A digital copy of the 2024-2025 Student and Parent Handbook can be found at https://www.henry.k12.ga.us/Page/140952.

The Code of Conduct can be found in the Student and Parent Handbook. Additionally, an electronic copy is available at the following link: bit.ly/3WDvrne.

The academic calendar for the 2024-2025 school year and approved calendars for future years can be found on the district website at bit.ly/HCSCalendars. The calendar includes important dates such as breaks, holidays, and early release days.

The first day of school is Thursday, August 1, 2024. Start times are as follows:

Elementary: 7:35 a.m.- 2:15 p.m.

Middle: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

High: 8:15 a.m.- 3:15 p.m.

Open House is Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at the following times:

Academy for Advanced Studies: 11am-1pm

High School (Grades 9-12 and Impact Academy): 1pm-3pm 

Middle School (Grades 6-8 and Impact Academy): 3pm-5pm

Elementary School (Grades K-5; Impact Academy Grades 4-5): 4pm-6pm

Resources and support for enrollment and family/student services can be obtained Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Henry County Schools Welcome Center located at 166 Holly Smith Drive in McDonough. For more information, contact the welcome center at (770) 957-3945.

The Welcome Center
166 Holly Smith Drive,
McDonough, GA 30253

Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Contact a counselor at your child's school. Please click here for more information. 

The Academy for Advanced Studies is a campus that offers specialized courses for students.
Click here for more information.

Enrollment for SY 2024-2025 has now closed. Click here to be placed on the waitlist.

Sixth graders are not allowed to participate in middle school sports. A student is eligible to participate in sports once as a seventh grader and once as an eighth grader, not to exceed two years regardless of the number of schools attended. For more information, click here.

The Before and After School Enrichment (BASE) Program provides tuition-based programs for elementary and middle school students. Before-school programs support early drop-off for middle school families and provide a safe, structured environment to prepare students for learning, while after-school programs offer elementary-aged students a safe and supportive environment following afternoon dismissal. Visit www.henry.k12.ga.us/Page/152609 for more information.

Yes, your child may be a car rider in the morning and a bus rider in the afternoon.  Families establish daily transportation at the beginning of each school year and may contact the school to update transportation with any changes.   

Students may contact their school's technology staff during normal school hours in order to troubleshoot issues with their device. Students or parents/guardians may submit a ticket through our Student Technology Help Desk at henry.incidentiq.com outside of school hours.

The Language Services team provides language assistance to families, schools, and district offices. If you have difficulty understanding English, you may request language assistance services from your student’s school or Language Services by calling 770-957-3945 or emailing languageservices@henry.k12.ga.us.  The team is located at the Welcome Center at 166 Holly Smith Drive, McDonough, GA 30253. Handbooks are available in multiple languages, along with registration, enrollment, and other documents.

*Additional language versions of the Student and Parent Handbook will be available soon.

Who should I contact if I have questions concerning my student's Individualized Education Program (IEP)?

Special Education services are provided to meet the needs of students with disabilities and for students in all eligibility areas recognized by the State of Georgia. If you suspect that your child has a disability, you should contact the Principal or Student Support Facilitator at your child's school. For more information on IEPs, contact the Exceptional Student Education Department at (770) 957-8086.

School counselors, social workers, Mental Health and Wellness Facilitators, and school psychologists are available in all of our schools for students. School counselors and social workers can provide referrals to outside mental health clinicians for more intensive ongoing therapeutic services. The Georgia Crisis and Access Line (1-800-715-4225) and 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline are free resources available 24/7 to assist families experiencing a behavioral or mental health crisis.

HCS utilizes a multi-layered approach to safety and security. Our safety strategy is one layer, along with well-trained school personnel. School Resource Officers are another layer of support. Additional layers include our anonymous tip line, “See Something, Say Something” at 770-220-7009, our emergency response system, and single-point entry at all schools and district offices. Each security layer works in tandem to ensure all HCS learning environments are safe and secure.   

Does my child need an updated immunization form to register? If so, what are the required immunizations for my student?

All enrolled HCS students are required to have a valid Form 3231, Form 3231 with medical exemption, or the notarized religious exemption Form 2208 for enrollment. Students also need the Ear, Eye, Dental & Nutrition Screening Form 3300. Please note: Henry County Schools staff cannot notarize any forms.

There are special requirements for all 7th- and 11th-grade students. For more information regarding school vaccinations, visit https://dph.georgia.gov/schoolvaccines. Students not in compliance are subject to withdrawal from school, see HCS Policy JBCD and Regulation JBCD (R)1. 

Bus routes can be found here, and all families are encouraged to sign up for Here Comes the Bus. Henry County’s school code is 29902. The app is available in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. If you have any questions, please contact Transportation.

Henry County Schools uses online payment system LINQ Connect to accept payments for school lunch. Additionally, the application for free and reduced meals for 2024-2025 is available in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Learn more about these options in our FAQ and on our website.

Click here to view LINQ Connect Portal .pdf tutorial

Please check your school's website for school supply lists.

Henry Connects is a one-stop shop developed to strengthen the partnership between home and school. It connects families to school information, tools, and instructional resources specifically tailored to your student's courses. Explore this vital resource and Family View by visiting bit.ly/HCSHenryConnects.

The Infinite Campus Portal (also known as the “Parent Portal”) is a web-based program that provides parents and guardians the ability to view academic information for their student(s). The Parent Portal also allows families to update contact information, request transportation, and complete the federal lunch application. The portal can be accessed via the web or a mobile app. Click here for the Infinite Campus Quick Guide.