Heard County School System

Open Enrollment 2026 - 2027

We are hiring for the 2026 - 2027 school year.

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Congratulations to our District Young Georgia Author Winners!

Pre-K registration will be held February 24-25, 2026 at Centralhatchee Elementary, Ephesus Elementary, and Heard County Elementary. Registration hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please see the flyer for more information.

Good Afternoon Parents, The National Weather Service is forecasting snow and/or ice for Heard County early Friday morning between the hours of 4am and 10am. In light of this information, school will be canceled on Friday. We WILL have school tomorrow, Thursday January 9th as planned. Please call me at 706-675-3320 if you have questions or concerns. Sincerely, Mike Roberts, Superintendent

Attendance Matters! As we wrap up the first 9 weeks we just want to give a shout out to students, staff and parents for making attendance a priority. The data shows big improvements this year. Great job everyone!

As we wrap up this first 9 weeks- we just want to give a shout out to the students, staff and parents for making attendance a priority this year. The data shows a difference. We know students can't learn is they aren't at school. Attendance Matters! Way to go everyone!

Buses will dismiss 10-15 minutes earlier this afternoon. A weather front is moving into the area around 5:00 this afternoon and we want to ensure everyone is home safely. Please anticipate the buses arriving at your home a few minutes early. Thank you

Important Information before attending Open House. When completing registration forms in the PowerSchool Parent Portal, check the "submission status." All forms need to say submitted or approved. If you have a form that says "not submitted," you need to complete and submit that form asap! Please make sure all forms are completed before coming to open house on August 1. Please contact the school if you need help.

BOE to consider FY24 Budget

Registration for next year is now open for returning students. Please log in to your Powerschool parent portal account (heard.powerschool.com/public) or use your Powerschool App on your phone. If you forgot your password, please choose the forgot password link and it will email you directions. Click on FORMS. Contact your school if you are having trouble with your parent account. These early registration forms are due May 5, 2023. You will need to complete a few additional forms at Open House. Once forms are submitted, you will see Submitted and Pending Approval.

Bus routes have begun 8 minutes early and the buses will be minus some children so please expect your children home earlier than normal.

Bus routes at this point are still on normal schedule and we will adjust as needed. It could be a day where buses are delayed.

We are aware of incoming weather. Once again, it appears it will be in our area around dismissal. Student drivers at HCHS will be released at 2 pm. All other students may be picked up early with no attendance penalty should parents to choose to do so.

Thanks to all of the students, families and school staff for your hard work on improving attendance this year. We can tell from the data (see images with this post) that attendance is increased from last year. Keep it up! As we move into the last 9 weeks , we need to all work to finish this school year going strong!

Please help the Heard County Development by participating in this brief survey. Access the survey by clicking the link below: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7120733/Heard-County-Resident-Survey

The Class of 2027 REACH Scholars signed paperwork for their $10,000 scholarships and officially joined the school system's REACH program at the signing ceremony held November 1st at the GPAC. They will join the 20 high school REACH scholars who participate in this program which provides students with academic support from a school counselor and support from a assigned mentor in addition to dedicated scholarship funds. Pictures at the signing are students (front row) Riley Austin, Annley Cook, Christopher Gipson, Logan Shell, Riley Shelnutt and (back row) HMS principal Brian Hadley, Georgia Senator Matt Brass, Superintendent Rodney Kay, HHS counselor Becky Roberts, Associate Superintendent Mike Roberts, HMS counselor Justin McCullough, Assistant Superintendent Marianne Cole. Pictured separately are all REACH scholars in grade 8 - grade 12.