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Hickory City Schools proudly celebrates its Elementary Battle of the Books (EBOB) Team from Oakwood Elementary School for being named the Region 7 Elementary Battle of the Books Champions on Friday, March 27, at Challenger High School.
The Hickory City Schools team competed against top elementary teams from six surrounding districts, including Alexander County, Ashe County, Caldwell County, Catawba County, Watauga County, and Yancey County. Demonstrating exceptional reading comprehension, teamwork, and perseverance, the team advanced through seven competitive rounds to earn the regional title.
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Below is the Superintendent’s Report from the Monday, March 23, 2026 Board of Education meeting, presented by Dr. Jennifer Griffin.
As events continue to unfold around the potential merger of school systems across Catawba County, I want to provide an important update this evening. Last Friday, the County Commissioners released a merger plan for the three school systems in Catawba County.
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Hickory City Schools is proud to announce that Hickory High School student Mallory Rhoney has been selected to attend the 2026 North Carolina Governor’s School, one of the state’s most prestigious academic honors.
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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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