Congratulations to our 2026 Elementary Teacher of the Year finalist Valri Ford of Red Oak Elementary! You represent the dedication, passion, and commitment to excellence found throughout Henry County Schools. We are #HenryProud to celebrate Ms. Ford alongside each of our 55 TOTYs and the difference they make for our students every day! #BrightFuturesBeginInHCS #YouBelongInHenry

"Valri Ford has consistently demonstrated excellence in supporting multilingual learners throughout her years of service as an ESOL teacher. She leads with positivity and professionalism, encouraging both students and colleagues to be the best version of themselves each day. She also fosters a deep appreciation for culture through heritage month celebrations and schoolwide initiatives. Red Oak is better because of Mrs. Ford." Stay tuned as we highlight our exceptional teachers and their commitment to providing a high-quality, world-class education for every student, leading up to the #2026TOTY ceremony on Sept. 24. #BrightFuturesBeginInHCS #HenryProud #YouBelongInHenry

We are #HenryProud of our students for continuing to show improvement on the Georgia Milestones assessments, supported by the work of our outstanding teachers and leaders. The percentage of HCS students who scored "proficient" or higher increased for 12 of 13 assessments, according to data released by the Georgia Department of Education today. Learn more about district- and school-level gains: bit.ly/4wCIOUm #BrightFuturesBeginInHCS #YouBelongInHenry