Hickory Elementary

Dear Hickory Families,

Welcome back to Hickory Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year! We are so excited to begin another school year together. It was so great to see so many of you at Back to School night!

At Hickory, we believe that strong partnerships between home and school are the foundation of student success. By working hand in hand—with open communication, trust, and support—we can create the best possible learning experiences for every child.

This year, our focus remains on building meaningful relationships, not only with our students but with you, our families. We know that when families and schools work as a team, children thrive.

We look forward to celebrating successes, overcoming challenges, and creating lasting memories as we learn and grow together. Your involvement in your child’s education—whether through communication with teachers, attending school events, or simply talking about their day—makes a powerful difference. When families and schools work together, children thrive both academically and emotionally.

Thank you for being such an important part of our Hickory community.

Here’s to a wonderful year ahead—welcome back!

Ms. Sasse

Principal, Hickory Elementary

Monday August 25th- First day of school for Kindergarten- Grade 5

Doors Open- 7:50am

Dismissal- 2:50pm

• Hats, hoods, and head coverings are only worn outside the building
• All clothes cover all undergarments – whether sitting, standing, or moving
• Design or language on clothing does not disrupt a positive learning environment
• Tops cover the chest, stomach, and back
• Tops have sleeves or straps that are worn on shoulders
• Pants don’t drag on the floor

Bus routes for the 2025-2026 school year are available by searching your address in the e-link route finder:

Office Hours: 7:50am-3:20pm

School Hours:

Arrival: 7:50-8:20am (Breakfast is over at 8:20)

Dismissal: 2:50pm

The goal of Hickory Elementary and every school in WCPS is that each child experiences success. Research shows that excused and unexcused absences have the same negative impact on academic performance. WCPS attendance policy states that a student should miss no more than twelve absences per school year. A child is chronically absent if he or she misses just two days a month. Most critically, it is important to recognize that any day a student is absent, he or she misses valuable instruction which builds the foundation for the future.

This year we will be promoting consistent student attendance. Stay tuned for more information!