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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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Hickory City Schools is committed to ensuring that all students have access to nutritious meals throughout the summer. The district’s School Nutrition Department will provide meals at no cost to children 18 years old and younger.
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Hickory City Schools celebrated its “Of the Year” award recipients and consecutive years-of-service honorees on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 5 PM at Warehouse 18.
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Below is the Superintendent’s Report from the Monday, April 28, 2025, Board of Education meeting, presented by Dr. Jennifer Griffin.
As we step into the busy month of May, it’s a perfect time to pause and celebrate the incredible people who make Hickory City Schools so special — our principals, our teachers, and very soon, our graduating seniors.
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Hickory Career & Arts Magnet High School (HCAM) proudly announces that Kassidy Sorrels has been accepted into the prestigious 2025 North Carolina Governor’s School.
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