These incredible staff members score big every day by showing top-notch respect to their colleagues, students, and everyone around them. Thank you for making our school a kind, welcoming, and supportive place for all of us!
This month, we are honoring students who show what it means to be a "Touchdown Teammate" by consistently treating classmates, teachers, and staff with respect. Thank you for making our school a kinder, more respectful place every single day. You are all true MVP teammates! ⭐️🩵
Let’s give a huge round of applause to Ms. Brueggeman’s class! They just joined the 100% PTA Membership Club and celebrated with a delicious, well-earned popsicle party! 🥳 Popsicles definitely taste better when you earn them together!
Who’s going to be next? It’s not too late to help your child’s class get their party!
🏁 Several classes are right on the edge of hitting 100%! Help them cross the finish line and unlock their sweet reward.
Join the PTA: https://hickoryelementary.givebacks.com/shop?category=24904
Way to soar high with your attendance this past month! Check out how each grade level did:
Pre-K: 96.68%
Kindergarten: 97.02%
1st Grade: 96.82%
2nd Grade: 97.55% 🏆 (Top Attendance Winners!)
3rd Grade: 96.67%
4th Grade: 96.87%
5th Grade: 96.48%
Shoutout to 2nd Grade for taking the top spot in October with 97.55%!
🎉Keep showing up ready to learn every single day, because Every Day Counts! Let’s keep this momentum going into November!
✨ Attendance Tip: Schedule doctor and dentist visits during school breaks or after school hours whenever possible. If an appointment during the school day is unavoidable, bring your child back to finish out the afternoon! 🩺📝
Seeing the lightbulbs literally turn on—both on their circuit boards and in their minds—was the highlight of our day!
🎃 Mrs. Agricola’s kindergarten class rolled up their tiny sleeves for a hands-on Pumpkin Day! From counting seeds to picking silly faces for their jack-o'-lanterns, our kindergarteners filled the room with pure joy and creativity.
Because our amazing students crushed their Boosterthon goal, Mrs. Nolette and Mrs. Haist took the mic for an unforgettable Karaoke performance! 🎶
To make the day extra special, our wonderful cafeteria team dressed up in super fun Halloween costumes to celebrate with everyone!
Thank you to all our students and families for supporting our school and reaching our goal. Way to go! 🩵✨
A Huge shoutout to Mrs. Meeks’ class! They officially hit 100% PTA membership and cooled off with a super sweet popsicle party!
Want to help your child's class score their own popsicle party? It’s not too late to jump in! Joining the PTA is quick and easy. Your support directly helps our amazing teachers, students, and school activities!
🏆 Which class will be next? Several classrooms are super close to the finish line! Help them unlock their icy treat by signing up today: https://hickoryelementary.givebacks.com/shop?category=24904
Every membership counts! ✨
For earning the most new donations, students got to deliver the ultimate reward: pieing Mr. Boykin and Deputy Flint! 🎉✨
A massive thank you to all our school families for the incredible support! Keep up the great work!
By programming directional and speed codes, students modeled how planets orbit the Sun and explored how distance impacts each planet's journey. Science, coding, and space exploration combined into one out-of-this-world lesson! ✨🚀
Step right up to the Greatest Lunch on Earth! 🎪✨
National School Lunch Week is officially here!
Our cafeteria team is stepping into the ring to serve up delicious meals that give you the power to jump, run, and learn all day long!
Thank you to all of our amazing Hawk families who joined us last night for our Open House, "Meet the Team, Learn the Dream"! It was wonderful seeing parents connect with our teachers, hear about classroom goals, and partner with us for a successful school year. A huge thank you as well to everyone who came out to support the food trucks!
Parent Presentation Schedule:
Pre-K – 2nd Grade Parents: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
3rd – 5th Grade Parents: 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Food Trucks On-Site:
Grab a bite before or after your session from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
We can't wait to see you tonight! 🩵🖤
Thank you both for spreading kindness, positivity, and bright smiles around our school every single day. We are so lucky to have you!
Make sure to mark your calendars for our upcoming Open House, "Meet the Team, Learn the Dream"! This event gives parents the chance to get crucial classroom insights to support a winning school year.
Date: October 8th
Presentation Times:
Pre-K – 2nd Grade: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
3rd – 5th Grade: 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Food Trucks On-Site:
Enjoy dinner before or after your session! Food trucks will be serving from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Why Attend?
During your grade-level window, teachers will share specific classroom expectations, curriculum highlights, and key strategies to ensure your child has a smooth and successful year.
We look forward to partnering with you!
Showing up every day is how we practice, grow, and win together! We are so proud of our students for showing up ready to learn throughout September.
Pre-K: 97.82%
Kindergarten: 97.31%
First Grade: 98.72%
Second Grade: 98.57%
Third Grade: 98.02%
Fourth Grade: 97.81%
Fifth Grade: 98.71%
As we kick off October, let's keep showing up ready to learn, play, and win together!
We are beyond excited to announce that our very own music teacher, Erin Pollard, has been named HES TEACHER OF THE YEAR!
If you’ve ever walked down our hallways and heard beautiful songs, laughing voices, or joyful drumbeats, you already know how special Ms. Pollard is. From teaching us how to keep the beat to making sure every single student feels like a star, Ms. Pollard brings kindness, positivity, and harmony to our school family every single day.
Thank you for showing us that when we work together as a team, we can make the sweetest music!
This month’s theme was "All-Star Attitude," awarded to students who display positivity, kindness, and a winning attitude every single day.
Whether it's helping a classmate, brightening up the classroom with a big smile, or tackling every challenge with a positive mindset, these students shine bright like true All-Stars! ⭐🩵
Attention Hickory Elementary Hawks families! Join us for our Open House and get ready for a winning school year!
📅 Date: October 8th
⏰ Grade Level Schedule:
Pre-K – 2nd Grade: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
3rd – 5th Grade: 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Food Trucks:
Grab dinner with us! Food trucks will be on site from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
What to Expect:
Parents will learn specific information directly from their child’s teacher to ensure a successful, fun, and productive school year!
We can't wait to see you there! 🩵🖤
