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🏅🎉 Shoutout to Our Assistant Principal for Technology, Student Life & Athletics! 🎉🏅 We are beyond grateful for the dedication and energy of our amazing Assistant Principal, Mr. Giddis, who champions our student-athletes, athletic programs, and student activities with passion and pride! From the sidelines of games to the heart of club meetings, Mr. Giddis works hard to ensure every student has opportunities to grow, lead, and shine. He champions all things technology, athletics, and student activities with passion and pride. His leadership helps build school spirit, foster teamwork, and create a vibrant campus culture where every student feels connected and empowered. Thank you, Mr. Giddis, for your unwavering support, enthusiastic presence, and belief in the power of extracurriculars to shape well-rounded, confident students. You truly make a difference! #StudentLifeLeader #AthleticsAndActivities #ThankYou #GoTeam #MakingADifference #APAppreciation

This fantastically fun golf event supports the Hickory High School Band Program which includes Concert Bands, Wind Symphony, Winter Guard, Winter Percussion, and the award-winning Hickory Marching Hawks! Check out their website for more information: https://hhsbands.org/fundraisers/golf/

🫶🏽 Celebrating Our Assistant Principal, Dr. Bellamy! 🫶🏽 We want to take a moment to recognize and thank Dr. Bellamy, who works tirelessly to support our students with disabilities, special needs, and beyond! With compassion, dedication, and a deep understanding of inclusive education, Dr. Bellamy advocates for every student’s right to learn, grow, and thrive. Their commitment to individualized support, collaboration with families, and championing student strengths make a lasting difference in the lives of so many. Thank you, Dr. Bellamy, for being a voice, a guide, and a constant source of encouragement for our students and staffulty. Our gymnastics team named you their "biggest fan" and you are a champion for all! Your work is powerful, your heart is big, and although your voice is loud 😂 ... your impact is immeasurable. 💫 #InclusionMatters #ThankYou #EveryStudentEveryDay #SpecialEducationSupport #APAppreciation

🌟 Shoutout to Our Assistant Principal for Instruction! 🌟 We are incredibly grateful for the tireless efforts of our Assistant Principal for Instruction, Ms. Coles, who plays a vital role in ensuring our students receive the highest quality education every day. From supporting teachers in lesson planning to analyzing student data and leading professional development, Ms. Coles is deeply committed to student success. Whether it's visiting classrooms to provide feedback or collaborating with staff to improve instructional practices, their passion for learning shines through in everything they do. Thank you, Ms. Coles, for your dedication, leadership, and unwavering focus on what matters most—our students. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we’re lucky to have you on our team! #InstructionalLeader #StudentSuccess #ThankYou #WeAppreciateYou

Make sure to thank your assistant principal this week! #assistantprincipalappreciation

Calling all Hawks! Wear purple 💜 tomorrow to show your love and support for our military connected students! #purpleup #militaryfamilies

HHS Orchestra Spring Trip/ Competition in Atlanta this weekend! They won first place in their division and overall Grand Champion of all of the competing Orchestras! Congratulations!

The following athletes were honored at tonight’s School Board meeting: Peyton Worman - 2nd place in the class 5 individual state diving competition Abigail Maniace - 3rd place in the class 5 individual state diving competition Jonathan Baum, Tristan Fancher, Zachary Schubert, and Tyler Trago - 1st place in the Class 5 Individual State Championship in the 4 x 800 Meter Relay Race Congratulations! We are proud of your accomplishments!

Congratulations to our Chorus who received several honors this past weekend! 🎉🎶 BASSic TENORs - first place high school men’s choirs with Excellent rating Concert Choir - Fourth place high school mixed choirs with Superior rating Freshmen Treble Choir - Second place high school treble choir with Excellent rating Euphonics - First place high school treble choir with a Superior rating Euphonics - Grand Champion and highest high school vocal score of the weekend Abby Tompkins - best high school vocal solo Hickory High School Chorus - Esprit de Corps award for best embodying the ideals of music

In honor of Women's History Month in March, our Red Cross Club members made "care packages" for our female military members. They collected supplies and packed the shipping boxes for the Red Cross to deliver to women serving our country.

Some light-hearted fun led to belly laughs as Mrs. Gardner's students played an April Fool's joke on our custodian, Mr. Price. Mrs. Gardner on the walkie: "Mr Price, there is water all over the floor in Workroom 131!" Mr. Price: "On my way!"

Help the Hickory Indoor Percussion Ensemble perform at the WGI Indoor Percussion World Championships April 10th-12th in Dayton, Ohio. Our students will perform for the most prestigious judging panel in the world and will witness the incredible WGI World Class competition. Your donation goes directly toward hotel costs, transporting equipment, registration fees and other required expenses to make this trip a reality! Thank you for your support of the Hickory Indoor Percussion Ensemble! Check out the website for the link or type the link in your search bar: https://tinyurl.com/DrivetoDayton

Mrs. Reed's AP Biology classes did a scavenger hunt around campus. They got to experience nature right outside our door! 🌿

Four HHS Speech members traveled to Salem, VA for the state tournament this weekend. 🥇Lucia and Scarlett Rainaldi “reigned” again by bringing home a 1st place victory! Ian and Gael received 4th place. 🎉Congratulations!

Spanish 5 students in Sra. Whatley's class, play Pechakucha to practice their impromptu listening and speaking skills! Her Spanish 3 students recently created their own story endings as part of their unit on childhood and memories! #languageinaction

Congratulations to Mrs. Wagner, our well-deserving "Power of the Peake" Award winner! 🎉 Mrs. Wagner is more than an educator—she’s a mentor, a supporter, and an inspiration to her students. Her dedication goes beyond the classroom, offering guidance, encouragement, and personal time to ensure every student succeeds. She creates a safe, uplifting space where students feel valued and heard. Her passion for teaching has transformed lives, helping students grow in confidence and skill. The world needs more educators like Mrs. Wagner—kind, compassionate, and truly invested in her students' success. Thank you, Mrs. Wagner! 💙 #PowerOfThePeake

This week our talented young artists were honored at our In-House Art Show! We are thrilled to share the results, where creativity and talent are showcased! Congratulations to all the winners and participants!

Our talented Hawks did SUCH a great job this year competing in the 2024-2025 PTSA Reflections Contest! Please check out the results and congratulate these Hawks when you see them! #talented #ptsareflections #creativity #soaring

Check out this great opportunity to support our Hickory Dance Troupe AND wake up with fun surprises in your yard for the littles to enjoy! #eggmyyard #hdt

Our Robotics Team, The Hawk Collective, placed 19 out of 31 in their qualification matches. They were picked by the teams on alliance 1, including The Mech Tech Dragons and Garrett Coalition. Our team then went on with alliance 1 with an undefeated record in the playoffs and won the event. This is the first time in the team's history that they have won an event. The team has received medals, an award, a placard, and even a blue banner to show off the win. We wouldn’t have been able to do it without our team leads, including Hayden Gray, Anna Bongiovanni, and Abigail Tompkins, as well as our drive team, consisting of Jayden Bolling-Marquez, Michael Petty, Jacob Meier, and Riley Meyer. The team has qualified for District Championships for the second year in a row, which will be held at Showplace Arena in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. This event takes place April 3 to April 6, and the Hawk Collective is very excited. If you happen to see someone who is on the robotics team, make sure to congratulate them for their hard work.