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Howdy HCA Village!

Can you believe we're just two weeks away from our next school break? 🦃🍁

There's no slowing down in the Village! From special events and student celebrations to exciting activities across campus, we have a busy couple of weeks ahead.

Be sure to read through this week's Village Voice so you don't miss a thing.

👀Check it out at https://tinyurl.com/11926hcavillagevoice
1 day ago, Horse Creek Academy
❄️🏆 WHO'S TAKING HOME THE WINTER CUP?!

Calling all HIGH SCHOOL students! It's time to rally your teammates, bring your best skills, and compete in HCA's 5v5 WINTER CUP!

📅 Friday, December 4
⏰ 3:30 PM
⚽ Teams of 5–7 high school students
💰 $125 per team

🏅 Medals for the tournament champions AND the team with the best kit or theme!

🚨 ONLY 6 TEAM SPOTS AVAILABLE! Don't wait to get your squad together and register!

🥅 NOT PLAYING? TAKE YOUR SHOT!

Our PK Shootout Contest is open to ALL AGES! Just $5 to enter, with a trophy up for grabs! Winter Cup players get FREE entry into the shootout.

👏 A big thank-you to Trophies Unlimited for sponsoring this event!

📲 Ready to compete? Scan the QR codes on the flyer OR pay your registration fee through the HCA School Store under "Special Events and Items" to secure your spot!
1 day ago, Horse Creek Academy
🎷 From the Classroom to the Charleston Stage! HCA sophomore Charlie Thomas is making some serious moves in the music world! Charlie recently had the opportunity to perform with Swingsation at the Tartan Ball held at the Daniel Island Club in Charleston. Even more impressive? This was his second time being hired to perform with the group! Making the experience even more special, Charlie shared the stage with HCA Band Director Heather Rhodes, who also performs with Swingsation! Fellow HCA teacher Joyce Culp was there to cheer them on, as her husband, David, is also a member of the band. What an incredible opportunity for Charlie to perform alongside professional musicians, including his own band director! We love seeing our Stallions take their talents beyond the classroom. Way to go, Charlie! 💙💛 📸 Special thanks to Joyce Culp for capturing the evening!
2 days ago, Sarah Morris
💛 New Opportunities to Support Student Success at HCA!

With our transition to the South Carolina Public Charter School District, Horse Creek Academy is now eligible for new Title I funding, opening the door to additional resources and opportunities to support our students!

We're excited to share four new, temporary positions supported by these specifically designated federal funds:
📘 General Education Instructional Paraprofessional (1 position)
💙 Special Education Paraprofessionals (2 positions)
📐 Mathematics Interventionist (1 position)

These positions are designed to strengthen academic instruction, provide targeted student support, and build upon the great work already happening in our classrooms.

We're grateful for the opportunity to put these new resources to work for our students and our Village!
Interested in joining the HCA team? Explore job descriptions, qualifications, and application information here:

🔗 https://www.hcacs.net/page/careers
4 days ago, Horse Creek Academy
🎓 Two Stallions Named Junior Scholars! 👏 Congratulations to our 8th graders Kolin Schuler and Landry Villanueva on qualifying as Junior Scholars! The Junior Scholar designation recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional academic ability through their outstanding performance on the PSAT. We are proud of Kolin and Landry for this well-deserved recognition! 💙💛
5 days ago, Sarah Morris
🎁❤️ So Many Ways to Give Back, Village!

The season of giving is officially here, and at HCA, we're making sure there are plenty of opportunities to make a difference!

We're excited to share that the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program has delivered donation boxes to our campus, and we're inviting our entire Village to help spread a little extra holiday joy to children in our community! 🧸

Participating is EASY! Simply send a new, unwrapped toy to school with your child, and they can drop it off at one of our collection locations:

🎁 Elementary Building: Main foyer

🎁 Middle/High School Building: Outside the Guidance Office

⏰Just make sure to send it in by Friday, December 4th!

Between Adopt a Snowflake, #FeastMode, and Toys for Tots, our Stallions have so many opportunities to turn kindness into action this holiday season!

💙 One toy. One act of kindness. One Village making a BIG difference.

Let's show our community what Stallion generosity looks like! 💛
6 days ago, Horse Creek Academy
🍔🥤DECA Spirit Night at Sonic

Skip the cooking and support our Stallions at the same time! Our HCA DECA students are hosting a Spirit Night at Sonic on Whiskey Road, and we'd love to see our Village show up BIG!

📅 Wednesday, November 11
⏰ 5:00–9:00 PM
📍 Sonic Drive-In | Whiskey Road, Aiken

A portion of the evening's proceeds will help support our DECA students as they raise funds to attend the DECA Conference! 🌟

Whether you're grabbing dinner, treating the kids to a milkshake, or stopping by for your favorite Sonic snack, every purchase helps our students get one step closer to an incredible opportunity!
7 days ago, Horse Creek Academy
👻🎃 Looks like we got a little too caught up in spooky season and played a little trick on our October Teacher of the Month... we're just now getting her picture! 😂

But she's absolutely worth the wait!

Please help us congratulate Sofia Stark, our October Teacher of the Month! 💙💛

Ms. Stark is one of our amazing Special Education teachers, and we're so thankful for the dedication, patience, and heart she brings to our Village each day.

Congratulations, Ms. Stark! We're lucky to have you at HCA!
8 days ago, Horse Creek Academy
📣 The November 2 edition of the Village Voice is here! 💙

A new month means new opportunities to learn, celebrate, and connect across our HCA Village! From upcoming school events and family activities to important reminders, we've got plenty to share as we head into November.

📬 Catch up on everything happening at HCA in this week's Village Voice!

👉 Read this week's edition here: https://tinyurl.com/11226VillageVoice
8 days ago, Horse Creek Academy
🎉 HCA HAS A LOT TO CELEBRATE!

Grab your reading glasses and get comfortable, Village! 📖 We've got a LOT of Stallions to recognize, and every single one deserves their moment in the spotlight!

We're excited to celebrate our Quarter 1 Honor Roll students for the 2026–2027 school year! From our elementary scholars to our graduating seniors, these Stallions have demonstrated hard work, dedication, and a commitment to academic excellence.

🌟 And this year, we're taking our celebrations up a notch!

We've created dedicated Honor Roll webpages for Elementary, Middle School, and High School! Families can now easily find their Stallion's name, celebrate their accomplishments, and revisit each quarter's achievements throughout the school year.

📚 Read our official Q1 Honor Roll announcement:
https://www.hcacs.net/article/3222997

🏆 FIND YOUR STALLION ON THE HONOR ROLL!

💙 Elementary Honor Roll (Grades 1–5):
https://www.hcacs.net/page/26-27-honor-roll

💛 Middle School Honor Roll (Grades 6–8):
https://www.hcacs.net/page/26-27-honor-roll-copy

💙 High School Honor Roll (Grades 9–12):
https://www.hcacs.net/page/26-27-honor-roll-copy-copy

🏅 And the celebration doesn't stop online! Our Q1 Honor Roll students will bring home their official Honor Roll certificates THIS WEEK, giving us another opportunity to recognize their achievements!

📌 A quick note for families: Our 4K and 5K students, along with students in our 4th and 5th grade Gifted and Talented program who receive standards-based report cards, are not included in traditional Honor Roll lists. We're proud of their learning and growth, too!

To our students, teachers, staff, and families: academic success is a team effort, and we're grateful for the Village that makes it possible.

Congratulations, Stallions! Keep setting goals, working hard, and making us proud! 💙💛
8 days ago, Horse Creek Academy
🎨⚡ Calling All Creative Elementary Stallions! Gotta Draw 'Em All!

Our 2026–2027 HCA Elementary Yearbook is getting a little extra creative this year, and we want YOUR artwork to be part of it!

Inspired by this year's Pokémon-style yearbook design, we're inviting our elementary artists to dream up their very own ORIGINAL Pokémon-style characters! 🐾✨

Students will receive a special template to name, draw, and color their one-of-a-kind creatures. Who knows? Their creation might just earn a spot in this year's Elementary Yearbook! ⭐

🎨 A few rules for our future Pokémon designers:
⚡ Characters must be completely original, not copies of existing Pokémon.
🖍️ Get colorful! Fill in every section to make your creation look like a real collectible card.
💙 Keep all designs school appropriate.

📬 Return completed cards to your classroom teacher.
📅 Deadline: Friday, December 18, 2026.

And parents, don't worry... participation is completely OPTIONAL! 😄

We can't wait to see the creativity, imagination, and talent hiding throughout our Elementary Village!

💌 Questions? Reach out to Mrs. Gattis at agattis@hcacs.net.
9 days ago, Horse Creek Academy
❄️💙 A Little Snowflake Can Make a BIG Difference!

It's one of our favorite ways to spread a little extra joy throughout the Village! Our 3rd Annual Adopt a Snowflake Program officially kicks off November 2nd, and we're inviting our HCA families to help make the holiday season a little brighter for fellow Stallion families in need.

Every snowflake represents an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, and together, we can remind our families that they're surrounded by a Village that cares. 💙

Whether it's a little or a lot, every act of kindness matters. After all, that's what being part of the HCA Village is all about!

❄️ Interested in participating or have questions? Reach out to Kristin Trowell at ktrowell@hcacs.net for more information.
12 days ago, Horse Creek Academy
🥫🍂 #FeastMode ACTIVATED! 🍂🥫

Our HCA Middle School Student Council is turning up the heat on giving back, and we're challenging our entire Village to join the fun!

From November 2–16, we're collecting food donations to create Thanksgiving meal boxes for families in need. Last year, our Stallions collected over 1,000 cans, and this year we're ready to top that number! 💪

🏆 A little friendly competition? Of course! The 1st period class or homeroom with the most donations will earn a special prize!

🚗 We've made donating EASY! Student Council members will be stationed along the sidewalk during morning car line to collect donations, or you can turn them into your 1st period/homeroom teacher.

Check out the flyer for our list of needed items, and help us show what happens when the Village comes together for a great cause! 💙💛

Questions? Contact Karen Nelson at knelson@hcacs.net.
13 days ago, Horse Creek Academy
🎲✨ Luck Be a Stallion Tonight!

The lights are coming up, the curtain is getting ready to rise, and our HCA Village Players are bringing a little Broadway magic to the Village!

Join us for TWO unforgettable nights of Guys & Dolls, our fall musical production! 🎶 From catchy tunes and colorful characters to plenty of laughs, our talented student performers are ready to put on a show you won't want to miss!

🎟️ TWO NIGHTS TO CATCH THE SHOW!

🎭 Tuesday, November 10 | 6:00 PM

🎭 Wednesday, November 11 | 6:00 PM

🎟️ Grab your tickets today!

🌟 Night 1 (November 10):
https://tinyurl.com/hcaguysanddollsnightone

🌟 Night 2 (November 11):
https://tinyurl.com/hcaguysanddollsnight2

Our Village Players have been working hard to bring this production to life, and there's nothing quite like a packed house cheering on our Stallions!

💙💛 Let's fill those seats, Village! The show must go on!

#HCAVillage #VillagePlayers #GuysAndDolls #StallionTalent
13 days ago, Horse Creek Academy
📸🍂 FALL PICTURE MAKEUP DAY + LAST CHANCE FOR SENIOR PORTRAITS!

Missed Fall Picture Day? Here's your chance to get that school picture taken!

📅 Wednesday, November 4

Fall Picture Makeup Day is for students who missed their original picture day or need a retake.

🎓 ATTENTION, CLASS OF 2027! This is your LAST CHANCE to have your official senior portrait taken for the HCA yearbook!

Senior portraits are especially important because they ensure every senior has the opportunity to be included in the senior portrait section of the yearbook. We don't want anyone missing out on this special part of their graduating year!

No need to bring formal attire! Strawbridge will provide the traditional tuxedo or drape for senior portraits.

Get those smiles ready, Stallions! 😁
14 days ago, Horse Creek Academy
🏇🏻✨ October Stallions of the Month! ✨🏇🏻

October has brought some pretty big moments here in the Village, and now it’s time for these outstanding Stallions to have their moment in the spotlight! 💙💛

Our October Stallions of the Month remind us that being a Stallion is about so much more than what happens in the classroom. It's about showing kindness, leading by example, working hard, lifting others up, and making a positive difference each day. From our youngest learners to our high school leaders, these students are helping make HCA a place where everyone belongs!

Help us give a BIG round of applause to our October Stallions of the Month! 👏

🏇🏻 Conner Boyd — 4K
🏇🏻 Anayeli Lopez — 5K
🏇🏻 Arielle Leverette — 1st Grade
🏇🏻 Kai Hanif — 2nd Grade
🏇🏻 Freyja Oliver — 3rd Grade
🏇🏻 Everett Weaver — 3rd Grade
🏇🏻 Violet Lovett — 4th Grade
🏇🏻 Mia MacDonald — 5th Grade
🏇🏻 Sofia Tapia — 5th Grade
🏇🏻 Lily Thacker — Middle School
🏇🏻 Aubrey Williams — High School

A special thank you to Chick-fil-A Aiken for partnering with us each month to recognize and celebrate our amazing students! 🐔❤️

Congratulations to our October Stallions of the Month! We're proud of who you are, the example you set, and the difference you make in our Village. Keep shining, Stallions! 💙💛
14 days ago, Horse Creek Academy
🇺🇸🗓️ NO SCHOOL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3!

A quick reminder, Village! Horse Creek Academy will be CLOSED on Tuesday, November 3, for Election Day.

Voting is an important part of civic engagement, and we encourage all eligible members of our Village to make their voices heard! 🇺🇸

Enjoy the day off, and we'll see our Stallions back at school on Wednesday, November 4! 💙💛
15 days ago, Horse Creek Academy
🎃 Is it just us, or has October flown by at a "frighteningly" fast pace?! It's hard to believe we're already heading into the final week of the month!

👀 Be sure to read tonight's Village Voice at https://tinyurl.com/102626hcavillagevoice to stay in the know!
15 days ago, Horse Creek Academy
👻 ONE OF OUR FAVORITE HCA TRADITIONS IS BACK! It's time to get those costumes ready, Village! Students and staff are invited to dress up to celebrate the season on Friday, October 30! 🧙‍♀️✨ We can't wait to see everyone's creativity, but please keep our Dress-Up Day guidelines in mind: 🎃 No gore or overly scary costumes. Remember, we have students as young as 4 on campus! 👕 Normal dress code expectations for appropriate coverage still apply. 🎭 No full-face paint or masks. 🚫 No toy or costume weapons. Have fun, get creative, and let's make it a great day in the Village! 💙💛 If you're unsure whether a costume or accessory is appropriate, please check with your child's teacher ahead of time. 😉
18 days ago, Horse Creek Academy
💡 WHAT COULD FLEXIBLE LEARNING LOOK LIKE AT HCA?

Last spring, we asked families and community members to share their thoughts on flexible learning and micro-schooling opportunities, and their feedback gave us some exciting possibilities to explore!

🙋‍♀️ Of the families and community members who took our initial survey, 81% indicated they would be very or somewhat likely to participate in a flexible learning partnership with HCA.

Now, we're taking the next step in our research as we explore the possibility of an HCA Micro School option!

👉 TAKE OUR NEW INTEREST SURVEY: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/h4aemNzb4u

We're still in the research phase, but your feedback will help us better understand community needs, preferences, and interest as we consider what an option like this might look like.

Whether you participated in our first survey or are just hearing about the idea, we'd love to hear from you! 💙
18 days ago, Horse Creek Academy