Reminder! One hour early release for all elementary schools except Lakewood Elementary School today, Thursday, August 6, 2026. 

Back-to-School Fests and Open House dates are set. Find them all under either the News and Announcements portion of our website OR under the Quick Links tab of our website. Here is a direct link: https://www.hardin.kyschools.us/quick-links/2026-27-back-to-school-fests-and-open-house-dates

The journey to success starts at the bus stop! 🚌✨

Today we celebrate our incredible drivers, monitors, and transportation team. From the first pickup to the final bell, they keep our students safe, on time, and cared for.

Thank you for going the extra mile! 💛

#HCSDifferenceMaker #DistrictOfOpportunities

The Hardin County Schools Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council is collecting items to brighten the lives of local homebound residents and those in long-term care facilities.

A collection bin has been placed at each school in the district. Students, staff, families, parents and community members are encouraged to bring items that would help bring a smile to senior citizens. The collection drive will last from April 21 to May 5, 2026. Go to the News and Announcements section of www.hardin.kyschools.us for a list of items and for more information.

We are EXCITED to welcome students back to school after Spring Break!! There are 27 school days left until summer break for K-12 students!

Spring break is next week (April 6-10, 2026). Our friends at the Hardin County Public Library have asked us to share their calendar of fun-filled events for children.
Go to https://www.hcpl.info/events to learn more. The Hardin County Public Library is a wonderful place to learn and grow!

We announced this yesterday but just wanted to send a reminder. There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, February 6, 2026.

We apologize for the second message. There was a technical issue with the audio in the first message's video. It has been corrected in the video link below.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
*Hardin County Schools will utilize Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
*Friday, February 6, 2026, will be a traditional SNOW DAY. That means that no instruction will be provided on that day.
We encourage our students, staff and families to listen to this message (see YouTube link) from HCS Superintendent Terrie Morgan. She answers some questions she has received about this prolonged time away from our physical classrooms: https://youtu.be/Sl03X8cC8es

ALL students have the tools they need to shape their own future. From hands-on creative projects to high academic standards and diverse extracurriculars to our more than 40 career pathways, our #DistrictofOpportunities ensures no one is left out of the big picture. 🌎✨

Why fit into a mold when you can shape the world?

Learn more at www.hardin.kyschools.us! #HCSDifferenceMaker

January is Board of Education Appreciation Month! We are grateful for the dedication of our board members and their support of HCS students and staff. We appreciate the service of Dawn Johnson (Board Chair), Ben Sego (Board Vice Chair), Steve Bland, Mark Casey and Charlie Wise.

Reminder - Monday, January 5, 2026 is a professional learning day for HCS staff. We are excited to welcome students back to school on Tuesday, January 6, 2026!!

Preschool is a wonderful foundation for children! The learning opportunities in our HCS Preschool classrooms are second-to-none!!

Parents can apply for HCS preschool ANYTIME. Students can start attending preschool upon qualification. Learn more by calling 270-769-8911 or by going to this website: https://www.hardin.kyschools.us/administration/early-childhood-education-preschool

Creekside Elementary students honored our veterans this morning with our gifts of words, songs, and time! 🇺🇸 Thank you to Neil Atcher - State Farm Insurance Agent for providing breakfast for our heroes. We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all the brave men and women who have served or are serving in our Armed Forces! THANK YOU!

Each month, we recognize students that have shown tremendous accomplishments in their writing. We are proud to present the October Writing Wall of Fame! 🪶

Congrats to these 5th grade students who made 100% on their Response to Text in reading class! 👏🏻

REMINDER - There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 13, 2025! The day is a Professional Learning Day for Hardin County Schools staff. We are excited to welcome students on Tuesday, October 14, 2025!!

Shout out to Mrs. Napper's students who made 80% or higher on their bossy R test this week! (Not pictured: Carson M. and Vivyan S.)

REMINDER - There is NO SCHOOL next week (October 6 - October 10, 2025) because of Fall Break. School IS IN SESSION on Friday, October 3, 2025!

REMINDER - There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 13, 2025. That is a Professional Learning Day for HCS staff.

Students will return to school after Fall Break and the PLD on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

Shout out to these superstars who scored 100% on their Revolutionary War Reading/ELA quiz! Way to go Super Readers!