Hickory High School's Preschools are comprised of 3 and 4 year old children. Children must be 3 or 4 by August 31st of the upcoming school year and not eligible for kindergarten. Preschool classrooms are located in Hickory High, Viewmont, Oakwood, and Southwest. Hours vary by site, but run at least a 6 1/2  hour day. 

We accept fee payers, NCPK, and children with special needs. 

Hickory High School's Preschools offers  comprehensive services to 3 and 4 year old preschool children with special needs. If you are concerned about the speech, language, hearing, motor, cognitive, self-help, or social-emotional skills of your child, please complete a Permission to Screen and return it to the preschool office. Please fax the form to (828) 326-7101 or email it to Angie Clontz.                                       

For more information contact Angie Clontz at (828) 322-5860.

Click here to complete a fee pay application online. Click here to download an application to print and return.

Annual fees for the 2023-2024 school year are $4960. Families can pay the total amount $4960 for the 10 month school year at one time or can pay ten equal payments throughout the year at $496 per month.

North Carolina Pre-Kindergarten (NCPK) slots are for children who will be 4 by August 31st of the upcoming school year and meet income eligibility requirements. For applications and  more information please visit their website.