
Congratulations to Harris County High School biology teacher and Head Boys Basketball Coach Santesia Ellison, recipient of WRBL’s One Class at a Time award! She received a $300 grant courtesy of Daniel Appliance to purchase additional equipment for her students.
In the classroom and on the court, Ellison inspires students to believe in themselves. Her nominator praised her dedication, encouragement, and the love and respect she shows every student. Superintendent Michael Barden also stopped by to congratulate her!
Thank you, Ms. Ellison, for living out your message: “Failure is Not an Option!” 💛🖤
🎥 Watch her story here:
https://www.wrbl.com/one-class-at-a-time/one-class-at-a-time-santesia-ellison-harris-county-high-school/
#HarrisCountySchoolDistrict #OneClassAtATime #TigerPride
Our Harris County Carver Middle School student artists earned 18 ribbons while competing against other middle schools from across Georgia! Their artwork showcased creativity, dedication, and talent in photography, painting, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, and more.
Congratulations to our award-winning artists:
🎨 Alia Khaleel — Best in Category; 1st Place, Photography; 2nd Place, Pottery
🎨 Roman Valero — 1st Place, Wood Sculpture; Honorable Mention, Painting
🎨 Lynnley Hajec — Honorable Mention, Painting
🎨 Isla Chambliss — 2nd Place and Honorable Mention, Painting
🎨 Chris Turnbull — 2nd Place, Wood Sculpture
🎨 Eli Grimsley — Honorable Mention, Wood Sculpture
🎨 Allie Sheppard — Honorable Mention, Jewelry
🎨 Raegan Billmaier — Honorable Mention, Watercolor Painting
🎨 Katherine Olson — 1st Place, Paper Mache Sculpture; 3rd Place, Pottery
🎨 Riley Smith — 2nd Place, Clay Sculpture; 3rd Place, Painting
🎨 Nelia Bassett — Honorable Mention, Painting
🎨 Chloe Andrews — Honorable Mention, Watercolor Painting
Thank you to art teacher Gina Hunt for nurturing our students’ talents and encouraging their creativity!
Join us in congratulating our students on this outstanding accomplishment! 💛🖤
#HarrisCountySchools #HCCMS #StudentArtists #ArtsEducation










Harris County Carver Middle School’s Junior Beta Club earned four major honors at the 2026–2027 National Beta Regional Leadership Summit—including THREE national qualifications!
🌟 Outstanding Leadership School
🏅 Project Proposal — National Qualifier
🎭 All the World Is a Stage — National Qualifier
👏 Being Better Betas — National Qualifier
Two HCCMS teams also placed second and third in the summit’s Scavenger Hunt competition!
Through leadership sessions and competitive challenges, students put their creativity, communication, and teamwork into action while demonstrating National Beta’s four pillars: achievement, character, leadership, and service.
“These students continue to demonstrate what it means to be leaders both inside and outside the classroom,” said Junior Beta Club sponsor Kenneth Boykin.
Next stop: the Junior Beta State Convention in Savannah this December! The three national qualifications also give students opportunities to compete at the National Beta Convention.
Congratulations to our students and Mr. Boykin! Thank you for representing Harris County with pride! 🖤💛
#HarrisCountySchools #HCCMS #JuniorBeta #StudentLeadership




Financial success begins with making informed decisions, and Harris County High School seniors received some valuable lessons to help them prepare for life beyond graduation!
On Wednesday, October 21, nationally recognized financial professional and author Dale Alexander, CFP®, visited Harris County High School to share practical insights on financial literacy, responsible money management, and building a financially stable future.
Alexander, author of The Talk (about money), encouraged students to begin thinking about their financial futures now, emphasizing the importance of developing positive financial habits and making wise decisions early in life.
The presentation provided our seniors with valuable knowledge that extends beyond the classroom, helping equip them with tools to navigate the financial responsibilities and opportunities that await them after high school.
👏 Thank you, Mr. Alexander, for investing your time, expertise, and encouragement in our students!
At Harris County School District, preparing students for success means providing them with the knowledge, confidence, and life skills to thrive well beyond graduation.
🐯 One Team, One Dream!
#HarrisCountySchools #HCHS #FinancialLiteracy #SeniorSuccess #CollegeAndCareerReady #OneTeamOneDream


Today’s School Bus Safety Week reminder focuses on crossing safely in front of the bus. Stay where your driver can see you, wait for the driver’s signal, and check traffic before crossing.
Families, watch this short video with your children and review these important safety habits! 💛
▶️ https://youtu.be/-UN7C0n-alY
#HCSD #SchoolBusSafetyWeek #OneTeamOneDream

Our School Bus Safety Week reminders continue! Students should remain seated, face forward, and keep the aisle clear while the bus is moving.
Families, please watch this short video with your children and help reinforce safe habits on every ride! 💛
▶️ Watch: https://youtu.be/h4wdZAGzrCE?si=xEE-ScvkFxWxWrxg
#HCSD #SchoolBusSafetyWeek #OneTeamOneDream
Students at the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) joined community partners for the 32nd Annual Help-the-Hooch Tri-Community Cleanup, hosted by Keep Columbus Beautiful, to prepare garden beds and plant vegetables in the EOC’s on-site community garden.
This past week, Performance Learning Center (PLC) students also planted fall vegetables at the FOCUS Philomena Family Center Community Garden to help provide fresh produce for local families experiencing food insecurity.
Through Sustainability, Empathy, Education, and Development, our SEED Program connects hands-on learning with meaningful community service, teaching students the value of giving back and making a difference.
A special thank you to David Chambers, Demetria Dobbs, Julfonda Thompson, and Delores Tarver of the Columbus Metropolitan Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for supporting our students and helping our community grow!
Together, we are planting seeds and growing futures!
#SEEDProgram #KeepColumbusBeautiful #HelpTheHooch #HeartWork #CommunityPartnerships #PlantingSeedsGrowingFutures #CMACimpact









Today’s tip: Remove headphones when approaching, boarding, or exiting the bus so you can hear your driver’s instructions and nearby traffic.
Families, watch this video with your children and talk about how staying alert helps keep everyone safe! 💛
▶️ Watch here: https://youtu.be/oU9vqowBCzA
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🏁 Big smiles, little racers, and STEAM learning in action!
Our Tiger Cubs and their families enjoyed a memorable Boxcar Race, thanks to the creativity and dedication of ASEP Director Mrs. Catherin Toney and her wonderful team!
Mrs. Toney went above and beyond to bring STEAM learning to life beyond the school day, creating an experience that celebrated imagination, teamwork, and learning through fun.
Thank you, Mrs. Toney and our entire ASEP team, for the heart you put into creating meaningful experiences for our students and families. Your efforts deserve a spotlight! 💛🖤
🎥 Watch the fun here: https://aptg.co/yXGVD2
Kelli Stocker of Mulberry Creek Elementary School always knew she wanted to be a teacher. Now in just her second year in the classroom, she is already making a meaningful difference in the lives of her students!
Stocker has been selected as a WRBL One Class at a Time award recipient and will receive a $300 classroom grant courtesy of Daniel Appliance to help provide additional supplies, activities, and learning experiences for her students.
She was nominated by the mother of one of her first-grade students, who shared:
💬 “I can see how much she genuinely cares about her students and wants them to learn, grow, and feel confident. She works hard to make her classroom fun, welcoming, and exciting for her students.”
Her nominator added that Stocker is already giving so much to her students and deserves to be recognized and supported for the difference she is making so early in her teaching career.
💛🖤 Congratulations, Ms. Stocker! We are proud to celebrate your dedication to your students and the positive impact you are making at Mulberry Creek Elementary School!
📺 Click here to read the entire story and watch the segment on WRBL News:
https://www.wrbl.com/one-class-at-a-time/one-class-at-a-time-kelli-stocker-mulberry-creek-elementary-school/#//
#OneTeamOneDream #HCSDProud #MulberryCreekElementary #OneClassAtATime #TeacherRecognition #HarrisCountySchools

Harris County High School seniors will welcome author and Certified Financial Planner® Dale Alexander on October 21 for an engaging lesson on financial literacy and responsible money management.
Through stories and practical advice from his book, “The Talk” (about money), Alexander will share lessons on saving, giving, and making smart financial decisions as our seniors prepare for life after graduation.
We look forward to helping our Tigers build a strong financial foundation for their futures!
#HCSD #HarrisCountyHighSchool #FinancialLiteracy #ClassOf2027


Mrs. Grubbs’ 8th-grade Georgia Studies students at Harris County Carver Middle School recently completed an immersive six-week Artifact Museum Project, bringing the history of Georgia’s Mississippian Native American peoples to life through research, creativity, and technology.
As part of the project, students researched various Mississippian Native American tribes and selected a verified artifact to carefully replicate. They developed professional-style museum labels to accompany their artifacts, created informational pamphlets with additional historical and cultural information, and generated QR codes linking visitors to student-recorded audio presentations about the artifact and the Native American group it represents.
Beyond researching artifacts and historical facts, students were challenged to consider the importance of respectfully representing and giving credit to the people whose heritage they were studying. Through the project, they learned that studying history also means honoring the people who lived it and recognizing the cultural contributions of Native American groups that have endured significant loss of land, resources, and cultural heritage.
The Artifact Museum Project gave students an opportunity to combine historical research, writing, craftsmanship, technology, and public presentation while developing a deeper appreciation for Georgia’s Native American history. Their work demonstrates that learning about the past is not simply about preserving artifacts—it is also about preserving stories, honoring cultures, and giving credit to the people who made history.
ENJOY THIS VIDEO PRESENTATION: https://aptg.co/__mK31
What a special evening of recognition and celebration! On September 25, 2026, Harris County School District proudly honored our outstanding Teachers of the Year and Support Persons of the Year during our annual 50-Yard Line Celebration at Durham Stadium.
These remarkable individuals represent the heart of our district, making a lasting difference in the lives of our students each and every day.
🎥 Enjoy this special video highlighting an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the dedication, achievements, and excellence of our honorees!
Congratulations once again to all of our deserving recipients! Thank you for all you do to make HCSD exceptional!
💛🖤 One Team, One Dream!
https://youtu.be/I2f5H-IaXco
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Congratulations to Berkley Maddox, second-grade teacher at Park Elementary School, on receiving WRBL’s One Class at a Time award! She earned a $300 classroom grant, courtesy of Daniel Appliance, which she plans to use to purchase wiggle seats and other resources for her students.
A Georgia Southwestern State University graduate with seven years of teaching experience, Ms. Maddox creates a welcoming classroom where students feel valued, supported, and challenged to do their best. Her 16 nominations reflect the difference she makes through her dedication, compassion, and commitment to meeting students’ needs...which is a One Class at a Time record!!
One nominator shared: “She’s the example that we need as everyday teachers.”
Thank you, Ms. Maddox, for the heart you bring to your classroom and for making a difference at Park Elementary! 💛🖤
📺 Read the full story on WRBL!
https://www.wrbl.com/one-class-at-a-time/one-class-at-a-time-berkley-maddox-park-elementary-school/
#HCSD #ParkElementary #OneClassAtATime #TeacherRecognition

IMPORTANT WEATHER UPDATE
Due to the developing weather conditions associated with Hurricane Isaias, we are making the following schedule changes to prioritize the safety of our students, employees, and community.
Football Game: Tonight’s game against Lithia Springs High School, scheduled for Friday, October 9, has been rescheduled for Monday, October 12, at 2:00 p.m. at Tiger Stadium. Come Support the Tigers!
Saturday Activities: All Harris County School District events scheduled for Saturday, October 10, are canceled. All district facilities will be closed.
Homecoming Court Activities: These activities have been rescheduled to halftime of the football game against Starr’s Mill on Friday, October 16, at 7:30 p.m.
Homecoming Dance: The dance has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 24, at 7:00 p.m. at Harris County High School.
We appreciate your patience, flexibility, and understanding as we navigate these developing weather conditions. The safety of our students, employees, and community will always come first.
Please stay safe and continue to monitor district communications for any additional updates.
Thank you for your continued support of the Harris County School District.
Harris County School District

October 12–16, 2026
Harris County School District is celebrating the nutritious meals that help our students stay energized, focused, and ready to learn! 💛🖤
A special THANK YOU to our dedicated HCSD School Nutrition team for preparing and serving meals with care. You make a difference every day—one tray, one smile, and one student at a time!
Join us next week in showing appreciation for your school’s nutrition staff! 🍽️👏
#NationalSchoolLunchWeek #NSLW26 #HCSD #OneTeamOneDream #SchoolNutrition
