Oakwood Elementary School

We celebrated a very special milestone during our Awards Day and Promotion Ceremony. Watching our students walk across the stage, smile with pride, and celebrate all they’ve accomplished reminded us just how special this group truly is. From classroom memories to friendships, laughter, and growth, these students have left their mark on our school in the best way. 💙

Families — if you captured special moments from the ceremony, we would love for you to share them with us! Please email any photos to Mrs. Kaylor at [email protected] so we can include them.

We are so proud of our fifth graders and cannot wait to see all the amazing things they do next!

3rd and 4th Grade Awards 🥳

Did you miss this morning’s First Talk with Hal Row on WHKY at 6:30 AM?

Hickory City Schools was proud to recognize outstanding educators and leaders featured on the show:

2025-2026 Teacher of the Year, Brianna Sexton, Southwest Primary School
2025-2026 Principal of the Year, Kqisha Dagenhart, Oakwood Elementary School
2026-2027 Teacher of the Year, Katie Carson, Grandview Middle School
2026-2027 Principal of the Year, Jennifer Greene, Grandview Middle School

During the conversation, they shared what this recognition means to them, what inspired them to pursue education and leadership, and highlights of their school communities.

If you missed the conversation, you can listen on demand at www.whky.com.

🚨Due to the library being under construction after the water leak, some returned books may not have been checked in yet. If your student received a lost book notice but you believe the book was already turned in, please double check at home first.

If the book is still not located, we will check again at the beginning of the school year once we are back in the library space.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this process. We are excited to welcome students back to a fresh, new library next year! 🚨

Summer meals are back! ☀️

Hickory City Schools is offering meals at no cost for children ages 18 and under this summer, with two convenient options for families:

✔️ Weekly meal pick-up (3-day or 7-day boxes)
✔️ Daily meals on site at select locations

If you already know your summer plans, we encourage you to complete the registration form to help us prepare enough meals for all children.

📅 Program runs May 28 – August 13
⚠️ No meals the week of July 4

🔗 Learn more and register here: https://www.hickoryschools.net/departments/school-nutrition