
Congrats to the HPS 2020 Spelling Bee Winner, Rodrigo Ortiz-Chavez from Northview Middle School and 2nd place, Celeste Moore from Jenkins Elementary. Congrats to all of the school winners!
Thanks to all volunteers & the HHS JROTC!
Welcome and Introduction: Assistant Superintendent, Dr. La'Ronda Whiteside
Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance: Hickory High School JROTC
Spelling Bee Pronouncer: Alice Rullman, retired literacy specialist
Spelling Bee Judges: Amanda Gerken, AIG specialist; Jennifer Hughes, 8th grade math teacher; Charles Cassidy, 8th grade English language arts
School winners and competitors in district Spelling Bee:
Jenkins Elementary: Malahki Mitchell, Celeste Moore, Dania Tellez-Chavez
Longview Elementary: Brody Coffey, Jayzen Smith, Kryshtyn Smith
Oakwood Elementary: Lucy East, Stiles Robinson, Harrison Scronce
Viewmont Elementary: Samuel Bridges, Jakenzie Howell, Keyla Nieto-Chavez
Grandview Middle: Draven Haegdorens, Cardin Pham, Mebane White
Northview Middle: Luis Figueroa Gutierrez, Jacob Griffin, Rodrigo Ortiz-Chavez (winner for the district)
More photos on the Hickory Public Schools Facebook page.