About Hickory:

Mission Statement:

The mission of Hickory High School is to prepare all students with the knowledge and skills needed to become productive, responsible, and innovative members of the global community by providing a quality education and extra-curricular activities within a safe learning environment through partnerships among parents, teachers, and community.

A Note from the Principal:

Hickory High School, established in 1996, is home to over 1,899 students. The "hawk" is the school mascot and school colors are teal, black, white, and gray. Offering a full range of academic and vocational courses, Hickory High School also provides numerous advanced placement classes and a diversity of technology classes in state-of-the-art technology laboratories. The technology program at Hickory High School was designated as the "Technology Program of the Year" for Virginia for the year 2002-2003. In addition, the band, orchestra, and choral programs have established themselves as a Blue Ribbon Program of Excellence in the state of Virginia. As a result of continued success on the Virginia Standards of Learning tests, Hickory High School is designated as a fully accredited school in the state.

With an enthusiastic staff of teachers, guidance counselors, media specialists, and administrators, Hickory High School offers over 50 clubs and organizations ranging from the dance team to the literary magazine. The athletic program at Hickory represents a broad diversity of sports.

Hickory High School's spirited student body embraces each day in a positive way as the students, parents, staff, and community "soar towards excellence."