Hardee Junior High School

Dear Parents and Guardians, As many of you are aware of HB 1473, the beginning of this school year has brought about new challenges as we work to keep our students and educators s...

The Que Crew fired up the grills at the Florida High School Barbecue Association State Competition in Bartow on Saturday, May 3, showcasing their culinary skills in a variety of c...

The Student Business Fair is fast approaching! Support young, local entrepreneurs on Saturday, March 22nd, from 9:00 AM to Noon at Heritage Park . Shop for handcrafted, home...

Lily Evans, a first-time exhibitor, claimed the coveted Grand Champion title at the county fair this year with her Maine-Anjou steer, Sammy. The victory came after months of hard ...

The Heartland Regional Science and Engineering Fair judging took place on Wednesday, February 5, at SFSC Avon Park. These 16 students completed a science fair project at the local...

8th-grade students have the opportunity to apply for a 2-year Florida prepaid scholarship that can be used at any Florida college including trade or technical schools. The applic...

Hardee Junior High would like to extend its heartfelt congratulations to both of you for your remarkable dedication and service in the field of education. Mr. Estrada, with your ...

Consider placing a dedication page in the 2025 Wildcat Echo Yearbook! These pages are a wonderful way to brighten your child's day in the future as they look back and remember yo...

HHS Student Body has canceled the 2024 Homecoming Parade due to Hurricane Milton. Making decisions in the face of a hurricane's impact and the uncertainty of its aftermath is n...

HJH Bar-B-Que Team competed Saturday, October 5th at Lake Region High School. The young ladies that make up “‘Que crew” earned second overall as they placed 4th in ribs, 3rd in gr...

Parent(s), Did you know? Fortify FL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school offi...

Attention Parent(s) & Student(s), The 8th-grade Progress Monitoring 1 Assessment schedule has been updated as follows: Friday, Sept. 20th- ELA Tuesday, Sept. 24th- Math Th...

Attention Parent(s) and Student(s), Testing for the Progress Monitoring 1 Assessment will now be as follows: Tuesday, Sept. 10th- 6th Grade ELA Wednesday, Sept. 11th- 6th Gr...

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Summer school for HJH students begins on Monday, 6/3-6/27. Summer school is Monday through Thursday. We are closed on Fridays beginning June 7th. Hours of operations: 8:00-1:25...

Tdap Vaccination Required for 7th Graders The incidence of Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, has increased in recent years. A very serious illness that can in some cases...

As you know, Hardee County Schools are committed to improving the mental and emotional health of those in the community, especially students! For that reason, they have part...

8th-grade student Hannah Whidden was honored as this year's Yes I Can Award Recipient. Watch the video below for a look at this year's nominees and banquet.

The end of the school year is quickly approaching, and with it comes end-of-the-year testing. Florida public schools are in their third year of FAST- Florida Assessment of Student...

Hardee Jr High's Odyssey of the Mind Team attended the 2024 Florida Odyssey of the Mind State Competition on March 30th. This amazing team attended the competition after they won ...