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.
As of 8:30 am on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, there is no power at North Hardin High School or Meadow View Elementary School. There is a power outage in that area of the county. We are in communication with Nolin RECC regarding the timing of the restoration of power.
IMPORTANT NOTES: Please do not come pick up your child. As soon as power is restored, the instructional day will continue as normal AND state testing will resume. If a student misses state testing, they will have to make that up on one or more of the make-up days.
We will contact you again when power is restored. Thank you!
IMPORTANT NOTES: Please do not come pick up your child. As soon as power is restored, the instructional day will continue as normal AND state testing will resume. If a student misses state testing, they will have to make that up on one or more of the make-up days.
We will contact you again when power is restored. Thank you!
REMINDER - There is NO SCHOOL for Hardin County Schools students on Friday, May 1, 2026!
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
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
Many of our students participate in dual-credit programs to earn high school and college credits simultaneously. Traditionally, the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) has funded a portion of these courses through state scholarships.
However, Hardin County Schools was recently notified that the new state budget does not include the funding necessary to cover previous scholarship levels. As a result, the number of state-funded courses will decrease for the upcoming school year and potentially the year following. Please refer to the attached graphic for specific details.
We are sharing this update with all current high schoolers and our 7th and 8th-grade families to help with long-term planning. If you have questions, please reach out to your school’s counseling office.
However, Hardin County Schools was recently notified that the new state budget does not include the funding necessary to cover previous scholarship levels. As a result, the number of state-funded courses will decrease for the upcoming school year and potentially the year following. Please refer to the attached graphic for specific details.
We are sharing this update with all current high schoolers and our 7th and 8th-grade families to help with long-term planning. If you have questions, please reach out to your school’s counseling office.
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.
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.
As of 4 pm on Friday, April 17, 2026, the Hardin County Schools website is experiencing the same technical difficulties that are affecting all Kentucky school district websites.
The Kentucky Department of Education is aware of the issue and is working hard to get us back online. We apologize for the inconvenience and will provide an update as soon as the HCS site is live again.
The Kentucky Department of Education is aware of the issue and is working hard to get us back online. We apologize for the inconvenience and will provide an update as soon as the HCS site is live again.
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!
REMINDER - Spring Break is next week (April 6 - 10, 2026). All schools are closed these days. District offices are open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. They are closed on Thursday and Friday.
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!
Go to https://www.hcpl.info/events to learn more. The Hardin County Public Library is a wonderful place to learn and grow!
As you've probably heard, the Hardin County community will gather to honor the life and service of SSGT Benjamin Pennington this afternoon along roadways as he comes home.
Because the funeral procession may temporarily impact traffic across the county, some afternoon bus routes may experience slight delays. Our drivers will be operating on their standard schedules but may encounter some temporary traffic issues. We thank you for your grace and understanding as we all pay our respects to our local hero.
Because the funeral procession may temporarily impact traffic across the county, some afternoon bus routes may experience slight delays. Our drivers will be operating on their standard schedules but may encounter some temporary traffic issues. We thank you for your grace and understanding as we all pay our respects to our local hero.
The Hardin County Board of Education approved the dates and times for Class of 2026 graduation ceremonies at its meeting this evening. Find more information here: https://www.hardin.kyschools.us/post-detail/~board/hardin-county-schools/post/class-of-2026-graduation-ceremony-information
The Hardin County Board of Education voted to amend the 2025-26 school calendar at its meeting this evening. The last day of school for K-12 students is May 21, 2026.
REMINDER - Friday, March 13, 2026, is a MAKE-UP DAY! School will be in session! It was an "off" day on the school calendar at the beginning of the school year. However, it was also marked as a possible make-up day. Again, school will be in session on Friday, March 13, 2026.
EARLY REGISTRATION FOR PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN is TOMORROW, (Friday, March 6, 2026) from 9 am until 2 pm!
Find more info here: https://www.hardin.kyschools.us/parents/student-enrollment-information
Can't make it? That is OK!! Contact your elementary school and make an appointment to register! Follow Hardin County Schools Preschool for more info and updates!
Call the HCS Early Childhood Education Office at 270-769-8911.
Find more info here: https://www.hardin.kyschools.us/parents/student-enrollment-information
Can't make it? That is OK!! Contact your elementary school and make an appointment to register! Follow Hardin County Schools Preschool for more info and updates!
Call the HCS Early Childhood Education Office at 270-769-8911.
We invite students (and their parents) interested in participating in the HCS Orchestra Program to attend the appropriate information session for the school on either March 9 or March 10. Go to https://bit.ly/hcsorchestrainfo2627 for more information and to register for the appropriate information session.
