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💙 Monday, Sept 22 – Stay Cool!
😎 It’s time to Stay Cool!
Kick off Spirit Week by rocking your coolest blues, greens, and purples. Show up bold and chill as we start the Rainbow Rumble strong!
#HickoryHawks #SpiritWeek #StayCool

🎭✨ Theatre Season is here! ✨🎭
Auditions will be held on Monday, September 22, from 3:00–5:00 PM. All interested students are welcome—bring your energy and creativity!

📌 Following auditions, we’ll host a Parent Meeting at 5:00 PM (plan for about 30 minutes). We’ll share important information about schedules, expectations, and how families can get involved.

We can’t wait to kick off another amazing season of theatre together! 💙

👕 Still need your Hickory Athletics Shirt?
Don’t wait – show your Hawk pride with the official shirt that represents ALL our teams! 🩵🤍🖤

At just $20, it’s the easiest way to be game-day ready.
Let’s pack the stands in teal & black – Hawks fly together! 🦅

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🎤✨ Attention Hawks! Do you like to talk, perform, or just want to try something new? Then come check out the Speech Team—formerly known as Forensics! Our interest meeting is Thursday, September 25th from 3:00 to 4:00 in Room 410 with Mrs. Cigich and Mrs. Carawan.
Whether you love acting, storytelling, reciting poetry, or just want to boost your confidence, the Speech Team is the place to be! Come see what it’s all about—no experience needed, just bring your voice and your energy. 🎙️

See you there, Hawks! 🦅

Meeting rescheduled for tomorrow after school!

🏅 Our fall team captains came together this morning for our very first Captain's Breakfast! Student-athletes learned what it means to lead, discussed their roles as captains, and worked through real-life scenarios to strengthen their skills. Beyond the lessons, they enjoyed building camaraderie and connecting. We’re proud of these leaders who will help set the tone for a great season ahead! 💪

🌈 Spirit Week is Coming September 22-26
📣 Hey Hawks! Spirit Week is almost here — and this year it’s a Rainbow Rumble 🌈✨.
Show your Hawk pride by dressing up each day! Here’s the lineup:
💙 Monday: Stay Cool
🦅 Tuesday: Teal Takeover
🌲 Wednesday: Into the Woods
💛 Thursday: Neon Nightmare
🔥 Friday: Fire Fit Friday
Get ready to show off your colors, your creativity, and your Hawk spirit! 🦅

All Hawks interested in Theatre Program this year, please plan to attend the interest meeting on Tuesday, September 16th in the Auditorium from 3-3:30PM. This meeting is for students only, parent meeting is next week!

🥣✨ CEREAL WARS 2025!! ✨🥣
Hickory vs. Great Bridge.
Who will win this year’s Battle of the Boulevard? 👀

Each grade level is challenged to bring in unopened boxes of cereal to be donated! 💛💚

⚔️ Borough vs. Borough
🏆 Grade vs. Grade

The grade level with the MOST donations will earn:

🎉 ANYWHERE seating in the cafeteria every Friday in October! 🎉

📦 Let’s stack those boxes high, support our community, and show your school pride! 👉 Drop off your cereal boxes and let’s see who CRUNCHES the competition!

#CerealWars2025 #BattleOfTheBoulevard #HawksVsWildcats

Mrs. Ehret and Miss. Liverman are teaching us that math can be a tasty subject! Students got to see and create perfect squares using Cheez-Its today. Who knew learning could be so cheesy? 🧀✖️ #mathclass #perfectsquares #cheezits #handsonlearning

🍁🏆 Game on, Hawks! We can’t wait to see our athletes in action! Mark your calendars, grab your spirit wear, and get ready to cheer loud and proud! #HawkPride #FallSports #HawkYeah

🎉 Memories made, memories saved! 📸
The deadline for early-bird pricing is Friday, September 26. Order your yearbook and 8th-grade recognition ad at the lowest cost of the year!

🌈🎨 Hey Hickory! We had an epic time today painting posters as we gear up for the most colorful week of the year—Rainbow Rumble!!! 🌈💥

But that’s not all! 🥣✨ Cereal Wars is coming soon, so start stockpiling those cereal boxes! 🏆 The battle kicks off Monday, Sept. 22!

Let’s make this Spirit Week one for the books, Hickory! 🔥💪 Who’s ready to rumble? 🙌

#RainbowRumble #CerealWars #SpiritWeek #LetsGoHickory 🎉

🌺 End of Summer Luau Celebration! 🌺
Join us on Friday, September 19, as we say aloha to summer in style! ☀️🌴

✨ The SCA will be selling colorful leis for just $2!
🌊 All proceeds benefit the local chapter of the Surfers Healing Foundation, supporting children with autism through the joy of surfing. 🏄‍♂️💙

Come grab a lei, spread the aloha spirit, and make a difference! 🌺💛

🌟 Shoutout to our amazing Hawk Morning News Crew! 🌟
Every day, these hardworking students start our school off on the right note—bringing us important announcements, sharing upcoming events, and spreading positivity across the building. 🎥🎤📺
Your creativity, teamwork, and dedication behind the scenes (and on camera!) make such a big difference in our school community. Thank you for being the voices that help us kick off every day... the Hawk Way!

✨ Reminder to all 8th-grade students with a 3.75 GPA or higher, the deadline to turn in NJHS Student Information Forms is on Friday, September 26. If you are unsure of your GPA, please see one of your team teachers. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Peterson or Mrs. Swain.

🇺🇸 Today, our Hawks showed their pride and spirit with Red, White, and Blue Day! 🇺🇸

Thank you to our students and staff for coming together to celebrate with such enthusiasm. Your creativity, school spirit, and sense of community was shining brightly throughout the day. ✨

We are proud to see our halls filled with unity, positivity, and Hawk Pride! 💙❤️🤍

Last night's Fall Athletics Parent Meetings have us excited to get these seasons started! Best of luck to all our student-athletes! 📣🏈⚾️🥎⚽️ Shout out to our amazing coaching staff and the best trainer in the 757, Breanna! #LetsGoHawks