Deadline is Monday for 5th grade students

❄️ 5th Grade Winter Ball Reminder ❄️
We’re getting excited for a fun night with our 5th graders! A few important reminders for families:
💙 This is a FREE event — students do not need to bring any money.
🕡 Doors will open promptly at 6:30 PM.
⏰ Students must be picked up by 8:00 PM.
📸 Picture ordering information from Sweet Lemon will be passed out and/or available to scan later this evening.
📝 Sign-in/out is required: Parents/guardians must scan the QR code posted at the entrance doors and in the MIS entryway for drop-off and pick-up.
We can’t wait to celebrate our 5th graders! 💙💛❄️

Congratulations to the MIS Winners of the Young Writers Contest
3rd Grade:
1st place - Parker Sions
2nd place- Abselom Aklilu
3rd place- Alex Ketterman
4th Grade :
1st place- Hadley Weese
2nd place- Reese Keplinger
3rd place- Elizabeth Grady
5th Grade:
1st place- Hawk Tusing
2nd place- Chandler Rubenkonig
3rd place- Marianna Taylor



Congratulations to Gage for becoming a member of the AR 125 point club.

Congratulations to these students for becoming members of the AR 25 point Club.

Congratulations to these students for becoming members of the AR 50 Point Club.

Congratulations to Brinley for becoming a member of the AR 100 Point Club.

Congratulations to these students for becoming members of the AR 125 Point Club.

Congratulations to Adalyn for becoming a member of the AR 175 Point Club.

Congratulations to Jonah for becoming a member of the AR 75 Point Club.

Congratulations to the MIS leaders of the week.

Please note that the scheduled early dismissal for February 9, 2026 has been canceled. February 9 will now be a full school day for all students and staff.
Hardy County Schools
will operate on a two-hour delay for Monday, February 2, 2026.

5th Grade Winter Ball update

Hardy County Schools will have a non-traditional instructional day on Friday, January 30, 2026. All staff will report to home schools/locations on a two-hour delay.
Due to the weather, the 5th Grade Winter Ball is being postponed. We are finalizing a new date and will share updates as soon as they are confirmed.

Hardy County Schools will have a nontraditional instructional day for Thursday, January 29, 2026. Students and staff will work from home.
Hardy County Schools will utilize a non-traditional instructional day for January 28, 2026. Students and staff will work from home.

Hardy County Schools and Central Office will be closed Monday, January 26 and Tuesday, January 27. We will use our last two free days.
Smile Programs... the mobile dentists are planning to be here February 4th and will return in April. If you have not already enrolled your student to receive dental services at school, you can sign up online.

