Lockdown Lifted

You received a message earlier from me saying that the building was on soft lockdown.

Law enforcement was looking for an individual. They have apprehended the individual. We have lifted our soft lockdown There was no danger to the building, our students, or our staff. We are did this out of an abundance of caution.

We appreciate everyone’s help, patience and support. Dismissal will proceed as usual.

We have been asked by law enforcement to go into a soft lockdown. That means that no one enters or exits the building, but instruction can continue as normal.

Law enforcement is looking for an individual and will notify us when the individual is found. There is no danger to the building, our students, or our staff. We are doing this out of an abundance of caution.

I will notify you again when the soft lockdown is over.

Thank you for your patience and support!

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.

Bluegrass Middle School Cheerleading Clinic

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!!

Thank you to Vulcan Materials for sponsoring our Perfect Attendance celebration with Hot Cocoa and Cookies.

We are so proud of our students for earning Portrait of a Learner for October, November, and December! These students have shown dedication, growth, and commitment to our POL traits both in and out of the classroom. Their hard work does not go unnoticed, and we are incredibly proud of the way they continue to lead, learn, and shine. Way to go! 🎉👏

📣 New Highland Spirit Wear Alert!
If you purchased New Highland Spirit Wear, it is coming home today with your child—please be sure to check their backpacks! 🎒✨

🎉 Spirit Week is NEXT WEEK! 🎉
Time to show off our school pride all week long!
Here’s the lineup—can’t wait to see everyone dressed up and having fun!
Let’s make this the most spirited week ever! 🙌

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

🎄 Merry Christmas Market – Tomorrow! 🎄
Join us at New Highland in the cafeteria from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM for a festive day of shopping, holiday treats, and community fun!
📸 Pictures with Santa: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM (available for purchase)
Bring your family and friends—can’t wait to see you there! 🎅✨

https://stores.inksoft.com/newhighlandelementaryspirit2025/shop/home
3 DAYS LEFT TO ORDER!!!

This event is tomorrow Tuesday, wear your best hat!

Our friends with the City of Elizabethtown have asked us to share this information. Food will last until supplies last or until noon today (Saturday, November 22, 2025).

📚✨ Attention Parents of 4th and 5th Graders! ✨📚

The 2024/2025 KSA Student Score sheet will be going home with your student. We are incredibly proud of all of our students for their hard work, dedication, and growth this year. 📈👏

These scores reflect not just academic achievement, but also the effort and perseverance our students have shown in striving to do their best. 💪 We encourage you to celebrate their progress and continue supporting their journey of learning!

If you have any questions about the results or would like to discuss your child’s performance, don’t hesitate to reach out. We're here to support every student’s success! 🌟

#StudentSuccess #ProudParents #GrowthMindset #FutureLeaders #KeepGrowing