Horse Creek Academy

🎓 Today is the day, Class of 2025.🎓 ⭐️ Today, we celebrate the incredible journey of our second-ever graduating class at Horse Creek Academy—a group of students who have left their mark on our Village in ways both big and small. You've shown resilience, heart, and leadership, and today, we honor all that you are and all you're becoming. 💙 The image below is more than just a photo—it's a mosaic made up of each and every senior in the Class of 2025. Zoom in. Find your graduate. Smile. Cry a little. And know that every single face represents a story of growth, grit, and greatness. 📲 To those unable to join us in person, we invite you to tune in and celebrate from wherever you are. Graduation will be livestreamed at the link below—so gather your loved ones, grab some tissues, and cheer on these remarkable students as they cross the stage. 📺 https://www.hcacs.net/page/hca-2025-graduation-live-stream We are so proud of you, Class of 2025. You’ll always be part of the Village. 💛

🎓 HCA Valedictorian Spotlight: Leanilla Stone 🎓 🎉 Please join us in celebrating Horse Creek Academy’s Class of 2025 Valedictorian, Leanilla Stone! Lea has truly exemplified what it means to be a scholar, leader, and Village member. A dedicated A Honor Roll student and Honor Graduate, Lea has earned distinction as a Palmetto Fellow and has been accepted into the Capstone Scholars Program at the University of South Carolina, where she will continue her academic journey this fall. Throughout her time at HCA, Lea has balanced rigorous academics with meaningful involvement in the life of the school. She has been a proud member of the National Honor Society, BETA Club, Village Players Theater, and was a standout athlete on our Varsity Soccer team. Lea’s drive, kindness, and leadership have left a lasting impression, and we can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make in the world. Congratulations, Lea—you make us proud to be the Village. 💙💛

⚠️ Weather Update – Early Dismissal Today at HCA ⚠️ ⛈️ Due to incoming storms in our area, we will begin dismissal a bit earlier this afternoon out of an abundance of caution. There is no cause for concern—this is simply a proactive step to help students safely reach their vehicles before the worst of the weather moves in. ⏰ Updated Dismissal Schedule: ➡️ Elementary School: Dismissal begins at 2:00 PM; car line runs from 2:00–2:45 PM ➡️ Middle/High School: Dismissal begins at 2:50 PM; car line runs from 2:50–3:30 PM 🚫 Please note: After Care and all after-school events are canceled. After Care families—please email Mrs. Birchmore with any questions or concerns. 💛 Thank you for your flexibility and continued support as we work to keep our students and staff safe.

🎓 Salutatorian Spotlight: Abigail Turner 🎓 🎉 We’re proud to celebrate Abigail Turner, Horse Creek Academy’s Class of 2025 Salutatorian! Abigail is a shining example of academic excellence, creativity, and leadership. A consistent A Honor Roll student and Honor Graduate, Abigail will attend Louisiana State University this fall, where she received a scholarship to pursue a career in engineering. She is also a Palmetto Fellow and was honored at South Carolina’s 2025 STEM Signing Day—a true testament to her passion for innovation and impact. Abigail’s time at HCA has been marked by impressive accomplishments and deep involvement. She is a National Honor Society member, BETA Club member, Quill and Scroll inductee, and National Society of High School Scholars Ambassador. She represented her peers through Student Government, completed her HCA CTE track in Theater, and contributed to the Village Players, where her talents shined both on stage and behind the scenes. She was also a Varsity Cheerleader, a Junior Leadership Aiken County member, a Scholar Athlete, and even a Congressional Art Competition Winner—proving she’s as creative as she is driven. Abigail, your HCA Village is so proud of your achievements, your spirit, and your bright future ahead. Keep soaring! 💛💙

🚨 Two exciting opportunities just opened up at HCA for the 2025-2026 school year! This is your chance to join The Village—voted one of Aiken’s Best Places to Work! We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven educators to fill the following positions: - Middle or High School Certified ELA Teacher - Certified Special Education Teacher (High School Resource) 💙 Ready to make a difference in a school that values flexibility, service, and connection? Email your resume to Cassandra Luttrull at cluttrull@hcacs.net today!

🇺🇸 Today we pause to remember and honor the heroes who gave their all—wishing our HCA Village a meaningful and restful Memorial Day! 💙

🎉 Big news from the Village! 🎉 🌟 We are so proud to celebrate 5th grader Evangeline (Evie) Chambliss, who has been selected to attend the prestigious National Youth Leadership Forum: Pathways to STEM this summer at Emory University! 🧪 Evie was nominated by her teachers for her academic excellence, love of science, and outstanding character. She’s excited to explore hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, and math alongside students from across the country! Way to go, Evie—you make HCA proud, and we can’t wait to see where your curiosity and leadership take you next. 💙💛

👋 HCA Families, we need you! 💙 Many of our amazing teachers have children here at HCA and would love the chance to attend their End-of-Year programs. We’re looking for volunteers who can step in to supervise their class during that time. 👉 Can you help? It’s a small act that means so much. Check out the available volunteer spots here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084FACA72FA1F58-56912009-endofyear#/ 💛 Thank you for being part of the Village—it takes all of us!

Happy Monday HCA Village! It's weekly update time! Check out all the info at https://5il.co/3ggym

⚾ Now Hiring: Head Baseball Coach! HCA is looking for a Head Baseball Coach to lead our program for the 2025–2026 school year! ⚾ Applications are open through June 2nd; apply now by emailing your resume to Chon Mathews at cmathews@hcacs.net

Did you know? 👀 HCA is the first public school in our area to offer affordable, onsite daycare for our staff! 💙 👶 We launched the HCA Daycare last year as part of our commitment to supporting the whole educator—and it’s already making a big impact on our culture, climate, and ability to retain top talent. Check out our newest blog post to learn more! https://www.hcacs.net/article/2217959

⛳ Tee Up Some Summer Fun! ⛳ 🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️ Looking for a fun and educational way to keep your child active this summer? Check out Golf Squad Camp—a multi-day experience that introduces students to the lifelong game of golf through interactive lessons in etiquette, vocabulary, history, and technique! 🎯 All equipment and fitted clubs provided 📘 Camp Handbook included for extended learning 👨‍🏫 Led by trained instructors 🏌️‍♀️ Perfect for beginners and young golfers alike! 📅 Session 1: June 23–26 📅 Session 2: July 14–17 🕘 Time: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM 💲 Cost: $175 per session Spots fill quickly—register today and help your child build confidence, coordination, and a love for the game! 🏌️‍♂️ 📲 Link to Register: https://golfsquad.com/school/horse-creek-academy

👋 We’re looking to add two awesome After Care team members for the 2025-2026 school year! 🌟 If you love working with kids, enjoy a positive team environment, and want to be part of the Village, we’d love to hear from you. 📧 Interested? Send your resume to Sharon Birchmore at sbirchmore@hcacs.net.

📣 Calling all HCA families! 💙 Join us for the last PTO Meeting of the school year tomorrow — Thursday, May 15th at 6:00 PM in the High School Commons (Building B). Come see what’s in store for the 2025–26 school year, help us wrap up an amazing year, and share your ideas for what’s next! 💡✨ We’d love to see you there—your voice matters! 💛 #WeAreTheVillage

🌾🎉 Big News from HCA FFA! 🥈 We’re proud to announce that our FFA program has been named a Silver National Chapter and will be recognized at the SC State FFA Convention this June! 🌟 Our chapter will receive an official plaque to honor this incredible achievement. Way to go HCA FFA! 💙💛

🌧️ Due to the forecast for tomorrow, plus the soggy ground at HCA from the rain last night, our Campus/Roadside Clean Up is cancelled. 🌻We will keep you posted on a rescheduled date; thanks to all of our volunteers who signed up!

🎉 Save the Date for Village Fest 2025! 🌴 Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 7th from 3–7 PM as we kick off the new school year with our favorite HCA tradition — Village Fest! ☀️ Join us for an afternoon of fun, food, games, inflatables, campus tours, shopping, and the chance to connect with staff and other HCA families. Whether you're returning or just joining the Village, this is the perfect way to celebrate the start of a great year together! 📍 Horse Creek Academy 🗓 Thursday, August 7th ⏰ 3:00–7:00 PM More details coming soon — but trust us, you won't want to miss it! #WeAreTheVillage

👋 Hey there HCA Families: Click the following link for an update on Limestone University and the Limestone Charter Association: https://5il.co/3fdgf

📚✨ Yearbooks are coming! ✨📚 It's almost time to look back on an amazing school year! Here’s what you need to know: 📘 Elementary Families Yearbooks will be sent home Thursday, May 8th. Students should bring their yearbooks for signing on June 3! 📗 Middle/High Families Yearbooks will be distributed at the Signing Party on Thursday, May 15th. Didn’t grab a ticket yet? Snag one here: https://tinyurl.com/46uk5csb If your student doesn’t attend the event, no worries—they’ll receive their yearbook in homeroom the next morning. Not sure if you ordered a yearbook? 📦 Check your order status here: https://www.jostens.com/customer-service/yearbook-order-tracking Let the countdown to signatures and memories begin! 🖊️🎉

🎉 SENIOR DECISION ND FIELD DAY! 🎓Senior Families: join us Friday, May 16, as we cheer on the Class of 2025 during Senior Decision Day — a special time where our seniors share their post-graduation plans and bright futures ahead! 🎪 Afterward, the celebration continues with Senior Field Day featuring games, free ice cream/cotton candy for all seniors, food trucks, music, and more fun in the sun! Let’s show our seniors the love as they take the next step beyond HCA! 💙💛