Hickory City Schools

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

Today, we had the privilege of celebrating an extraordinary group of Hickory City Schools retirees whose dedication, compassion, and service have made a lasting impact on generations of students.

Together, these retirees have contributed 151 years of service to Hickory City Schools and an incredible 236 years to public education in North Carolina. Their legacy can be found in the lives they touched, the relationships they built, and the countless students they inspired along the way.

Thank you for your unwavering commitment to our schools, our students, and our community. Congratulations on your well-deserved retirement—you will always be part of the HCS family!

06/05/2026

🌞🍎 Our Summer Meal Service is off to a fantastic start!

We are grateful for the incredible community partners who have helped make this program such a success for our students and families.

A special thank you to:
🥛 Pet Dairy for being an outstanding partner and assisting with meal distribution.
🍕 Domino's Pizza for generously donating lunch for our staff yesterday.
☕🍩 Shane Beauchamp for treating our team with donuts and coffee.

Your support helps us continue serving nutritious meals to children throughout the summer, and we truly appreciate your partnership!

Summer Meal Pick-Up registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDWWGh5tuyY25R0aPS1z9TmxyvxzEEfGMYmfuJo9tINot5Sg/viewform

06/04/2026

Reminder! Today (Thursday, June 4) is Summer Meal Pick-Up Day for registered families.

7-Day Meal Pick-Up (Morning)
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Hickory Crawdads Stadium
2500 Clement Blvd., Hickory

3-Day or 7-Day Meal Pick-Up (Afternoon)
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Henry Fork River Park
5655 Sweet Bay Lane, Hickory

If you forgot to register, there’s still time! Please complete the form here:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdDWWGh5tuyY2.../viewform

Summer meals are back! ☀️

Hickory City Schools is offering meals at no cost for children ages 18 and under this summer, with two convenient options for families:

✔️ Weekly meal pick-up (3-day or 7-day boxes)
✔️ Daily meals on site at select locations

If you already know your summer plans, we encourage you to complete the registration form to help us prepare enough meals for all children.

📅 Program runs May 28 – August 13
⚠️ No meals the week of July 4

🔗 Learn more and register here: https://www.hickoryschools.net/departments/school-nutrition

06/03/2026

Today, we had the honor of surprising Paige Walker alongside Hickory City Schools staff, Catawba County Emergency Services personnel, and a representative from Horton & Mendez, Attorneys at Law, PLLC, with some exciting news—she has been named the Second Place Winner in the statewide Best of NC Heroes 2026 Contest!

Paige received the second-highest number of votes among more than 800 votes cast across 30 North Carolina counties. The contest, created by Horton & Mendez Cares, recognizes everyday heroes who make a meaningful impact in their communities.

As a CTE teacher at Hickory Career and Arts Magnet High School and a dedicated paramedic with Catawba County EMS, Paige exemplifies what it means to serve others. Her commitment to educating future healthcare professionals while continuing to care for our community through EMS has inspired countless students, colleagues, patients, and community members.

06/03/2026

We’re hosting Substitute Training on Thursday, June 25, 2026!

If you’re interested, please submit a substitute application online here:
🔗 https://hickoryschools.schoolspring.com/

📣 Interested in becoming a Hickory City Schools Substitute Teacher? 🍎

We’re hosting Substitute Training on Thursday, June 25, 2026!

🕘 Time: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Administrative Services Boardroom
432 4th Ave SW
Hickory, NC 28602

If you’re interested, please submit a substitute application online here:
🔗 https://hickoryschools.schoolspring.com/

Once we receive your application, we will contact you with additional training details.

📝 Please bring your Social Security card and driver’s license to the training.

📞 Questions? Contact:
Stephanie Nelson
Once we receive your application, we will contact you with training details.
📧 [email protected]

06/02/2026

We're having a wonderful time welcoming the future Kindergarten Class of 2026-2027 at our Kindergarten Registration and Resource Fair! 🎉📚🍎

Families are connecting with our schools, exploring community resources, and taking the first step in their child's educational journey with Hickory City Schools.

A huge thank you to our school teams and community partners who are here making this event so special. Your support helps ensure our students and families have the resources they need to thrive. We would also like to extend a special thank you to St. Luke's United Methodist Church for graciously allowing us to use their space and helping make this event possible.

There's still time to join us! We're here until 7:00 PM tonight, so stop by, meet our amazing staff and partners, and get your child registered for kindergarten.

We can't wait to welcome our newest learners to the HCS family! ❤️🌳

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

Mentoring Monday 🥪

🌟 Make a difference during lunch and beyond! 🌟

The Lunch Buddy Program is now recruiting mentors for the 2026–2027 school year! By spending just a little time each week with a student, you can help build confidence, connection, and encouragement that lasts a lifetime. 💜💚

Ready to become a Lunch Buddy?
Visit: www.coacatawba.org/lunch-buddy

For more information, contact Bunny Eaton:
📧 [email protected]
📞 828.322.4591
📱 Text: 828.999.9065

06/01/2026

Kindergarten Registration Day is tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2! Contact your child’s school to schedule a time to attend.

🌳 Welcome Future Kindergarteners! 🎒

Hickory City Schools is excited to invite families to our Kindergarten Registration Day!

📅 Tuesday, June 2, 2026
⏰ 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
📍 St. Luke's Family Life Center - 52 16th Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601

Join us to:
✔ Get help with enrollment & paperwork
✔ Meet school staff
✔ Learn about programs & resources
✔ Tour a school bus
✔ Explore our community Resource Fair

🎉 Each child will receive a FREE HCS Welcome Bag!

✅ Live anywhere in Catawba County? You can attend Hickory City Schools tuition-free!
➡️ Out-of-district families will need to complete a Transfer Request Form in addition to enrollment.

This is a great opportunity to start your child’s journey with Hickory City Schools. We can’t wait to meet our future kindergarteners! 💙

👉 Contact your child’s school to schedule a time to attend.