🚌Parents/Guardians,
Transportation Requests for the 2026–2027 school year are now open.
All families MUST complete a **NEW** transportation request for each student, even if transportation was requested for the previous year.
Please visit https://www.harris.k12.ga.us/page/transportationservices for instructions and to complete your Transportation Request Form before the **June 19** deadline.
UPDATE: Please choose "26-27 school year" in Infinite Campus when logging in.
Thank you!
JOIN THE HARRIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TEAM!
NOW HIRING: Occupational Therapist
Help students thrive by providing essential occupational therapy services that support learning, independence, and success in the classroom.
QUALIFICATIONS:
✔ Bachelor’s Degree
✔ Valid Occupational Therapist License
✔ School-based experience preferred
WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:
Is passionate about helping students succeed
Collaborates effectively with teachers, families, and support staff
Has strong communication and organizational skills
Understands IEPs and school-based therapy practices
Is committed to professional excellence and student growth
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Conducting student evaluations and assessments
Providing occupational therapy services aligned with IEP goals
Collaborating with educators and parents
Supporting classroom accommodations and adaptive strategies
Maintaining accurate documentation and progress monitoring
WHY JOIN HARRIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
⭐ Supportive educational environment
⭐ Opportunity to make a meaningful impact
⭐ Collaborative team culture
⭐ Professional growth opportunities
Apply Today at https://tinyurl.com/33x44zbr
For more information, contact the Harris County School District Human Resources Department.
The Harris County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
🔨🎓 Building Futures: Harris County Students Sign with Brasfield & Gorrie 🎓🔨
This morning, Harris County High School celebrated an incredible milestone as five outstanding students officially signed with Brasfield & Gorrie, one of the nation’s leading privately owned construction companies. Surrounded by family, educators, industry leaders, and community supporters, these students were recognized not only for their technical abilities, but also for their dedication, character, and hard work throughout their time in the Construction and CTAE programs.
Construction Teacher Joshua Tracy spoke proudly about each student’s journey, highlighting the growth, perseverance, and leadership they have demonstrated inside and outside the classroom. From award-winning SkillsUSA competitors to students overcoming personal challenges and excelling in their craft, each signee represents the very best of Harris County.
The students recognized included:
🔹 Kortney Brown – A three-time regional masonry champion and now the program’s second full-time Brasfield & Gorrie employee.
🔹 Lindsey Hare – A standout carpentry competitor and state-level SkillsUSA finisher.
🔹 Coleton Lehman – Recognized for his dependability, work ethic, and commitment to excellence.
🔹 Chase Gresham – Praised for his tremendous personal growth and developing technical skills.
🔹 Jacob Garner – Honored for his perseverance, respectfulness, and determination through adversity.
Representatives from Brasfield & Gorrie shared the importance of investing in workforce development and partnering directly with high school construction programs. With operations across multiple states and billions in annual construction volume, the company emphasized that the future of the industry depends on talented young people willing to learn, lead, and build.
Industry leaders from Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia also praised Harris County’s construction program as one of the top programs in the state, noting the school’s consistent success in SkillsUSA competitions and workforce preparation.
Today’s ceremony was more than a signing event — it was a celebration of opportunity, mentorship, and the powerful partnerships between education and industry.
Congratulations to all of our signees! Your future is bright, and your community is cheering you on.
Each year, NMHE proudly honors Mr. Ray’s memory by presenting the Garnett E. Ray Jr. Distinguished Wildcat Award to two deserving fourth grade students. This special award recognizes students who embody the qualities Mr. Ray valued most: leadership, encouragement, trustworthiness, dedication, steadfastness, and kindness.
Students are nominated by their teachers and selected by our leadership team based on the positive example they set for their peers throughout their elementary school years at NMHE. These students have consistently demonstrated strong character, outstanding work ethic, servant leadership, and compassion for others.
During today’s 4th Grade Honors Day Program, NMHE proudly recognized the 2026 Garnett E. Ray Jr. Distinguished Wildcat Award recipients:
🐾 Ella Kate Daniel
🐾 Hudson Mitchell
Congratulations to these outstanding Wildcats! Your hard work, leadership, and kindness make NMHE proud, and we know Mr. Ray’s legacy shines brightly through each of you.
Harris County Schools proudly celebrates an incredible accomplishment as Ms. Brittany Lawrence McKinnon, an 8th Grade Math Teacher at Harris County Carver Middle School, earns the MVP Teacher Award for the Test Yourself Challenge 2026, sponsored by Accelerate Learning | STEMscopes Math!
This outstanding recognition reflects her dedication, innovation, and unwavering commitment to student success. Her passion for mathematics instruction and ability to inspire learners continue to make a meaningful impact every day. We are extremely proud of this well-deserved achievement!
Congratulations also goes to Harris County Carver Middle School for winning the Regional Championship for our area!
This incredible accomplishment reflects the hard work, teamwork, perseverance, and school pride demonstrated by students, educators, coaches, and supporters throughout the entire school community. Their commitment to excellence continues to make Harris County proud.
Please join us as we celebrate these amazing accomplishments!
#HarrisCountySchools #HCCMS #RegionalChampions #MVPTeacher #AccelerateLearning #STEMscopesMath #TestYourselfChallenge2026 #ExcellenceInEducation
Harris County is proud of you.
Your families are proud of you.
Your teachers and community are proud of you.
🎉 Once a Tiger, always a Tiger! 🎉
“Our students are already engaging with AI as builders, not just users.” — Dean Boyer, HCCMS Computer Science Instructor
In a nine-week course with 50-minute class periods, students learned to design, build, test, and package Python-based game applications using Python 3.13, Visual Studio Code, GitHub Copilot, and Windows 11. But the work did not stop there.
Students also integrated LM Studio, a locally running artificial intelligence engine, directly into their games — allowing the AI to participate in gameplay and application behavior itself.
Dean Boyer explained the significance this way:
> “At a time when schools across the country are still trying to determine how artificial intelligence should fit into classroom instruction, our students are already learning programming logic, application design, computational thinking, debugging, responsible AI use, and software architecture in a hands-on environment.”
Even more impressive, the students themselves were able to explain the process clearly:
> “We used Copilot to help us generate the code and fixes we needed for the game. Then we used LM Studio to connect the game to the AI so it could create random logic and stuff inside the game. After that, we used Copilot again to make it into an executable so you can share it between computers.”
In practical terms, students learned how applications communicate with AI systems by sending information, receiving responses, and using those responses dynamically inside software they created themselves.
This project reflects a powerful shift in education: students are no longer simply learning about AI — they are learning how to build with it.
The achievement aligns strongly with Georgia’s Computer Science Standards and appears highly uncommon for the middle school level, especially within a short nine-week course.
Most importantly, it demonstrates what students can accomplish when they are given real-world tools, high expectations, and opportunities to create meaningful technology.
These students are not just preparing for the future of technology — they are beginning to build within it.
#ComputerScience #AIinEducation #Python #STEM #ArtificialIntelligence #Coding #FutureReady #MiddleSchoolInnovation #GeorgiaEducation #HCCMS
We are proud to recognize these outstanding students for earning their CompTIA Security+ Certification — an incredible achievement in the field of cybersecurity!
CompTIA Security+ is the global benchmark certification that validates the essential skills needed for a successful cybersecurity career. This certification demonstrates the ability to secure networks, devices, and applications while protecting the core principles of cybersecurity known as the “CIA Triad”:
🔐 Confidentiality
🛡️ Integrity
🌐 Availability
What makes this accomplishment even more remarkable is that Security+ is typically recommended for individuals who already hold a CompTIA Network+ certification and have at least two years of IT experience. Our students are proving that dedication, hard work, and talent can exceed industry expectations!
👏 Please join us in celebrating these students:
⭐ Sophomores (10th Grade)
• Nathan Johnson
• Joshua Atkins
• Joseph Albrecht
⭐ Juniors (11th Grade)
• Chance Kozee
• Michael Duncan
• Brandon James
These students have demonstrated professional-level cybersecurity knowledge and problem-solving skills while still in high school. Their success highlights the bright future of technology and cybersecurity education in our school system!
#Cybersecurity #CompTIASecurityPlus #StudentSuccess #CareerReady #FutureTechLeaders #CTE #HarrisCountySchools
During the fellowship, Transportation Director Thomas Vowell shared words of gratitude and reflected on the lasting impact school transportation staff have on students. He fondly remembered his own 7th grade bus driver — who is still proudly driving for the Harris County School District today.
Transportation Supervisor Paul Bowden also expressed his appreciation for the transportation team and acknowledged the tremendous impact they have made this year. In addition, he reviewed several important housekeeping reminders as the school year comes to a close, encouraging staff to properly maintain their buses to help ensure longevity and continued safety.
HCSD sincerely appreciates all of our bus drivers and monitors for the care, commitment, and support they provide to students each and every day!
Tickets are required for entry. Please be aware that the Civic Center’s clear bag policy will be enforced. For the specifics, visit https://civiccenter.columbusga.gov/Plan-Your-Visit/Clear-Bag-Policy.
For those family and friends who cannot attend in person, the event also will be live streamed via WTVM at https://www.wtvm.com/graduation.
🎓🎉 The countdown to graduation is on!
Join us as we celebrate the Harris County High School Class of 2026 on Saturday, May 16 at 9:30 a.m. ET.
Families, friends, and community supporters will be able to watch the ceremony live online through a link that will be provided by WTVM closer to graduation day.
📺 Viewers can also stream the ceremony on the WTVM app available on Roku and Amazon Fire devices.
Congratulations to our seniors on this incredible achievement — we look forward to celebrating this special milestone with you!
#HarrisCountyProud #ClassOf2026 #GraduationDay
Harris County student artists earned outstanding recognition in the 2026 Creative Youth Art League (CYAL) Juried Exhibition at the LaGrange Art Museum, with numerous students receiving top placements, merit awards, and prestigious summer camp scholarships. The exhibition, held from April 26 through May 9, showcased exceptional student artwork from across the region and celebrated the creativity of young artists of all ages.
Among the special honors, Cole Wilson of New Mountain Hill received a LAM Board of Governors Summer Camp Scholarship in the K-2 division, while Summer Knight of Harris County High School earned the high school scholarship award. Harris County students also claimed multiple first-place recognitions, including Cole Wilson (Mixed Media, K-2), Halle Davis (Mixed Media, grades 3-4), Alaina Thompson (Painting, middle school), Eli Grimsley (Sculpture/Ceramics, middle school), and Shiori Thomas (Mixed Media, high school).
Additional awards were earned by students from Creekside Intermediate, Harris County Carver Middle School, Harris County High School, and New Mountain Hill, further highlighting the remarkable artistic talent found throughout Harris County Schools.
The achievements of these young artists reflect not only their creativity, dedication, and hard work, but also the commitment of Harris County’s art educators, who continue to inspire and nurture artistic excellence at every grade level.
The competition challenged students to demonstrate how technology can support their transition to future education and the workforce through essays and presentations. Johnathan’s hard work, creativity, and dedication helped him earn this outstanding recognition among students from across Georgia.
We congratulate Johnathan on this incredible achievement and are excited to see all he accomplishes in the future. His success reflects the determination, innovation, and excellence represented by our students each day.
#HarrisCountySchools #StudentSuccess #GeorgiaHighSchoolHighTech #ExcellenceInEducation #FutureReady
The gifts were presented on behalf of HCREA by Linda Cook, HCREA President; Sandy Gradewell, HCREA President-Elect; Kathie Berends, HCREA Secretary; and Donna Durham, HCREA Membership Chair.
“We are proud to recognize the incredible educators and support personnel who make a difference in the lives of students every day,” said Linda Cook. “Their dedication, compassion, and commitment to excellence deserve to be celebrated.”
Thank you to all of our outstanding honorees for the positive impact you make throughout Harris County Schools! HCSD also extends sincere appreciation to HCREA for their continued support, encouragement, and recognition of our faculty and staff.
#HarrisCountySchools #TeacherOfTheYear #SupportPersonnelOfTheYear #HCREA #ThankYouEducators
Grace Metsinger, first grade teacher of Mulberry Creek Elementary School, was recently surprised with the “One Class At A Time” award, recognizing teachers who go above and beyond for their students each and every day.
Students, coworkers, and supporters gathered to celebrate Metsinger’s commitment to not only educating children, but caring for them as individuals.
“It’s really good to be appreciated,” Metsinger said. “Just to be seen — not just by the students, but by the parents too — and for them to see how much we really do care about these babies and their children, not just as students, but as people.”
Principal Amy Allen praised Metsinger’s dedication, saying she works hard to personally know each student and help them become the best they can be.
The “One Class At A Time” initiative helps recognize outstanding educators while also providing additional classroom support and resources. The award was sponsored by Daniel Appliance and community supporter Ron Daniel.
Congratulations to Grace Metsinger for making a lasting difference in the lives of her students! 👏📚❤️
#OneClassAtATime #TeacherRecognition #MulberryCreekElementary #HarrisCountySchools #WRBL
Congratulations to Harris County High School on being named both a 2026 AP STEM School and a 2026 AP STEM Achievement School by the Georgia Department of Education!
This outstanding recognition reflects the dedication, perseverance, and academic excellence demonstrated each day by our students, teachers, counselors, administrators, staff, and families. Through rigorous coursework and a strong commitment to student success, HCHS continues to provide meaningful opportunities that prepare students for college, careers, and the future.
Advanced Placement programs challenge students to think critically, push beyond expectations, and pursue excellence at the highest levels — and our students continue to rise to that challenge. These honors are a testament to the culture of achievement and support that defines Harris County High School.
We are incredibly proud of everyone who contributed to this accomplishment. Congratulations, HCHS, on continuing to lead the way in academic excellence across Georgia!
#HarrisCountyHighSchool #APHonorSchool #APSTEM #AcademicExcellence #GeorgiaDOE #StudentSuccess
📍 Harris County School District
The Harris County School District is looking for a caring and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team! If you’re passionate about helping students thrive and creating a healthy school environment, we encourage you to apply.
✨ Position Highlights:
✅ 190-Day School Schedule
✅ Monday–Friday Work Week
✅ School-Based Telehealth Support
✅ Meaningful Impact on Students & Staff
✅ Supportive School Community
💙 Responsibilities Include:
• Providing nursing care to students and staff
• Supporting virtual and in-person medical visits
• Administering medications and maintaining health records
• Assisting students with acute and chronic health needs
• Promoting wellness and healthy learning environments
📌 Qualifications:
✔ Valid Georgia RN License
✔ CPR/AED Certification
✔ Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
✔ Pediatric experience preferred
Join a team committed to student success, wellness, and care every day!
📩 APPLY HERE: https://tinyurl.com/68xsvtu4
#NowHiring #SchoolNurse #RegisteredNurse #HealthcareCareers #HarrisCountySchools #RNJobs #GeorgiaJobs #StudentWellness #Telehealth #JoinOurTeam
All students and staff are safe, and both schools are operating on a normal schedule.
Thank you for your continued support.
Today we celebrate the incredible mothers, grandmothers, guardians, and mother figures who nurture, inspire, and support our students and community every day. Your love, strength, and dedication make a lasting difference in the lives of our children and families.
Thank you for all you do. We hope your day is filled with love, joy, and appreciation!
#MothersDay #HCSDProud #FamilyCommunityExcellence
The Harris County School District is proud to offer FREE summer meals for all children ages 0–18 through the Seamless Summer Feeding Program (SSFP).
No registration required — just show up and eat! Help us spread the word so every child in Harris County has access to healthy meals this summer.
📍 HARRIS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
8281 GA-116, Hamilton, GA 31811
🍽 On-Site Meals Only (must be eaten in the cafeteria)
📅 June 1–26, 2026
🗓 Monday–Thursday
🥞 Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
🥪 Lunch: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
13185 US Highway 27 N, Hamilton, GA 31811
🛍 Weekly 7-Day Meal Pick-Up
(Breakfasts & Lunches)
📅 Mondays Only: June 1, 8, 15 & 22
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
👨👩👧 Parent or guardian must pick up meals.
📝 Please provide each child’s legal first and last name.
“We want to ensure that all our children are fed this summer when school is out,” shared Jessie Hudson, HCSD School Nutrition Director.
For questions or additional information:
📞 (706) 628-4172
📧hudson-j@harris.k12.ga.us
#HarrisCountySchools #SummerMeals #KidsEatFree #HCSD #CommunityStrong
