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Three New Assistant Principals Announced at HPS

09/06/2022

Three new education professionals have been selected as Assistant Principals for Hickory Public Schools: Dawn Leary, Deyonta Thacker, and Taisha Townsend.

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Ribbon-Cutting for CONGER HALL

08/30/2022

On August 25, friends, colleagues, and family came together for a ribbon-cutting ceremony designed to remember the late Larry Conger.

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HPS Leaders Bring Excellence to Education

08/14/2022

It's that time of year when teachers decorate their classrooms and prepare lesson plans ...

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New Women's Head Basketball Coach at HHS

08/09/2022

Alicia Abernathy is returning home to Hickory High (HHS) to coach the women’s Tornado basketball team. Only this time, instead of serving as Assistant Coach, she has been selected to lead the Tornadoes as the new Head Coach.

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Entry to Athletics Requires Clear Bags

08/09/2022

Clear Bag Procedure--entry requirements for athletics and major events.

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Jeff Hodakowski new director of accountability

New HPS Director of Accountability & Testing

07/28/2022

Jeff Hodakowski, most recently the Principal of Viewmont Elementary School, has been promoted to HPS Director of Accountability and Testing, serving at the HPS Administrative Services Building.

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HPS Announces Principal for Viewmont Elementary

07/28/2022

Jamie Ammons Curtis has been named as the new Principal of Viewmont Elementary School. Curtis replaces Jeff Hodakowski who was recently promoted to serve as the HPS Director of Accountability and Testing.

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New Principal Announced for Jenkins Elementary

07/27/2022

Allison Johnson has been named as the new Principal of Jenkins Elementary School. Johnson replaces Dr. Calandra Davis who accepted a position with another district.

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Hickory NAACP provides wrist-bands!

07/08/2022

During this past school year, the Hickory NAACP partnered with Hickory Public Schools to challenge students with an essay contest. Participating schools included all five elementary schools and two middle schools.

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National Awards for HPS Communications

07/05/2022

HPS was recently recognized on a national level for communications through a special-purpose publication and e-newsletter.

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New HPS Transportation Coordinator Announced!

06/30/2022

We welcome Kim Sadler to HPS as the new Transportation Coordinator!

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HPS Summer Programs featured on WHKY Radio!

06/28/2022

HPS Summer Programs were shared on WHKY radio--with Dr. Clemons and Dr. Sims!

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HPS GOOD NEWS--the latest edition!

06/14/2022

Enjoy the colorful images in this celebration issue!

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Hickory High's first sign in 50 years

06/09/2022

The current building for Hickory High School opened in 1972. The final costs approached $6 million by 1976 with the addition of the gymnasium and the music department. A sign identifying the school was placed roadside. However, a sign on the main building was never included in that original budget. So for 50 years, since the opening of the school, the main building of Hickory High was nameless. Until now.

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Dr. Carter Selected as new HCAM Principal

06/04/2022

Dr. Darwin E. Carter is the new Principal of Hickory Career and Arts Magnet High School (HCAM), effective June 27, 2022. Carter replaces Eric Puryear who accepted a role in another district.

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Stokes Announced as Director of EC/AIG

06/04/2022

Chanda S. Stokes has been selected as the new Director of the Exceptional and Academically/Intellectually Gifted Students (EC/AIG) for Hickory Public Schools, effective June 15, 2022.

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Jenkins 3rd graders share kindness with Airman

05/26/2022

The third grade students at Jenkins Elementary have been exploring ways to reach out to others with an expression of kindness. They have exchanged in class about methods of sharing kindness with one another, with friends, with their neighbors, and with the community. Throughout the year, they've sent letters to first responders thanking them for their service and caring hearts.

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HHS Senior Awarded Journalism Scholarship

05/25/2022

Lauren Lyerly, 18, a graduating senior at Hickory High (HHS), aspires to be a corresponding, broadcast journalist. Therefore, it seems natural that she is the winner of a broadcast journalism scholarship from WKBC Radio in North Wilkesboro.

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HHS Students Accepted to NC Governor’s School

05/17/2022

Three rising seniors at Hickory High School have been accepted to the prestigious Governor’s School of North Carolina.

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Ingram Selected for NCCDA Executive Board

05/09/2022

Karen Ingram, who serves as the Career Technical Education (CTE) Coordinator for Hickory Public Schools and is also the CTE Northwest Regional Coaching Coordinator and Coaching Champion, was recently selected to serve on the Executive Board for the North Carolina Career Development Association.

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HHS Carpentry Students Build Dugout Covers

05/09/2022

Larry Mallonee has always found great carpentry projects for his students. Some community members might remember the high-end dog houses that his students built with insulated walls and master-roofing. This spring, his students built covers for the athletic dugouts--providing school athletes with some shield from the sun and perhaps even a light rain.

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HPS GOOD NEWS for APRIL 2022

04/26/2022

Each month, HPS Director of Communications, Beverly Snowden, presents highlights of the district's Good News to the Board of Education.

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Three Student-Athletes to Play College Level

04/26/2022

HHS student-athletes sign to play sports on college level!

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HPS GOOD NEWS for MARCH 2022

03/30/2022

Each month, HPS Communications shares a sample of the GOOD NEWS happening at HPS!

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New Ex. Assistant to Superintendent & Board

03/17/2022

Jennifer Shoaf has been announced as the new Executive Administrative Assistant to the Hickory Public Schools Superintendent and Clerk to the Board of Education.

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Baseball Complex to be Dedicated to Coach Craft

03/11/2022

The Hickory High School athletic family is pleased to announce that the field dedication for the newly renovated David Craft Baseball Complex will be held on April 8th, 2022.

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The most recent "Good News!"

03/01/2022

The February issue of the Good News --just a sample of the great happenings at HPS!

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New HPS Finance Director Announced

02/18/2022

Jeffrey L. Blalock has been selected as the new Finance Director for Hickory Public Schools.

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Glance at 2021--HPS Achieves Greatness!

02/14/2022

Even through a pandemic, HPS achieved greatness!

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NWRESA CAREER FAIR 2022

02/07/2022

Mark you calendars for March 31!

Read More about NWRESA CAREER FAIR 2022

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Seniors Sign to Play College Sports

02/07/2022

Three HHS seniors sign to play athletics on the higher level.

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"Parents as Teachers" Receive Blue Ribbon Award

01/11/2022

Through the Parents as Teachers Quality Endorsement and Improvement Process (QEIP), Parents as Teachers with Hickory Public Schools has earned endorsement as a Blue Ribbon Affiliate.

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Good News for HPS (just a sample!)

12/10/2021

Each month, HPS Communications shares the Top Ten stories--as contributed from each school.

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Cox shares updates on HPS facility maintenance

11/29/2021

Tony Cox was interviewed by phone with WHKY Radio regarding updates to the HPS facilities.

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Students prepare holiday menu

11/29/2021

HHS students in Tammy Nelson's class prepare tasty dishes for the holidays!

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The November Issue of HPS Good News!

11/29/2021

Each month, HPS Communications spotlights the Top Ten news updates for our district!

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Ingram Selected by NC DPI to Coach NW Region

11/02/2021

Hickory Public Schools announces that Karen Ingram, career technical education (CTE) coordinator and instructional management coordinator for the district, has been selected by the NC Department of Public Instruction to serve as both Coaching Champion and Coaching Coordinator for the CTE Northwest Region.

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HPS Good News - TOP TEN!

11/02/2021

Each month, the Communications Dept. presents GOOD NEWS to the Board--with a focus on the TOP TEN!

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New Assistant Principal Hired for Grandview Middle

10/22/2021

Hickory Public Schools announces the hiring of Kelly Ann Somers as the new Assistant Principal for Grandview Middle School, effective immediately.

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New Ex. Admin. Assist. to Superintendent

10/18/2021

Hickory Public Schools announces the selection of Ms. Angela (Angel) Holland to serve as the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, Dr. Bryan Taylor and the Clerk to the HPS Board of Education, effective Monday, October 18, 2021.

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HPS Hires Director of Operations and Maintenance

10/18/2021

Hickory Public Schools announces that Anthony (Tony) Cox has been selected as the Director of Operations and Maintenance for the school district, effective Monday, October 18, 2021.

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Coaches Interviewed by WHKY's Hal Row

09/22/2021

Coach Joe Glass and Coach Jackie Finley recently shared their GOOD NEWS on WHKY!

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Where were you on 9.11? NEVER FORGET!

09/10/2021

WCNC interviews: On September 11, 2001, where were you?

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HHS Athletic Fields Named to Honor Two Coaches

09/10/2021

During a recent meeting of the Hickory Public Schools Board of Education, the naming selection of two athletic facilities at Hickory High received a unanimous vote from board members.

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Jenkins student greeted by Bobcat Mascot

New Year, New Beginnings!

09/03/2021

Two weeks into the new school year, and we realize there's lots of smiles behind the masks!

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Special Coverage from EdNC!

08/27/2021

Mebane Rash from EdNC recently visited Viewmont Ele. and spent some time with Dr. Taylor, special guests, and the Viewmont Bears.

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Back-to-School Events! Check it out!

08/04/2021

Each of our nine schools is offering back-to-school events. Review this list!

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HPS Virtual Option Application Deadline!

07/28/2021

HPS will offer a centralized virtual option for students enrolled in Grades 4-12 for the 2021-22 School Year.

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GOOD NEWS UPDATE -- Summer 2021

07/27/2021

Good News newsletter from July 26, 2021.

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World Languages open doors to opportunities!

07/22/2021

As the 2021-2022 school year kicks off at Hickory Public Schools on August 23, high school students are provided the opportunity to study a foreign language.

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Welcome Dr. Taylor, HPS Superintendent!

07/18/2021

Dr. Bryan Taylor begins his new duties as HPS Superintendent on July 19!

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HCAM’s Emergency Training Technology!

07/08/2021

As high school students from throughout Catawba County (and beyond) consider the return to school this fall, one of the most popular and sought-after courses is provided at Hickory Career and Arts Magnet High School (HCAM).

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Fotheringham Retires from Education Foundation

07/04/2021

After more than nine years serving as the Executive Director of the HPS Education Foundation, Inc., Sandi Whisnant Fotheringham, has announced her retirement.

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HPS Board Announces Interim Superintendent

06/17/2021

During the recent meeting of the Hickory Public Schools Board of Education on Monday, June 14, 2021, the board members voted to select Dr. Shawn D. Clemons as the Interim Superintendent of Hickory Public Schools (HPS).

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Carter Holt commits to soccer academy in Spain

06/14/2021

Recent 2021 Hickory High graduate, Carter Holt, has committed to ETURE, a prestigious soccer academy based in Valencia, Spain.

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HHS Senior awarded Belk Scholarship to Davidson!

05/28/2021

Only eight high school seniors from across the globe are selected each year to receive The John M. Belk Scholarship at Davidson College.

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New Principal Announced for Longview Elementary!

05/28/2021

Hickory Public Schools has announced the selection of Andrea Johnson as the new Principal of Longview Elementary School.

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HPS Announces New Principal of Grandview Middle!

05/28/2021

Hickory Public Schools has announced the selection of Dr. Tyrone L. Corlew, Sr. as the new Principal of Grandview Middle School.

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HPS GOOD NEWS! Links to monthly news.

05/27/2021

Each month, we share the Good News happening here at HPS! The newsletter doesn't cover it all, but provides a great sample!

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New HHS Head Football Coach Announced!

05/26/2021

A familiar face is returning to his old stomping grounds at Hickory High. Joseph (Joe) Glass has been selected as the new Head Football Coach to lead the Tornadoes into their new season.

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