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Summer Meals for Kids

Houston County School District to Offer Summer Feeding Program

The Houston County School Nutrition Program will continue operations this summer, offering meals free of charge to children ages 18 and under. Children do not need to be enrolled in the Houston County School District to receive meals,

There will be three ways for families to participate in the Summer Meals Program. Similar to last year, daily walk-in meal service will be provided at three school locations, vans will serve meals in eligible neighborhoods, and three sites will offer multiple-day meal packs for pick up.

For more information including dates, times, locations and questions, visit www.hcbe.net/snpsummermeals.
Lindsey Student Support Center Summer Events

Lindsey Student Support Center - Summer 2025 Events

The Lindsey Student Support Center (LSSC) will host the following events for students and their families. All events will be held at the LSSC unless noted otherwise.
  • VSPTM Eyes of Hope Mobile Vision Clinic: June 9 & 10 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
  • SAT/ACT/ASVAB Math Prep: June 14 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Clinic Day: June 24 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Back-to-School Tdap & MCV Vaccine Clinic: July 16 at 98 Cohen Walker Drive and July 17 at the LSSC from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

All event information, including flyers in English and Spanish, can be found on the Calendar of Events at Lindsey page on our website, www.hcbe.net/lindseycalendar. Registration is required for all events.

To read more about these events, click here.

Houston County School District Earns Cognia Systems Accreditation

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. 

Dr. Richard Roger - Incoming Superintendent of Schools

Houston County Board of Education Names Dr. Richard Rogers as Next Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Richard Rogers was named the next Superintendent of Schools during the Houston County Board of Education meeting on November 12, 2024. Currently, Dr. Rogers serves as the Deputy Superintendent for the Houston County School District. He was named the sole finalist for the Superintendent position in October. Dr. Rogers will begin this role on June 2, 2025, following the retirement of current Superintendent Dr. Mark Scott.

“I am grateful to the Board of Education for their trust and faith in me to continue moving our District forward,” said Dr. Rogers. “It is an immense honor to lead and support our teachers, staff, students, and families. I’m committed to building on the outstanding foundation, community partnerships, and the many relationships we already have in place. Our students and staff truly make our District an incredible place to work each day, and I’m excited to see what all we can achieve together.”

To read more, click here.

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