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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

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!

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

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

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

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!

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.

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

📢 FBLA Community Service Project 🐾💙 The FBLA club is collecting donations for the Chesapeake Humane Society to help pets in need! 🐶🐱 Check out the list of wanted items above, and drop off any donations in rooms 222, 148, or 226. Every contribution makes a difference, and we appreciate your support! 🙌💛 #FBLA #CommunityService #HelpingPaws #ChesapeakeHumaneSociety

💜 Hawks, check your emails for the order form to get your Purple Up shirt! Pay via OSP and today is the last day to order!! 💜 #purpleup #miltaryconnectedfamilies

This weekend, our very own, Dr. Bellamy showcased the power of dedication and healthy habits by competing in The Level Up Games! 🎉🏅 Her hard work, perseverance, and commitment to wellness inspire not only our students but our entire school community. We believe that healthy habits—like staying active, setting goals, and pushing our limits—are key to success both inside and outside the classroom. Dr. Bellamy is a shining example of what it means to lead by example! Join us in congratulating her on this incredible achievement! 👏👏 #HealthyHabits #LeadingByExample #ProudSchoolFamily

Last week, Spanish 4 presented in the target language using vocabulary and skills learned recently to present about their Picasso inspired artwork!

🫶🏽 Student Leaders from Best Buddies and SCA teamed up to create a Field Day event for our students with unique learning needs! Everyone had a blast for sure and made great memories! #inclusionliveshere #studentleaders #hawkshaveheart 🫶🏽

Please mark your calendars for this great event, showcasing our most talented artistic Hawks! 🎨 🖌️

Senior Graduation Signs are available for purchase now through March 31st. Please visit online school payments. No orders will be accepted after March 31st. Please indicate the preferred name in the description box (i.e first and last name, first name only, or nickname) when placing the order.

🎓 SENIORS!! 📣 Check out the important information in the Senior Hawk Talk Edition! You can locate the full edition on our website or posted in your Canvas Class of 2025 Course! Let the countdown begin!