Flu Vaccine Offered for Houston County Students & Employees

The Houston County School District has partnered with the Houston County Health Department for the 17th year to offer free flu vaccines to students and employees. The flu shot is being offered at more than 40 sites between October 16 and November 18. In order for students to receive the vaccine at school, parents are required to complete an online consent form by October 3.

The 2025-2026 School Based Influenza Vaccine Consent Form for students is available online. Forms will not be accepted after October 3. Visit the North Central Health District’s website to learn more about the flu. For more information, please contact your child’s school or Dana Rollins, Coordinator of Health Related Services, at (478) 988-6200, ext. 3555, or dana.rollins@hcbe.net.

The vaccine clinic schedule can be found online here.

Houston County School District to Host Community Meet & Greet Events

The Houston County School District will host two opportunities to meet the Houston County Board of Education members, the new Superintendent of Schools, and the Executive Cabinet staff. The details for each event are below.

Warner Robins Event: Tuesday, August 26 Drop-in, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Lindsey Student Support Center 81 Tabor Drive, Warner Robins

Also available during this event, attendees will be able to tour the Lindsey Student Support Center, grab a sack meal provided by For the 478 from Southside Baptist, and learn more about the programs that are offered that help our community.

Perry Event: Thursday, September 4 Drop-in, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Houston County School District Annex 1600 Macon Road, Perry

The Houston County Butterfly Project will also perform during this event at 5:30 p.m.

To read the release in PDF format, click here.

Houston County School District Names 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year and Support Persons of the Year

Houston County School District Earns Cognia Systems Accreditation

The Houston County School District is pleased to announce that it has earned Cognia® Systems Accreditation. Cognia is a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers.

“This accreditation from Cognia is a nationally recognized symbol of quality for our District,” shared Dr. Mark Scott, Superintendent of Schools for the Houston County School District. “This accomplishment demonstrates our commitment to excellence through continuous learning and improving to ensure students receive a high quality education.”

Cognia recognizes schools and districts across the globe that meet rigorous standards focused on productive learning environments, equitable resource allocation, and effective leadership. To earn Cognia Systems Accreditation, a school district must submit to internal and external review. Earning accreditation from the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission means that the school system meets Cognia Performance Standards and maintains a commitment to continuous improvement. Schools and districts in good standing can maintain their accreditation for a six-year term.

To learn more about the Cognia Accreditation, click here.