Houston County School District Proposes School Zone Revisions

During the Houston County Board of Education meeting on September 8, a drafted proposal was introduced that will adjust attendance zones for select elementary and middle schools in the district. All proposed changes would take place beginning at the start of the 2027-2028 school year. The proposed zoning maps are available at https://www.hcbe.net/rezoning2728.

For convenient access, a QR code linking directly to the proposed zoning maps will also be posted at each school. Parents of currently enrolled students who are included in the proposed zoning changes will be notified with details of the meeting and how the zoning changes will affect their family.

“As Houston County continues to grow, we have a responsibility to plan ahead, balance enrollment across our schools, and make the best use of the resources we have,” said Dr. Richard Rogers, Superintendent of Schools. “Our goal is to take a student and community-friendly approach to rezoning by making thoughtful adjustments that better align our feeder patterns and, whenever possible, allow students to stay together with their peers as they move from elementary to middle and high school. We believe these proposed changes will help us meet the needs of our growing community while continuing to do what is best for our students.”

To read the full details about the rezoning proposal, click here.

Houston County School District Announces Plans for Additional Safety Measures at All Middle and High Schools

The Houston County School District announced today that it is moving forward with plans to purchase metal detection systems as part of continued efforts to strengthen safety and security across the District. The metal detectors will be used at all middle and high schools, as well as stadiums and competition gyms. The District anticipates delivery within approximately four to eight weeks and will use that time to develop procedures, determine placement, and prepare for implementation.

As part of its ongoing review of school safety measures, District leaders spoke with schools where the systems are currently in use and discussed their implementation, including how they incorporated the additional security measure into daily school operations.

“Our responsibility is to continually evaluate how we can strengthen safety for our students and staff,” said Superintendent Dr. Richard Rogers. “We have listened to the questions and concerns of our families, employees, and community, and we believe adding metal detectors is an important next step. As we add this layer of security, we will also prioritize a welcoming, positive learning environment for every student.”

To read the complete press release, click here.

Houston County Board of Education Approves 2027-2028 Academic Calendar

The Houston County Board of Education approved the calendar for the 2027-2028 school year during their monthly meeting on April 7, 2026. The calendar includes 180 days of school for students and 190 workdays for faculty, including 10 professional learning and planning days. The school year will begin on Tuesday, August 3, 2027, and end Wednesday, May 24, 2028. High school graduations for the Class of 2028 will be held on Thursday, May 25 and Friday, May 26, 2027, which will allow families to celebrate the full Memorial Day weekend together.

When planning Houston County’s school calendar, the following is considered:

• Traditional holidays;
• Dividing the year as close as possible to 90 days per semester;
• Ending the school year and post-planning dates before the Memorial Day holiday;
• Ending the first semester before Winter break so students take finals at the end of the semester instead of after the break; and
• State and national testing dates.

The calendar observes several holidays during the school year: Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and Presidents' Day. The calendar has a week off in October for Fall Break, in November for Thanksgiving, and on March 27- 31 for Spring Break. Students will also be off for two weeks for Winter Break and New Year’s holidays between the first and second semesters.

The last day of school each semester will be a half day on December 17, 2027, and May 24, 2028. Students will have two distance learning days on September 7, 2027, and February 22, 2028.

To read the complete release, click here.