"What's Happening Wednesday!"
Posted Date: 11/11/26 (05:00 PM)
We hope you had a wonderful Veterans Day holiday. Thank you to all who have served! We will see our students back in school on Thursday, November 12.
As we head into the holiday season, here are a few additional dates to keep handy.
- November 25–27 | Thanksgiving break. No school for students. QUEST is open November 25. School and district offices are closed November 26–27.
- December 18 | Three-hour early release. Elementary schools dismiss at 12:15 p.m. Middle and high schools dismiss at 11:30 a.m.
- December 21–January 1 | Winter break. No school for students. All school and district offices are closed.
- January 4 | Teacher workday. No school for students. QUEST will operate.
Families are invited to a free Pokémon Trade Night at Highland Recreation Center. Bring your Pokémon cards to trade with other collectors and take part in a raffle.
- When — Friday, November 13, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m.
- Where — Highland Recreation Center, 1451 8th Street Drive NE, Hickory, NC
- Admission — Free
Highland Baptist Church is hosting Journey to the Manger, a free, interactive walk-through Christmas experience for families. The event tells the story of the first Christmas through live biblical scenes, animals, and the sights and sounds of Bethlehem. All are welcome.
- When — Friday, December 11, and Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. each evening
- Where — Highland Baptist Church
- Admission — Free
