Feb 7, 2020

Mission: “To equip students to serve God in the 21st century by providing an excellent academic program founded upon a biblical worldview."

Vision: “To know Christ and to make Him known through Christian education."

Spiritual Theme: Hold Fast:

"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful." Hebrews 10:23

Matthew 7:7 "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you."

Birthdays today
9th grader Kendall Maye

Things you need to know
CANDY GRAMS FOR SALE

The Health Science Club will be selling candy grams for Valentine's Day. You may purchase from Feb 7-13 during both lunches. A table will be set up in front of the cafeteria. They are $1.00. Please come by, write a note to your friend and include their 1st block teacher's name.

Volunteering at tonight's Basketball game:
If you are interested in volunteering at tonight's basketball game, please come by and see Mr.Hamilton.

College tour opportunity: We will be taking a group of students to Columbia International University for a college visit on Friday, 3/6. Any Sophomore or Junior who is interested in going on this visit should complete the Google Form to be considered. Any senior interested should see Mrs. Bennett. Forms must be submitted by Friday, 2/7. This is a great opportunity to see what life is like on a college campus, hear about CIU's programs, and come away with an idea of what you're looking for in a college.

International Club:

ICC - International Culture Club invites ALL HG students to attend our meeting Monday 1st lunch- McFarland's room. We will be planning and discussing our upcoming International Festival. Please consider displaying your cultural background at this festival along with our international students. This is our 4th year and an event HGCS students enjoy and benefit from.

We also just need lots of workers who want to serve in various ways to support our international community at this festival.

Church events for Students:

Student Winter Intensity

Friday, February 21, 2020, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Location: Harris Campus, 7200 E. WT Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC US 28215

Room: The Event Center

Cost: $10.00

For Students: 6th-12th Grade

Dress like a movie character! Keep your costume/character appropriate, please.

We will cover a variety of topics like sexuality, gender identity, technology, anxiety, and dating.

Cost of $10 covers dinner and curriculum.

DNOW 2020

Friday, March 20, 2020 - Sunday, March 22, 2020

Location: Mallard Creek Campus, 13200 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC US 28262

Cost: $70.00

Disciple Now is the biggest weekend of the year for the Student Ministry of Hickory Grove Baptist Church. DNOW is devoted to helping students grow in their personal walks with the Lord as they pursue holiness through worship and gospel-centered teaching.

At DNOW, students are adopted by a Hickory Grove family for the weekend. They stay in host homes with their friends and attend the conference at the church. Students enjoy a time of small group Bible Study and growing closer to the Lord within their host homes.

Upcoming Events:

Feb 12: All Students dismissed at noon

Feb 13: Chapel 8:00 Missions Chapel
Feb 17: Teacher Work Day NO SCHOOL
Feb 25: 11th grade only (ACT test) Only 11th graders will be dismissed at 12:00

Chromebooks:

If you have any issues with your Chromebook please email the IT department at chromebooks@hgchristian.org

Charging Station: Is available in the high school office.

First, use no consequence
Second use lunch detention assigned
Third use lunch detention assigned
Fourth and above after-school detention assigned
Consistently forgetting to bring Chromebook fully charged to school may result in more severe consequences.