Due to extreme heat and the National Weather Service Heat Advisory, the Hardin County Schools Summer Meals Program has altered its bulk pickup schedule for Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Lincoln Trail Elementary School and Rineyville Elementary School.
The new distribution time will run from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Lincoln Trail Elementary School and Rineyville Elementary School ONLY! The Noon to 1 PM distribution schedule remains the same at the former West Point School and West Hardin Middle School.
Families must have pre-ordered the meals. As it has been all summer, bulk distribution on Wednesday is made only to those who pre-ordered.
This change is being made to ensure the safety of the staff working in the heat to serve the community at Lincoln Trail and Rineyville. Distribution at West Point and West Hardin remains the same because distribution at those sites take place indoors.
The new distribution time will run from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Lincoln Trail Elementary School and Rineyville Elementary School ONLY! The Noon to 1 PM distribution schedule remains the same at the former West Point School and West Hardin Middle School.
Families must have pre-ordered the meals. As it has been all summer, bulk distribution on Wednesday is made only to those who pre-ordered.
This change is being made to ensure the safety of the staff working in the heat to serve the community at Lincoln Trail and Rineyville. Distribution at West Point and West Hardin remains the same because distribution at those sites take place indoors.
Hardin County Schools students ROCKED the National BETA Conferences.
NATIONAL Championships, NATIONAL runners-up, NATIONAL AWARDS! Read more in the News section of our website, www.hardin.kyschools.us #HCSDifferenceMaker #DistrictOfOpportunities
NATIONAL Championships, NATIONAL runners-up, NATIONAL AWARDS! Read more in the News section of our website, www.hardin.kyschools.us #HCSDifferenceMaker #DistrictOfOpportunities
Hardin County Schools is accepting applications for its 2026 Class of Distinguished Alumni.
Those interested in nominating someone for the award must visit the Hardin County Schools website, www.hardin.kyschools.us. The link to the nomination form is on the front page of the district’s website under the “Alumni” tab.
The deadline for nominations is July 24, 2026. Nominees must have graduated from any current or former high school in Hardin County Schools no less than five years ago (2021). The district will honor the class on September 24, 2026, at the Hardin County Schools Early College and Career Center.
Those interested in nominating someone for the award must visit the Hardin County Schools website, www.hardin.kyschools.us. The link to the nomination form is on the front page of the district’s website under the “Alumni” tab.
The deadline for nominations is July 24, 2026. Nominees must have graduated from any current or former high school in Hardin County Schools no less than five years ago (2021). The district will honor the class on September 24, 2026, at the Hardin County Schools Early College and Career Center.
Stopfinder is a free mobile app that provides parents and guardians with secure tracking of their children’s school buses. It is available in the App Store and in Google Play. Go to the News section of our website for more information. Parental contact information must be accurate in Infinite Campus!
Registration for five free breakfasts and five free lunches on July 1 is open until June 25. Go to https://www.hardin.kyschools.us/page/2026-summer-meals-program for more info. You can also find a calendar of free daily meals at the same link.
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 Hardin County Stroller Club is OFF AND ROLLING!! 😃
Join all the fun at Freeman Lake in Elizabethtown on Wednesday, June 3 from 9:30 am until 10:30 am. Water & snacks are provided!!
Join all the fun at Freeman Lake in Elizabethtown on Wednesday, June 3 from 9:30 am until 10:30 am. Water & snacks are provided!!
The HCS Literacy Bus will visit Dawley Park and Vine Grove Optimist Park with fun games, opportunities for play and awesome stories from amazing books ON WEDNESDAYS!
The HCS Literacy Bus will be present ON WEDNESDAYS at each respective park at the same time as the HCS Summer Meals Program. It will start with Dawley Park on Wednesday, June 3 and then visit Vine Grove Optimist Park on June 10. Again, it will follow the same rotation as the HCS Summer Meals program.
To learn more about the HCS Summer Meals program, go to https://www.hardin.kyschools.us/quick-links/2026-summer-feeding-program. #HCSDifferenceMaker #DistrictOfOpportunities
The HCS Literacy Bus will be present ON WEDNESDAYS at each respective park at the same time as the HCS Summer Meals Program. It will start with Dawley Park on Wednesday, June 3 and then visit Vine Grove Optimist Park on June 10. Again, it will follow the same rotation as the HCS Summer Meals program.
To learn more about the HCS Summer Meals program, go to https://www.hardin.kyschools.us/quick-links/2026-summer-feeding-program. #HCSDifferenceMaker #DistrictOfOpportunities
Congratulations to Dominic McCamish, the new principal at Meadow View Elementary School! Learn more here: https://www.hardin.kyschools.us/post-detail/~board/hardin-county-schools/post/mccamish-named-new-meadow-view-elementary-school-principal
REMINDER - Each graduation ceremony (JHHS tonight, CHHS tomorrow and NHHS Saturday) will be livestreamed. Go to our website (www.hardin.kyschools.us) for the appropriate links.
JHHS - Thursday, May 21 @ 7 pm
CHHS - Friday, May 22 @ 6 pm
NHHS - Saturday, May 23 @ 7 pm
REMINDER - Thursday, May 21, 2026, is the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL for students!
Graduation ceremonies are as follows:
* John Hardin High School: Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM
* Central Hardin High School: Friday, May 22, 2026, at 6:00 PM
* North Hardin High School: Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 7:00 PM
All graduations will be live-streamed. Links will be available on the HCS website, www.hardin.kyschool.us
Graduation ceremonies are as follows:
* John Hardin High School: Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM
* Central Hardin High School: Friday, May 22, 2026, at 6:00 PM
* North Hardin High School: Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 7:00 PM
All graduations will be live-streamed. Links will be available on the HCS website, www.hardin.kyschool.us
Join us on May 27, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hardin County Farmers Market for the kickoff to the annual HCS Summer Meals program! More details are in the attached flyer
REMINDER - There is NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. It is primary election day and several HCS schools are used as polling places. We encourage everyone to go VOTE!
REMINDER - Wednesday (May 20, 2026) and Thursday (May 21, 2026) are traditional school days. Thursday is the last day of school this school year!
REMINDER - Wednesday (May 20, 2026) and Thursday (May 21, 2026) are traditional school days. Thursday is the last day of school this school year!
REMINDER - There is NO SCHOOL on TUESDAY, May 19, 2026. That day is Primary Election Day and several schools are polling places. We encourage everyone to GO VOTE!
Through our flourishing partnership with Elizabethtown Community & Technical College, NINETY-SEVEN seniors from Central Hardin High School, John Hardin High School and North Hardin High School earned their associate degrees this week. This incredible milestone allows these students to enter the workforce or university life with a significant advantage.
We extend our sincere thanks to ECTC for its tremendous partnership! We also applaud our students for the dedication required to balance high school and college demands. You are the embodiment of an #HCSDifferenceMaker! We truly are a #DistrictOfOpportunities!
We extend our sincere thanks to ECTC for its tremendous partnership! We also applaud our students for the dedication required to balance high school and college demands. You are the embodiment of an #HCSDifferenceMaker! We truly are a #DistrictOfOpportunities!
The John Hardin High School, Central Hardin High School & North Hardin High School graduation ceremonies will be live-streamed thanks to the hardworking staff at HCEC-TV! You can find more information here: https://www.hardin.kyschools.us/post-detail/~board/hardin-county-schools/post/hcec-tv-to-livestream-hcs-graduation-ceremonies26
Hello HCS family!!
We wanted to share a reminder that Hardin County Schools is offering employees an opportunity to gather retirement advice from two leading financial planners. These individuals, Mr. Leslie Hollerman and Mr. Brent Ditto, will discuss Kentucky Deferred Comp* and actions to take in preparation for retirement, respectively.
This event will take place on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 6:30 pm at the HCS Performing Arts Center (384 WA Jenkins Road, Elizabethtown). We hope to dismiss no later than 7:45 pm.
A flyer with additional information is attached to this email. Please go to this form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6c0YEpisoJ0xILrwwdoUypnour77Peh9Z_e2T5wM_su5LUw/viewform) to RSVP and/or to submit questions or additional topics of interest for Mr. Hollerman and Mr. Ditto.
We wanted to share a reminder that Hardin County Schools is offering employees an opportunity to gather retirement advice from two leading financial planners. These individuals, Mr. Leslie Hollerman and Mr. Brent Ditto, will discuss Kentucky Deferred Comp* and actions to take in preparation for retirement, respectively.
This event will take place on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 6:30 pm at the HCS Performing Arts Center (384 WA Jenkins Road, Elizabethtown). We hope to dismiss no later than 7:45 pm.
A flyer with additional information is attached to this email. Please go to this form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6c0YEpisoJ0xILrwwdoUypnour77Peh9Z_e2T5wM_su5LUw/viewform) to RSVP and/or to submit questions or additional topics of interest for Mr. Hollerman and Mr. Ditto.
Hardin County Schools offers more than FORTY career pathways and programs for students! The new Dental Assisting program will give students a HUGE ADVANTAGE over their peers in college when they apply for post-secondary dental programs. Take a look at this new, wonderful opportunity for students at this link: https://youtu.be/5IvVq5R4zl8
POWER HAS BEEN RESTORED at North Hardin High School and Meadow View Elementary. We appreciate the hard work of our friends at Nolin RECC! The day will continue as normal! Make today a great day!!!
Nolin RECC has informed us that a tree fell on a power line. They are working hard to remove it and restore power. We appreciate our partners at Nolin RECC. Children are safe and all is well at both schools. We will update you again when power is restored.