Horse Creek Academy

🎉🍎📚 Attention all Kindergarten parents-to-be! 📚🍎🎉 🏇🏻 Get ready to embark on an exciting journey with us at HCA! Join us for our Kindergarten 101 Parent Orientation on July 25th at 6pm. ✏️ This special event is designed just for parents of our rising 5Kers in traditional Kindergarten. 🤔 Not sure if your child is in traditional 5K? No worries! Class assignments will be available on July 15th. Stay tuned! 📅 🌴 And for those not in traditional 5K, fear not! We've got you covered with all the info you need (for all grades!) at Village Fest on August 6th from 3-7pm!

🎉 The countdown begins! 🎉 🗓️ Can you believe it? The first day of school is only a month away! 💙 We're so excited to welcome our amazing families back to Horse Creek Academy! 📝Supply lists and class assignments will be ready on Monday, July 15th. 👀 Stay tuned for more info on how to access these, which we'll be sharing on Facebook and via text/email! 🏇🏻 Get ready for another fantastic year at the Village! 📲 Need a copy of the calendar? Head to www.hcacs.net/page/24-25-calendar

💭 Time for another HCA Thoughtful Thursday; this time with one of our fav leadership gurus, Simon Sinek! 💛 We love growing with our Village 💙 #ThoughtfulThursday #WeAreTheVillage

🏆 We have a winner! 🏆 🎨 Congratulations to rising senior Eryn Fox on winning HCA's t-shirt design contest! 👏 Eryn’s amazing "Stallion Strong" design received over 230 reactions here on Facebook! 👕 We can't wait to partner with Carolina Screenprint to get this shirt in production. It will be available for purchase at Village Fest on August 6th from 3-7pm! Mark your calendars! 🤑 Eryn, you have also won a $100 school store gift card! We will email you about when you can pick it up. 🎉 Let's give a big cheer for Eryn and all of our incredible participants. We certainly have such a talented Village! 🌟

🎙️ We are thrilled to share that our very own Lead Learner, Dr. Ann Marie Taylor, is featured on the latest podcast of "Just Schools" by Collective Leadership guru, Jon Eckert! 💙 Dr. Taylor’s dedication, vision, and leadership have always been a cornerstone of our Village. Her insights and passion for education are truly inspiring, and we couldn't be prouder to see her recognized on such a prominent platform! 🎧 Tune in to hear Dr. Taylor discuss her innovative approaches and the transformative impact of collective leadership. This is a must-listen for anyone passionate about HCA, education, and leadership! 👉 Listen to the podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/hcajustschools 👏Join us in celebrating Dr. Taylor's achievement and let’s continue to support each other in our Village's journey towards excellence in #flexibility, #service, and #connection.

🌟 HCA is thrilled to be nominated once again for Aiken's Choice of Best Place to Work! 🏆 We need your votes to bring home the title this year! Help us out by voting and spreading the word! 🗳️ How to Vote: 1) Go to: https://tinyurl.com/voteforHCA 2) Navigate to "City Life." 3) Scroll down to find the "Best Place to Work" category. 4) Select "Horse Creek Academy" 5) Make sure you complete at least 25% of the ballot for your votes to count. Don't forget to vote for all your other Aiken favorites too! 🗓️ Voting Period: June 18 - July 31 📅 Winners Announced: September 27 in the Aiken Standard 🙌 Last year, we were proud to be in the top 3 best places to work. This year, let's bring back the title! Thank you, HCA Village, for your support and enthusiasm! 🗳️ Vote now and let's show Aiken how amazing it is to be a part of our Village!

📸Senior Picture Day Update! 📸 🗓️ Strawbridge will be onsite July 18th and 19th for Senior Portraits in Building B, Room 139 (sign-up may say Gym, but the location is changed due to cheer camp!). 👀 Check out the flyers for details, then use the links below to sign up. Let’s get ready for an amazing year, Class of 2025! 👉 Full Senior Session Sign-Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4BAEAE2FA3FE3-50054426-aiken#/ 👉 Formal Pose Only Sign-Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4BAEAE2FA3FE3-50054427-aiken#/ 👉 Video Overview of Senior Pics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvAYArruwB4 👗 What to Wear/Bring 👔 --Strawbridge will provide tuxes and drapes. --Ladies: wear a tank top for the drapes. --Gentlemen: wear a white t-shirt for the tuxes. --Strawbridge will also provide pearls, but ladies can bring their own. --For casual backgrounds, feel free to bring school-approved props as well as your own outfits. 🎉 Get excited and see you there! 🎉

🎉 Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads at HCA! 🏆 Your love and guidance are the foundation of our Village. 💙 Thank you for all you do. Enjoy your special day!

🚔 HCA is thrilled to be working closely with the Aiken County Sheriff’s Department on June 17, 18, and 19. On these days law enforcement staff will be utilizing Building B for important training exercises. While this training is nothing to be alarmed about, please note that Building B will be off-limits to all staff, students, and visitors on these days. 📚 Events in Bld. A (Quest Zone and Credit Recovery), the Cottage (Summer Reading Camp), and Gym (Summer Basketball and Volleyball Conditioning) will proceed as normal, but please be aware of the special training occurring onsite. Thanks!

🏖️ Help support HCA over the summer break with the SRP HCA Affinity Card! 💸 Every time you use your Horse Creek Academy debit card, money is donated directly to our school. 🤩 Also, starting in August, if you use your HCA debit card at our school store, you'll automatically get a 5% discount! 🤑 Saving money and fundraising for HCA at the same time...what could be better?! 💳 You can learn more at www.srpfcu.org/AffinityCards

💭 HCA Thoughtful Thursday 💭 💙 Shout out to one of our new special education teachers, Valerie Steen, for this week's quote! #WeAreTheVillage #ThoughtfulThursday

📱 Exciting News! Staying #connected with HCA just got easier! 🎉Introducing the new HCA App, now available on the App Store! Simply search for 'Horse Creek Academy' and download it today! And, make sure to keep those notifications turned on! We will be able to send live push notifications to you during the school year about special information, events, news and more! 💻 But wait, there's even more! Our brand-new HCA website is also live at www.hcacs.net, offering a sleek and improved online experience. 💪We will be diligently working to ensure both the app and website are in tip-top shape by August, but in the meantime, be sure to check out some awesome features like our Live Feed and Event Calendar! 🐎✨Stay tuned for more updates and don't forget to download the app today! #WeAreTheVillage #StayConnected"

📣 We still have some spots open for HCA's Kiddie Cheer Camp sponsored by our Varsity Cheer Squad! 🤸🏻‍♀️ Sign up now at https://tinyurl.com/hcakiddiecheer 📣 Open to rising 5K-6th grade students!

📣 Calling All HCA Adventurers! 🌎 ✈️ This summer, we're excited to launch a fun, little social media contest, The Village Voyage! How far can our HCA spirit travel? ⬇️ Here’s how to participate: 🏖️ 1. Wear your HCA spirit shirt while you're on vacation! 📸 2. Snap a picture in it at your amazing destination. 📌 3. Tag Horse Creek Academy in your post and use the hashtag #WeAreTheVillage! 🌎 Let's see who can wear their HCA shirt the furthest away from our campus! The further you go, the better your chances of winning our special prize, a $100 School Store Gift Card! 😉 The contest ends on August 5th, 2024, so you have plenty of time! 🧳 Get ready to pack your bags, wear your HCA shirt with pride, and share your adventures with us. We can’t wait to see where your travels take you! 🐎 Safe travels from all of us at Horse Creek Academy!

💭 HCA Thoughtful Thursdays 💭 💙 This summer we're excited to share some HCA thoughts, quotes, and inspo every Thursday! 🏇 First up is one of our favs from Brené Brown; this quote is even on our new Senior Horseshoe wall! 👇Have a quote you think is just so HCA? Write it in the comments below and we may use it this summer! #WeAreTheVillage #ThoughtfulThursday

🚀 Already thinking of next school year? Get a jump start on your planning by checking out the most updated version of our school calendar! 📅 Class assignments/schedules and Supply Lists will also be released on July 15th!

🏇🏻 HCA wishes our wonderful Village a joyful and restful summer! Thank you for an amazing year 💙 ☀️ Enjoy the sunshine, have adventures, stay safe, and we’ll see you at Village Fest on August 6th! 🏝️ Happy Summer!

🎟️ It's that time again! 🎁 Check your stash, because it's time for our Quarter 4 Village Volunteers raffle! Do you have one of our winning tickets? Find out now! 🎊 But wait, there's more! We've got some major upgrades coming to our Village Volunteers program next year, and we couldn't wait to share! 👀 Stay tuned next week for all the details, but here's a sneak peek: Say goodbye to keeping up with raffle tickets! 📲 We're going digital! Winners will be notified directly, making the process smoother and more exciting than ever before! 🌱 At HCA, we believe in constant improvement and growth. And, with your incredible support and donations this year, we've hit a milestone: over 40,000 tickets earned! We can't wait to reach new heights with Village Volunteers next year! 🎉👏 Thank you for being the driving force behind our success. We love our Village! 🎟️ 1st Place: Dark Blue 661559 🎟️ 2nd Place: Yellow 011056 🎟️ 3rd Place: Bright Blue 681460 Claim in the MS/HS Office during summer office hours!

🎓 Attention all rising seniors at HCA! 🎓 👋 As we bid farewell to one amazing group of seniors, we eagerly welcome the next set to embark on their final year with us. 📅 It's time to mark your calendars because on July 18th and/or 19th, Strawbridge Studios will be onsite capturing your Senior Portraits! 📸 This is your chance to immortalize this significant milestone in your academic journey. More details about sign-ups and other important information will be coming your way soon, so stay tuned!

🌹 It's a tale as old as time... 🎭 Get ready to be part of something magical! 🌹 Audition Packets for Beauty and the Beast are now up for grabs! 🕺💃 Dive into the world of singing, dancing, and endless fun with HCA's Theatre Department's stage production this Fall! 👀 Inside the packet, you'll find everything you need: audition dates, times, requirements, show details, character list, and much more! Swing by Theatre Room B136 to grab yours today or email Mrs. Culp at jculp@hcacs.net! ✨ No prior experience required—just your enthusiasm and passion!