Horse Creek Academy

📖💙 It's the end of this year's HCA Readathon, and today we’re shining a light on someone who makes HCA an incredible place—our Staff Member of the Year, Kristin Trowell! Ms. Trowell knows that reading isn’t just about books—it’s about the memories we create when we read together. Click the link to see what she’s reading for the Readathon and get inspired! 📚✨ 🔗 https://vimeo.com/1065166379?share=copy Make it a family reading night! Find time to read as a family, share a favorite story, and don’t forget to log your minutes/make your donation in your student’s Readathon dashboard. Every page turned brings us closer to our goal! 📖🎉 We can't wait to see which classes win our competitions! Winners will be announced Monday!

📚📖 The Readathon is going strong, and today we’re recognizing an educator who knows the power of a great book—our High School Teacher of the Year, Elizabeth Anderson! Ms. Anderson believes reading is for all ages, and the best way to build a reading habit is to start at home! See what she’s reading for the Readathon by clicking the link! 👀📖 🔗 https://vimeo.com/1065125036?share=copy Make reading a part of your daily routine—whether it’s a chapter before bed, a read-aloud with younger siblings, or a family book club discussion. And of course, don’t forget to log your minutes on your student’s Readathon dashboard and encourage your friends/family to make a donation!. Every book brings us closer to our goal! 📚✨

⛳️🏌️‍♂️ Tee Up for Fun! Spring Elementary Golf Squad at HCA! 🏌️‍♀️⛳️ It’s time to swing into spring with Elementary Golf Squad at Horse Creek Academy! 🌞🏌️‍♂️ Our spring session kicks off March 27 and runs weekly through May 8. Golf Squad is a fun and engaging way for elementary students to learn the fundamentals of golf, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love for the game—all right here on campus! No experience or equipment is needed—just bring a great attitude and a willingness to learn! 📅 Spring Session: March 27 - May 8 📍 Location: Horse Creek Academy 🎯 Open to Elementary Students ⛳️ Spots fill up fast, so don’t wait—register today at https://golfsquad.com/class/horse-creek-academy-s25-2

👋 Heads up, HCA families! We will be conducting a fire drill today at 2:00pm. If you’re in the car line around that time, don’t be alarmed when you see students and staff outside—it’s just part of our regular safety practice. 💙 Thanks for your support in keeping our Village prepared and safe!

🍀 LUCKY DAY at HCA! 🍀 🌈 On Monday, March 17th, we’re celebrating Lucky Day at Horse Creek Academy! 🍀 All students who wear green get FREE DRESS for the day! Let’s see who has the most festive and lucky outfit! 🍀💚 #LuckyDayAtHCA #WearGreen #WeAreTheVillage

🐭📚The pages are turning, the donations are rolling in, and the excitement is building! Have you donated to the HCA Read-a-thon yet? 💰 DON'T FORGET: Every student who raises ANY amount gets to spend their RATbucks at the Read-a-thon Online Store after the event! That means every dollar raised turns into fun prizes and goodies just for them! 🎉🎁 https://vimeo.com/537730193

📖✨ Reading is more than a skill—it’s an adventure! And no one understands that better than our Middle School Teacher of the Year, Karen Nelson! Ms. Nelson is diving into a super fun book for the Readathon—check out the link to see what she’s reading! 📚 🔗 https://vimeo.com/1063661075?share=copy Take a page from Ms. Nelson’s book and set aside time to read as a family tonight. Whether it’s a favorite classic or a brand-new story, share the experience together and log your reading minutes in your student’s Readathon dashboard. Let’s turn those pages and reach our Readathon goals! 🎯📖

📚✨ Read-a-thon Update: The Race for the Top Prizes is ON! ✨📚 Our students have been reading their hearts out AND raising funds to support our school—and the competition is fierce! 💪🔥 There’s still time to donate and help your favorite class climb the leaderboard! 🎉 What’s at Stake? 🎉 🏆 Top Earning Elementary Homeroom → A FREE field trip to DEFY Trampoline Park! 🍦 Top Reading Elementary Homeroom → A delicious Ice Cream Party! ❄️ Top Earning MS/HS Grade Level → Free Ice Pops at Lunch! ⏳ Top Reading MS/HS Grade Level → An Extra 15 Minutes of Recess! 📊 Current Standings – Elementary 📊 💰 Most Raised: 🥇 C. Williams – $2315 🥈 Babb – $2230 🥉 Randolph – $2210 ⭐️ S. Kelly – $2035 ⭐️ S. Birchmore – $1340 📖 Most Minutes Read: 🥇 Reed – 9742 minutes 🥈 Lintner – 6786 minutes 🥉 C. Williams – 6135 minutes ⭐️ Overton – 5728 minutes ⭐️ S. Birchmore – 5201 minutes 📊 Current Standings – Middle/High 📊 💰 Most Raised: 6th Grade – $380 📖 Most Minutes Read: 6th Grade – 1485 minutes 📢 Want to help your class win? There’s still time to donate and keep the momentum going! Every dollar and every minute read brings us closer to celebrating our amazing readers and supporters. If you're not sure how to donate, just reach out to your child's teacher!🏆📚 🚀 The competition ends FRIDAY—Donate today! 🚀

📚🌟 The Readathon keeps rolling, and today we’re featuring Elementary Teacher of the Year, Brittany Winn! Ms. Winn believes that stories have the power to spark imagination and bring families together. What’s her Readathon book of choice? Click the link to find out! 👀📖 🔗 https://vimeo.com/1063639084?share=copy Let’s make tonight a family reading night! Snuggle up, read aloud, and celebrate the joy of books. And don’t forget—log those reading minutes on your student’s Readathon dashboard! Every minute helps our school reach new heights! 🚀📚

🌟 Miss Horse Creek Pageant – Tickets on Sale Now! 🎟️👑 ✨ Join us for a dazzling two-day event celebrating talent, confidence, and grace! Tickets are required for each day you plan to attend—secure yours now! 📅 High School Competition – Friday, March 21st 🕰️ Doors Open: 5:20 PM | Pageant Begins: 6:00 PM 🎟️ Purchase High School Tickets here: https://gofan.co/event/2822470?schoolId=SC100404 📅 Elementary & Middle School Competitions – Saturday, March 22nd 🕰️ Doors Open: 9:20 AM ✨ Elementary Competition: 10:00 AM ✨ Middle School Competition: 2:00 PM 🎟️ Purchase Elem/MS Tickets here: https://gofan.co/event/2822529?schoolId=SC100404 Don’t miss the magic—get your tickets today and cheer on our amazing contestants! 💃✨ #MissHorseCreek

📚✨ The Readathon is in full swing, and it's time to celebrate a special educator who inspires a love of learning every day—our First-Year Teacher of the Year, Maya Rodriguez! Ms. Rodriguez knows that reading is a powerful way to connect as a family. Tonight, gather together, grab a cozy spot, and check out the book she's reading for the Readathon! Click the link to see her pick! 📖 🔗https://vimeo.com/1063635625?share=copy Remember—every minute counts! Log your family’s reading time on your student’s Readathon dashboard and keep the momentum going. Let’s make this the most exciting Readathon yet! 🎉

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📢 Mark Your Calendars, HCA Family! ❗️Don't forget! Our district has approved March 21st as a makeup day for that Snow Day back in January! Since we've used all our e-learning days, we’ll be holding a half-day of school on 3/21. 🕘 Schedule for 3/21: 🔹 Elementary – Dismissal at 11:00 AM 🔹 Middle & High – Dismissal at 12:00 PM 🚫 No Aftercare Available The best part? No extra days added in June! 🎉 An updated calendar reflecting this change is also available on our website. 💛 Thank you for your flexibility,

📢 Calling All HCA Parents! 📢 Our Village is built on connection, service, and teamwork—and we need YOU! 💙💛 There are so many ways to get involved, from helping in classrooms to supporting events, carline, and special projects. Plus, with more opportunities coming soon, now is the perfect time to sign up and make a difference! ✅ Earn your family’s volunteer hours ✅ Meet other amazing HCA families ✅ Be a part of something BIGGER 👉 Sign up today and be the reason our school community thrives! Check out available opportunities here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050448A9A828A5FF2-51086711-village

🚨 BIG NEWS, HCA FAMILY! 🚨 Our very own 6th grader, Kolin Schuler, is heading to Washington, D.C. for the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee! 🎉📖🐝 After winning HCA’s Spelling Bee in January, Kolin took his skills to the Carolina Panthers Regional Spelling Bee, presented by Bank of America, this weekend in Charlotte, NC. He placed 2nd in the entire region, securing his spot to represent South Carolina on the national stage this May!!! ⭐️ We couldn’t be prouder of Kolin’s hard work, determination, and love for learning. To celebrate this huge accomplishment, we’ll be celebrating him at a Pep Rally this spring to send him off in true HCA fashion! Drop some 🐝 and 🏆 in the comments to show Kolin how proud we are! Let’s cheer him on as he prepares to compete against the nation’s top spellers! #WeAreTheVillage #SpellingBee #RoadToNationals

📣 Our Howard University students are back in D.C. today, and wow—do we already miss them! 💙💛 ❤️ Their time at HCA was nothing short of inspiring. From the way they served with open hearts to the deep connections they built with our students and staff, they embodied the true spirit of community. Their flexibility, dedication, and passion left a lasting impact, and we are so grateful for the time they spent with us. At HCA, we believe in service, connection, and flexibility—values these incredible students lived out each day. Once a part of our Village, always a part of our Village! 💙

📚 Read-a-thon Update: We’re Halfway There! 🚀🔥 We’ve officially raised over 50% of our $50,000 goal, but we need your help to keep the momentum going! Sign up your student now at https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/323830323238 👀 Only about 450 students have logged into their Read-a-thon account—imagine the impact if even just 200 more joined in! With 1,500 students at HCA, we want as many as possible to sign up, log their reading minutes, and help us reach our fundraising goal. ✨ To keep the excitement going, we’ll be sharing daily virtual read-alouds each evening next week, featuring our incredible Teachers and Staff Members of the Year! Let’s finish strong, HCA! Sign up, share your Readathon page, and help us reach $50,000! 📖💙

🎉 Quarter 2 Village Volunteers Winners! 🎉 We know this drawing is a little/a lot late (so many exciting things have been happening at HCA! 😅), but what better way to head into the weekend than celebrating our amazing Village Volunteers! 💙👏 A HUGE thank you to all of our families who give their time, energy, and support to make HCA the special place it is. We couldn’t do it without you! And now… drumroll please 🥁 … here are our Quarter 2 Village Volunteers winners! 🥇 1st Prize – $100 Visa Gift Card, $100 Village Shoppe Gift Card, & an Aiken Gift Basket filled with goodies from local businesses! 🎉 Stephanie Harvey --- 🥈 2nd Prize – $75 Visa Gift Card & $75 Village Shoppe Gift Card 🎉 Ariana Bolin --- 🥉 3rd Prize – $50 Visa Gift Card & $50 Village Shoppe Gift Card 🎉 Allison Cribb --- Thank you to all of our incredible volunteers—you make HCA the Village we love! Ready to log those hours for our Quarter 3 Drawing? Or need a refresher on Village Volunteers? Click here to find out more: https://www.hcacs.net/page/village-volunteers 💙 #WeAreTheVillage #HCAService #VillageVolunteers

⛳️ Tee it Up for Reading – Literacy Night is TOMORROW, 3/6! ⛳️ Join us for a fantastic night of books, fun, and games at Literacy Night from 6:00-7:30 PM! Here’s what’s in store: 📚 Shop the Book Fair and find your next great read 🔠 Engaging literacy activities for all ages 🍕 Kono Pizza & ☕ Traveling Tom’s Coffee to keep you fueled 🏌️‍♂️ FREE putt-putt fun from Big Putts 🎉 And so much more, let's give it up for Ms. Jamie Morris and all the teachers who are working so hard to make this an amazing night! Drop a ⛳️ in the comments if we’ll see you there! Let’s tee up for a night of fun and learning!

🚨 HCA Delayed Start – Wednesday, March 5th 🚨 Due to severe weather impacts and high winds forecasted for our area, Horse Creek Academy will operate on a delayed start schedule tomorrow, March 5th. ⏰ School will begin at 10:30 AM for all grade levels. 🚗 Car line will open at 10:00 AM. 🚫 There will be no early care. We will continue to monitor weather conditions overnight and into the morning. If there are any further updates, we will notify families as soon as possible. For more info, read our full release at https://5il.co/39fgb Stay safe, HCA Village! We’ll see you tomorrow! 💙💛