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Hickory City Schools is proud to announce that Curtis Morrison, a Digital Media teacher at Hickory Career & Arts Magnet High School, has been named a nominee for the NCCAT 2027 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Career & Technical Education (CTE) Teacher of the Year Award.

This nomination places Morrison among an outstanding group of educators from across North Carolina, each recognized for their innovation, passion, and impact on student success.

Hickory City Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jessica Anthony as the new principal of Viewmont Elementary School.

Dr. Anthony brings a wealth of educational experience to Hickory City Schools, having served as a high school Spanish teacher, assistant principal, and elementary school principal throughout her career. Most recently, she served as principal of Davenport A+ Elementary School, where she and her team increased student proficiency and growth across all academic areas while reestablishing the school's long-standing arts-integrated program. Through a focus on shared leadership, teacher empowerment, and student success, she helped cultivate a school culture where students could thrive both academically and creatively.

Hickory City Schools is pleased to announce several leadership transitions for the upcoming school year, reinforcing the district’s commitment to student achievement, family engagement, and strong school communities.

The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) is thrilled to announce that Hickory City Schools Board of Education, (North Carolina), has been awarded the prestigious Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting (COE). This honor recognizes school districts that uphold the highest standards of financial reporting and transparency.