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Today is High Attendance Day across Kentucky!
We’re celebrating the amazing attendance Henderson County Schools had in August. 👏
We are so proud of our students and families—showing up each day truly makes a difference!

Henderson County Schools will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day. All offices and childcare services will also be closed. Enjoy your long weekend, and we’ll see you back at school on Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Preschool Screening on September 19th

Today, Dr. Lawson spoke at the Chamber of Commerce Education Breakfast alongside our education partners from across the community. During his presentation, Dr. Lawson also spotlighted several HCHS alumni who now serve as district leaders and principals in Henderson County Schools.

📸 School Year Calendar Snapshot!
Mark your calendars 🗓️ with these important dates and get ready for an amazing school year 🎒✨!

🌟 Happy First Day of Preschool! 🌟
We’re so excited to welcome our youngest learners to Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center today! 💛
✨ New this year: Preschool will have two schedules — an AM session and a PM session.
We can’t wait for a wonderful school year full of learning, laughter, and growth! 😊
#Preschool #FirstDay #WeAreHCS

Henderson County Schools Start & End Times 🕒
🚗 Just a reminder to our families and community — traffic will be increased in Henderson around arrival and dismissal times. Please allow extra time, be patient, and watch for buses and students.

📲 Don’t forget! To use Rooms, our new communication tool, you must first download the app.

Stay connected and never miss an important update — download today!

🌟 This morning, we were thrilled to welcome our newest team members to Henderson County Schools with a New Staff Breakfast!
We’re excited to have these passionate educators and staff on board as we begin a new school year together!
#votedbestplacetowork

We are just one week away from the first day of school on Thursday, August 7th. As we begin the school year, there are several new or updated laws and district policies that families need to be aware of.
https://www.henderson.kyschools.us/article/2294684

It’s a busy and exciting week in Henderson County Schools! ✨📚

We’ve got Back to School events, schedule pick-ups, and so many opportunities to welcome our students and families back for the 2025–2026 school year. 🏫💙

🎉 We are beyond thrilled to announce that for the 5th year in a row, we’ve been voted Best Place to Work in Henderson! 🏆
Earning this recognition year after year means so much to us — and it’s all because of our incredible 1,200 employees who represent Henderson County Schools with pride, passion, and purpose.
At HCS, we pursue excellence, and we believe that genuine relationships are the foundation of everything we do — it’s not just a motto, it’s our core value.
Thank you, Henderson, for your continued support! 🙌

All students receive free school meals; however, we still need your household to complete a brief form to help determine eligibility for other benefits, such as reduced fees and school funding. Please complete by Sept. 12. One form per household.
http://bit.ly/44mq53S

📅 One Month to Go! 📚
We’re just one month away from the first day of school — August 7th!
Our halls may be quiet now, but we’re already getting excited to welcome our students and staff back for another great year. Until then, enjoy the rest of your summer break — we’ll see you soon! ☀️🚌🍎

🚧 If you’ve driven by East Heights Elementary lately, you’ve probably noticed the construction happening! This summer, we’re hard at work making improvements that will benefit our students, staff, and families for years to come.
Stay tuned for more updates as construction continues! 🛠️📚
#InvestingInExcellence

🎉 Big congratulations to our HCHS SkillsUSA team, who represented us at the National Competition last week! 🏆 👏 Carter Siewer brought home 3rd place in Interactive Application and Video Game Development — an amazing achievement on the national stage! 💡 Our Quiz Bowl team placed 6th in the nation! Huge shoutout to Andrew Harrison, Ava Zigler, Kyen Jiang, Lydia Burnette, and Ramsey Watson for their incredible teamwork and knowledge.

🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Gwen Courtney, principal of Jefferson Elementary School, on graduating from the Kentucky Chamber Foundation’s Leadership Institute for School Principals! We’re proud of her dedication to growing as a leader and continuing to make a positive impact on students, staff, and our school community. Way to go, Mrs. Courtney! 👏📚

Join us THIS Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 4:00 PM to give a hero's welcome to our Lady Colonels Softball team! 🥎 We'll be celebrating their incredible season as they present the KHSAA State Championship runner-up trophy to the community at the Lady Colonels North Softball Field.

Beginning May 27th, the Henderson County Board of Education office will operate on summer hours: Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.