Hello, this is Mark Wells, Principal of John Hardin High School.

I would like to invite you and your student to our Open House tomorrow evening.

Families of students with Ms. Creason and Ms. Neal are invited to attend Open House from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

At 6:00 p.m., we will begin class meetings for all grade levels. Immediately following the class meetings, students will receive their class schedules. After picking up schedules, families are encouraged to tour the building, locate classrooms, and meet their child's teachers.

At 7:15 p.m., our Back to School Bash will begin. This is a great opportunity for students and families to learn more about the many athletic teams, clubs, and organizations available at John Hardin High School. We'll have free popcorn, and official JHHS apparel will be available for purchase throughout the evening.

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 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

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.

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!

We announced this yesterday but just wanted to send a reminder. There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, February 6, 2026.

We apologize for the second message. There was a technical issue with the audio in the first message's video. It has been corrected in the video link below.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
*Hardin County Schools will utilize Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
*Friday, February 6, 2026, will be a traditional SNOW DAY. That means that no instruction will be provided on that day.
We encourage our students, staff and families to listen to this message (see YouTube link) from HCS Superintendent Terrie Morgan. She answers some questions she has received about this prolonged time away from our physical classrooms: https://youtu.be/Sl03X8cC8es

ALL students have the tools they need to shape their own future. From hands-on creative projects to high academic standards and diverse extracurriculars to our more than 40 career pathways, our #DistrictofOpportunities ensures no one is left out of the big picture. 🌎✨

Why fit into a mold when you can shape the world?

Learn more at www.hardin.kyschools.us! #HCSDifferenceMaker

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS! The weather has us moving at a slower pace. It is a great time to take advantage and complete scholarship applications.

High school websites have links to scholarship applications. You can find several here as well: https://www.hardin.kyschools.us/quick-links/scholarship-information

Scholarship Central from the Central Kentucky Community Foundation houses approximately 150 scholarships worth more than $300,000. All of those scholarships require only ONE application. Go to https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=ckcfscholarships to complete the Scholarship Central application.

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 - 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!!

Our friends with the City of Elizabethtown have asked us to share this information. Food will last until supplies last or until noon today (Saturday, November 22, 2025).

Please see this important message from the City of Elizabethtown. This is currently taking place at the Elizabethtown Sports Park.

REMINDER - There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 13, 2025! The day is a Professional Learning Day for Hardin County Schools staff. We are excited to welcome students on Tuesday, October 14, 2025!!

Tomorrow is a JHHS Hat Day! Students and staff who donate $1 may wear a hat. All proceeds go to the Addison Jo Blair Foundation for childhood cancer research.

REMINDER - There is NO SCHOOL next week (October 6 - October 10, 2025) because of Fall Break. School IS IN SESSION on Friday, October 3, 2025!

REMINDER - There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 13, 2025. That is a Professional Learning Day for HCS staff.

Students will return to school after Fall Break and the PLD on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

The Hardin County Schools Calendar Committee seeks your feedback on the formation of the 2026-27 school year calendar.

Please take a survey to share your thoughts. Go to https://forms.gle/jXLCWG2yKVXM2tvG8 to complete the survey. The link can also be found on the HCS website under Quick Links.

Tuesday is HIGH ATTENDANCE DAY across the Commonwealth!

We encourage our students to attend school every day, but especially on Tuesday, September 9, 2025! Bragging rights are on the line in our district-wide competition!!! Great attendance that day helps HCS as we compete with other districts in Kentucky.

#HCSDifferenceMaker #DistrictOfOpportunities