06/11/2026
📢 We're Hiring at Hickory High School!
Current openings:
• Head Softball Coach
• Head Wrestling Coach
• Math Teacher
• Science Teacher
• Social Studies Teacher
• Spanish Teacher
Interested in applying or want more information? Visit our Human Resources page:
🔗 https://www.hickoryschools.net/departments/human-resources
06/10/2026
Proud of our outstanding teachers at Hickory High School!
2026 Prize for Teaching Excellence - Harbor Freight Tools for Schools
Honoring Outstanding U.S. Public High School Skilled Trades Teachers Winners Finalists Judges 2025 Grand Prize Winners 2026 Prize Winners 2026 Finalists Ken Acton Construction, Plumbing J. Everett Light Career Center – Indianapolis, IN James Allen Construction Huntley High School – Huntley, IL P...
05/30/2026
SO proud! ♥️🌪️♥️
Hickory High girls soccer wins state championship 'with heart, with grit and with skill'
"This was our last game, especially as a senior, I knew there wouldn't be an opportunity like this anymore, so I had to give it all."
05/30/2026
Congrats to our women’s soccer team! State Champions!
05/28/2026
Hickory girls soccer is going to the state championship match for the first time in school history
"That's a big deal, especially to me," Hickory junior Piper Jillings said. "I want to finish the job, and we might as well go all the way at this point."
05/28/2026
Excited to welcome Mr Henson in his new role as principal! We know you will do great things!
Hickory City Schools is excited to announce several leadership transitions for the upcoming school year!
Erin Sigmon, principal of Southwest Primary School, will transition to a new district role as the Family Engagement and Readiness Specialist for Parents as Teachers. Her years of experience in primary education and expertise in Conscious Discipline will help strengthen support for students and families.
Cierra Ferguson has been named the new principal of Southwest Primary School. Ferguson currently serves as assistant principal at Oakwood Elementary School and W. M. Jenkins Elementary and brings strong experience in literacy, instructional numeracy, and student-centered leadership.
Cyrus Henson will serve as Interim Principal of Hickory High School. A longtime assistant principal at HHS, Henson brings deep knowledge of the school community and a strong vision for student success.
Please join us in congratulating these outstanding leaders in their new roles!
05/28/2026
Hickory High School gets new principal; assistant principal named interim principal
Hickory City Schools announced changes to leadership positions on Wednesday.
05/27/2026
Let’s GOoooooooo!! 🌪️♥️
Congratulations to your lady Red Tornado soccer team, 5A NCHSAA Western Regional Champions! State bound! Let’s go!
05/17/2026
Congrats to Mrs Johnson! 🌪️
Ms. Craven pinning Mrs. Johnson at Appalachian State University this afternoon. Mrs. Johnson received her masters degree this evening. She’s been part of the Principal Fellows Program. Ms. Craven has been her mentor. We are so proud of you Mrs. Johnson!! ❤️🌪️