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Hickory City Schools is proud to announce that the special celebration honoring the 60th anniversary of the legendary Ridgeview High School Panthers football team, famously known as "The Untouchables," has been rescheduled to Friday, October 4, 2024.
![Dr. Jennifer Griffin, Superintendent, Hickory City Schools headshot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724414535/hickoryschoolsnet/mvnf9hz6jtsrlnigkwt0/DrGriffinforWebsiteThumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724414535/hickoryschoolsnet/mvnf9hz6jtsrlnigkwt0/DrGriffinforWebsiteThumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724414535/hickoryschoolsnet/mvnf9hz6jtsrlnigkwt0/DrGriffinforWebsiteThumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724414535/hickoryschoolsnet/mvnf9hz6jtsrlnigkwt0/DrGriffinforWebsiteThumbnail.jpg","width":960}])
Hickory City Schools Families,
As we welcome you back to the 2024-2025 school year, I am filled with excitement and pride, reflecting on the accomplishments of our incredible students and anticipating the wonderful new opportunities ahead.
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Do you have a new Kindergarten student coming to Oakwood? Have you registered for Jump Start?
![Photo of Alanda Johnson and Zabrina Pitts]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722945442/hickoryschoolsnet/nfanpz4xyhxtzlxaqhsi/PrincipalFellows.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722945442/hickoryschoolsnet/nfanpz4xyhxtzlxaqhsi/PrincipalFellows.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722945442/hickoryschoolsnet/nfanpz4xyhxtzlxaqhsi/PrincipalFellows.png","width":800}])
Hickory City Schools is proud to announce that Alanda Johnson, Career Development Coordinator at Hickory High School, and Zabrina Pitts, 8th-grade science teacher at Grandview Middle School, have been selected for the prestigious Appalachian State University Principal Fellows program.
![Decorative graphic for the Community Elibility Provision (CEP). Free breakfast and lunch for the 2024-2025 school year.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1721922649/hickoryschoolsnet/cawfbldhvgbh4xzkpna1/24-25CEP.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1721922649/hickoryschoolsnet/cawfbldhvgbh4xzkpna1/24-25CEP.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1721922649/hickoryschoolsnet/cawfbldhvgbh4xzkpna1/24-25CEP.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1721922649/hickoryschoolsnet/cawfbldhvgbh4xzkpna1/24-25CEP.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1721922649/hickoryschoolsnet/cawfbldhvgbh4xzkpna1/24-25CEP.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1721922649/hickoryschoolsnet/cawfbldhvgbh4xzkpna1/24-25CEP.jpg","width":2200}])
As students prepare for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year, Hickory City Schools is excited to announce that it will continue participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). This initiative ensures that all students can receive breakfast and lunch at no cost.
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Join Our Brand Ambassador Program!
Are you passionate about Hickory City Schools? Do you want to showcase our schools and community to the world? Become a brand ambassador and play a vital role in sharing our story!
Deadline for applications: August 2, 2024
![Finger Carter 1st Time Principals at Northview and Jenkins]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718882484/hickoryschoolsnet/x70oytq9rddf4ezqj934/FingerCarter1stTimePrincipals.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718882484/hickoryschoolsnet/x70oytq9rddf4ezqj934/FingerCarter1stTimePrincipals.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1718882484/hickoryschoolsnet/x70oytq9rddf4ezqj934/FingerCarter1stTimePrincipals.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1718882484/hickoryschoolsnet/x70oytq9rddf4ezqj934/FingerCarter1stTimePrincipals.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1718882484/hickoryschoolsnet/x70oytq9rddf4ezqj934/FingerCarter1stTimePrincipals.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1718882484/hickoryschoolsnet/x70oytq9rddf4ezqj934/FingerCarter1stTimePrincipals.png","width":2200}])
Hickory City Schools announces the appointments of two first-time principals, Brandon Finger at Northview Middle School and Jamey Carter at W. M. Jenkins Elementary School. These dynamic educators bring a wealth of experience and an unwavering passion for education to their new leadership roles, poised to make significant contributions to their respective schools.
![Christy Gwyn Director of School Nutrition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718881005/hickoryschoolsnet/jupwlu0ef0na2j0mcw7x/CGwyn.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718881005/hickoryschoolsnet/jupwlu0ef0na2j0mcw7x/CGwyn.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718881005/hickoryschoolsnet/jupwlu0ef0na2j0mcw7x/CGwyn.png","width":800}])
Hickory City Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Christy Gwyn as the new Director of School Nutrition. Mrs. Gwyn brings over 20 years of school nutrition experience and has been the School Nutrition Supervisor for Hickory City Schools since 2022.
![Melanie Sigmon, EMS Community Engagement Specialist, supervises Career Quest student Kamyah F. during hands-on airway skills practice at Catawba County Emergency Services.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718305155/hickoryschoolsnet/zopkvwq06gqbxvtxwt5q/CareerQuest2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718305155/hickoryschoolsnet/zopkvwq06gqbxvtxwt5q/CareerQuest2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1718305155/hickoryschoolsnet/zopkvwq06gqbxvtxwt5q/CareerQuest2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1718305155/hickoryschoolsnet/zopkvwq06gqbxvtxwt5q/CareerQuest2024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1718305155/hickoryschoolsnet/zopkvwq06gqbxvtxwt5q/CareerQuest2024.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1718305155/hickoryschoolsnet/zopkvwq06gqbxvtxwt5q/CareerQuest2024.jpg","width":2200}])
Hickory City Schools' Career & Technical Education Department is thrilled to announce its innovative summer camp, Career Quest. This unique program is designed to provide rising 9th-12th grade students with hands-on career exploration and invaluable educational experiences, setting it apart from other summer camps.
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Hickory City Schools 2024-2025 administrative changes for Hickory Career & Arts Magnet, Hickory High, Longview Elementary, Northview Middle, and W. M. Jenkins Elementary.
![New Hickory City Schools Logo and Websites]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712082439/hickoryschoolsnet/pshfw428jxvoqpxakm5c/HCSLogoforFeaturedNewsStoryThumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1712082439/hickoryschoolsnet/pshfw428jxvoqpxakm5c/HCSLogoforFeaturedNewsStoryThumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1712082439/hickoryschoolsnet/pshfw428jxvoqpxakm5c/HCSLogoforFeaturedNewsStoryThumbnail.jpg","width":800}])
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new websites!