Hickory Career & Arts Magnet High

We are so thrilled to be one of only two North Carolina High Schools to be accepted into NC A+ Arts Schools program and to be the only Creative Arts High School in Catawba County! We welcome new students!

Emma Gaffney, junior at HCAM, was recognized by the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards 2023 as a Southeast Regional Gold Key winner for her creative nonfiction work, "September 1, 2017," an essay that "gracefully explores the intersection of geography, longing, and identity at a critical juncture of adolescence with deftly shimmering wit and erudite reflectiveness," according to Mr. Chris Nelson, the HCAM faculty sponsor of Gaffney's submission. The Gold Key is the highest regional award given in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards: "[T]he nation's longest-running, most prestigious educational initiative supporting student achievement in the visual and literary arts." (Scholastics, 2023)
Congratulations, Emma! We're so proud of you!

High School Registration and Curriculum Guide 2023-2024

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Teacher & Student of the Month

Here at HCAM, we have amazing teachers who are always willing to help their students achieve academic success and develop their creativity. Also, we have ambitious students who always exceed expectations time and time again. Therefore, we would like to recognize these outstanding teachers and students each month.

To nominate a teacher and/or student, click on the links below for a form.

       

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