Robert C. Hatch High School -

Please make plans join us on Thursday, August 1, 2024, from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. for our Back-to-School Open House. Come meet your child's teacher and pick up class schedules. 9th grade Parent Orientation will take place at 4 p.m. Open House will be held in the Eugene Mason Sports Arena. We look forward to seeing you!

The members of the Perry County School District’s Board, alongside Superintendent Dr. Marcia Smiley, are participating in the 2024 AASB Summer Conference in Gulf Shores, Alabama. During the three-day event, participants will have the opportunity to make meaningful connections, gain new knowledge, expand their professional networks, and share valuable insights. We are grateful for your commitment to the Perry County School District.

Greetings Bobcat Nation. Please make plans to join us for our PTO Family Financial Literacy Fair on Tuesday, April 30th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the high school gym. There will be free food and vendors on site to provide information to the adults about housing, savings, investments, and more. Hope to see you there.

Greetings, Bobcat Nation. Please join the K-12 Mathematics Department for Numeracy Night on Thursday, March 7th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. There will be activities for all grade levels and for parents as well. Refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you.

Stay tuned to learn more about Ed Farm's Apple Communications Innovative lab which is on the way to the Perry County School System via Robert C. Hatch High School.

Congratulations to RC Hatch High School for having the highest attendance rate for the month of October.

Dr. Marcia Smiley, superintendent of Perry County Schools, has been named a finalist for School Superintendents of Alabama and Schnieder Electric 2024 Superintendent of the Year for District 2. Dr. Smiley was nominated along with superintendents from SSA’s other eight districts. According to correspondence from the School Superintendents of Alabama, nominated district finalists are distinguished leaders who provide a leading voice in sound public policy development and advocacy, and foster innovative ideas and student achievement. Nominees are held in high regard by the parents, the community, teachers, staff, and superintendents throughout their district as well as by their school board. Congratulations, Dr. Smiley and thank you for your innovation, love and compassion for our district and community.

Please join us for the 13th Annual Back to School Community Resource Fair, Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 11:00-1:00. This event is sponsored by the CHOICE Center. Please see the flyer for further details.

Free Back to School Haircuts Friday, August 4, 2023, from 11:00-4:00. This event is sponsored by the CHOICE Center. Please see the flyer for further details.

Maurice Gunter is a United States Air Force Veteran. He has served with the 3rd Security Forces Squadron (Law Enforcement) Elmendorf, Alaska and 12th Combat Training Squadron, Bartsow, California attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. After the Air Force Mr. Gunter continued his service to the country as an international flight attendant based in New York City, New York, with a military charter airline traveling to over 75 countries. Mr. Gunter's dedication to community and country continued when he joined the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice where he attained the rank of Lieutenant working throughout metro Atlanta. Mr. Gunter's role was not only to ensure safe and secure housing but to assist in developing treatment plans for the youthful offenders. Mr. Gunter volunteered with the Fulton County Juvenile Court System mentoring youth. Mr. Gunter went on join to the Atlanta Braves front office staff as the Senior Security Supervisor supporting numerous community volunteer events across metro Atlanta and the south east region. Mr. Gunter has an Associate Degree in Human Services and is excited to start his journey with Perry County School System as the Truancy Officer.

Perry County Schools Mental Health Services Coordinator, teachers and nurses are attending MEGA 2023. They will spend the week learning, growing and collaborating.

Meet Our New Principal! We are pleased to introduce and welcome Mr. Boris Hurst to his new role as Principal of Robert C. Hatch High School. Boris Hurst graduated from Overton High School in Memphis, Tennessee. He served in the United States Army Reserves for several years while pursuing a Bachelor of Science from Alabama A&M University. After Mr. Hurst obtained an undergraduate degree, he earned a Master of Education degree from Cambridge University and an Educational Specialist degree from Lincoln Memorial University. He also taught with Atlanta Public Schools at Archer High School and Booker T. Washington High School. Mr. Hurst pursued an administrative career in education and served as assistant principal and later as principal of George Washington, Carver High School, and D.M. Therrell High School. While serving as principal of The School of Business and Entrepreneurship at the Therrell Educational Complex, Mr. Hurst implemented the Senior Seminar Series, which equipped students for college readiness through the application process for colleges and scholarships, college tours, S.A.T. prep sessions, and college mentors. Eleven Alive News featured a story for the "Beat the Odds Award" which highlighted Mr. Hurst and a student. He has also been a presenter at the High Schools That Work Conference. In addition to his school accomplishments, Mr. Hurst has been recognized by Who's Who Among American Educators and is a member of the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Mr. Hurst served as the principal of Booker T. Washington High School Senior Academy. In 2010, Mr. Hurst led a new Single-Gender High School. B.E.S.T. Academy High School at Benjamin S. Carson is Atlanta Public Schools' first all-male high school. In 2014, Mr. Hurst took on an opportunity as Center Manager/Director of the Head Start and Pre-K program in Jefferson County. In 2020, Mr. Hurst opened his business- Hurst Enterprises/The Barbershop on Skyland. In addition, he was a candidate for the City Council in his hometown of Tuscaloosa. With a desire to return to public education, Mr. Hurst joined Montgomery Public Schools from 2021 to 2023 as lead career technology teacher and summer school principal. In July of 2023, Mr. Hurst accepted and became the principal at Robert C. Hatch High School in Uniontown, AL.

Perry County Schools will dismiss at noon on Friday, May 26, 2023.

Parents and students: WCCS is offering dual enrollment summer school. Students have until May 26 to register. See your counselor or career coach for more information. Thank you.

Francis Marion & R.C. Hatch Parents and Guardians: We are in the process of conducting an evaluation of our Title I Parent and Family Engagement Program, and we would like to know what you think. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. The responses will be used to improve next year’s Parent and Family Engagement program. If you have questions about the survey or need assistance, please contact your child's school. Access the online survey by visiting: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/...

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!! Thank you educators for going above and beyond for our students. In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, give a shout out to some of your past teachers who made a positive impact on your life. 💜💛💙🧡

Greetings, parents. Friday, May 12th will be an Asynchronous Learning Day for our students. Teachers will provide virtual learning instructions to their students. Students will return to campus on Monday, May 15th. Thank you.

Greetings, parents. Monday, April 24th will be an Asynchronous Learning Day for our students. Teachers will provide virtual learning instructions to their students. In addition, there will be no Saturday School held tomorrow, April 22nd. Student will return to campus on Tuesday, April 25th. Thank you.

Parents, please bring your children and come out this afternoon to the Family Literacy Night at Robert C. Hatch High School. This event will be held from 5 to 7pm in the elementary school gymnasium. There will be door prizes, giveaways, and refreshments. This will be an excellent opportunity for you to learn great reading strategies to assist your children and for students to have fun with reading! See you there!!

Greetings Bobcat Nation. Grades 2nd through 8th will be taking the ACAP assessment beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, April 18th. Please make sure your child receives plenty of rest and is present each day. Thank you!