HCS' Mental Health and Wellness Department has developed a yearlong "You Belong" campaign to focus on the dimensions of belonging and the small, intentional actions that help every student feel connected to their school community. October’s dimension is SUPPORTED. Students feel supported when they know help is available, adults are in their corner, and they have access to the resources they need to thrive. This month, our schools are finding meaningful ways to show students: "You are not alone. We’ve got your back." #BrightFuturesBeginInHCS #HenryProud #YouBelongInHenry

Henry County Schools' fall Community Conversations are happening over the next several weeks! These gatherings are an opportunity to hear updates from elementary, middle, and high schools across each cluster, while also highlighting student displays, performances, and accomplishments. Community members will have the opportunity to share feedback, connect with school and district leaders, and learn more about the great things happening across HCS. #BrightFuturesBeginInHCS #HenryProud #YouBelongInHenry

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to come together to promote kindness, respect, and belonging across our schools. At HCS, we are committed to creating safe, supportive environments where every student feels seen, valued, and empowered to learn and thrive. By choosing kindness, speaking up, and supporting one another, we can help prevent bullying and make a positive difference in the lives of our students. Together, we can make sure every student knows: You belong here! #BrightFuturesBeginInHCS #HenryProud #YouBelongInHenry

All Henry County Schools campuses will be closed October 5-9, 2026, in observance of fall break. We wish our students, staff, and families a safe and restful week, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Monday, October 12. #BrightFuturesBeginInHCS #HenryProud #YouBelongInHenry

All HCS students will participate in a full day of asynchronous learning at home on Friday, October 2. Students can access their assignments through Classlink at bit.ly/LaunchPad-Class by selecting the Asynchronous Learning Day icon. #BrightFuturesBeginInHCS #HenryProud #YouBelongInHenry

Twenty-eight schools in HCS received the Georgia Department of Education’s John Hancock Award for proficiency in cursive writing during Constitution Week. We are #HenryProud of these students who are developing their writing fluency and creating a tangible connection between literacy, history, and civic understanding. 📃: bit.ly/4yXa6Wm #BrightFuturesBeginInHCS #YouBelongInHenry