Mcdonough Newsletter

Message from AD Cohen: 

Warhawk PRIDE family!

It is with immense pride and sincerity that I welcome our beloved community once again to the home of dreamers and believers — THE McDonough High School! I am elated to continue working alongside each of you to build upon the strong foundation of academic and athletic excellence here at MHS. Furthermore, we will collaboratively forge a sustainable path forward as we continue to elevate our athletic department within the ever-evolving landscape of high school athletics.

Our mission here at MHS Athletics remains unwavering: “To ensure exceptional extracurricular opportunities are accessible to all students, regardless of zip code or socioeconomic status.” The work we execute within this mission will enable us to transform our vision into reality. So, what is the vision for McDonough Athletics? Everything we do is — and will always be — about P.roducing R.esilient I.ndividuals D.edicated to E.xcellence. This is why our vision is also our battle cry: Warhawk PRIDE! It is deeper than a salutation; it is the standard for how all McDonough stakeholders are to measure ourselves and our contributions to McDonough High School. Warhawk PRIDE means accountability, and accountability is how we win — not just in athletics, but in life.

Join us as we continue our ambitious and intentional pursuit of excellence here in McDonough, Georgia!

Warhawk PRIDE!

FALL ATHLETICS PREVIEW

We are currently in the full swing of Fall sports with Football, Cheerleading, Volleyball, Cross Country, & Softball rolling. We expect a LOT of resilience and excellence, because we are committed to P.roducing R.esilient I.ndividuals D.edicated to E.xcellence! 

SPOTLIGHT ON COACHES AND TEAMS

Head Volleyball Coach Corey Martin has his program off to our best start since 2023 when we won the 1st Volleyball Region Championship in school history!

Head Softball Coach Katessa Dickey-Hammonds and our Lady Warhawks defeated the Lady Tigers of Stockbridge earlier this month. It was the 1st Softball win vs. Stockbridge in school history! 

NEW STAFF INTRODUCTIONS

Welcome new Director of Track & Field, Destiny Garnigan. She has come in and completely revamped our Cross Country team and already has them prepared for an incredible season! 

KEY FALL DATES

• Cluster Night - September 5 vs. Hampton

• Homecoming - October 3 vs. Jones County

• Senior Night - October 31 vs. Ola 

AthleteS TO WATCH

Kylei Buffington, Sophomore! She will most definitely be the first scholarship Softball player in McDonough history 

ACADEMIC AND LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT

Gianni Montgomery & Elijah Drummond are super excited to take on their leadership roles on our Student-Athlete Advisory Council. They have been putting in a lot of work to ensure our MHS SAAC continues to elevate! 

Athletic Director Contact: enoch.cohen@henry.k12.ga.us            School Website: mhs.henry.k12.ga.us/             Address:  155 Postmaster Dr, McDonough, GA 30253