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![Grandview Middle School’s Maddix I. Wins Hickory City Schools 2026 District Spelling Bee]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768589265/hickoryschoolsnet/cf1oab9tzctzcmarbqqv/2026SpellingBeeWinnerMaddixI.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768589265/hickoryschoolsnet/cf1oab9tzctzcmarbqqv/2026SpellingBeeWinnerMaddixI.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768589265/hickoryschoolsnet/cf1oab9tzctzcmarbqqv/2026SpellingBeeWinnerMaddixI.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1768589265/hickoryschoolsnet/cf1oab9tzctzcmarbqqv/2026SpellingBeeWinnerMaddixI.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1768589265/hickoryschoolsnet/cf1oab9tzctzcmarbqqv/2026SpellingBeeWinnerMaddixI.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1768589265/hickoryschoolsnet/cf1oab9tzctzcmarbqqv/2026SpellingBeeWinnerMaddixI.jpg","width":2200}])
Hickory City Schools is proud to announce that Maddix I., a 7th grader at Grandview Middle School, has emerged as the champion of the 2026 district spelling bee held on Friday, January 16, at Northview Middle School.
![Rooted & Rising: A Holiday Message from Dr. Jennifer Griffin]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765294789/hickoryschoolsnet/fdskuqqfyh2muistmuoi/2025HCSHolidayCard.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765294789/hickoryschoolsnet/fdskuqqfyh2muistmuoi/2025HCSHolidayCard.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765294789/hickoryschoolsnet/fdskuqqfyh2muistmuoi/2025HCSHolidayCard.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1765294789/hickoryschoolsnet/fdskuqqfyh2muistmuoi/2025HCSHolidayCard.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1765294789/hickoryschoolsnet/fdskuqqfyh2muistmuoi/2025HCSHolidayCard.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1765294789/hickoryschoolsnet/fdskuqqfyh2muistmuoi/2025HCSHolidayCard.jpg","width":2200}])
As we reach the end of this semester, I want to take a moment to thank each of you—our students, staff, families, and community—for your hard work, dedication, and spirit throughout the year. You have truly embodied what it means to be Rooted & Rising—staying grounded in our shared values while continuing to grow, learn, and reach new heights together.
![Surratt EC Educator of Excellence]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764166195/hickoryschoolsnet/slfbzeukpinwzoy44qdt/SurrattECEducatorofExcellence.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764166195/hickoryschoolsnet/slfbzeukpinwzoy44qdt/SurrattECEducatorofExcellence.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764166195/hickoryschoolsnet/slfbzeukpinwzoy44qdt/SurrattECEducatorofExcellence.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1764166195/hickoryschoolsnet/slfbzeukpinwzoy44qdt/SurrattECEducatorofExcellence.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1764166195/hickoryschoolsnet/slfbzeukpinwzoy44qdt/SurrattECEducatorofExcellence.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1764166195/hickoryschoolsnet/slfbzeukpinwzoy44qdt/SurrattECEducatorofExcellence.jpg","width":2200}])
Hickory City Schools is proud to announce that Saraia Surratt, Exceptional Children (EC) Teacher at Grandview Middle School, has been named the Hickory City Schools EC Educator of Excellence for the 2025–2026 school year. This distinguished recognition honors Ms. Surratt’s exceptional service, leadership, and commitment to supporting students with disabilities.
![The Truth About District Merger: What Families and Community Members Need to Know]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758905836/hickoryschoolsnet/x1nl3pjkmvkxk4wwvwmy/TheTruthAboutDistrictMerger.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758905836/hickoryschoolsnet/x1nl3pjkmvkxk4wwvwmy/TheTruthAboutDistrictMerger.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1758905836/hickoryschoolsnet/x1nl3pjkmvkxk4wwvwmy/TheTruthAboutDistrictMerger.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1758905836/hickoryschoolsnet/x1nl3pjkmvkxk4wwvwmy/TheTruthAboutDistrictMerger.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1758905836/hickoryschoolsnet/x1nl3pjkmvkxk4wwvwmy/TheTruthAboutDistrictMerger.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1758905836/hickoryschoolsnet/x1nl3pjkmvkxk4wwvwmy/TheTruthAboutDistrictMerger.png","width":2200}])
The Catawba County Board of Commissioners is currently discussing the possibility of merging Hickory City Schools, Newton-Conover City Schools, and Catawba County Schools into one countywide district. While some believe a merger could bring efficiency, research and experience show that mergers do not save money long-term and can create significant challenges for students, families, and taxpayers.
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