We are proud to announce that Henderson County Schools teachers Brian Jones, Angie Holmes, Amanda Lemmings, Joey Jeter, Alan Jones, Veronica Wood, Jennifer Myracle, Madison Blankenship, and Katie Hehe were awarded tenure tonight at the August board meeting. Congratulations!!
Middle School Tennis Team Information
We are so excited to welcome our students back to school this morning!! Have a wonderful school year! ✏️ 🍎
Nearly 600 Henderson County teachers and staff gathered yesterday for their annual county-wide in-service. We had a great morning full of information and encouragement, along with guest speaker Kim Bearden from the Ron Clark Academy. A special thank you to the First Pentecostal Church for the use of their facility and graciousness throughout the morning.
The last three days have been filled with opportunities for the Henderson County School District's teachers and staff. There have been 25 different professional development sessions available over the last three days! Just a few more days and our students will fill the halls. August 2nd is the first full day of school.
The Henderson County School District and Mrs. Gennifer Leslie would like to thank the AirEvac Lifeteam and Braden Healthcare for today's CPR training sessions for many of our district employees. At last count, they trained 110 staff members today. "This was a great opportunity not only for our school system but for our community because all of those who were trained today will be carrying that knowledge out into our community with them, and that knowledge can potentially save someone’s life," states Henderson County Nurse Supervisor, Gennifer Leslie.
Thank you!
Elementary school tennis tryouts are still scheduled for July 29, 30, and August 1. Monday and Tuesday's will be held at the LHS tennis courts (or in the auxillary gym if weather forces us inside, you can come to the doors at the new building flagpole) and Thursday's at Scott's Hill' courts.
All children who will be four (4) years old on or before August 15, 2024, are eligible to apply for PreK for the 2024-2025 school year.
Requested documents to bring when completing an application:
-Proof of Income (ex: check stub, income tax return, public assistance case, etc.)
-Proof of age such as birth certificate, other medical documents
-Social Security Card
-Proof of Immunizations on a Tennessee Certificate of Immunization form from the Health Department or a Physician’s office
-Copy of Physical Examination (within 1 calendar year)
-Two (2) Proofs of County Residence (E911 address) (ex: electric bill, water bill, etc.)
If you have any questions, please contact:
Casey McDaniel
(731)968-3661 ext. 1227
mcdaniel.casey@hcschoolstn.org
Stacey Valle
(731)968-3661 ext. 1215
valle.stacey@hcschoolstn.org
Voluntary PreK (VPK) is an income-based program and first priority will go to those families that qualify. Completing the Henderson County PreK application packet does not necessarily guarantee enrollment in the PreK program. Non-income eligible students are placed on a waiting list once all paperwork is complete. Once all qualifying students are placed, non-income eligible students will receive notice informing them of their status after the beginning of school, per the VPK grant guidelines.
Are you interested in being a substitute teacher? Here is your opportunity!
Are you ready?!? We are prepared for a great new school year!!
Mr. Danny Beecham, Henderson County Director of Schools, gave the commencement address at the July 18th Southwest TN Adult Education graduation ceremony. Twenty-five students received their General Education Diplomas. Thank you to Mr. Stewart Stanfill and staff for all the great work they do in our community.
Can you believe that In just 14 days, it is the first full day of school!! School and district leaders began in-service days with Mr. Beecham early this week. We hope for a wonderful school year! Be watching your school's social media pages, the Henderson County App, and website for beginning of the year information and celebrations. See you soon! 📚✏️🚌
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Gennifer Leslie at 731.968.3661 ext. 6096.
Elementary School Tennis tryouts are around the corner. We are excited to begin this program for 24-25 school year.
Mrs. Gennifer Leslie, Henderson County School Nurse Supervisor, would like all parents to know that the health department is offering a Saturday clinic this weekend in order to help working parents get their child immunized prior to returning to school!
Mr. Beecham, Director of Schools, has named Mr. William Forney as interim principal at Beaver Elementary School.
Mr. Forney has been the assistant principal at Lexington High School for the past 14 years.
He is a 1977 graduate of Harrisonburg High School in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Mr. Forney received a BS Degree in 2008 from Bethel College in Special Education K-12. He later received a Masters in Instructional Leadership from Grand Canyon University & the University of Tennessee at Martin.
He is married to Bianca Forney. He enjoys spending time with family and, as an educator, enjoys building relationships with colleagues, parents, & students to maximize & enhance student growth & accomplishments.
Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸
Danny Leasure Named Scotts Hill Elementary Principal
We are pleased to announce that Mr. Danny Leasure has recently been appointed Principal at Scotts Hill Elementary School. Mr. Leasure is a 23-year employee of Henderson County Schools as a teacher, basketball and golf coach, assistant principal, and principal. After a brief stint in Crockett and Hardeman schools, Mr. Leasure is thrilled to return to Henderson County, specifically Scotts Hill Elementary.
Mr. Leasure holds a BSE from Ouachita Baptist University, where he played basketball, an MSE from the University of Memphis, and a degree in Educational Leadership from Freed-Hardeman University.
Mr. Leasure and Lori, his wife of 25 years, are members of Grace Methodist Church. Lori is a retired teacher and administrator from the Henderson County School System. They have three children-Dallas, Sydnie, and Hailey, and four grandchildren.
Dr. Lawanda Staten Named Scotts Hill High School Assistant Principal
Dr. Lawanda B. Staten has been an educator in the Henderson County School System for 24 years. Her teaching background consists of teaching grades K-5th. Dr. Staten has served as Assistant Principal at Beaver Elementary School and Academic Coach at Westover Elementary.
Dr. Staten received her Doctorate in Education Leadership from Freed Hardeman University in December 2023. Prior to receiving her doctorate, she obtained an Education Specialist degree with an Administration Leadership certification from Freed Hardeman University, Masters degree in Teaching and Learning from Bethel College and B.S. in Education from the University of Tennessee at Martin.
Dr. Staten is married to her groom of 26 years, Eric Staten.They have two beautiful daughters, Amber and Ashley Staten, who are both following in their mother’s footsteps in pursuing higher education opportunities.
Dr. Staten is a dedicated and experienced educator with proven success in school leadership and parental involvement. Education is her passion, and she believes in every student that crosses her path.
“I believe in meeting students where they are and challenging them to go higher”
Online registration for new students and online verification for returning students is now open.
New students in the Henderson County School District should visit the Henderson County Board of Education to complete the online registration. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment, so someone can assist you. 731-249-1212
For new student registrations, please bring a birth certificate, social security card, updated immunization records, including a recent physical examination, as well as two proofs of residency.
Returning students in the Henderson County School District can now update and/or verify current information associated with your child through ParentVUE. This step is critical to ensure that parent information is correct in the system in order that all communication through Rooms, texts, emails, and phone calls efficiently reaches our parents.
If you need assistance logging into ParentVUE, please contact the Henderson County Board of Education for support.
The Henderson County Board of Education office hours are Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.They will be closed tomorrow, June 19th for the Juneteenth Holiday.
