Henry County Schools estimates state funding will decrease nearly $20 million in FY 2021. (Henry County Schools presentation) The Henry County Board of Education has adjusted its budget calendar in response to COVID-19 and rescheduled budget adoption from May to June. Budget public hearings will be held on June 8 and June 22. The adjusted... Continue Reading →
Elections for the Henry County Board of Education take place alongside the May 19 primary. This is because school board positions are non-partisan. All voters that participate in the May 19 primary, regardless of which party ticket they select, will see the non-partisan election on their ballot. Voters also have the option to select a... Continue Reading →
Three discovery centers are open in Georgia with a fourth under construction. (Junior Achievement photo) The Henry County school board is onboard with district staff pursuing the establishment of a Junior Achievement Discovery Center in McDonough following this week's board of education meeting. District staff presented the possibility as one part of a broader strategy... Continue Reading →
Henry County Schools has opened the school choice application for the 2020 - 2021 school year. Applications will be accepted starting on January 13 through February 28. School choice allows parents to apply for their child(ren) to attend a different school than their native attendance zone, provided there's sufficient capacity to accept new students at... Continue Reading →
