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Empowering the Pursuit of Excellence
At McDonough High, we strive to be a beacon of light and a place of hope, where exceptional opportunities are accessible to all, as students are empowered to be competent, productive, and informed in their pursuit of excellence.
Be Ready Day One!
Henry County Schools' Online Registration (OLR) is open for the 2025-2026 school year. Whether you have a new or returning student, please take a few minutes to update their information and learn more about what is needed to be ready for the first day of school on July 31.
Stories & Highlights
![Collage of headshots of HCS 2025 valedictorians and salutatorians.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749062000/henryk12gaus/odhbp6cngxyurx6kuldh/Classof2025ValsSalsthumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749062000/henryk12gaus/odhbp6cngxyurx6kuldh/Classof2025ValsSalsthumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749062000/henryk12gaus/odhbp6cngxyurx6kuldh/Classof2025ValsSalsthumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749062000/henryk12gaus/odhbp6cngxyurx6kuldh/Classof2025ValsSalsthumbnail.jpg","width":1200}])
![HCS elementary student all smiles walking hand-in-hand with teacher on the first day. HCS logo and award badges along right of photo.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750101623/henryk12gaus/q1k1zhcdfamogu5jcsjo/HCSNSPRAawardbadgeswithwinningphoto.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1750101623/henryk12gaus/q1k1zhcdfamogu5jcsjo/HCSNSPRAawardbadgeswithwinningphoto.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750101623/henryk12gaus/q1k1zhcdfamogu5jcsjo/HCSNSPRAawardbadgeswithwinningphoto.png","width":800}])
![Graphic with foundation logo, a stuffed school bus with supplies coming through roof, & campaign name, date and time.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749493759/henryk12gaus/ebemjhffmbycc3qx0wer/StufftheBusWebStoryThumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749493759/henryk12gaus/ebemjhffmbycc3qx0wer/StufftheBusWebStoryThumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749493759/henryk12gaus/ebemjhffmbycc3qx0wer/StufftheBusWebStoryThumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749493759/henryk12gaus/ebemjhffmbycc3qx0wer/StufftheBusWebStoryThumbnail.jpg","width":1200}])
![HF word mark and upper outline of a gift on white background above "GIVE FIRST CAMPAIGN" on blurple background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748636241/henryk12gaus/hmld97ttgy0oswgp7qoq/HCPSFGiveFirstCampaign.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748636241/henryk12gaus/hmld97ttgy0oswgp7qoq/HCPSFGiveFirstCampaign.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748636241/henryk12gaus/hmld97ttgy0oswgp7qoq/HCPSFGiveFirstCampaign.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748636241/henryk12gaus/hmld97ttgy0oswgp7qoq/HCPSFGiveFirstCampaign.jpg","width":900}])
McDonough Excellence
WE ARE...Aspiring, Respectful, Hardworking, Achievers, Worthy,
Knowledgeable, Successful. WE ARE... Warhawks!!!
MHS saw a district-leading 4.5% gain in the graduation rate for the Class of 2024
MHS Teacher of the Year, Brandi Neal, named Henry County Schools District Teacher of the Year for 2024.
MHS had 10 students qualify as finalists for the Governor’s Honors Program in the 2024-2025 school year.
MHS Orienteering team won the 2024 JROTC All Services Orienteering National Championship.
MHS entrepreneurship students earned a $15,000 grant to provide resources for their small business development program.
MHS increased the percentage of students enrolled in AP and Dual Enrollment courses by 27.85% during the 2023-2024 school year.