Harris County’s Girls Who Code chapter continues to lead the way! 💻✨
Through a partnership with Columbus State University and Synovus Women in Technology (WIT), students helped create a unique coding competition for girls across the region. Beginning in August, GWC presidents Kimberly Waters and Addison White collaborated with professors and college students to design a challenging and supportive environment for participants.
Harris County High School sent two teams to compete against schools in Muscogee County, earning impressive 2nd and 3rd place finishes! 🏆👏“I am very proud of the hard work and dedication of these young women, not only for competing, but for creating a competition unlike anything around.” - Katie Sizemore
In addition, Harris County High School computer science students recently participated in Cyber Inspire, an event hosted by Aflac on April 7 at the Columbus Trade Center. The event welcomed more than 800 young women and focused on teaching and empowering students in cybersecurity through engaging activities and hands-on experiences.
“We look forward to the opportunity to bring our girls again next year. Our only regret is not being able to take every girl in the school!” — Katie Sizemore
Harris County Schools is proud of these students and their leadership in expanding opportunities for girls in technology. 💙 #GirlsWhoCode #HarrisCountyPride #WomenInTech #Cybersecurity
📱 It’s everything HCSD, in your pocket!
The Harris County School District app is now available—making it easier than ever to stay connected.
With the app, you can:
📰 Stay updated with the latest news
📅 Keep track of events
👩🏫 Find staff information
📂 Access important documents
🍽️ View dining menus
🔔 Receive notifications so you never miss an update
Download today from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store by searching “Harris County School District.” Don’t forget to turn on notifications!
#HCSD #StayConnected
The Harris County School District app is now available—making it easier than ever to stay connected.
With the app, you can:
📰 Stay updated with the latest news
📅 Keep track of events
👩🏫 Find staff information
📂 Access important documents
🍽️ View dining menus
🔔 Receive notifications so you never miss an update
Download today from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store by searching “Harris County School District.” Don’t forget to turn on notifications!
#HCSD #StayConnected
Harris County School District has updated the 2026–2027 academic calendar.
To better align with Muscogee County School District and support the convenience of our families and staff, Spring Break has been moved to April 5–9, 2027.
The change was approved by the Board of Education after stakeholder feedback showed strong support for aligning the schedules.
Please refer to the updated district calendar for details.
All Harris County School District offices and schools will be closed March 30 through April 3 for Spring Break.
Please enjoy your time off and stay safe. Classes will resume on Monday, April 6.
Please enjoy your time off and stay safe. Classes will resume on Monday, April 6.
Congratulations to McKenna Locklar, chosen as a Diverse Power 2026 delegate. She is heading to Washington, D.C.! McKenna will represent HCHS and Diverse Power on the Washington Youth Tour this summer. This is Georgia’s oldest leadership program for teens. HCHS is excited for McKenna and very proud of her accomplishments.
Congratulations to Jose Rodriguez for being named DAR Good Citizen for the region. The Daughters of the American Revolution recognizes outstanding high school seniors who exhibit superior dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. Jose is now able to participate in the scholarship portion of the program. HCHS is proud of Jose!
Congrats to Olivia Pope on making the final round of the Columbus State University teaching competition. She will compete on March 24 at Winton Arts Academy for a chance at a $500 scholarship. The competition involves her teaching a lesson in 15 minutes to a group of fourth graders that she has never met before, in front of a panel of judges and a live audience. HCHS has no doubt that she is going to do great! We are so proud of Olivia.
