Wilkes County Schools issued the following announcement on Jan. 6.
Parents, our academic calendar has been revised to reflect the 2 early dismissal days that were approved by the Board of Education in December. March 2 and May 4 will now be early dismissal days for students. Click the link below to download/print the calendar!
https://www.wilkescountyschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp.
Original source can be found here.
Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Griffin told Hickory City Schools’ board that ongoing delays in finalizing North Carolina’s budget create uncertainty over future funding levels and teacher pay structures. She called attention to stagnant veteran teacher salaries while urging staff not to lose focus as they finish out the current academic year.
Hickory City Schools expressed disappointment after county commissioners advanced a plan to merge three school systems. Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Griffin said advocacy efforts would now focus on state-level decisions. The district urged continued community engagement as final approval rests with the State Board of Education.
Hickory City Schools is offering free summer meals to children ages 18 and under starting May 28. Families can choose between weekly meal pick-up or daily onsite options at local community centers. Registration is required for weekly pick-ups.
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