From the Principal
Greetings Hickory Creek Families,
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2024-25 school year. My name is Tricia Dotson, and this is my 27th year at Hickory Creek Middle School. I have previous teaching experience in other districts and have spent my time at Hickory Creek serving as a teacher, an athletic coach, an instructional coach, assistant principal and as principal for the past three years. It has been a very rewarding career working alongside such talented students and invested families.
Our theme this year is, “You will leave a trail of stars”. Throughout the coming months, our staff and students will be exploring what is possible when we explore and share our identities with others. We will also be looking for opportunities to empower those around us to own their identities as our superpower here at school and in the community.
Our goals for this coming school year include:
- We will continue to provide rigor and opportunity for academic growth to all students in grades 6th- 8th.
- We will support staff and student social and emotional needs and enhance the opportunity for growth in relationships with one another.
- We will increase opportunities for family engagement both during the school day and through extra-curricular activities.
- We will provide a safe learning environment for staff and students in our learning community.
My door is always open and I welcome your celebrations, concerns and other feedback. Please do not hesitate to contact me. Together, we can ensure that your children have a remarkable experience at Hickory Creek!