Committed to Excellence

Welcome To HARDIN COUNTY MIDDLE School

At Hardin County Middle School it is our mission to empower our students to learn, to lead and to serve. These are the pillars by which we want all students to internalize and make their own. It is our belief that we are the bridge between elementary school and high school. We want students to be able to seek for independence, while also learning the skills they need to be successful at the next level of their educational journey. At HCMS it is our belief that the middle school age is for students to start to explore and branch out in starting to find their own independence. We want students to look for opportunities to be involved and find their place within the school and the community. It is our belief that at HCMS there is truly a place for everyone and helping students find their niche is what we are here to do!

DR. LAUREN BALENTINE
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Rich Traditions and a Thriving Culture

Hardin County Middle School has a rich tradition and thriving culture that has cultivated and evolved throughout the decades. Since students are our primary focus, our administration, faculty, and staff continue to develop new avenues of growth, academic strategies, and social support. Among our student body, there are bonds and relationships that are developed and cherished for a lifetime, and of course, that special teacher, experience, or event that will stick with a student forever. We make every effort to uphold HCMS as a safe, supportive, and positive environment where all students are nurtured and every staff member is a stakeholder for the highest level of service for our upcoming leaders.

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Setting the Bar High

For a rural, community school, Hardin County Middle School exceeds every expectation for opportunities for our students. While we are recognized for excellence in academics and exceed local, state, and national performance standards, we are also proud to offer a plethora of opportunities including a wide range of athletics, performing arts, clubs, career and technical development, journalism, creative arts, and much more. We also partner with the community and host many events throughout the school year. We believe each student has an area where he/she can excel and over achieve, and we desire to kindle that gift, talent, or ability so he/she may accomplish their goals and learn new skills or life lessons that will prepare him/her for their future.