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Our mission is to create a school system that empowers students from all backgrounds to excel academically and personally. We are committed to providing a wide range of educational opportunities that nurture individual talents and inspire a lifelong love for learning. Through our unwavering dedication, we aim to make a significant difference in the lives of our students, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in an ever-changing world and contribute positively to society.

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Summer Meals National Spotlight with School Nutrition Staff and other community members standing in front of our school nutrition HCS branded truck.

Behind Nearly 100,000 Summer Meals: Hickory City Schools Nutrition Team Goes the Extra Mile for Children

Long before families arrived to pick up their weekly summer meal boxes, Hickory City Schools School Nutrition employees were already hard at work, preparing, packing, loading, and transporting thousands of meals to make sure children across the community had access to nutritious food while school was out.

By the end of the summer, that work added up to an impressive number: 99,597 meals served to children across the Hickory community.

Message from HCS Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Griffin and N-CCS Superintendent Dr. Emily Shaw: Joint Update on the School Merger Review Process

Hickory City Schools and Newton-Conover City Schools Communities,

Today, the North Carolina State Board of Education took an important step in establishing how it will review the proposed merger of Hickory City Schools, Newton-Conover City Schools, and Catawba County Schools.

Hickory City Schools Students Shine in Advanced Placement Exams

Hickory City Schools’ students continue to demonstrate strong academic achievement in Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Hickory City Schools’ students completed 398 AP exams, with nearly 75% earning a score of 3 or higher during the 2025–2026 school year.

Hickory City Schools Celebrates Continued Academic Growth in 2025-2026 Accountability Results

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) has released accountability results for the 2025-2026 school year, and Hickory City Schools is celebrating continued academic progress across the district while maintaining a strong focus on improving outcomes for every student.