HCHS is proud to recognize Grant Pickens as our International Skills Diploma Seal Star Student for 2025. The ISDS seal is awarded to graduating seniors who complete an international education curriculum and engage in extracurricular activities and experiences that help develop global skills. Each year, schools across the state can nominate one student who encompasses all the values of ISDS. Congratulations, Grant - we're so excited to see what the future holds for you!
Join us for the livestream of our graduation ceremony tonight at 8:00 pm: https://www.youtube.com/live/LnLfqJZPSc4?si=jf_YVQSNbZjBdGov
Join us for a Heard County Sheriff's Office Open House Forum on May 19th at 6 pm in the GPAC.
We are thrilled to announce that Cora Rashell, a proud member of Heard County High School's Class of 2025, has successfully earned her Hair Designer certificate from West Georgia Technical College.
Embarking on this journey required balancing rigorous coursework with personal responsibilities, and Cora rose to the challenge with grace and determination. She has not only gained valuable skills but has also set a shining example for peers and the community.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the educators, mentors, family, and friends who supported Cora throughout this endeavor. Your encouragement and guidance played a pivotal role in this success.
Please join us in congratulating Cora on this outstanding accomplishment. We are incredibly proud and excited to see the positive impact she will continue to make in the future! 🎉
Lila Harrod has been employed this semester at Brook’s Pharmacy in Carrollton as part of the Work-based Learning program. Lila summarized her experience there as the best and most rewarding high school job she could have had! Her mentor, Pharmacist Brooke Albright says that Lila has learned so much this semester! She recognizes many brand name and generic names for prescription drugs. Lila developed great customer service skills on the job! Thank you Lila for representing HCHS’s WBL program so well!
Another successful Financial Day for HCHS seniors, thanks to James Arp and some wonderful local professionals who gave their time and expertise. Keri Denney, Ashley Awbrey, Nichol Langley, Kyle Ward, and Andrew Sowerbrower - you are all rock stars and our students learned so much from you. Also thank you to Grace Tarpley for meeting with seniors to discuss their future plans.
Staff/Teacher Appreciation Link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JPMDnogFrXVEbVMy8dTp3ZQWxQFNpPw_x44iU4n-Y7o/edit
We are beyond proud to celebrate Rylee Reeves on her incredible achievement of being accepted to 2 Ivy League institutions - U Penn and Brown!
Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have paid off, and we can't wait to see all the amazing things you'll accomplish. Your #BraveNation family is cheering you on every step of the way!
SENIORS: Local Scholarships are now available!!
Applications can be picked up in the front office or found on our website: https://hhs.heard.k12.ga.us/o/hhs/documents/local-scholarships/604800
All applications must be physically turned in to Mrs. Davis by April 4th.
Mark your calendars: Coffee with a Cop will occur on March 25th during all lunches for 9th graders! Stop by for a free coffee!
Our Career Fair is quickly approaching!
If your business is interested in showcasing your industry to our students, please follow this link to sign up: https://forms.gle/GNkFBAzCJitEu4tDA
Contact Grace Tarpley with any questions! grace.tarpley@heard.k12.ga.us
Calling all seniors interested in business, engineering, construction, or electrical fields!
Oglethorpe Power is searching for a Plant Operations Apprentice.
Join us on March 25th during Braves Block in the Alumni Room for more information!
The past few weeks, our Computer Science class had the opportunity to visit some college campuses and hear about the various programs LaGrange College and the University of West Georgia have to offer!
Select colleges in Georgia are waiving their application fees during March!
If you have not applied, now would be a great time.
Please see Mrs. Tarpley for any assistance needed.
https://www.gafutures.org/college-planning/apply-to-college/application-fee-waivers/
Students interested in dual-enrolling for welding next school year - please attend the meeting during Braves Block on March 4th!
Braves Block Student Input Form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeklYqlxetrLYvAv_s1T46WhN15aNHWkhOHebrb63bP8Gl6RA/viewform?usp=header
We celebrated the Hurds today! Jack Hurd is our 2025 STAR Student, and Johnny Hurd is our STAR Teacher. A senior qualifies for STAR Student by making the highest score on the SAT and ranking in the top 10 of the graduating class. Jack chose his dad (our band director) as his most influential teacher. We're so proud of both of them!
Friendly reminder that the Dual Enrollment deadline is March 15th!
All necessary documents and applications must be submitted by this date.
Please join us in congratulating Heard County High School's Top 2 Seniors for 2025! Our Valedictorian is Jack Hurd, and our Salutatorian is Rylee Reeves. If you know these students, you're familiar with their outstanding work ethic, intellect, and talent. We are so proud of you!
Today the Georgia Highway Contract Association, GaDOE, and CW Matthews HEO Program presented Mr. Brian Long, Blalock Eskew, and Colby Stone with banners from their wins in the 2025 HEO State Championship.
Blalock Eskew was the Dozer School Champion, while Colby Stone was the Excavator School Champion and placed 2nd in the Excavator State Championship! We are incredibly proud of these young men, and all of their hard work!
Mr. Long has been instrumental in building his Heavy Equipment Program so our kids will have opportunities in the construction industry following graduation. In this program, students can earn Bulldozer and Excavator certifications, which helps prepare them for the workforce. Mr. Long is passionate about HEO and we are thrilled to see the great work he’s been doing!
We also want to thank Dr. Chris Williams who was instrumental in obtaining the Heavy Equipment Grant which has provided our students with this amazing opportunity!
Great job guys!!
