ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL FAMILIES...
Fall End-of-Course (EOC) Testing and Retesting is coming up next week, December 15–19!
Each high school will share its specific exam schedule and important details, including information about the English II Retest, which will take place January 6–9.
We encourage students to take full advantage of any retesting opportunities offered during testing week—they’re a great chance to show growth and strengthen understanding.
Best of luck to all our students! We believe in you and know you’ll do your very best. 💙✨

Holiday Food and Toy Giveaway at Bethany Lutheran Church
Bethany Lutheran Church at 1644 Main Avenue Drive NW, Hickory, NC 28601, will be distributing bags of non-perishable food and toys to anyone in need on a first come first serve basis (Items are Limited).

Date: December 14, 2025
Time: 1 pm
Bethany Lutheran Church
Ph: 828-322-5002

Email: SecretaryBethanyLC@gmail.com
Facebook.com/BethanyLutheranChurchHickory

Join Clara and her friends as her family's Christmas party turns into the dreamy Land of Sweets in this holiday classic!  Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts and The Old Post Office Playhouse present The Nutcracker Ballet on December 12 & 13 at 7pm and December 13 & 14 at 3pm. Tickets available at (828) 464-6128 or at www.thegreenroomtheatre.org.

Special Sensory-Friendly Performance of The Nutcracker...
Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts and The Old Post Office Playhouse present a special sensory-friendly performance of The Nutcracker Ballet on Thursday, December 11, at 7 pm. Performance is FREE, but vouchers are required. Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts desires that all families should be able to enjoy the tradition and magic of the Nutcracker for the holidays.  To see what makes their Sensory Friendly version unique and to request a voucher, visit hickoryballetpa.com/sensory-friendly-nutcracker.



📣 We’re Down to the Final Days — Help Us Grow the Jackpot!
Catawba County Schools families, we’re entering the last stretch of our Holly Jolly Half & Half fundraiser, and we are still FAR from our goal. As of today, we’ve raised $1,370, and we need a strong push to finish the fundraiser successfully.
This event directly supports the Education Foundation for Catawba County Schools, which funds:

• Teacher and classroom innovation grants
• Student scholarships and enrichment opportunities
• Programs that strengthen learning across CCS

💰 And remember — one lucky winner will take home HALF the jackpot!
The more we raise, the bigger the prize someone will win just in time for the holidays.
⏰ The drawing will be held on Friday, December 19 — a little over ONE WEEK away.
If you haven’t bought your tickets yet, now is the perfect time. Please also help us spread the word by sharing with friends, family, and community supporters.
👉 Buy your tickets here: https://givebutter.com/hollyjolly2
Let’s make these final days count for our students, our teachers, and our schools! 💎✨