Back-to-School Toolkit
Welcome back, Dragons!
School Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Sneak-a-Peek: Monday, August 3, 2026 | 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Who to Contact
- Kristen Beaudin, Principal
- Marisa Gonzales, Assistant Principal
- Juliana Lidley, Principal's Secretary/General Questions
- Transportation Change
- Attendance: Ashley Hankins
- Clinic/Nurse: Donna Mathis
Important Links
Uniforms
All students are expected to be in uniform on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Wednesdays are designated as "Wellness Wednesdays," and students may wear more comfortable/casual clothing. Fridays are also non-uniform days. The following describes our Hickory Hills uniform policy:
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HH spirit shirt, polo style shirt in light/navy blue, hunter green, light yellow, or white. Button-down shirts may also be worn in the same colors.
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Solid khaki or navy pants, skirts, jumpers, or shorts.
Winter / Outerwear options:
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HH spirit shirt, polo style shirt in light/navy blue, hunter green, light yellow, or white. Button-down shirts may also be worn in the same colors.
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Solid khaki or navy pants, skirts, jumpers, or shorts.
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Above shirts may be worn, with long sleeve shirts or turtle necks under the designated uniform shirts
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Sweatshirts, jackets, and hooded sweatshirts with the HH logo
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Navy, light blue, or white cardigan sweaters
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Solid navy, light blue, or white sweatshirts
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Students will be asked to remove all other outerwear (coats, jackets, sweatshirts) during school hours that do not follow the "unified dress code". They can wear these jackets to and from school and at recess.
Carpool & Transportation
Morning Carpool begins at 8:00 a.m.
Afternoon Carpool begins at 3:10 p.m. All drivers must present the HH Car Rider tag for the students they will pick up.
Download the My Ride K–12 app for real-time tracking of your student's bus ride.
Before and After School Programming
Eating Lunch with Your Student
Check in at the front office and come enjoy lunch with your student in the cafeteria! Check with your teacher before coming to make sure the daily schedule has not changed due to a special event.
Student Meal Prices:
- Breakfast – $2.50
- Lunch – $3.50
See menus and student meal account information on LINQ Connect or at MCS Nutrition.
Join the Hickory Hills PTA
Join the Hickory Hills PTA and support our school. Memberships, spirit wear, and event tickets can be purchased at our online store.
2026–2027 School Calendar
| August 4, 2026 | First Day of School |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day (Student and Staff Holiday) |
| September 21–25, 2026 | Fall Break (Student and Staff Holiday) |
| October 12–16, 2026 | Elementary Conference Week (Dismiss at 1:15 p.m.) |
| November 3, 2026 | Election Day (Student Holiday/Staff Day) |
| November 23–27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break (Student and Staff Holiday) |
| Dec. 18, 2026 | End of First Semester |
| Dec. 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | Holiday Break (Student and Staff Holiday) |
| January 4, 2027 | Professional Learning Day (Student Holiday/Staff Day) |
| January 5, 2027 | First Day of Second Semester |
| January 18, 2027 | MLK Jr. Day |
| February 15–19, 2027 | Winter Break (Student and Staff Holiday) |
| April 5–9, 2027 | Spring Break (Student and Staff Holiday) |
| May 26, 2027 | Last Day of School |
Find more district back-to-school resources here.