CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS ARE DECEMBER 22 through JANUARY 5! District and school offices will be closed December 23-January 1. We will see your child back in school on Tuesday, January 6, 2026! Have a safe and joyful holiday season!

Friday, December 19th, is a 3-Hour Early Release Day for students! QUEST will operate at its regular sites that afternoon.

⏰ Time Is Running Out!

The Holly Jolly Half & Half drawing is THIS FRIDAY, and the jackpot is already nearly $4,000 — but we are still FAR from our goal.
Every ticket supports teacher innovation grants, student scholarships, and programs that benefit CCS schools, and one lucky winner will take home HALF the jackpot! 💰
If you’ve been meaning to buy tickets, now is the time.
👉 Purchase tickets here: https://givebutter.com/hollyjolly2
Let’s make this final push count for our students and schools! 💎✨


🐄 Interested in Raising & Showing Livestock?
Families with students ages 8–18 are invited to learn more about the 4-H Steer Calf Project at an informational meeting on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Agricultural Resources Center in Newton.
This hands-on project gives students the opportunity to raise, care for, and show a steer while learning responsibility, animal care, and showmanship skills—with support from volunteers and a veterinarian.
👉 Registration is required: https://go.ncsu.edu/2026dairysteerinfo
Scan the QR code on the flyer or register online for more details.


Registration is now open for the City of Hickory Youth Volleyball Program
The program is free for City of Hickory residents; nonresidents may participate for a $40 fee. All participants will purchase a team jersey at registration.

🗓 Register online by Jan. 14, 2026: hickory.recdesk.com
The program is open to girls ages 9–18, with divisions based on age as of April 1, 2026:

• 11U: ages 9–11
• 15U: ages 12–15
• 18U: ages 16–18

All players must attend one skills assessment on Jan. 26 or Jan. 27, 2026.
First-time participants must submit a copy of their birth certificate to the Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Administrative Offices (1451 8th St. Dr. NE) prior to participation.
For more information, contact Richard McKercher (rmckercher@hickorync.gov), Robert Link (rlink@hickorync.gov), or call 828-322-7046, Ext. 2.