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Hickory City Schools Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Griffin has announced the appointment of Greg Keys as the district’s new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The Hickory City Board of Education confirmed the appointment at its meeting on March 9, 2026. Keys will officially begin his role on May 11, 2026.
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Northview Middle School claimed first place at the Catawba Book Bash Middle School Battle of the Books competition held Tuesday, March 10, at the Newton-Conover City Schools Central Office in Newton, NC, finishing 1st among eight middle school teams after 10 rounds of competition.
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Oakwood Elementary claimed first place at the Hickory City Schools Elementary Battle of the Books competition held March 9 at Grandview Middle School.
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Hickory City Schools extends its sincere appreciation to the Rotary Club of Hickory for honoring eight outstanding students from Hickory High School and Hickory Career & Arts Magnet High School (HCAM) as Students of Distinction.