Horse Creek Academy

🌟 Attention Seniors of HCA! 🌟 🎉Get ready for an unforgettable Senior Field Day TOMORROW, May 31st, from 12-3pm! 📍 Where: Back porch by the student parking lot 🍽️ Lunch: Duke's BBQ (yum!) starting at 12pm 🎶 Entertainment: Enjoy a special concert by the amazing Miracle Allison 🏆 Activities: Dive into the fun with tug-of-war, kickball, and a water fight! ❗Remember: Water guns will be provided, so leave yours at home Dress comfortably in clothes that can get wet (no swimsuits, just a t-shirt and shorts is fine) Feel free to bring a towel and change of clothes for afterwards 🎓 Let's make memories and kick off the graduation celebrations in style! Don't miss out!

🏝️ Tuesday, June 4th is our last day of school, and it's a half day! 🚙 Important: There will be no Quest Zone on this day, so please ensure your child is picked up in the car line! 🎉 Let's make the last day of school amazing!

🥁🥁 Drum roll please... it's time to sign up for HCA's Shop Small Collab and Food Truck Collab for the 24-25 School Year! 👉 Shop Small Collab: Local shops, sign up to host a FREE pop-up shop in our School Store on rotating weeks throughout the year! It's a fantastic opportunity for small businesses to gain exposure and connect with our amazing Village. 🛍️🛒 📲 Sign-up link: https://forms.office.com/r/ya6ySZMstU 👉 Food Truck Collab: Food trucks, sign up to serve delicious grub on our campus at Middle/High School lunches and special evening events—no parking fee! 🍔🌮🍦 📲 Sign-up Link: https://forms.office.com/r/DxFQPAH8pf 💙 HCA is proud to offer these collaborative programs as incubators for small businesses in our community. We are committed to helping grow our local economy while also connecting our Village to amazing new businesses! 🗣️ Help us spread the word by tagging your favorite local shops and food trucks in the comments! #WeAreTheVillage #ShopSmall

🌴 Summer is right around the corner and we know y'all will miss us 😉 💙 Don't worry, you can call or stop by to see some friendly HCA faces during our summer office hours!

🎓 Graduation is this Saturday! Can you believe it? 🥳 Our seniors' big moment is just around the corner. Check out the important reminders below to ensure everything is set for your senior and your family! 📲 Important Links 📲 🎥 Graduation Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/0fkMnLmI-Qw 📸 Graduation Photos Sign-up: https://forms.office.com/r/PiktF6XYYM

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. ❤️ HCA thanks and salutes all who have served 💙

🏆 At the beginning of this month, we had the honor of inducting our newest members into the Junior and Senior Beta Clubs. 🌟 These outstanding students are a true inspiration, exemplifying the core values of the Beta Club: academic achievement, character, leadership, and service. Their dedication and commitment to excellence are a testament to the bright future ahead!

🎡A few weeks ago, our middle school students had an unforgettable time at the Red Carpet Carnival! ✨ Huge thanks to Mrs. Nelson and all our amazing staff for putting together such a wonderful event. 📸 Check out a few fantastic photos capturing all the fun and excitement!

⭐️ We are beyond proud to announce and celebrate two exceptional students who have made history at HCA: our very first Valedictorian, Ethan Strock, and Salutatorian, Matthew Godson! 🏆 Ethan and Matthew have demonstrated incredible hard work and dedication throughout their years at HCA. Their commitment to excellence is truly inspiring. They have not only achieved outstanding academic success but have also embodied our core pillars of flexibility, service, and connection in everything they do. We are so honored that these students and their families have made HCA their school of choice! 🥇 Ethan Strock, our Valedictorian, has shown remarkable resilience and adaptability, always ready to tackle new opportunities and excel! Ethan will be attending The University of Alabama! 🥈 Matthew Godson, our Salutatorian, has exemplified the spirit of hard work and persistence, continually rising to face challenges head-on and succeeding. Matthew will be attending USC-Columbia! ⭐️ These two remarkable young men have set the bar high for future classes, showing what can be achieved with passion, dedication, and a commitment to our values. 👏 Join us in congratulating Ethan and Matthew on their incredible achievements! We can’t wait to see what the future holds for these bright stars.

Elementary Field Day is next week! 🎉 Students in 4k-4th grade, get excited for a legendary day of fun, games, and friendly competition! 👇 To make sure everyone is ready for a fantastic day: 🩱 Girls may wear a one-piece swimsuit under their clothes and bring shorts. 🩳 Boys can wear swim trunks under their clothes with a t-shirt. 👟 And don’t forget those athletic shoes for all the running around! ☀️ It’s looking like it is going to be sunny, so please apply sunscreen before coming to school and pack some extra to reapply during the day. We want everyone to stay safe while having fun in the sun! 👀 But that’s not all! 🎓 Our spectacular seniors will have a Senior Field Day and Luncheon on Friday, May 31st. 🌺 Our fabulous 5th graders have their own special treat coming up. Mark your calendars for the 5th Grade Luau on Monday, June 3rd. 🌭 And, our amazing 8th graders will be having a little 8th Grade Cookout the last half-day of school on June 4th!

❗️School Store stock is running low, so let's design our next hit school shirt! 🎨 Calling all artists, creative minds, and HCA fans! We are thrilled to announce our T-Shirt Design Contest, open to EVERYONE in the HCA community! Whether you're a student, staff member, HCA parent, or just a proud HCA supporter, we want to see your amazing designs! 📝 Contest Details 📝 ⏰ Submission Deadline: June 14th 📧 How to Enter: Email an image of your design to Sarah Morris at smorris@hcacs.net 🗳️ Voting Period: June 17th - 20th (will be posted on FB) 🏆 Winner Announcement: June 21st 🥇 Prizes 🥇 🛍️ The winning design will be featured and sold in The Village Shoppe school store next year! 🤑 The winner will receive a $100 gift card to The Village Shoppe! 🎨 Show off your creativity and school spirit by designing the next must-have HCA t-shirt! Don't miss your chance to have your artwork worn by the entire HCA community and to win an awesome prize!

🤩 Guess what's coming? 🎉 It's HCA's annual Village Fest on August 6th from 3-7pm, and it's going to be epic! 🌟 This isn't just any Open House/Meet the Teacher event – it's a next-level bash you won't want to miss! 🏇🏻 Swing by to tour our awesome campus, meet your amazing teachers, and dive into a world of fun! Here's a sneak peek of what's in store: 🍔 Food Trucks ⭐️ Student Performances 🏰 Bounce Houses 🎯 Dunk Tank ⛳ Mini Golf 🛍️ Shopping Galore ...and a whole lot more! 🗓️ More details coming soon, but for now, lock in that date and plan to bring some friends! Village Fest is open to all and you do NOT want to miss out! #WeAretheVillage #VillageFest

❗ HCA teachers/staff don't read this post; we want to surprise you next week! 👋 HCA Families, next week is Teacher Appreciation Week and our PTO has some AMAZING things planned to celebrate our teachers! 🍎 We would love your help in spreading a little extra love and joy next week; take a look below and see how your child can make their teacher feel special each day!

🗓️ Tomorrow starts our Elementary ABC Countdown! 🤔 A few things to remember: ⭐️ This is only for students in 4k-5th grade. 👕 Students still wear their uniform like normal, except for the following days: ---- Jersey Day (5/10) ---- Mismatch Day (5/15) ----- Neon Day (5/16) ---- Positive Day (5/20) ---- TieDye Day (5/24) ---- Zip up and Zoom Out Day (last day of school!) 😊 Students do not have to participate; this is totally optional! 🤯 Only 26 days of school left!

🎓✨ Calling all HCA Rising Seniors...Spring 2025 will be here before you know it! 🌟 We are already gearing up for your senior year...get reading for an unforgettable experience! 🎢🏰 We're aiming to take our rising senior class on an epic three-day journey to Orlando, FL including the once-in-a-liftime Grad Bash at Universal Studios and a special day at Magic Kingdom! 📅 All rising seniors and their families are invited to join us for an informational meeting on May 9th at 5:45 PM in the High School Commons, right before Night of the Arts. We'll be sharing all the exciting details about this incredible trip! ❗But here's the deal - we need at least 40 students to make this dream a reality! So spread the word and let's make this upcoming senior year another one for the books!

🎉 Exciting News from HCA! 🎉 🔌 Introducing HCA Connect - Your Child's Path to a Flexible and Connected Online Learning Experience for the 24-25 School Year! 👀Are you looking for a dynamic online education program tailored specifically for 3rd-5th graders? Look no further! At HCA Connect, we're revolutionizing online learning by seamlessly integrating on-campus experiences into your child's educational journey. ❓ Why HCA Connect? ✨ Tailored for 3rd-5th graders: We understand the unique needs of students in these crucial grade levels. ✨ Bridging the gap: We're filling the void in our community by providing accessible, local online education options. ✨ Campus connection: Unlike traditional online programs, HCA Connect keeps students connected to campus life with a minimum of monthly on-site gatherings for fellowship, projects, and events. 🌎 Give your child the best of both worlds - the flexibility of online learning and the camaraderie of on-campus activities. Join us at HCA Connect for an enriching educational adventure like no other! 👋 Ready to learn more? Join our interest list at the link below! 🔗https://forms.office.com/r/v2VsZKnpPN

📅 Save the Date(s) 📅 🌟 Get ready to celebrate the accomplishments of our students and the amazing year we've had together! ⬇ Check out the flyer for all the details!

👑 Get ready for a day full of glamour and grace at the Miss HCA Pageant! ✨ Join us in the gym on May 4th for a spectacular showcase of beauty, talent, and poise as we crown our queens! 🕚 Elementary Pageant: 11:00 AM 🕒 Middle School Pageant: 3:00 PM 🕕 High School Pageant: 6:00 PM 🎀A huge shoutout to Kaylee Heath and the incredible HCA Cheer Program for organizing this fabulous event! We're beyond grateful for their dedication and hard work. 🎟 Tickets are available now for just $7 in advance via the link below, or $10 at the door. Don't miss your chance to witness this unforgettable moment! 🌹 Let's come together to celebrate our amazing participants and cheer on our future queens! See you at the Miss HCA Pageant! 🛒 Link to purchase: https://www.hcacs.net/shop/events/2024-miss-horse-creek-pageant-ticket-pre-sale/

⛳ Spring Break is finally here! 🌼 Whether you're staying local or jetting off to explore new horizons, we're wishing every member of our Village a week filled with happiness, relaxation, and unforgettable moments. 🌺 Take this time to unwind, recharge, and make memories that will last a lifetime. 🏇 We will see y'all back on campus on April 15th!

🌟 Attention Aiken and SC families! 🌟 💻 Are you exploring online or homeschooling options for your 3rd through 5th graders? 📲 We're excited to share that HCA is conducting an interest survey on behalf of the Limestone Charter Association to gauge interest in an online schooling opportunity! 🔗 Take the survey now at: https://tinyurl.com/hcaonline 💙 This could be an ideal fit for families seeking flexibility – whether it's for travel adventures, homeschooling (with in-person support conveniently nearby and invitations to all field trips and on-campus events), busy extracurricular schedules, and more! 💛 So, if this sounds like something that might suit your family's needs, please take a moment to fill out our quick survey to let us know! We can't wait to share more in the weeks to come!