Happy Human Resource Professional Day to our HR team! We appreciate your hard work each and every day!
From recruiting to training, from benefits to payroll, they wear many hats and play a pivotal role in supporting all of our 1,076 staff members.
Colonel Movement Friday was busy! The Colonel made 17 stops in Henderson to say hello and see how much school spirit was out there. He was impressed!
It was a great day to be in Henderson!
Next Friday is Colonel Movement Friday! π£ποΈ
We want to see all of Henderson in maroon!
The Colonel will be out and about visiting downtown Henderson and several businesses and organizations.πππ
πBig news! Today, Niagara Elementary School achieved the #KYFamilyFriendly Certification by the @prichardcom KY Collaborative Advisory Council! Here's to a stronger, more connected school community.
We love the new uniforms that our marching Colonels wore this weekend at the football game and Saturday in competition. We are thankful for the band's support of our athletics and invite you to follow them throughout their season. Their next competition is Saturday, September 16th at Ohio County High School and then Saturday, September 23rd at Murray State University. Continue to Purse Excellence HCHS Marching Band π·πΊπΌ
August Attendance Winner
School Award winner!
Cairo Elementary 96.41%
District Grade Level Winner
4th grade across the district β 96.22%
Henderson County High School students are featured in the City of Henderson, KY Government September edition of the 42420 community newsletter.
Are you a parent/guardian of an HCS student and would like to earn some extra cash? Substitutes are needed for the following areas:
* Cook/Baker
* Custodian
* Secretary/Bookkeeper
* Instructional Assistant
* Childcare
* Lunchroom Monitor
apply online.
https://hendersonky.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=3297
Just a reminder that all Henderson County Schools and the Board of Education office will be closed on Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day. Have a great 3 day weekend!
This year we partnered with the Henderson County Public Library and added a library card sign-up option to our online registration process. We are excited to announce that we have signed up 1,125 students for library cards!!!!! We are so thankful for this partnership with the public library to promote literacy in our community. #HCSREADS
Happy First Day of Preschool!
Today marks the beginning of an exciting new adventure full of fun, friends, and learning new things! βοΈ
Colonel Movement Friday is set for September 22nd.
This movement challenges ALL Henderson County businesses to show their best school spirit.
A representative from Henderson County Schools, along with the Colonel, and HCHS Student Ambassadors will visit your business.
All businesses will receive a special gift for participating and be recognized on social media.
Use the Google form to sign up your business today to participate:
https://forms.gle/nMPQWPtoWeGMYZiZA
Our community partner spotlight for August is the City of Henderson and Henderson County. Thank you for supporting our students and staff throughout the year, and a special thank you for our most recent partnership to provide transportation assistance for our students.
We recognized the Henderson Assistive Technology Team (HATT) during the August board meeting for receiving the 2023 Grissom Award for Innovation in Special Education.
We recognized the Henderson County High School Renaissance team last night during the August board of education meeting for being a platinum-level Jostens Renaissance School of Distinction. This award celebrates schools that make a positive impact on school climate and culture. S
MAP testing starts this week in our schools. MAP testing is very important because it measures the growth of your child in essential skills. If a student needs help, we know exactly what skills on which to focus. Teachers use this information to help guide classroom instruction.
Welcome new HCS staff! Our new staff breakfast was a great way to welcome all of our new employees. #WeareHCS
The Henderson Assistive Technology Team (HATT) was presented with the 2023 Grissom Award for Innovation in Special Education at the Kentucky Board of Educationβs (KBE's) Aug. 3 regular meeting.
Today 70 HCS educators including principals, guidance counselors, mental health support specialists, family resource and youth services, school resource officers, and other administrators participated in Manufacturing Academy Day.
A big thank you to Henderson Economic Development (HED) and Audubon Metals, Gibbs Die Casting, International Paper, and Pittsburg Tank and Tower Group for this opportunity to learn more about all of the workforce possibilities that are in our community.
Important Back-to-School Traffic Update π¦ π§
All lanes of KY 351 near the US 41 overpass are expected to be open for morning and afternoon traffic by the start of the new school year. This summer KY 351 is reduced to one lane in each direction for work on the overhead bridges. Construction is still ongoing in the area, and lane closures are expected for the next several months. Those closures will be scheduled outside of 6 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 7 p.m., Monday-Friday.