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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.
Celebrate the Class of 2025!
Join us in person or virtually for McDonough High’s spring graduation ceremony on May 18, 9 a.m., at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Learn more about the important information you need to know for this special day.
Stories & Highlights
![Georgia Tutor Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733027963/henryk12gaus/nzvfqeecykzpzkpvvcba/2024-08-22_08-51-47.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733027963/henryk12gaus/nzvfqeecykzpzkpvvcba/2024-08-22_08-51-47.png","width":461}])
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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.