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    ~ Hiddenite Elementary School Mission Statement ~

    Hiddenite Elementary School is a family that seeks to create responsible citizens and lifelong learners who achieve academic excellence, personal growth, and success in a safe, positive, and diverse environment.  

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     Click HERE to view January Breakfast Menu

    Click HERE to view January Lunch Menu

    Covid

    Communication to parents regarding temperature screening: 

    • The infrared thermometers used in our schools read the surface temperature; therefore, if your heat is on in the car the reading may be higher. 
    • Tips to avoid this include: turn the heater down for a few minutes prior to arriving at school, turn vents so they are not blowing on the child directly, and remove caps, toboggans, or hoodies prior to arrival to school. 
    • If a student has an elevated temp during the drop off screening, we will ask the driver to pull over and we will recheck the student in about 10 minutes. 
    • Please have patience as the process may take longer than it has in the past due to weather conditions.  
    • From information received from the NC Department of Health and Human Services infrared thermometers are safe for use in reading the surface temperature of a child or adult.  Infrared thermometers measure the body's surface temperature without emitting any radiation or signal to do so.  The human body itself emits radiation in the form of heat.  That heat is called infrared radiation.  An infrared thermometer reads the heat radiation coming off of the skin of the forehead; it receives radiation, it does not send radiation.  The amount of heat radiation being picked up from a child is converted by a thermometer into a temperature value.  Sometimes a child that is flushed and hot from being outside or in a warm car will read as having a fever because they are temporarily putting out a lot of body heat radiation.  If they are allowed to rest and cool off they will read normal later.   

     

    ~ 2020-2021 Principal Newsletters ~

    Click on the monthly links to access newsletters 

    January Principal Newsletter

    January Principal Newsletter-Spanish

    November Principal Newsletter

    October Principal Newsletter

    September Principal Newsletter
    Boletín Principal de Septiembre-Español

     

  • NCStar Information and Login

    • Above you will find a Google Slides presentation that was shared to parents at a meeting about HES LPS status. 
    • As we work toward our goals as a school you can access our progress and information through NCStar. 
    • We will be entering in data on NCStar starting in the near future to track our progress on the 12 key indicators to improving a school. 

    Below is how you can access this information through NCStar: 

District Newsroom

  • Board approves changes to 2020-2021 calendar

    On Tuesday, Jan. 12, the Alexander County Board of Education approved the following changes to the 2020-2021 School Calendar. The following remote instruction days have been changed. The remote instruction day scheduled for Jan. 29, 2021, has been moved to Jan. 27, 2021. The remote instruction day scheduled for Feb. 19, 2021, has been moved to Feb. 17, 2021. The remote instruction day scheduled for March 11, 2021, has been moved to March 10, 2021. March 30, 2021, previously scheduled as an in-person instruction day for A day students will now be an in-person instruction day for B day students. The updated 2020-2021 Academic Calendar is located under the Community tab - Academic Calendar. https://www.alexander.k12.nc.us/calendar

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  • Barnes and Feimster are essay winners

    Addison Barnes and Caleb Feimster were recognized as winners of the Americanism Essay Contest. Each year the Alexander Chapter of the NC Federation of Republican Women hosts the contest open to all 4th- grade students. This year's prompt was Who was Romulus Zachariah Linney, and what [were] his contributions to Alexander County?" Shari Wetherspoon, past president of the club, presented the awards. Addison, a student in Mrs. Natalie Millsaps' class at Sugar Loaf, won first place. She is the daughter of Derrick and Kisha Barnes. Caleb, a student in Mr. Jordan Hefner's class at Stony Point Elementary, won second place. He is the son of Josh and Crystal Feimster.

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  • Hamby recognized for artwork

    Lillian Hamby was recognized for her artwork used for the district holiday card. Hamby was the 3rd – 5th-grade winner. She was presented a framed copy of her artwork, 30 cards to share with family and friends, and a $25 gift card. The artwork was featured in the Taylorsville Times, on the district's website, and through social media. Lillian was unable to attend the December recognition. Hamby, a 4th-grade student at Sugar Loaf Elementary School, is the daughter of Ricky and Monica Hamby.

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  • School board appreciation month

    The North Carolina School Boards Association (NCSBA) sponsors the school board members' annual recognition during January each year. Alexander County Schools is proud to join with other districts throughout the state to recognize the significant contributions school board members make to their communities. "We benefit every day from the dedicated energies and countless hours devoted by a group of more than 700 men and women across the state. These people unselfishly contribute their time and talents toward the advancement of public education," stated Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Hefner. "Even though we are making a special effort during January to show appreciation to our school board members, we recognize their contributions reflect a year-round commitment on their part. They are dedicated individuals who are committed to the continued success of our public schools and students," continued Dr. Hefner. The individuals serving Alexander County Schools are Chairman Harry Schrum, Vice-chairman David Odom, Scott A. Bowman, Matt Cooksey, Marty R. Loudermilt, Brigette W. Rhyne, and Ramie L. Robinson.

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  • Watch the School Board Meeting on our YouTube Channel at 6:00 PM

    Click the headline to view the school board meeting tonight at 6:00 PM or to watch previous meetings.

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  • The Alexander County School System is in the process of reviewing its website to ensure compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.  If you have questions or concerns regarding the accessibility of the website or if you are unable to access a page or document on the website, you may contact the Communications Department via email at rmeade@alexander.k12.nc.us or by phone at 828-632-7001.
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