June 2016

From the Desk of Dr. Cotton

Summer is here for HCPS teachers and students! I hope you enjoy some time during June and July to rest and recharge. Though HCPS will be closed on Fridays during the summer, our administrative staff will be working diligently to prepare schools for your return on August 1. We look forward to seeing you then and hearing about the great things you experienced during your well-deserved break. Be sure to join us August 2 at Bassett High School for convocation, where we will hear from Dave Burgess, author of Teach Like a Pirate, and begin what will be another great year in Henry County Public Schools!

Tell Us About Your Conference Experience

Please take a few moments to complete the survey here regarding your Teaching and Learning Conference experience. We will use the information you share to tailor future conference programming to the needs of our faculty and staff.



Looking for Learning Opportunities?

VDOE is offering a variety of six-week facilitated online Technology in Education Professional Development courses through a grant with Intel. These professional development courses are available to educators in Virginia at no cost. The courses are conducted all online (no face-to-face meetings needed) and take approximately 30 hours, or 5 hours per week, to complete. The courses are facilitated by Virginia educators. Participants will receive a certificate at the end that can be used towards 30 recertification points. Click here to learn more.


Secure Your Online Presence

Did you know that Google 2-Step Verification is available to all email accounts?  Google 2-Step Verification provides you with and extra layer of security to protect your account from unauthorized access.  Click here for more information.

Learn More About Cyber Security: Whether learning for your own purposes or preparing to share with students, these sites will provide necessary resources for increasing cybersecurity awareness: https://staysafeonline.org/      https://stopthinkconnect.org/

Know A Teen Who Deserves Recognition?

The Hasbro Community Action Hero Award recognizes outstanding young volunteers who show that you are never too young to make a difference in your local or global community. Click here to nominate a student you know who makes an impact.