Hardin County Schools will conduct Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) on Monday, January 26 AND on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Schools have either already communicated their NTI strategies or will before Monday.
We are grateful for our first responders, utility workers, transportation/road departments, hospital staff, government teams and other professionals who are keeping our community safe during the winter storm!
We are grateful for our first responders, utility workers, transportation/road departments, hospital staff, government teams and other professionals who are keeping our community safe during the winter storm!
Due to our school closure today (Feb. 22, 2026), Hardin County Schools will now be in session on Friday, March 13, 2026.
As noted on the original district calendar, this date was designated as a potential make-up day. Thank you for your flexibility and support!
As noted on the original district calendar, this date was designated as a potential make-up day. Thank you for your flexibility and support!
UPDATE as of 6:30 am on Thursday, January 22, 2026
Hardin County Schools are now CLOSED. Roads are still ice-covered in various parts of the county. We apologize for the late notice.
Hardin County Schools are now CLOSED. Roads are still ice-covered in various parts of the county. We apologize for the late notice.
Hardin County Schools will be open but on a two-hour delay on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
We know many parents still need to get to work, so doors will open at their normal time to welcome students. However, buses will run and classes will begin two hours later than usual.
We’ll be out checking the roads again first thing in the morning to ensure a safe commute for everyone!
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Per the Hardin County Schools calendar, today’s weather closure means that school will now be in session on Monday, February 16, 2026 (Presidents Day). We want to extend our appreciation to the city, county, and state road crews—along with our own Buildings and Grounds team—for their hard work clearing roads and parking lots for our return.
There is NO SCHOOL TODAY (Wednesday, January 21, 2026) for Hardin County Schools. Road conditions are quickly deteriorating. Please travel with caution.
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 -- There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 19, 2026, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Congratulations to New Highland Elementary School Music Teacher Kim Day! She has earned the 2026 Elementary School Music Teacher of the Year Award from the Kentucky Music Educators Association!
The owners and staff of Jones Home Center have once again presented the Hardin County Schools Residential Maintenance Program with a $1,500 gift of in-store credit.
The program will use those funds to purchase equipment and materials for student learning in the construction, heating/cooling, plumbing, electrical and heavy equipment classes.
HCS is EXTREMELY GRATEFUL to Jones Home Center for its continued generosity!
The program will use those funds to purchase equipment and materials for student learning in the construction, heating/cooling, plumbing, electrical and heavy equipment classes.
HCS is EXTREMELY GRATEFUL to Jones Home Center for its continued generosity!
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS!
More than 150 scholarships totaling more than $300,000 are available NOW through Scholarship Central!
💻 Apply here: www.ckcf4people.org ⏳ Deadline: March 1, 2026
Huge thanks to the Central Kentucky Community Foundation and our incredible donors—families, businesses, civic groups, faith-based organizations —who make Scholarship Central possible! 🌟
More than 150 scholarships totaling more than $300,000 are available NOW through Scholarship Central!
💻 Apply here: www.ckcf4people.org ⏳ Deadline: March 1, 2026
Huge thanks to the Central Kentucky Community Foundation and our incredible donors—families, businesses, civic groups, faith-based organizations —who make Scholarship Central possible! 🌟
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!!
Attention HS Seniors and HCS Staff who are taking postsecondary course work! Nolin RECC offers several scholarships for graduating seniors who live with Nolin RECC members. Nolin RECC also offers a $1500 continuing education scholarship for Nolin members over 21 (teachers!!!). The deadline to apply is January 5, 2026. Go to https://nolinrecc.com/scholarships/ to apply and learn more.
REMINDER - Friday, December 19, 2025, is the last day of school before winter break. Students are out of school Monday, December 22, 2025, through Monday, January 5, 2026. Students return to school on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. January 5 is a Professional Learning Day for staff.
The Hardin County Board of Education approved the 2026-27 Hardin County Schools calendar at its regular meeting this evening (December 18, 2025). Go to https://bit.ly/hcs2627calendar to see the calendar.
Hardin County Schools will utilize Non-Traditional Instruction on Friday, December 12, 2025. Each school's instructions for NTI are on their websites and on the HCS website under Quick Links. Go to www.hardin.kyschools.us, click Schools and then click the appropriate school name or Quick Links after going to the HCS website.
Aaron Taylor, Technical Director of the Hardin County Schools Performing Arts Center (PAC), has been named the PAC's new Director. Read more on our website - www.hardin.kyschools.us - under News and Announcements.
Hardin County Schools has launched an app called Stopfinder that will allow parents and guardians to accurately track their children’s school bus in real-time. Go to the News and Announcements section of our website - hardin.kyschools.us - to learn more.
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
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
Hardin County Schools is seeking information regarding scholarships for its students. Many organizations, businesses, families and individuals offer scholarships and may not know how to share that information. HCS can do that! Learn more here: https://www.hardin.kyschools.us/post-detail/~board/hardin-county-schools/post/scholarship-applications-and-information-requested
