
Back-to-School Fests and Open House dates are set. Find them all under either the News and Announcements portion of our website OR under the Quick Links tab of our website. Here is a direct link: https://www.hardin.kyschools.us/quick-links/2026-27-back-to-school-fests-and-open-house-dates

📸 SAVE THE DATE! 📸
School Picture Day is coming up on August 28th!
Mark your calendars and start planning those smiles. 😄 More information about picture packages and ordering options will be shared as the date gets closer.
We can't wait to see our students looking their best for Picture Day!
📅 School Picture Day: August 28, 2026
#NMSTrojans #SchoolPictureDay #SaveTheDate #BetterUpNorth
School Picture Day is coming up on August 28th!
Mark your calendars and start planning those smiles. 😄 More information about picture packages and ordering options will be shared as the date gets closer.
We can't wait to see our students looking their best for Picture Day!
📅 School Picture Day: August 28, 2026
#NMSTrojans #SchoolPictureDay #SaveTheDate #BetterUpNorth

☀️🍎 PICNIC IN THE PARK IS BACK! 🍎☀️
Join us this summer for FREE lunch for kids ages 1–18 at Dawley Park & Optimist Park! 🌳🧺
📍 Locations: Dawley Park & Optimist Park
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📌 Meals must be eaten on site.
🗓️ Summer Meal Dates:
• June 3–5
• June 8–12
• June 15–19
• June 22–26
• June 29–July 2
• July 6–10*
• July 13–17*
• July 20–24*
Bring the kids out for a healthy lunch, fun park time, and a great way to stay fueled all summer long! 🌞💚
Dates dependent upon meal participation.
Please share to help spread the word throughout our community! 💛
Join us this summer for FREE lunch for kids ages 1–18 at Dawley Park & Optimist Park! 🌳🧺
📍 Locations: Dawley Park & Optimist Park
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📌 Meals must be eaten on site.
🗓️ Summer Meal Dates:
• June 3–5
• June 8–12
• June 15–19
• June 22–26
• June 29–July 2
• July 6–10*
• July 13–17*
• July 20–24*
Bring the kids out for a healthy lunch, fun park time, and a great way to stay fueled all summer long! 🌞💚
Dates dependent upon meal participation.
Please share to help spread the word throughout our community! 💛

☀️🏡 You’re Invited to the Porch Party Summer Series! 🏡☀️
Come spend your summer with the Hardin County Cooperative Extension Service for FOUR fun-filled days of activities, food trucks, demos, and family-friendly fun! 🎉🌻
📅 Dates:
• June 2
• June 16
• June 30
• July 14
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Hardin County Cooperative Extension Service
111 Opportunity Way
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Bring the whole family and discover everything your local Extension Office has to offer — from gardening tips 🌱 to youth programs and hands-on activities for all ages!
🍔 Food Trucks
🎨 Activities
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly Fun
🌼 Community Connection
We can’t wait to see you on the porch this summer! 💜
Come spend your summer with the Hardin County Cooperative Extension Service for FOUR fun-filled days of activities, food trucks, demos, and family-friendly fun! 🎉🌻
📅 Dates:
• June 2
• June 16
• June 30
• July 14
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Hardin County Cooperative Extension Service
111 Opportunity Way
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Bring the whole family and discover everything your local Extension Office has to offer — from gardening tips 🌱 to youth programs and hands-on activities for all ages!
🍔 Food Trucks
🎨 Activities
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly Fun
🌼 Community Connection
We can’t wait to see you on the porch this summer! 💜

☀️🍎 FREE Summer Meal Kits for Kids! 🍎☀️
Hardin County Schools is excited to offer FREE breakfast & lunch meal kits all summer long for children ages 1–18!
📅 Every Wednesday in June & July
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 Pick-Up Locations:
• West Hardin Middle
• Lincoln Trail
• West Point Independent
• Rineyville Elementary
Each meal kit includes:
✅ 5 days of breakfast & lunch
✅ Menu & preparation instructions
✅ Convenient one-stop pickup
📌 Important Reminders:
• Parent/Guardian must pick up meals
• Registration is required EACH week
• Scan the QR code on the flyer to register
📞 Questions? Call 270-769-7945
Please help us spread the word so families in our community can take advantage of this amazing program! 💛🌞
Hardin County Schools is excited to offer FREE breakfast & lunch meal kits all summer long for children ages 1–18!
📅 Every Wednesday in June & July
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 Pick-Up Locations:
• West Hardin Middle
• Lincoln Trail
• West Point Independent
• Rineyville Elementary
Each meal kit includes:
✅ 5 days of breakfast & lunch
✅ Menu & preparation instructions
✅ Convenient one-stop pickup
📌 Important Reminders:
• Parent/Guardian must pick up meals
• Registration is required EACH week
• Scan the QR code on the flyer to register
📞 Questions? Call 270-769-7945
Please help us spread the word so families in our community can take advantage of this amazing program! 💛🌞

🍿🎉 Snack Cart TOMORROW! 🎉🍭
Parents.. TOMORROW is our Field Day Snack Cart — all items are just $1.00! 🙌
Students bring your dollar and treat yourself to your favorite snacks! 😋
Don’t miss out… it’s going to be a delicious day!
#SnackCartFriday #TreatYourself

🏆 NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL AWARDS DAY 🏆
We are excited to celebrate the hard work, achievements, and accomplishments of our students at Awards Day! 💙🖤🤍
To help us prepare for seating and check-in, parents and guardians are encouraged to pre-register before the event.
📌 Please complete the pre-registration form using the link provided by the school.
📅 Awards Day information and ceremony times will be shared soon.
6th grade link ---> https://forms.gle/kM7WgFjRMfFZEEZe9
7th grade link ---> https://forms.gle/V6AWSrjqADkn4tob8
8th grade link ---> https://forms.gle/ANxgpa7gLsZoZ6qR9
We look forward to recognizing our amazing Trojans and celebrating their success together!
#NorthMiddleSchool #TrojanPride #AwardsDay #CelebratingExcellence
We are excited to celebrate the hard work, achievements, and accomplishments of our students at Awards Day! 💙🖤🤍
To help us prepare for seating and check-in, parents and guardians are encouraged to pre-register before the event.
📌 Please complete the pre-registration form using the link provided by the school.
📅 Awards Day information and ceremony times will be shared soon.
6th grade link ---> https://forms.gle/kM7WgFjRMfFZEEZe9
7th grade link ---> https://forms.gle/V6AWSrjqADkn4tob8
8th grade link ---> https://forms.gle/ANxgpa7gLsZoZ6qR9
We look forward to recognizing our amazing Trojans and celebrating their success together!
#NorthMiddleSchool #TrojanPride #AwardsDay #CelebratingExcellence

NMS - 2026 HOLIDAY WORLD TRIP
Dear Parents~ Students that have earned the Holiday World Field trip will bring home a permission form today. Information for the field trip is below. Payments can be paid online, by tap at school, or cash. All payments are due by May 20th.
🎢 HOLIDAY WORLD 2026! 🎢
📅 Tuesday, May 26th
Students should be dropped off at NMS by 8:30 AM.
Buses will depart at 9:00 AM sharp.
Students will return to NMS for pickup at 6:00 PM.
💳 Important Reminder:
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari is a cashless amusement park. Students may purchase Visa gift cards upon arrival to use inside the park.
Dear Parents~ Students that have earned the Holiday World Field trip will bring home a permission form today. Information for the field trip is below. Payments can be paid online, by tap at school, or cash. All payments are due by May 20th.
🎢 HOLIDAY WORLD 2026! 🎢
📅 Tuesday, May 26th
Students should be dropped off at NMS by 8:30 AM.
Buses will depart at 9:00 AM sharp.
Students will return to NMS for pickup at 6:00 PM.
💳 Important Reminder:
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari is a cashless amusement park. Students may purchase Visa gift cards upon arrival to use inside the park.
The journey to success starts at the bus stop! 🚌✨
Today we celebrate our incredible drivers, monitors, and transportation team. From the first pickup to the final bell, they keep our students safe, on time, and cared for.
Thank you for going the extra mile! 💛
#HCSDifferenceMaker #DistrictOfOpportunities
Today we celebrate our incredible drivers, monitors, and transportation team. From the first pickup to the final bell, they keep our students safe, on time, and cared for.
Thank you for going the extra mile! 💛
#HCSDifferenceMaker #DistrictOfOpportunities

Dear Parents and Guardians,
Our school is beginning the process of selecting two parent representatives to serve on our School-Based Decision Making (SBDM) Council for the upcoming school year.
We are currently accepting nominations for parent representatives, and we would love your participation in this process. If you would like to nominate yourself or another parent, please be sure the person is willing to serve before submitting their name.
To make a nomination, please call the school office and provide the nominee’s name. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, May 16th at noon.
Once nominations are finalized, we will share information about the voting process.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school. Thank you for your support and involvement in our school community!
Our school is beginning the process of selecting two parent representatives to serve on our School-Based Decision Making (SBDM) Council for the upcoming school year.
We are currently accepting nominations for parent representatives, and we would love your participation in this process. If you would like to nominate yourself or another parent, please be sure the person is willing to serve before submitting their name.
To make a nomination, please call the school office and provide the nominee’s name. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, May 16th at noon.
Once nominations are finalized, we will share information about the voting process.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school. Thank you for your support and involvement in our school community!
The Hardin County Schools Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council is collecting items to brighten the lives of local homebound residents and those in long-term care facilities.
A collection bin has been placed at each school in the district. Students, staff, families, parents and community members are encouraged to bring items that would help bring a smile to senior citizens. The collection drive will last from April 21 to May 5, 2026. Go to the News and Announcements section of www.hardin.kyschools.us for a list of items and for more information.
A collection bin has been placed at each school in the district. Students, staff, families, parents and community members are encouraged to bring items that would help bring a smile to senior citizens. The collection drive will last from April 21 to May 5, 2026. Go to the News and Announcements section of www.hardin.kyschools.us for a list of items and for more information.

💜 Purple Up Week Dance! 💜
Join us as we celebrate and support our military-connected students with a fun-filled afternoon of music and dancing!
🗓️ Thursday, April 16th
⏰ 3:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 Cafeteria
💲 $5 admission (tickets available at the door)
🎉 Concessions will be open!
Come out, show your support, and have a great time with friends while celebrating our military families! 💜
#PurpleUp #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #SchoolDance
Join us as we celebrate and support our military-connected students with a fun-filled afternoon of music and dancing!
🗓️ Thursday, April 16th
⏰ 3:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 Cafeteria
💲 $5 admission (tickets available at the door)
🎉 Concessions will be open!
Come out, show your support, and have a great time with friends while celebrating our military families! 💜
#PurpleUp #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #SchoolDance

We are EXCITED to welcome students back to school after Spring Break!! There are 27 school days left until summer break for K-12 students!

💜 Spirit Week is coming! 💜
Join us as we celebrate and support our military-connected students during Purple Up for Month of the Military Child!
Here’s how you can participate each day:
🛏️ Monday: Pajama Day – Cozy for a cause!
Tuesday: ‘Merica Day – Rock your red, white, and blue
💜 Wednesday: Purple Up! – Wear purple all day
🪖 Thursday: Camo Day – Now you see me, now you don’t!
🏫 Friday: Trojan Pride – Wear your Trojan gear
Let’s show our appreciation and school spirit all week long! 💪💜
#PurpleUp #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #TrojanPride
Join us as we celebrate and support our military-connected students during Purple Up for Month of the Military Child!
Here’s how you can participate each day:
🛏️ Monday: Pajama Day – Cozy for a cause!
Tuesday: ‘Merica Day – Rock your red, white, and blue
💜 Wednesday: Purple Up! – Wear purple all day
🪖 Thursday: Camo Day – Now you see me, now you don’t!
🏫 Friday: Trojan Pride – Wear your Trojan gear
Let’s show our appreciation and school spirit all week long! 💪💜
#PurpleUp #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #TrojanPride

⚾🔥 Game Day! 🔥⚾
Come out and support North Middle School Baseball as they take on TK Stone!
📍 Optimist Park
🗓 Thursday, April 2
⏰ 5:30 PM
Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our team! 💙⚾
#NorthMiddle #GameDay #SupportOurTrojans
Come out and support North Middle School Baseball as they take on TK Stone!
📍 Optimist Park
🗓 Thursday, April 2
⏰ 5:30 PM
Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our team! 💙⚾
#NorthMiddle #GameDay #SupportOurTrojans

🍿🎉 Snack Cart Friday! 🎉🍭
Parents this Friday is our Spring Fling Snack Cart — all items are just $1.00! 🙌
Students bring your dollar and treat yourself to your favorite snacks! 😋
Don’t miss out… it’s going to be a delicious day!
#SnackCartFriday #TreatYourself

Spring break is next week (April 6-10, 2026). Our friends at the Hardin County Public Library have asked us to share their calendar of fun-filled events for children.
Go to https://www.hcpl.info/events to learn more. The Hardin County Public Library is a wonderful place to learn and grow!
Go to https://www.hcpl.info/events to learn more. The Hardin County Public Library is a wonderful place to learn and grow!
NMS - Y.O.V.E.M.E.N.T Club Car Wash
SATURDAY, 3/21
9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Radcliff Lube and Wash
SATURDAY, 3/21
9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Radcliff Lube and Wash

We have a very busy week ahead! See this week's parent weekly forecast here: http://bit.ly/470tWo2
Thank you!
~TH

🌟 PARENT INFORMATIONAL MEETING 🌟
2027 & 2028
Trip
📅 Thursday, March 12th
🕠 5:30 PM
✈️ Learn About:
Trip highlights & itinerary
Educational experiences & historic sites
Cost & payment plans
Fundraising opportunities
Registration details
Q&A session
📍 All parents and guardians of eligible students are encouraged to attend!
Don’t miss this opportunity to get all the details about this exciting educational travel experience.
2027 & 2028
Trip
📅 Thursday, March 12th
🕠 5:30 PM
✈️ Learn About:
Trip highlights & itinerary
Educational experiences & historic sites
Cost & payment plans
Fundraising opportunities
Registration details
Q&A session
📍 All parents and guardians of eligible students are encouraged to attend!
Don’t miss this opportunity to get all the details about this exciting educational travel experience.
