryk12gaus/we6qje6gjffjbdawhauu/HCSBoardMembers.png","width":2200}])
![Ola Middle School Counselor Named HCS 2025 School Counselor of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740765094/henryk12gaus/l6koosojuoarskajrvbw/MonaeGilchristHCSSchoolCounseloroftheYear.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740765094/henryk12gaus/l6koosojuoarskajrvbw/MonaeGilchristHCSSchoolCounseloroftheYear.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740765094/henryk12gaus/l6koosojuoarskajrvbw/MonaeGilchristHCSSchoolCounseloroftheYear.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740765094/henryk12gaus/l6koosojuoarskajrvbw/MonaeGilchristHCSSchoolCounseloroftheYear.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1740765094/henryk12gaus/l6koosojuoarskajrvbw/MonaeGilchristHCSSchoolCounseloroftheYear.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740765094/henryk12gaus/l6koosojuoarskajrvbw/MonaeGilchristHCSSchoolCounseloroftheYear.jpg","width":1850}])
![HCPSF Board Chair Holly Cobb stands at the front of the room addressing workshop attendees.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740600227/henryk12gaus/jwmzppalodkksnqaw2en/HenryCountyPublicSchoolsFoundationBoardofTrustees.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740600227/henryk12gaus/jwmzppalodkksnqaw2en/HenryCountyPublicSchoolsFoundationBoardofTrustees.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740600227/henryk12gaus/jwmzppalodkksnqaw2en/HenryCountyPublicSchoolsFoundationBoardofTrustees.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740600227/henryk12gaus/jwmzppalodkksnqaw2en/HenryCountyPublicSchoolsFoundationBoardofTrustees.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1740600227/henryk12gaus/jwmzppalodkksnqaw2en/HenryCountyPublicSchoolsFoundationBoardofTrustees.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1740600227/henryk12gaus/jwmzppalodkksnqaw2en/HenryCountyPublicSchoolsFoundationBoardofTrustees.jpg","width":2200}])
![Ten of HCS' STAR students, Joseph Henning, Dr. Pace on and in front of the stage at the ceremony.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739989512/henryk12gaus/gckaydostqol12wjnaua/2025HCSSTARStudents.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739989512/henryk12gaus/gckaydostqol12wjnaua/2025HCSSTARStudents.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1739989512/henryk12gaus/gckaydostqol12wjnaua/2025HCSSTARStudents.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1739989512/henryk12gaus/gckaydostqol12wjnaua/2025HCSSTARStudents.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1739989512/henryk12gaus/gckaydostqol12wjnaua/2025HCSSTARStudents.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1739989512/henryk12gaus/gckaydostqol12wjnaua/2025HCSSTARStudents.png","width":1950}])
Henry Excellence
Henry County Schools is "In Pursuit of Exceptional," taking action to advance opportunities, access, and outcomes in pursuit of ambitious goals for our students, staff, and community.
Henry County Schools is the 8th largest school district in Georgia with nearly 44,000 students across 53 schools.
Our student-centered budgeting focus resulted in record investment of $12,937 per student for the 2023-24 school year.
Our four-year graduation rate of 86.8% in HCS surpasses the state’s record-high of 85.4% for the Class of 2024.
Our starting teacher salary is $50,910, representing a $12,000 increase since 2018.
Our bus drivers earn a starting salary of $20.97/hour and totaled more than 1.8 million miles last year in service of our schools.
The Henry County Board of Education is the 2023 Georgia School Board Association Large District Governance Team of the Year.
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