East Lake
Elementary School
East Lake Elementary News
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Henry County Schools will welcome new and returning students on July 31 for the start of the 2025-2026 school year.
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HENRY COUNTY, GA – Henry County Schools is participating in the Georgia Foundation for Public Education (GFPE) PEACH Education Tax Credit program to raise funds for the recently established Henry County Public Schools Foundation (HCPSF).
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Across Henry County Schools, opportunities exist for every student to pursue bold dreams, discover new possibilities, and establish a firm foundation for college, career, and life goals.
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Henry County Schools was recently honored with two Golden Achievement Awards and two Publications and Digital Media Awards by the National School Public Relations Association.
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The Henry County Public Schools Foundation (HCPSF) will celebrate its inaugural Stuff the Bus campaign on June 21 to collect school supplies and essential resources for educators and their students.
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The Henry County Public Schools Foundation (HCPSF) will launch its 100-day Give First campaign on June 1 and invites community members to be among the first to contribute to its emerging efforts to shape the future of public education in Henry County.
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Henry County Schools will offer its annual summer meal service June 2-26 as part of the districtwide School Nutrition Program.
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The Henry County Board of Education on May 12 approved the final budget for the 2025-2026 school year, which includes an investment of $13,867 per student and raises the starting teacher salary to $53,910.
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Henry County Schools juniors Hannon Grimwood Moss and Carrington Stevens were among 50 high school students from across the region who recently graduated from the Model Atlanta Regional Commission (MARC) youth leadership program.
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Henry County Schools held a groundbreaking ceremony on April 22, marking the early stages of construction on the district’s new STEM high school on South Lee Street in Stockbridge.
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Henry County Schools invites community members to its “How to Partner” seminar on April 23, 5-6:30 p.m., at the Henry County Learning and Support Center, located at 166 Holly Smith Drive in McDonough.
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HCS High Schools Continue to Improve AP Performance with Multiple 2025 AP Honor Schools Recognitions
Henry County Schools high schools placed in seven of eight categories on the Georgia Department of Education’s (GaDOE) recently released 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools list.