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Apprenticeship Program: Dataseam
Gavin Smiley
DJ Compton
Camden Garrison
September 29, 2025
Apprenticeship Program through Dataseam:
Welcome DJ Compton, Camden Garrison, and Gavin Smiley as the newest members of Hancock County Technology Team. These Hancock County students are participating in a US Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship for Information Technology sponsored by Dataseam. They will be learning and earning, supporting the technology needs for one of Kentucky’s largest employers, K-12 education.
Today is “laptop day” across the state for the newest Dataseam Apprentices, who earn these as part of the program, taking them along with two years of practical work experience upon graduation to university or career.
Congratulations DJ Compton, Camden Garrison, and Gavin Smiley!
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Revised April 2024
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 2025
Hancock County Schools held its first Leadership Academy for Staff interested in pursuing leadership roles in their future career planning. Participants began in November 2024, meeting on Saturday mornings monthly to learn about their path to Leadership.
The first Leadership Academy finished on March 22, 2025. Participants included: Heather Bowlds, Brook Gibson, Treavor Garrison, Dr. Elizabeth Helm, Cindy Garvin, and Kaitlyn Fischer (not pictured).
Facilitators of the HC Leadership Academy included Robby Asberry, Aleta Sisk, Dr. Debbie Powers, and Robin Poynter (not pictured).
Thank you to all who helped make the first HC Leadership Academy a success.
Trauma Informed Care: August 12, 2025
Trauma-informed care in schools involves a shift in perspective and practice to recognize and respond to the impact of trauma on students and staff, fostering a safe and supportive environment for learning and well-being.
School administrators play a crucial role in implementing and sustaining
rauma-informed approaches, which includes strategic planning, staff training, and integrating trauma-informed principles into various aspects of school operations.
Hancock County Board of Education Meeting
February 26, 2026 at 5:30 pm
at the Hancock County Board of Education
Job Postings:
All Job Postings
Substitute Support Staff-
District Wide (does not expire)
Bus Monitor
Cafeteria
Custodian
Bus Driver
Substitute Teacher -
District Wide (does not expire)
Ginger Estes New PrAC Member
Congratulations to HCHS Principal Ginger Estes on her appointment to serve a three-year term on the Commissioner’s Principal Advisory Council (PrAC) with the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE).
The PrAC plays a crucial role in shaping Kentucky’s educational landscape by providing the Commissioner of Education with valuable insights and guidance from school leaders throughout the state. Providing experience, perspective, and leadership, Mrs. Estes will significantly contribute to KDE’s ongoing efforts toward continuous improvement and excellence in education across the state.
Congratulations Abram DeJarnette HCHS Senior: All-State Jazz Band, 2nd Chair
Abram DeJarnette earned 2nd chair in All-State Jazz Band!
This marks an incredible milestone as he is the first student from Hancock County to be selected for the All-State Jazz ensembles. We’re proud of the dedication, discipline and passion he brings to his music. He will perform with the All-State Jazz Band in February.
Congratulations Abram!
Early Literacy-
Tiffany Tindle (South Hancock Elementary Teacher)
presenting at the KSTA Conference November 8, 2024.
Congratulations to all Hancock County Schools on their
progress and achievements with the
2023-2024 Kentucky Summative Assessment.
Hancock County Schools continues to strive to give
our students the best opportunities.
Equipping every student with a strong foundation
of knowledge and the skills to achieve their goals
and be ready for what is next in their life.
Congratulations
Abram DeJarnette
Hancock County High School
Abram DeJarnette scored 1st Chair Alto Saxophone in the All-State Concert Band! Abram scored in the top 5 of all students in the state on Alto Saxophone. He tied with two other students for the 3rd highest score.
He will represent Hancock County at the annual KMEA Conference in February (Louisville, KY). This is the highest individual honor possible for a high school musician.
There have only been six other students in the history of Hancock’s band program (established in 1970) that have been selected for the All-State Bands.
WKU Spring Job Fair at GRREC
on Friday, March 15
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By the Numbers
30
Athletic teams and clubs Link
75%
Of Students ride the bus for 20 min or less each day
100%
Of students love our cafeteria food
16
Nationalities represented by the student body
1:1
Connected campus
100%
Of graduates matriculate to four-year colleges
34
Outdoor clubs and after school programs
MISSION:
Every student will be equipped with what is
needed to build the foundation of knowledge
and skills to live a post-secondary ready life.
VISION:
To provide leadership, systems and resources
to ensure a foundation of knowledge and skills
needed for post-secondary readiness.
Robby Asberry
Hancock County Schools
Superintendent
Hancock County Board of Education
Central Office
83 St Rt 3543
Hawesville, Kentucky 42348
270.927.6914