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West Hancock Elementary

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A banner for West Hancock Elementary celebrating an A rating for 2026, featuring a mascot and the school building in the background.Wildcat Code

Mission

 

We are Hancock, and we are dedicated to graduating, motivating, and celebrating all.

 

Vision

 

We are Hancock, and we empower every student to dream boldly, graduate with purpose, and step into the world ready to make it a better place for all. United, we are dedicated to inspiring, supporting, and preparing every student to lead a life of purpose and success.

 

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What Makes Us Great

90.25%

Graduation rate for 2025

13 Programs

4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, 1 career technical center

23 extracurricular programs

2025 State Champion in Cheerleading, 2025 State Champion Girls Golf, 2025 State Champion in Boys Golf

The 6 R's

Renaissance: Respect, Recognize, Reward, Reinforce, Relationships=Results

Ranked 4th in the state

Junior ACT Composite score for 2025: 20.1

Latest News

Celebrating Hancock's Accountability Results

October 15, 2026

Celebrating Hancock's Accountability Results

Dear H Nation Families,The official 2026 Mississippi Accountability Rankings have been released, and Hancock County School District has earned an A rating for the FOURTH consecutive year! Additiona...

WHE Picture Day

September 3, 2026

WHE Picture Day

📸 PICTURE DAY IS COMING! 📸Mark your calendars! Our WHE picture day will be Wednesday, September 9th! Order forms will be sent home Tuesday, September 8th. Please complete your order form and return...

5th Grade Field Trip

August 31, 2026

5th Grade Field Trip

[Tuesday, Sep 8 at 11:05 AM]Just a reminder all field trip forms and payments are due this Friday, September 11th.