The R.C. Hatch High School Bobcats have made history once again, claiming their 11th Class 1A state championship in Alabama high school basketball. In a thrilling showdown at Birmingham's Legacy Arena, the Bobcats triumphed over the Brantley Bulldogs with a narrow 69-67 victory.
The Bobcats demonstrated resilience throughout the game, overcoming an early deficit and maintaining composure during Brantley's late-game surge. Their defensive tenacity and strategic execution were pivotal in securing the narrow victory.
This championship not only extends R.C. Hatch's record for the most state titles in Alabama high school basketball history but also symbolizes a triumphant return to prominence after a 17-year hiatus from the championship podium.
The entire R.C. Hatch community celebrates this monumental achievement, reflecting the dedication, hard work, and unyielding spirit of the players, coaching staff, and supporters.
Attention Parents,
The Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) testing is quickly approaching, and we want to ensure all students are prepared for success. These assessments are crucial in measuring student progress and guiding future instruction. Attendance on testing days is essential to give your child the best opportunity to perform their best.
ACAP Testing Schedule
March 18-19 – Grades 2nd & 3rd (ELA)
April 8-9 – Grades 4th-8th (ELA)
April 10 – Grades 4th, 6th, & 8th (Science)
April 15-16 – Grades 2nd-8th (Math)
Why Attendance Matters
Ensuring your child is present on their designated testing days helps prevent makeup testing, which can be more challenging and disruptive to their learning routine. A well-rested, well-prepared student is more likely to succeed!
How You Can Help
Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep before the test.
Provide a healthy breakfast on testing days.
Arrive at school on time to avoid any stress or distractions.
Offer words of encouragement to boost their confidence!
We appreciate your support in making this testing period smooth and successful for all students. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school.
Thank you for partnering with us in your child’s academic success!
Perry County BOE and Robert C. Hatch High School have announced Jonathan Jenkins as the Bobcats’ new head football coach. Jenkins comes to Hatch with 27 years of football coaching experience combined in Alabama and Louisiana. While in Louisiana, he was an assistant coach on John Curtis Christian School’s 1997 state championship team.
“I didn’t come to Hatch to coach,” Jenkins said. “I came to bring life full circle since my dad had graduated from old Uniontown High. Finishing my career in the town where Dad started his education was inspiring to me. Faculty and students have welcomed me as if I had grown up in Uniontown, and that means more than people realize.”
For the 2024 season, Coach Jenkins served as an assistant coach for Bobcat football which missed the 2024 playoffs in a three-way tiebreaker. After the football season, he took on the duties of basketball scorebook keeper for both the Final Four qualifiers Lady Bobcats and the state championship Bobcats.
“Spending the basketball season with Bobcat Nation introduced me to the Hatch heartbeat for the Bobcats’ renown competitiveness and positive community support. I knew then that the football coaching job at Hatch would be an honor to do for such a great fan base,” Jenkins said.
Jenkins intends to apply what he learned during his coaching career in Alabama and Louisiana. He will be employing strategies and wisdom learned from his coaching mentors Luther Davis, J.T. Curtis, and Frank Watford. “Plus, I plan to throw in a few wrinkles I’ve learned from watching Hatch basketball over the years led by Eugene Mason, Homer Davis, and Kris Hood,” Jenkins said.
“Nothing happens by accident. Everything is about God’s timing in life. He has been so kind to me. For the last 365 days, God’s hand has been in every decision placed before me. My church family at Mt Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Gallion have been with me in prayer, and I’m appreciative of their love. I look forward to what God has in store for Bobcat football and myself,” Jenkins said.
Superintendent Dr. Marcia Smiley successfully completed the 2025 Executive Coach Training offered by the School Superintendents of Alabama (SSA) this week. This comprehensive program provides leaders with valuable tools and strategies to effectively mentor and support the growth of future school and district administrators. Through the training, Dr. Smiley further honed her expertise in leadership development, strategic planning, and building strong, collaborative professional relationships.
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.
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