💛💙 There’s so much to celebrate in the Village today!
🌟 Our very own Mrs. Winn, beloved 5K teacher and HCA’s 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year, has also been recognized by the Limestone Charter Association as a district finalist for Teacher of the Year!
💙 Mrs. Winn’s heart for her students, creativity in the classroom, and unwavering positivity make her a shining example of what it means to teach with love and purpose.
💛 We were honored to have Superintendent Dr. Angel Malone on campus today to help celebrate this incredible accomplishment!
Let’s hear it for Mrs. Winn — drop a comment below to show your love and appreciation for this amazing educator! 👏🍎
🌟 Our very own Mrs. Winn, beloved 5K teacher and HCA’s 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year, has also been recognized by the Limestone Charter Association as a district finalist for Teacher of the Year!
💙 Mrs. Winn’s heart for her students, creativity in the classroom, and unwavering positivity make her a shining example of what it means to teach with love and purpose.
💛 We were honored to have Superintendent Dr. Angel Malone on campus today to help celebrate this incredible accomplishment!
Let’s hear it for Mrs. Winn — drop a comment below to show your love and appreciation for this amazing educator! 👏🍎
👏 We’re so proud of Freshman Clara Dettmer and Charlie Thomas, who have been accepted to the Winthrop University Honor Band! 🌟
Their hard work, talent, and dedication to music continue to shine bright—what an incredible accomplishment! 🎺🥁🎵
Way to represent, Clara and Charlie! 💙💛
Their hard work, talent, and dedication to music continue to shine bright—what an incredible accomplishment! 🎺🥁🎵
Way to represent, Clara and Charlie! 💙💛
✨ New Blog from Dr. Taylor: “The Real Measure of Success” ✨
It’s school report card season in South Carolina — a time when numbers and charts take center stage. But as Dr. Taylor reminds us, the real measure of success can’t be found in a spreadsheet. 💙💛
At Horse Creek Academy, we’re proud of our growth — but even prouder of the kind, capable, and connected humans being shaped here every day.
We’ll begin sharing our official report card information with families as soon as it’s released to the public — and we can’t wait to celebrate our big wins together!
📖 Read Dr. Taylor’s full blog here: https://www.hcacs.net/article/2513584
It’s school report card season in South Carolina — a time when numbers and charts take center stage. But as Dr. Taylor reminds us, the real measure of success can’t be found in a spreadsheet. 💙💛
At Horse Creek Academy, we’re proud of our growth — but even prouder of the kind, capable, and connected humans being shaped here every day.
We’ll begin sharing our official report card information with families as soon as it’s released to the public — and we can’t wait to celebrate our big wins together!
📖 Read Dr. Taylor’s full blog here: https://www.hcacs.net/article/2513584
Happy Monday HCA Village!
Make sure you check out our weekly update for all things HCA at https://5il.co/3rmx9
Make sure you check out our weekly update for all things HCA at https://5il.co/3rmx9
🇺🇸 Join us as we honor our heroes! 🇺🇸
⭐️ HCA invites you to our annual Veterans Concert on Monday, November 10th at 6:30pm.
Join us in our beautiful Middle/High School Courtyard as we gather to celebrate the courage, sacrifice, and service of the men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform. ❤️💙
A special thank you to our HCA Band Program for organizing this meaningful event and sharing their talents in honor of our veterans. 🎶
☀️ Held outdoors, weather permitting
⭐️ HCA invites you to our annual Veterans Concert on Monday, November 10th at 6:30pm.
Join us in our beautiful Middle/High School Courtyard as we gather to celebrate the courage, sacrifice, and service of the men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform. ❤️💙
A special thank you to our HCA Band Program for organizing this meaningful event and sharing their talents in honor of our veterans. 🎶
☀️ Held outdoors, weather permitting
🥎 We’re Hiring: Varsity Softball Head Coach!
🏇🏻 HCA is searching for a passionate, student-centered leader to build on our momentum and lead the Varsity Softball program. If you love the game, develop players on and off the field, and bring positive energy to every practice—let’s talk!
📅 Apply by: Friday, 10/31
📧 How to apply: Email your resume to Athletic Director Chon Mathews at cmathews@hcacs.net
👀 Know someone perfect for the role? Tag them below!
🏇🏻 HCA is searching for a passionate, student-centered leader to build on our momentum and lead the Varsity Softball program. If you love the game, develop players on and off the field, and bring positive energy to every practice—let’s talk!
📅 Apply by: Friday, 10/31
📧 How to apply: Email your resume to Athletic Director Chon Mathews at cmathews@hcacs.net
👀 Know someone perfect for the role? Tag them below!
Hi Village Families,
As we get ready to kick off the second quarter, there’s a lot to look forward to around campus! From report cards and dress-up fun to college and career opportunities for our upper grades, it’s shaping up to be a great week at HCA.
👉 Click the link below to read this week’s full newsletter and stay connected to everything happening in our Village:
https://5il.co/3rc1l
Thank you for your continued partnership and support—together, We Are the Village!
As we get ready to kick off the second quarter, there’s a lot to look forward to around campus! From report cards and dress-up fun to college and career opportunities for our upper grades, it’s shaping up to be a great week at HCA.
👉 Click the link below to read this week’s full newsletter and stay connected to everything happening in our Village:
https://5il.co/3rc1l
Thank you for your continued partnership and support—together, We Are the Village!
🏐 Volleyball Region Champ Shirts Are Coming!
Volleyball playoffs are set, and it’s time to show your Village spirit! 🖤
Grab your Blackout T-shirt in support of our 🌟Back-to-Back Region Champs🌟 at the game this Wednesday, October 22nd.
🎟️ Shirts will be $15 each — available while supplies last, so grab yours on Wednesday and wear it proud!
Volleyball playoffs are set, and it’s time to show your Village spirit! 🖤
Grab your Blackout T-shirt in support of our 🌟Back-to-Back Region Champs🌟 at the game this Wednesday, October 22nd.
🎟️ Shirts will be $15 each — available while supplies last, so grab yours on Wednesday and wear it proud!
🐴 Halfway to Heaven Mustang Rescue: Mini Grant Winner
🐎 Rounding out this year’s Mini Grant recipients is Halfway to Heaven Mustang Rescue, awarded $1,000 for their inspiring mission to save, rehabilitate, and rehome mustangs.
💙 Halfway to Heaven’s President, Lisa Mallory, spoke about the value of the award money to their cause and shared the heart behind their work:
“As an organization, we not only work with equines, we work with a lot of children. Education is huge… the next generation, we want them to learn why these equines, why these wild horses are so important to our culture and to our country.” 🐎
Their mission reminds us that service and stewardship often begin with understanding—and that compassion for animals can shape compassionate communities. We’re proud to stand beside them in this work and call them part of our Village. 💛
🐎 Rounding out this year’s Mini Grant recipients is Halfway to Heaven Mustang Rescue, awarded $1,000 for their inspiring mission to save, rehabilitate, and rehome mustangs.
💙 Halfway to Heaven’s President, Lisa Mallory, spoke about the value of the award money to their cause and shared the heart behind their work:
“As an organization, we not only work with equines, we work with a lot of children. Education is huge… the next generation, we want them to learn why these equines, why these wild horses are so important to our culture and to our country.” 🐎
Their mission reminds us that service and stewardship often begin with understanding—and that compassion for animals can shape compassionate communities. We’re proud to stand beside them in this work and call them part of our Village. 💛
💃 Glam Stars Institute of Dance: HCA Mini Grant Winner
Our next $500 Mini Grant celebrates a local organization where creativity and confidence take center stage—Glam Stars Institute of Dance! 🌟
🪩 Through the art of dance, Glam Stars helps students develop discipline, teamwork, and self-expression, empowering young people to shine both on and off the stage. Their commitment to building confidence through the arts perfectly aligns with our mission of nurturing the whole child.
We’re honored to support their incredible work and can’t wait to see their dancers continue to sparkle! ✨
Our next $500 Mini Grant celebrates a local organization where creativity and confidence take center stage—Glam Stars Institute of Dance! 🌟
🪩 Through the art of dance, Glam Stars helps students develop discipline, teamwork, and self-expression, empowering young people to shine both on and off the stage. Their commitment to building confidence through the arts perfectly aligns with our mission of nurturing the whole child.
We’re honored to support their incredible work and can’t wait to see their dancers continue to sparkle! ✨
👋 We’re Hiring: Full-Time Flex Sub!
Horse Creek Academy is looking for a reliable, flexible, student-centered team player to step in where needed and keep learning moving forward. If you’re calm under pressure, love building relationships, and believe in the power of a Village, we’d love to meet you.!💙
📩 Apply by emailing your resume to Ashley McCormick at amccormick@hcacs.net
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Horse Creek Academy is looking for a reliable, flexible, student-centered team player to step in where needed and keep learning moving forward. If you’re calm under pressure, love building relationships, and believe in the power of a Village, we’d love to meet you.!💙
📩 Apply by emailing your resume to Ashley McCormick at amccormick@hcacs.net
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⛳ First Tee of Aiken: HCA Mini Grant Winner
At Horse Creek Academy, we believe learning and leadership happen in many forms—and sometimes, it starts on the green. 💙
⛳️ We’re proud to award a $500 Mini Grant to First Tee of Aiken, a program that uses the game of golf to teach far more than putts and drives. Through mentorship and hands-on learning, First Tee helps kids build confidence, character, and life skills that last well beyond the course.
🏌️♀️🏌️This year, the grant funds will be used to purchase equipment and staffing for specialized golf clinics designed for students with disabilities, expanding access and inclusion for even more young learners.
We’re so thankful for the difference they’re making in the lives of children right here in our community. 💙
At Horse Creek Academy, we believe learning and leadership happen in many forms—and sometimes, it starts on the green. 💙
⛳️ We’re proud to award a $500 Mini Grant to First Tee of Aiken, a program that uses the game of golf to teach far more than putts and drives. Through mentorship and hands-on learning, First Tee helps kids build confidence, character, and life skills that last well beyond the course.
🏌️♀️🏌️This year, the grant funds will be used to purchase equipment and staffing for specialized golf clinics designed for students with disabilities, expanding access and inclusion for even more young learners.
We’re so thankful for the difference they’re making in the lives of children right here in our community. 💙
📣 We’re Hiring!
Horse Creek Academy is looking for a Special Education Aide who is a true team player — someone reliable, flexible, compassionate, and dedicated to supporting students with diverse learning needs.
If you have a heart for helping every child reach their potential and thrive, we’d love to have you join our Village! 💙
👉 To apply email your resume to HCA's SPED Director Ivey Savage at isavage@hcacs.net
Horse Creek Academy is looking for a Special Education Aide who is a true team player — someone reliable, flexible, compassionate, and dedicated to supporting students with diverse learning needs.
If you have a heart for helping every child reach their potential and thrive, we’d love to have you join our Village! 💙
👉 To apply email your resume to HCA's SPED Director Ivey Savage at isavage@hcacs.net
🎃 October is off and rolling at HCA!
A huge thank you to our PTO for hosting our biggest Trunk or Treat yet — what an amazing night for our Village!
Don’t forget, this Friday is a half day, and then we’ll head into Fall Break next week. We can’t wait to see everyone back on Monday, October 20th, ready to finish the month strong!
👉 Check out this week's update at https://5il.co/3qqi7
Thanks and have a great night!
A huge thank you to our PTO for hosting our biggest Trunk or Treat yet — what an amazing night for our Village!
Don’t forget, this Friday is a half day, and then we’ll head into Fall Break next week. We can’t wait to see everyone back on Monday, October 20th, ready to finish the month strong!
👉 Check out this week's update at https://5il.co/3qqi7
Thanks and have a great night!
⚽🏀⚾ Ready to Play Stallion Sports?
Interested in playing a Winter or Spring sport at HCA? Whether you’re gearing up for basketball (boys & girls) or planning ahead for soccer, softball, baseball, or boys’ golf, it’s time to get registered!
To participate, please complete the following steps:
1️⃣ Download our sports app: Horse Creek Academy Stallions
2️⃣ Open the app and tap the bottom tab labeled Athlete Registration
3️⃣ Create accounts for both the student and parent on Big Teams (you’ll need both!)
4️⃣ Upload a current physical dated after April 1, 2025
5️⃣ Complete all other electronic paperwork within the app
Let’s get ready for another amazing season of Stallion athletics! 🐎💙
Note: Students must be in 7th grader or above to participate.
Interested in playing a Winter or Spring sport at HCA? Whether you’re gearing up for basketball (boys & girls) or planning ahead for soccer, softball, baseball, or boys’ golf, it’s time to get registered!
To participate, please complete the following steps:
1️⃣ Download our sports app: Horse Creek Academy Stallions
2️⃣ Open the app and tap the bottom tab labeled Athlete Registration
3️⃣ Create accounts for both the student and parent on Big Teams (you’ll need both!)
4️⃣ Upload a current physical dated after April 1, 2025
5️⃣ Complete all other electronic paperwork within the app
Let’s get ready for another amazing season of Stallion athletics! 🐎💙
Note: Students must be in 7th grader or above to participate.
☕💙 A HUGE shoutout to our friends at 7Brew for fueling the Village this week! From lattes to lemonades, you delivered joy (and caffeine 😉) straight to HCA every single day—and our staff loved every sip.
😁 As you can see from the smiles in these pics, your daily love made a BIG difference. Thank you for "pouring" into our Village the way you do—we are so grateful for your partnership and generosity!
✨ And great news—7Brew officially opens on October 13! Be sure to swing by during our Fall Break week to show them some love and let them know the HCA Village sent you.
Drop a 💙☕ in the comments to help us thank 7Brew for keeping HCA running on kindness (and coffee)!
😁 As you can see from the smiles in these pics, your daily love made a BIG difference. Thank you for "pouring" into our Village the way you do—we are so grateful for your partnership and generosity!
✨ And great news—7Brew officially opens on October 13! Be sure to swing by during our Fall Break week to show them some love and let them know the HCA Village sent you.
Drop a 💙☕ in the comments to help us thank 7Brew for keeping HCA running on kindness (and coffee)!
💙⚾️ We’re Hiring: Varsity Baseball Head Coach ⚾️💛
Horse Creek Academy is looking for a coach who’s a dynamic, motivational role model for our student-athletes—knowledgeable about the game, a clear communicator, and a unifying presence on and off the field.
What we’re looking for:
• Player-first leadership and a growth mindset
• Strong communication with athletes, families, and staff
• Program-builder who fosters teamwork, character, and accountability
• Strategic game knowledge and practice planning
📩 Apply: Email your résumé to our Athletic Director, Chon Mathews, at cmathews@hcacs.net
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Horse Creek Academy is looking for a coach who’s a dynamic, motivational role model for our student-athletes—knowledgeable about the game, a clear communicator, and a unifying presence on and off the field.
What we’re looking for:
• Player-first leadership and a growth mindset
• Strong communication with athletes, families, and staff
• Program-builder who fosters teamwork, character, and accountability
• Strategic game knowledge and practice planning
📩 Apply: Email your résumé to our Athletic Director, Chon Mathews, at cmathews@hcacs.net
.
🎃✨ It’s almost time for Trunk or Treat at HCA! ✨🎃
Join us tomorrow (Saturday) from 5–7 PM for an evening full of fun, candy, and community spirit. 🍬👻
👧👦 Admission: $2 per child or bring a cereal box to donate. (Every box helps us give back!)
🚗 Parking & Drop-Off:
-Hosting a trunk? Park in your assigned space in the front lot.
-Attending the event? Please park in the back lot, as the front lot will be pedestrian-only for safety.
-Dropping off a volunteer? Children must be supervised by a parent, but older student volunteers can be dropped off in the back lot to walk up.
🍭 We can’t wait to see our Village out in full force—costumes, candy, laughter, and memories in the making. 🧡💛 Don’t miss it!
Join us tomorrow (Saturday) from 5–7 PM for an evening full of fun, candy, and community spirit. 🍬👻
👧👦 Admission: $2 per child or bring a cereal box to donate. (Every box helps us give back!)
🚗 Parking & Drop-Off:
-Hosting a trunk? Park in your assigned space in the front lot.
-Attending the event? Please park in the back lot, as the front lot will be pedestrian-only for safety.
-Dropping off a volunteer? Children must be supervised by a parent, but older student volunteers can be dropped off in the back lot to walk up.
🍭 We can’t wait to see our Village out in full force—costumes, candy, laughter, and memories in the making. 🧡💛 Don’t miss it!
💳 No tricks, just treats and school support with every swipe! Using your HCA Affinity Debit Card is a spooktacular way to give back to your school! Whether you’re buying costumes, candy, or pumpkin décor, every transaction sends funds straight to our school.
🎃 Make this October even sweeter by helping our students thrive!
👉 Learn more at www.srpfcu.org/AffinityCards
#SRPAffinityDebitCard #SupportYourSchool #GoodThingsAREHappeningatSRP
🎃 Make this October even sweeter by helping our students thrive!
👉 Learn more at www.srpfcu.org/AffinityCards
#SRPAffinityDebitCard #SupportYourSchool #GoodThingsAREHappeningatSRP
🌟 This past Monday marked Board Member Matthew Shackleton’s final HCA Board meeting.
💙 Mr. Shackleton has been a dedicated part of our Village for many years, faithfully serving and supporting HCA—even after his son, Lincoln, graduated. His steady leadership, thoughtful insight, and genuine care for our students, staff, and families have made a lasting impact on our school community.
💛 We are so grateful for the time and energy he has poured into helping guide HCA forward. His presence on the board will be deeply missed, but his legacy of service and commitment to the Village will continue on.
Let’s show Mr. Shackleton some love in the comments and thank him for all he has done for HCA! 👏👏👏
💙 Mr. Shackleton has been a dedicated part of our Village for many years, faithfully serving and supporting HCA—even after his son, Lincoln, graduated. His steady leadership, thoughtful insight, and genuine care for our students, staff, and families have made a lasting impact on our school community.
💛 We are so grateful for the time and energy he has poured into helping guide HCA forward. His presence on the board will be deeply missed, but his legacy of service and commitment to the Village will continue on.
Let’s show Mr. Shackleton some love in the comments and thank him for all he has done for HCA! 👏👏👏
