We’re auctioning off THREE exclusive Car Line VIP spots—front-row parking that lets you bypass the car line every single morning and afternoon! 🙌
👉 Digital bidding runs August 19–29 and closes at 11:00 PM sharp.
👉 All proceeds will go directly toward renovating our back playground, expanding capacity, and adding inclusive play options for ALL our students.
👉 Remember: each family can only win one spot.
Don’t miss this chance to make car line stress-free while supporting a cause that benefits every child at HCA. 💙
🔗 Place your bid here: https://www.32auctions.com/2526carlinevip
🌟 Elementary Grandparents’ Week Picnic — September 8–12
☀️ We are so excited to celebrate our wonderful grandparents (and special guests!) with picnic-style lunches throughout the week! Bring your blankets and chairs, and let’s hope the weather is just as beautiful as we have had lately.
🍔 Grandparents are welcome to bring a special lunch just for themselves—or for themselves and their student—to enjoy together.
💙 If a grandparent can’t attend, students are encouraged to invite another special guest—whether that’s a parent, relative, or close family friend—to share this special time together.
📅 Schedule:
💙 Monday, Sept. 8
- 11:00 AM – 5th Grade, Soccer Field
- 12:00 PM – 4th Grade, Soccer Field
- 12:00 PM – 4th/5th GT, Front Field
💛 Tuesday, Sept. 9
- 11:30 AM – 3rd Grade, Soccer Field
💙 Wednesday, Sept. 10
- 11:00 AM – 2nd Grade, Soccer Field
💛 Thursday, Sept. 11
- 11:30 AM – 1st Grade, Soccer Field
💙 Friday, Sept. 12
- 11:00 AM – 5K, Soccer Field
- 11:00 AM – 4K & 4K/5K Montessori, Front Field
We can’t wait to see our Village families come together for this special celebration of love, laughter, and legacy. 💞 #WeAreTheVillage #GrandparentsWeek
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Thank you for staying connected and being such an important part of our Village. 💙
We’re excited to announce the 3rd Annual HCA Mini Grant Program—our way of giving back to the community that gives so much to us! 💙
From now through September 12th, community members can nominate their favorite non-profit (or non-profits can apply directly) for the chance to receive one of three grants:
🏆 1 grant of $1,000
🏆 2 grants of $500
We’re looking for organizations that reflect our core values of flexibility, service, and connection. Winners will be announced in mid-September and invited to the HCA Board Meeting on Monday, September 29th at 6 PM.
👏 Shoutout to our past winners who are making a difference every day:
2024–25: Nurture Home, Hope for Hooves, ACTS,
2023–24: Braelyn Aubrey Foundation, Young Kappa Foundation, Community Medical Clinic of Aiken County
👉 Submit your nomination here: https://forms.office.com/r/e99ygeq9Jx
Let’s celebrate and support the incredible work happening in our community! 💛
HCA Aiken is on the hunt for a Head Varsity Girls Soccer Coach to take our program to the next level! 💙💛
If you’re passionate about building strong athletes and strong character, this is your chance to:
🏃♀️ Lead practices & game-day strategies
💡 Mentor student-athletes on and off the field
🌎 Grow a program rooted in teamwork, sportsmanship, and community
We’re looking for someone with heart, hustle, and high standards.
📩 Ready to lead the charge? Send your resume to Nicole Saxon at nsaxon@hcacs.net
📅 Saturday, September 6, 2025
📍 Houndslake Country Club
🕑 Shotgun Start at 2:00 PM (Check-in begins at 12:30 PM)
Grab your friends, form a team, and swing for a great cause! All proceeds benefit Horse Creek Academy’s back playground renovation and the Whitney Barns Group—two incredible community projects.
💵 Team Entry: $400 (four person team)
🏆 Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place + Closest to the Flag
🍴 Special thanks to Chick-fil-A for providing FREE lunch for all players!
➡️ Don’t miss your chance—sign up today! Email smorris@hcacs.net
for registration or payment details.
Let’s tee it up for a good cause! 🌟
🏟️ For just $10, your child can rock their favorite college colors or gear every Thursday from August 28 – December 4. Whether they’re repping a hometown university or showing pride for a team across the country, this is their chance to shine with spirit each week! 🐔🐯🐾🐘🐷🐊
👉 Pass Guidelines:
-College tshirts, jersey, or team color themed outfits are encouraged
-This pass does not allow hats or pajamas to be worn.
🏈 Buy your pass here now: https://tinyurl.com/collegecolors2025
We’re auctioning off THREE exclusive Car Line VIP spots—front-row parking that lets you bypass the car line every single morning and afternoon! 🙌
👉 Digital bidding runs August 19–25 and closes at 11:00 PM sharp.
👉 All proceeds will go directly toward renovating our back playground, expanding capacity, and adding inclusive play options for ALL our students.
👉 Remember: each family can only win one spot.
Don’t miss this chance to make car line stress-free while supporting a cause that benefits every child at HCA. 💙
🔗 Place your bid here: https://www.32auctions.com/2526carlinevip
Do you have a passion for Horse Creek Academy and a heart for making a difference? We’re looking for leaders who care deeply about our school, our students, our staff, and our success.
📅 Apply by: 5:00 PM, August 22
📲 Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/Tx9bQhDEjU
Your voice matters—help shape the future of HCA! 🐎✨
We can’t wait to see all the smiles, hugs, and excitement as our Village kicks off another amazing year!
Families, don’t forget to tag us in your first day pics — we love celebrating these moments with you! 📸
🌙 ’Twas the Night Before the First Day at HCA 🌙
’Twas the night before school, and all through the halls,
The teachers were prepping—posters on walls.
The desks were all ready, supplies in their place,
Smiles and excitement on every face.
The uniforms hung in the closet with care,
In hopes that the morning would soon be there.
Backpacks were packed, lunchboxes too,
With pencils and folders—shiny and new.
The Village was quiet, the moon shining bright,
While dreams of first-day fun danced through the night.
From 4K to seniors, one thing is clear—
We can’t wait to welcome you back for the year! 💛💙
🎉 Village Fest is almost here!
☀️ It’s our biggest event of the year — part Meet the Teacher, part Open House, and part community festival… all rolled into one amazing back-to-school celebration!
📍 We’ve included the event map and hot spots in the pictures below so you can plan your route, find your favorite tables, and make the most of the afternoon.
✨ From classroom visits to food trucks, games, shopping, auctions, community partners, and more — there’s something for everyone!
📅 Thursday, August 7
🕒 3 PM – 7 PM
📍 Horse Creek Academy Aiken
Bring the family, wear your HCA gear, and get ready for a fun-filled day with your Village! 🐎💛
Note: Just like last year, HCA operates cashless at our events, BUT the PTO Uniform Shop is cash only, so much sure you bring some cash if you want to shop for some uniforms!
🎉 Supporting HCA has never been easier (or more rewarding)! 🎉
💳 Whether you're grabbing school supplies, running weekend errands, or picking up snacks—every swipe of your SRP HCA Affinity Debit Card helps our school grow. SRP donates directly to HCA every time you use it!
💥 Perk Alert: Show your card in our on-campus school store and score 5% off your purchase!
Let’s start the year strong and keep the momentum going—one swipe at a time.
👉 Grab yours before the first day of school (August 11) at https://srpfcu.org/bank/visa-debit-cards/high-school-affinity-debit-cards/ or visit your nearest SRP branch!
We’ve teamed up with Printify to make it easier than ever to rep your Village pride from anywhere. 🎒👕 The online shop features fresh designs, great prices, and easy shipping.
🚨 Don’t wait — grab your gear now so you're ready for our first Friday Spirit Day on August 15!
🎁 We’ll be dropping even more styles in the coming weeks and months, including limited edition items for holidays and spirit weeks.
🔗 Shop now: https://hca-online-shop.printify.me/
🛍️ Our on-campus store isn’t going anywhere! In fact, we’ll have unique items/shirts not available online, and we will still be hosting amazing local boutiques and small businesses all year long through our Shop Small Collab — so it is TOTALLY worth checking out while you're on campus!
⚠️ Heads up: All Printify orders are final, so double-check before you check out!
Let’s make spirit days even better this year. 💙💛
⛳️🐎 We’re excited to announce Horse Creek Academy’s first-ever golf tournament—the Horse & Heritage Golf Tournament—in partnership with the Whitney Barns Foundation!
All proceeds support two local 501(c)(3) nonprofits making a difference:
💙 Horse Creek Academy’s Back Playground Renovation Project
🤍 The Whitney Barns Foundation, preserving Aiken’s historic equestrian and agricultural legacy
📅 Tournament Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
📍 Location: Houndslake Country Club | Aiken, SC
🕑 Shotgun Start: 2:00 PM | Check-In Begins: 12:30 PM
Whether you're swinging clubs or supporting as a sponsor, we’d love to have you join us!
🔗 Sponsor Sign-Up: https://tinyurl.com/hhgolfsponsor
🔗 Team Registration: https://tinyurl.com/hhgolfteam
💳 Prefer to pay by check? Forms and payments can be dropped off at HCA’s front office:
-Summer Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
-Starting Monday, July 28: Open Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
🏌️♂️Let’s tee up something special for our school and our community—thank you for being part of the Village!
❓Questions? Email Sarah Morris at smorris@hcacs.net
