All schools will be closed on Tuesday, November 3rd. We will resume normal operations on Wednesday, unless notified otherwise.
Monday, November 2nd (today) we will have early release.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Due to the rainfall received in Hardee County and the continuing closure of roads across the county, the School District of Hardee County will implement early release at all schools today, Monday, November 2, to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families and closure tomorrow based on the recommendation of the Hardee County Emergency Management Center (EOC).
We ask parents and guardians to make the necessary arrangements to pick up their children at the regular early release schedule for their school:
All Elementary schools 11:50 am
Hardee Jr. High 1:00 pm
Hardee Senior High 1:25 pm
Please exercise caution when traveling, as road conditions may continue to deteriorate due to the weather.
All schools will be closed on Tuesday, November 3rd. We will resume normal operations on Wednesday, unless notified otherwise.
Sincerely,
Hardee County Schools
A BIG WILDCAT THANK YOU!
Friday Night Lights are even better with a great meal! A huge THANK YOU to El Mezquite for generously feeding our HHS staff tonight as we get ready for our HOME PLAYOFF GAME! Your support of our Wildcats and our school family means so much to us.
We are incredibly grateful for community partners who show up for HHS and help take care of the people who make Wildcat Nation so special.
Now we’re fed, fueled, and ready for some PLAYOFF FOOTBALL!
What a day for Hardee Wildcat Swimming!
🥇 BOYS SWIM — DISTRICT CHAMPIONS!
🥈 GIRLS SWIM — DISTRICT RUNNER-UP!
We are incredibly proud of our Wildcat swimmers for an outstanding performance at today’s District Championship! The boys brought home the DISTRICT TITLE, while our girls battled their way to an impressive 2nd-place finish!
All of those early mornings, long practices, and countless laps paid off when it mattered most.
Congratulations to our swimmers and coaches on an incredible showing and for representing Hardee with pride!
The 2026–2027 Hardee Senior High School Boys Soccer rosters are officially set! 🎉
Congratulations to all of the student-athletes selected for our Varsity and Junior Varsity Boys Soccer teams! Your hard work during tryouts has earned you the opportunity to represent Hardee Senior High School on the field this season.
A special congratulations to our team captains:
Varsity: Jorge “Jorgy” Castillo, Jose “Diaz” Hernandez Diaz & Diego “D Lopez” Lopez
JV: Christian Godinez
We are excited to see what our Wildcats accomplish this season under the leadership of our coaches!
Congratulations to everyone who made the teams! Now it’s time to get to work and make this a season to remember!
LET’S GO WILDCATS!
October is National Principals Month, and we are proud to recognize our very own Principal Travis Tubbs!
Leading a high school is no small task, and Mr. Tubbs continues to lead Hardee Senior High School with dedication, consistency, and a genuine commitment to our students, staff, and community. Whether he is supporting our Wildcats in the classroom, cheering them on from the sidelines, celebrating their accomplishments, or working behind the scenes to keep HHS moving forward, his commitment to our school is evident every day.
Thank you, Mr. Tubbs, for the countless hours, tough decisions, encouragement, and Wildcat pride you bring to HHS. We appreciate your leadership and all you do in our Relentless Pursuit of excellence!
Happy National Principals Month! 🐾🧡💙
It’s almost time to hit the court! 🧡💙 Boys Basketball tryouts are coming up at **Hardee Senior High School**!
📅 Monday, October 26 | 4:00–6:00 PM
📅 Tuesday, October 27 | 4:00–6:00 PM
🚨 IMPORTANT — PHYSICAL REQUIRED!
All players MUST have a current physical on file BEFORE participating in tryouts.
No physical on file = no participation in tryouts.
Come ready to work, compete, and show what you’ve got! 🏀🔥
Go Wildcats! 🐾🧡💙
FREE Fan Chatper Buses
Kinbro is proud to sponsor free round-trip charter bus transportation for Hardee Wildcats fans traveling to support the Wildcats as they take on Hawthorne this Friday. Fans will depart from Hardee Wildcat Stadium, with check-in beginning at 1:00 PM and buses leaving promptly at 1:30 PM. A $5 reservation deposit is required to hold each seat and is fully refundable upon arrival at the game. Registration will close Thursday at 12:00 PM, and no-shows will forfeit their deposit. All passengers should bring a valid ID, and minors must be accompanied by an adult. Charter buses will bring fans back to the Hardee Wildcat Stadium after the game. Seating is limited, and reservations will be made through the GoFan link.
https://gofan.co/app/school/FL5892?utm_source=GoFan...
For questions, please contact Sarah Maldonado at 863-445-1363
Last week, we had the opportunity to celebrate our Wildcat Volleyball Seniors and recognize the dedication, leadership, and heart they have given to Hardee High School Volleyball! 🎓🐾
Senior Night was a special evening filled with memories, smiles, and plenty of Wildcat Pride as we honored these young ladies and their families. We are so proud of our seniors and all they have contributed to HHS! 🧡💙
We also want to give a special THANK YOU to Coaches Shauntee Hines and Casey Dickson for the countless hours, encouragement, and hard work they have poured into our Lady Wildcats this season. Your dedication to these athletes and our volleyball program is greatly appreciated!
Congratulations to our seniors! Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat! 🐾🏐
What a night to be a Hardee Wildcat! 🐾
Our Wildcats delivered a BIG 37–6 HOMECOMING VICTORY, and the hometown support was absolutely incredible! From the parade to the packed stands under the Friday night lights, our community showed once again what Wildcat Pride is all about. 🧡💙
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Congratulations to our SENIOR CLASS for taking 1st Place in the Homecoming Parade Float Competition! Way to represent, Class of 2027! 🎓
🌴Our Senior class volunteers
🌴Patterson Family
🌴Big Mike’s Bamboo
🌴WD Environmental
🌴Heart of Florida Nursery
🌴HCSB Transportation Dept.
🌴Alecia Hughes
🌴Johnny and Rebecca Huron
🌴Kim Davis
🌴Jennifer Albritton See less
It's time for Open House! Click Read More... for dates and times. Come meet your teacher, fill out important paperwork, and get vital information for the coming year. Be sure to fill out your child's online registration forms before open house.
Hardee Senior High School
Friday, August 7, 2026
Freshmen: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
10th–12th Grade: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Hardee Junior High - Grades 6th - 8th
Friday, August 7, 2026
Last names beginning with A - L: 10am - 12pm
Last names beginning with M - Z: 2pm - 4pm
Hilltop Elementary
August 6, 2026
2pm -4pm
North Wauchula Elementary
Thursday, August 6, 2026
10am - 12pm
Wauchula Elementary
August 10, 2026
9am - 11am
Zolfo Springs Elementary
August 7, 2026
10am - 12pm
Back to School Sales Tax Holiday! July 20 - August 20, 2026. For a list of qualifying items, visit https://floridarevenue.com/backtoschool/Pages/default.aspx
Have back-to-school questions? Visit our District Back to School Information Page to find out open house times, supply lists, student handbooks, registration information, and school hours.
May 28th is the last day for students, which is early release! Have a great summer!
MAY 2, 2026 IN THE GYM
From greeting students and families with a smile to managing the countless details behind the scenes, your dedication, organization, and care make a difference every single day. Our school simply wouldn’t function without you!
Thank you for all that you do to support our staff, students, and community. We appreciate you more than words can express!
