Henry County Schools Launches ‘Principal for a Day’ Program

Posted Date: 09/22/26 (09:09 AM)

HENRY COUNTY, GA – Henry County Schools is accepting applications for its inaugural “Principal for a Day” event, which will take place Nov. 19.

Principal for a Day will expose local leaders to the minute-by-minute workings of a school day, informing meaningful, strategic partnerships between the community and school district.

Participants must:

Live in Henry County
Hold a leadership position in a local business, civic, or government entity
Express interest in learning about Henry County Schools
Commit to attend an orientation session
Commit to attend the full shadowing opportunity

An application for the program is available on the Henry County Schools website and must be completed by Oct. 5 to be considered for this year’s event.

Participants will shadow principals on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 8:30-11:30 a.m., followed by a roundtable debrief session.

Guest principals will witness teaching and learning, family and community engagement, student leadership, student and staff supports, and other aspects of school operations.

Principal for a Day is being held in conjunction with American Education Week, a national celebration of educators and school support personnel.

“We look forward to welcoming Henry County leaders into our schools as principals for a day,” Superintendent Dr. John Pace III said. “We hope our guest principals come away with a deeper understanding of, and stronger connection to, their public schools. We also hope they have a little fun along the way.”