COMMUNITY FORUMS for

SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH

sponsored by the HPS Board of Education

The Superintendent of Hickory Public Schools, Dr. Robbie Adell, has announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2021. Therefore, the HPS Board of Education has begun the search for a new superintendent to lead Hickory Public Schools. The new superintendent will begin July 1, 2021.

The public is invited to attend two “Community Forums for HPS Superintendent Search,” sponsored by the HPS Board of Education. These forums will provide the public with the opportunity to share characteristics and qualities in support of the superintendent search.

The first Community Forum is scheduled for March 29, 2021 at Northview Middle School’s auditorium (302 28th Avenue, NE, Hickory, NC 28601). The one-hour event starts at 5:30 PM. A microphone will be set-up for the public and each person speaking will be provided three minutes to share input.

The second Community Forum is scheduled for April 12, 2021 at Grandview Middle School’s auditorium (451 Catawba Valley Blvd, SE, Hickory, NC 28602). The one-hour event begins at 6:30 PM, immediately following the work-session of the HPS Board of Education. Again, a microphone will be set-up for the public and each person speaking will be provided three minutes to share input.

Health Department guidelines for community safety will be in place for both forums, including the checking of temperatures, required masks and social distancing (unless sitting with family members).

Both forums will be streamed-live on the HPS YouTube link with the link provided on the district website the day of the event: www.hickoryschools.net

For any member of the community who is unable to attend the Community Forums, comments may be submitted in advance to the following email: hps_sb@hickoryschools.net

Additional information regarding the available leadership role of HPS Superintendent can be found on the district’s homepage: www.hickoryschools.net   There is also a community survey on the district homepage regarding “characteristics and qualities” for the new superintendent.  The survey must be completed no later than midnight, April 15, 2021. Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S99QS6J

For additional inquiries, contact Ginger Robertson, executive assistant to the superintendent: 828-322-2855 or email: robertsongi@hickoryschools.net

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**Beginning February 16, 4th and 5th graders have the option of participating in Plan A four days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday). 3rd graders may also participate in Plan A four days a week. Wednesdays will remain as remote learning days for all until further notice. Full-time remote learning is also an option for all students. **

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Support Longview Elementary! Virtual Fundraiser Going on Now!

We want to give your child the best education possible, and our teachers need your help. Due to the pandemic and tighter budgets, we need to raise funds for the essential tools our teachers need to help our students succeed.

In light of current events, student and staff safety has become our most important issue. That’s why we are partnering with a company that specializes in safe, no-contact fundraising. They have helped schools like ours raise more than $150 million dollars.

This safe and easy fundraiser is 100% online so there is no face-to-face selling, collecting money, or delivering products. Participation only takes 12 minutes, and your child will win fun and exciting prizes. Every student will receive a valuable Wild Republic Hugger or earbuds, just for participating. More prizes will be rewarded when goals are reached. Please help now. It really will make a difference.

Go to https://www.schoolstore.net/sid.t?167660 to show our teachers and staff your support. Thank you!

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TESTING INFORMATION: The North Carolina Check-In assessments will be administered to 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students beginning  January 11th. CLICK HERE FOR THE TESTING LETTER FROM THE HPS ACCOUNTABILITY DEPARTMENT. Look for communication from your child's teacher regarding specific testing dates for your child. 

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Attendance for Remote Learners - District Policy Announcement:

Beginning on Tuesday, January 19, all remote students must log in to their online class each morning.  Students will only be counted present for the day if they log in for class.  Longview students should log in by 8:15.

Remote students are expected to participate in online classes and complete assignments as required by their classroom teacher.