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WEST HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — School Calendar 2026-27
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Picayune, MS 39466
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Upcoming Events
Jul
20
Mon
New Teacher Orientation PAC LobbyStaff Day
Jul
20
Mon
PAC ClosedEvent
Jul
22
Wed
Set up for ConvocationEvent
Jul
23
Thu
In Person Registration ClosesEvent
Jul
23
Thu
PD Day Staff Day
No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.
Jul
23
Thu
ConvocationEvent
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School Profile
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
363
Student:Teacher
11.7:1
Locale
Rural
District
HANCOCK CO SCHOOL DISTEcon. Disadvantaged
62.8%
Phone
(228)586-6054School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
40-44%
Math Proficiency
35-39%
Chronic Absenteeism
10.6%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
26 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.6:1
Better than average in MSTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
341
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
33
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Social Workers
0.25
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
0.5
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,907
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$6,737
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$14,349
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 20%State 44%Local 36%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$208,017
+1.9% 1yr+26.4% 5yr
Jackson, MS metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
24.2%
Below 150% poverty line
6.6%
Unemployment rate
10.3%
Uninsured residents
9.6%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
776
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
722
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
273 (38%)
Speech/Language Impairment
109 (15%)
Other Health Impairment
95 (13%)
Autism
92 (13%)
Emotional Disturbance
45 (6%)
Intellectual Disability
21 (3%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
349
Current enrollment
Stable(+6% 5yr)Coming Up
Mon, Jul 20, 2026
New Teacher Orientation PAC Lobby
Staff DayMon, Jul 20, 2026
PAC Closed
EventWed, Jul 22, 2026
Set up for Convocation
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | Board Meeting @5:30 pm |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | Football vs Harrison Central |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | No School-Labor Day Holiday |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | International Literacy Day |
| Fri, Sep 11, 2026 | Underclassmen Make-Up Pictures - Jostens Chris Creswell |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | HYLA Small Business/Entrepreneurship Day |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | End Term 1 |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | Night of the Stars Event for Perfect MAAP Scores |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | Board Meeting @5:30 pm |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | Begin Term 2 |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | 5th Quarter in the Gym (Following Football) |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | Fall Break |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | HYLA College Cruise |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | Report Cards |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | No School for Students: PD Day |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Board Meeting @5:30 pm |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | Progress Reports |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | Veterans Day Program Tentative |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | Veteran’s Day Breakfast at 9:00; program at 10:30 |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | Board Meeting @5:30 pm |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 | Exams |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | End Term 2-60% Day |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Christmas Break |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | PD Day |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | Begin Term 3 |
| Thu, Jan 7, 2027 | Report Cards |
| Thu, Jan 7, 2027 | Board Meeting @5:30 pm |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | No School: MLK Jr. Holiday |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | Board Meeting @5:30 pm |
| Thu, Feb 4, 2027 | Progress Reports |
| Mon, Feb 8, 2027 | Mardi Gras Break |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Vday Cookie Delivery |
| Mon, Mar 1, 2027 | Board Meeting @5:30 pm |
| Sat, Mar 13, 2027 | Prom @ BSL Community Center |
| Sat, Mar 13, 2027 | HHS Prom |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | Exams |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 | End Term 3 |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 | Begin Term 4 |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 | Report Cards |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Spring Break |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Spring Break |
| Thu, Apr 8, 2027 | WHE 5th Grade Tours |
| Thu, Apr 8, 2027 | SHE 5th Grade Tours |
| Thu, Apr 8, 2027 | Board Meeting @5:30 pm |
| Fri, Apr 9, 2027 | EHE 5th Grade Tours |
| Fri, Apr 9, 2027 | HNCE 5th Grade Tours |
| Thu, Apr 22, 2027 | Progress Reports |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 | Cap & Gown Handout Day |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 | HHS- Cap and Gown Handout |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 | Senior Picnic @ McLeod Park |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 | Senior Parade of Schools |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 | HHS- Parade of Schools/ Senior Picnic |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | Board Meeting @5:30 pm |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 | HHS - Senior Exams |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 | HHS- Senior Awards night |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 | PAC Closed for District Events |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 | Senior Awards Night @ PAC |
| Fri, May 14, 2027 | HHS - Senior Assembly 8:30 am |
| Fri, May 14, 2027 | Senior Assembly |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | 5th Grade Flight Ceremony |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | Awards Night 9th-11th @ PAC |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | HHS - Awards Day |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | Top 10 Banquet @ PAC |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | 8th Grade Pledge Ceremony |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | HHS - Top 10 Banquet 6pm |
| Wed, May 19, 2027 | HHS Graduation Practice |
| Wed, May 19, 2027 | Graduation Practice |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | Graduation |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | HNCE Kindergarten Graduation |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | HHS - Graduation 7:30 pm |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | EHE Kindergarten Graduation |
| Mon, May 24, 2027 | WHE Kindergarten Graduation |
| Mon, May 24, 2027 | 5th Grade Field Day |
| Mon, May 24, 2027 | SHE Kindergarten Graduation |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | End Term 4-60% Day |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 | End of Year Celebration |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 | PD Day |
| Mon, Jun 7, 2027 | Board Meeting @5:30 pm |
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Frequently Asked Questions about WEST HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
As of the most recent data, 363 students are enrolled at WEST HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. It is a Primary school within the local district.
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