Welcome to Hickory Ridge High School, a North Carolina Honor School of Excellence.
In our 5th year of operation, HRHS is achieving great success in academics, athletics, clubs, and organizations. Results of the NC ABCs Accountability Model indicate high growth for 2010-2011 with 90.0% of our stu
dents' test scores at or above grade level. In addition, our school met all AYP goals under the No Child Left Behind Legislation. HRHS is extremely proud of its students and staff for achieving designation as a North Carolina Honor School of Excellence by the NC Board of Education for the 3rd consecutive year.
Marching Band Applications Due June 1
If you have an interest in joining the award winning Hickory Ridge Blue Regiment Marching Band, your application with the initial $100 commitment fee is due on June 1, 2012. Applications are available online at www.hickoryridgebands.org.
Don’t miss your chance to build a legacy and be a part of a tradition of success! Financial arrangements can be made, but you still need to turn in your application and talk to Mr. White about a payment schedule.
PTSO Executive Board Nominations
The HRHS PTSO is currently taking nominations for its Executive Board for the 2012-2013 school year. If you are interested in being nominated for President, Vice President, Secretary or Treasurer, please contact Stacy Gherardi at (704) 589-7347 or passta12@aol.com. Elections will be held on Tuesday, May 29th at 7:00 pm before the Band Spring Concert in the school auditorium.
Mobile Mammogram at HRHS
The mobile mammography unit will be at Hickory Ridge on Wednesday, May 23, 7:00am - 11:15am. This is open to all HRHS staff, their family, students' families, and the community.
Appointment Criteria:
- All patients wishing to have their mammogram done on the Digital Mobile Mammography Coach must call Radiology Scheduling at 704- 403-1729, Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to make their appointment.
- All patients must have the name of their physician ready when they call in order to schedule an appointment.
- All patients will be called 2-3 days prior to their appointment by Registration to pre-register them for their mammogram. At that time medical insurance information will be collected for filing purposes.
- All patients must bring their insurance card to their appointment.
Please note: Having a mammogram on our Digital Mobile Mammography Coach is the same process as coming to CMC-NorthEast’s Breast Health Center for an on-site mammogram - the difference is that the imaging equipment comes to the patient! Appointment setting, insurance filing, etc., works just like coming to campus for the patient. Financial assistance is available.
Spring Band Concert
The Concert, Jazz, and Wind Ensembles will perform their Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 29th at 7pm. Please join us for this very special evening of great music. All concerts are free to the public.
Class of 2012 Signs
Be Proud of Your Senior and brag about them by displaying a yard sign for the spring and graduation. These signs are not only great for parents, but grandparents and other family members will love to brag, too. The signs are 18x24 double-sided and are available for $10.00.
The signs will be available for purchase in the School Office or you can contact Mr. White in the band room, Bobbi Antoff at 618-401-8183 or antoffkl@hotmail.com to arrange pick up! This is a fundraiser for Hickory Ridge Bands - Thank you for your support!
Zumba!
Hickory Ridge's Spring Leadership class will host another Zumba class on Tuesday, May 22nd. The class will be in the HRHS main gym from 6:00-7:00 pm, and it will only cost $5! The class hopes to raise money for the Leadership program and looks forward to seeing you all there!
Spring 2012 Exam Schedule
June 7th is re-test review day, and re-tests will be administered on June 8th.
Buy Your Yearbook
Yearbooks are still for sale!! Bring an $80 check made out to Hickory Ridge High to order yours today at school ONLY. Turn your check in to the front office or bring it to Mrs. Cass-Solomon.
Books will be distributed at the end of May, so don't miss out!
Blue Regiment Announces 2012 Competition Show
The Hickory Ridge Blue Regiment marching band is proud to announce their fall 2012 competition show “Like No One is Watching.” Based on the poem of the same name, the group will create a performance around the visual and musical expression of dance, love, song and life. The marching band at Hickory Ridge has been incredibly successful since the school’s opening - winning over 200 awards including several “top band of the day” honors. The band looks forward to this next level of performance and continued success.
The band is also proud of their 2012 student leaders of the band who were recently selected after a full week of interviews and learning sessions: Diamond Nater, Sarah Shauber - Drum Majors; David Rivero - Woodwind Captain; Joey McCracken - Brass Captain; Greg Larson - Music/Drill Librarian; Taylor Gherardi - Rehearsal Facility Manager. The band will select their percussion and guard captains at a later date.
For more information on the band program, please contact Mr. White in the band room or visit www.hickoryridgebands.org.
Team Member of the Month
Congratulations to Mrs. Emily Pleasants, our Team Member of the Month. Mrs. Pleasants is a Social Studies teacher,currently teaching AP European History and Honors World History. She also sponsors the Graduation Marshals.
Here is what one of her colleagues had to say about her, "Mrs. Pleasants takes on the course load of Advanced Placement while hosting a student teacher and mentoring a faculty member. She administers several review sessions after school for her AP students, and is always approachable and friendly to all faculty and students alike."
We are proud to have such a kind and dedicated teacher at our school. Congratulations, Mrs. Pleasants!
Miss Hickory Ridge
The first ever Miss Hickory Ridge pageant was held last week. Several contestants received awards.
- Community Spirit - Amaiya Rucker
- People's Choice - Kasey Robinson
- Casual Wear - Blaire Lucas
- Evening Wear - Blaire Lucas
- Miss Congeniality - Blaire Lucas
- 2nd Runner Up - Kasey Robinson
- 1st Runner Up - Amaiya Rucker
- Miss Hickory Ridge - Blaire Lucas
Track & Field Star Signs
Congratulations to Mikayla Kinloch for receiving an athletic scholarship to run Track & Field for The University of North Carolina at Wilmington. A three-year varsity runner for the Bulls, Mikayla has received MVP and All-Conference honors, excelling in the long jump and triple jump. She has also served as a team captain and is a scholar-athlete.
Pictured with Mikayla in the front row are her father, Leon Kinloch, and mother, LaVonda Kinloch. Back row is HRHS Men's Coach, Doc Wells, and HRHS Women's Coach, Chris Balga.
Heart of a Champion
Attention athletes: This year CMC-NorthEast has partnered with the Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, as well as, the Sports Medicine & Injury Center to provide free Heart Screenings (EKGs) to Cabarrus County Student Athletes. Hickory Ridge’s screening date is Sat, June 30th.
These EKGs do not replace the athlete's annual physical and will be offered to rising 10th, 11th and 12th graders. [Click here] to download the information sheet that must be filled out and returned no later than June 1st to the Athletic Trainer, Jason Brafford. For more information contact Mr. Brafford at paul.brafford@carolinashealthcare.org.
Cheerleading Tryouts
The following are dates for cheerleading tryouts: 
- April 30, 6:00p, Cafeteria - Interest Meeting
- May 22, 23 & 29, 5:00p - 7:00p, Aux Gym - Clinics
- May 30, 3:30p (Var) & 5:00p(JV), Aux Gym - Tryouts
Each participate must complete an Athletic Participation Packet. Click [here] for detailed information.
Note to Seniors
Download this note to seniors for information about Graduation, Graduation practice, and Graduation attire.
Proctors Needed for Exams
We are in the process of preparing for the Spring Exams, June 1-6 & 8. Proctors are responsible for assisting in state End-of-Course and Vocats exams by monitoring students during the exam.
Proctors can be anyone in the community over the age of 18 and not currently enrolled in high school. Fill out the Proctor request form.
Please consider helping with the administration of these tests and return the form to Mrs. Glovier in Student Services, or by email to susan.glovier@cabarrus.k12.nc.us.
Proctors are needed from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM(approximately) each day. Thank you for your help.
Prom Dress Code
Prom is coming up May 19. Students should adhere to the following dress code rules:
Girls
- No slit higher than 3 inches above the knee.
- Cut-outs should not show the stomach.
- Deep v-necks should stay in good taste.
- Low backs should stay in good taste.
- No flip flops or tennis shoes - even if they are not shown
- No jeans or pants other than dress pants.
Boys
- No jeans or pants other than dress pants.
- No flip flops or tennis shoes - even if they are not shown.
- Formal attire required(dress pants, sports jacket).
If dress code is not followed, students will not be admitted to prom.
Summer Youth Athletics Camps
Hickory Ridge athletics teams will be offering many summer camps for area youth. As we get information, we will post it below.
Chick-fil-A Calendars
The HRHS PTSO is currently selling Chick-fil-A calendars for $7. Each calendar contains $35 in valuable coupons.
If you'd like to purchase a calendar, please contact Lani Carpenter at car5nc@carolina.rr.com or call 704-519-9548.
HRHS Student T-Shirts
The HRHS PTSO is currently taking pre-orders for “Class of….” T-shirts. You can order the shirt pictured to the left with Class of 2012, 2013, 2014 or 2015. The cost is $15, or $12 if you are a PTSO member.
If you would like to place an order, please contact Stacy Gherardi at passta12@aol.com or call 704-589-7347.
Ragin' Bulls Day at CiCi's
Every Thursday is “Ragin' Bulls Day” at CiCi’s Pizza! Say you’re from HRHS or wear your spirit wear and get the buffet (beverage and tax included) for $6.00. The PTSO is also selling “Pepperoni Passes” for $10 which contains 12 coupons for “Adult- Buy One Get One Buffet” free.
Contact Stacy Gherardi at passta12@aol.com if you’d like a pass. This is a great way to support HRHS…Go Bulls!
Shop Online and Benefit HRHS
Our PTSO has partnered with Furtal.com and has created a web site or funding portal, or "furtal". This site includes many of the top online retailers who pay commissions for purchases made through our school's furtal.
Furtal has great stores like Amazon.com, Barnes & Nobles, and hundreds more for great Father's Day specials. If you're going to shop for Father's Day, please shop from our furtal so we can use the money to support our organization.
Bookmark this site – http://www.furtal.com/school/Hickory-Ridge-High-School and start your online shopping at our Furtal. Our school will receive the benefits! [Read more.]
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