🌮🚚 Come hungry... our Village Fest food truck lineup is HERE! 🍦🍋
One of our favorite Village Fest traditions is supporting amazing local businesses while spending time together as a community. We're excited to welcome these incredible food trucks on Thursday, August 6, from 3:00–7:00 PM at Horse Creek Academy!
🍵 Lily Coffee & Tea
🍦 Flanagin's Ice Cream
🥣 Palmetto Bowls
🍋 Mason's Shaken Lemonade
🌱 Uprooted Vegan
🎡 Funnel Cake Lounge
🍖 Rib Breakers BBQ
🍔 All the Fix'ns
Whether you're craving barbecue, a refreshing lemonade, a sweet treat, or something healthy, there's something for everyone!
💙 Even if you're not an HCA family, stop by and grab some grub!
One of our favorite Village Fest traditions is supporting amazing local businesses while spending time together as a community. We're excited to welcome these incredible food trucks on Thursday, August 6, from 3:00–7:00 PM at Horse Creek Academy!
🍵 Lily Coffee & Tea
🍦 Flanagin's Ice Cream
🥣 Palmetto Bowls
🍋 Mason's Shaken Lemonade
🌱 Uprooted Vegan
🎡 Funnel Cake Lounge
🍖 Rib Breakers BBQ
🍔 All the Fix'ns
Whether you're craving barbecue, a refreshing lemonade, a sweet treat, or something healthy, there's something for everyone!
💙 Even if you're not an HCA family, stop by and grab some grub!
💪Start the School Year Strong Stallions!
🛒 As you stock up on school supplies, new clothes, and everything your student needs for a successful year, don't forget there's an easy way to support HCA all year long!
👏 With the SRP Federal Credit Union HCA Affinity Debit Card, every purchase helps give back to our school—at no additional cost to you.
💳 Shop for school.
🏫 Support our students.
💙 Show your school pride with every swipe.
👉Learn more at https://srpfcu.org/bank/visa-debit-cards/high-school-affinity-debit-cards/
🛒 As you stock up on school supplies, new clothes, and everything your student needs for a successful year, don't forget there's an easy way to support HCA all year long!
👏 With the SRP Federal Credit Union HCA Affinity Debit Card, every purchase helps give back to our school—at no additional cost to you.
💳 Shop for school.
🏫 Support our students.
💙 Show your school pride with every swipe.
👉Learn more at https://srpfcu.org/bank/visa-debit-cards/high-school-affinity-debit-cards/
✨ Get ready to look your best for the new school year! ✨
As you finish up your back-to-school shopping, don't forget to check out our Uniform Code (4K–8th Grade) and Dress Code (9th–12th Grade) below to make sure you're all set for the first day! 💙💛
Have a favorite place to shop for uniforms? Know where to find the best deals? Drop your shopping tips in the comments to help other HCA families!
Note: French Toast is the only approved supplier of our plaid items 🍞
Because around here... it takes a Village. 💙
As you finish up your back-to-school shopping, don't forget to check out our Uniform Code (4K–8th Grade) and Dress Code (9th–12th Grade) below to make sure you're all set for the first day! 💙💛
Have a favorite place to shop for uniforms? Know where to find the best deals? Drop your shopping tips in the comments to help other HCA families!
Note: French Toast is the only approved supplier of our plaid items 🍞
Because around here... it takes a Village. 💙
⏰ Reminder: Kindergarten 101 is almost here! ⏰
👋 If your child is starting 5K at Horse Creek Academy this year, we hope you'll join us for Kindergarten 101 on Monday, July 27 at 6:00 PM in the HCA Gym!
⭐️ Hosted by our incredible kindergarten team, this parent-focused orientation is the perfect opportunity to learn what to expect during your child's first year, hear helpful tips from our teachers, and get answers to your questions before the first day of school.
💙 Starting kindergarten is a big milestone—for students and parents—and we're excited to help make the transition as smooth as possible.
🎉 And don't forget, Village Fest, our back to extravaganza for all students, is August 6th from 3-7pm!
👋 If your child is starting 5K at Horse Creek Academy this year, we hope you'll join us for Kindergarten 101 on Monday, July 27 at 6:00 PM in the HCA Gym!
⭐️ Hosted by our incredible kindergarten team, this parent-focused orientation is the perfect opportunity to learn what to expect during your child's first year, hear helpful tips from our teachers, and get answers to your questions before the first day of school.
💙 Starting kindergarten is a big milestone—for students and parents—and we're excited to help make the transition as smooth as possible.
🎉 And don't forget, Village Fest, our back to extravaganza for all students, is August 6th from 3-7pm!
💙 Happy First Day of School to all of our friends at Aiken County Public Schools! We hope your year is filled with learning, laughter, and lots of unforgettable memories. Wishing your students, families, and staff an amazing school year!
HCA Village... our countdown is still on! We can't wait to welcome everyone back in just a few more weeks. 😉
📅 Don't forget to join us for Village Fest on Thursday, August 6, from 3:00–7:00 PM for food, fun, shopping, inflatables, meet the teacher, and more!
🎉 Then we'll kick off an incredible school year on Monday, August 10. We can't wait to see you soon!
HCA Village... our countdown is still on! We can't wait to welcome everyone back in just a few more weeks. 😉
📅 Don't forget to join us for Village Fest on Thursday, August 6, from 3:00–7:00 PM for food, fun, shopping, inflatables, meet the teacher, and more!
🎉 Then we'll kick off an incredible school year on Monday, August 10. We can't wait to see you soon!
🌅 2026-2027 Early Care & After Care Registration is NOW OPEN! 🌅
HCA is excited to offer Early Care and After Care services for the 2026-2027 school year! If your family needs before or after school care, please complete the appropriate registration form(s) below.
🌞 Early Care Registration:
🔗https://forms.gle/Hhm3BFqMm46o8gKN8
🌙 After Care Registration:
🔗 https://forms.gle/r6CmkczZke6JkETZ9
⏰ Program Hours
🌅 Early Care: 6:15 AM – 7:25 AM
🌇 After Care: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
💲 Early Care Pricing
$25 registration fee per child
$35 per week for 1 child
$40 per week for 2 or more children
💲 After Care Pricing
$25 registration fee per child
$60 per week for 1 child
$110 per week for 2 children
$150 per week for 3 or more children
📌 Important Information
✅ Registration is required for all students participating in Early Care and/or After Care.
✅ Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
✅ We encourage families to register as early as possible to secure a spot.
✅ Additional information regarding payment, policies, and program expectations will be shared with registered families before the school year begins.
If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Birchmore at sbirchmore@hcacs.net. We look forward to serving your family during the 2026-2027 school year!
HCA is excited to offer Early Care and After Care services for the 2026-2027 school year! If your family needs before or after school care, please complete the appropriate registration form(s) below.
🌞 Early Care Registration:
🔗https://forms.gle/Hhm3BFqMm46o8gKN8
🌙 After Care Registration:
🔗 https://forms.gle/r6CmkczZke6JkETZ9
⏰ Program Hours
🌅 Early Care: 6:15 AM – 7:25 AM
🌇 After Care: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
💲 Early Care Pricing
$25 registration fee per child
$35 per week for 1 child
$40 per week for 2 or more children
💲 After Care Pricing
$25 registration fee per child
$60 per week for 1 child
$110 per week for 2 children
$150 per week for 3 or more children
📌 Important Information
✅ Registration is required for all students participating in Early Care and/or After Care.
✅ Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
✅ We encourage families to register as early as possible to secure a spot.
✅ Additional information regarding payment, policies, and program expectations will be shared with registered families before the school year begins.
If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Birchmore at sbirchmore@hcacs.net. We look forward to serving your family during the 2026-2027 school year!
🎓 Class of 2027... are you ready? 🎢✨
🚌 We're excited to announce our proposed Senior Class Trip to Orlando, Florida, April 23–25, 2027! If we have enough student interest, seniors will have the opportunity to celebrate graduation with an unforgettable adventure featuring Universal Studios Grad Bash and a full day at Magic Kingdom!
💙 We know a trip like this is an investment, and we want every family to know that fundraising opportunities are available for your child. At our interest meeting, we'll share practical fundraising ideas and tips to help make the trip more affordable.
📅 Senior Trip Interest Meeting
🗓️ Thursday, August 27
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Commons B
Come learn about the itinerary, payment schedule, registration process, and how you can start planning now. We hope to make this an incredible experience for the Class of 2027!
❓Questions? Contact Coty Wilson at cwilson@hcacs.net or Sally Tice at stice@hcacs.net.
🚌 We're excited to announce our proposed Senior Class Trip to Orlando, Florida, April 23–25, 2027! If we have enough student interest, seniors will have the opportunity to celebrate graduation with an unforgettable adventure featuring Universal Studios Grad Bash and a full day at Magic Kingdom!
💙 We know a trip like this is an investment, and we want every family to know that fundraising opportunities are available for your child. At our interest meeting, we'll share practical fundraising ideas and tips to help make the trip more affordable.
📅 Senior Trip Interest Meeting
🗓️ Thursday, August 27
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Commons B
Come learn about the itinerary, payment schedule, registration process, and how you can start planning now. We hope to make this an incredible experience for the Class of 2027!
❓Questions? Contact Coty Wilson at cwilson@hcacs.net or Sally Tice at stice@hcacs.net.
🏆 VOTE TODAY!
Horse Creek Academy has been nominated as finalists for Aiken's Choice in TWO categories:
⭐ Best Place to Work (in the City Live Category)
💅 Best Nail Salon ( in the Beauty, Health, & Wellness Category)
👏 👏 👏 Way to go Mrs. Volk and our amazing Nail Tech students!
If Horse Creek Academy has made a difference in your life, your family, or our community, we'd love your support. Every vote helps, so be sure to like and share this post!
💙 Vote here: https://www.postandcourier.com/aikenstandard/contests/aikenschoice/?fbclid=IwY2xjawS5QyJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEyeUdUNVVaVUl5QW80M2JNc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlJBhVPHIbz71xMAZxGprTI8goBfa9-mo2m26naQMV-vEDCbo2QvXMIWBHRj_aem_IY-X9IzCiZO8r5ackwVM4g
Thank you for believing in our school and helping us continue to build something special. We truly are the Village! 💛
Horse Creek Academy has been nominated as finalists for Aiken's Choice in TWO categories:
⭐ Best Place to Work (in the City Live Category)
💅 Best Nail Salon ( in the Beauty, Health, & Wellness Category)
👏 👏 👏 Way to go Mrs. Volk and our amazing Nail Tech students!
If Horse Creek Academy has made a difference in your life, your family, or our community, we'd love your support. Every vote helps, so be sure to like and share this post!
💙 Vote here: https://www.postandcourier.com/aikenstandard/contests/aikenschoice/?fbclid=IwY2xjawS5QyJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEyeUdUNVVaVUl5QW80M2JNc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlJBhVPHIbz71xMAZxGprTI8goBfa9-mo2m26naQMV-vEDCbo2QvXMIWBHRj_aem_IY-X9IzCiZO8r5ackwVM4g
Thank you for believing in our school and helping us continue to build something special. We truly are the Village! 💛
🇺🇸✨ America turns 250 this year… how incredible is that? ✨🇺🇸
As we celebrate the 4th of July, we’re reminded not only of our nation’s history, but also of the people, communities, and traditions that continue to shape it today.
From neighborhood cookouts and fireworks to time spent with family and friends, we hope our HCA families enjoy a fun, meaningful, and safe Independence Day. 🎆💙
From our Village to yours—Happy 4th of July! ❤️🤍💙
As we celebrate the 4th of July, we’re reminded not only of our nation’s history, but also of the people, communities, and traditions that continue to shape it today.
From neighborhood cookouts and fireworks to time spent with family and friends, we hope our HCA families enjoy a fun, meaningful, and safe Independence Day. 🎆💙
From our Village to yours—Happy 4th of July! ❤️🤍💙
🎉 Prime Days are June 23–26! 🎉
HCA teachers & staff — drop your:
🍎 Name
📚 Role
🛒 Amazon Wishlist
in the comments so our amazing Village families can help #CleartheList before the school year begins! 💙💛
Families — purchases made through teacher wishlists count as one of your annual family donations for the year! 🙌
We’re also excited to launch our brand new donation & volunteer hour tracking platform through Track It Forward this year! It’s super simple and will allow families to easily track their own hours and donations all year long (what an upagrade 🙌); more info coming in August!
To learn more about family donation and volunteer expectations, check it out here: https://www.hcacs.net/page/village-volunteers
Let’s show our staff some Village love! 💙
HCA teachers & staff — drop your:
🍎 Name
📚 Role
🛒 Amazon Wishlist
in the comments so our amazing Village families can help #CleartheList before the school year begins! 💙💛
Families — purchases made through teacher wishlists count as one of your annual family donations for the year! 🙌
We’re also excited to launch our brand new donation & volunteer hour tracking platform through Track It Forward this year! It’s super simple and will allow families to easily track their own hours and donations all year long (what an upagrade 🙌); more info coming in August!
To learn more about family donation and volunteer expectations, check it out here: https://www.hcacs.net/page/village-volunteers
Let’s show our staff some Village love! 💙
💙 Happy Father’s Day to all of the incredible dads and father figures in our HCA Village!
👔 Thank you for the many ways you show up for our students each day—whether it’s cheering from the sidelines, helping with homework, working behind the scenes, or simply being a steady source of love and support.
Your leadership, encouragement, and presence make a lasting impact, and our Village is stronger because of you. 💛
👔 Thank you for the many ways you show up for our students each day—whether it’s cheering from the sidelines, helping with homework, working behind the scenes, or simply being a steady source of love and support.
Your leadership, encouragement, and presence make a lasting impact, and our Village is stronger because of you. 💛
🌎✈️ The Village Voyage is Back! 📸💙
We're putting a new spin on one of our favorite summer traditions!
In years past, the winner was the person who wore their Horse Creek Academy gear the farthest from HCA. This year, every entry has an equal chance to win!
Here's how it works:
✅ Wear an HCA spirit shirt anywhere this summer
✅ Snap a photo
✅ Email it to hcaglobal@ghcacs.net
✅ Be sure to include the names of everyone pictured in your photo
⚠️ All entries must feature a current or new HCA student
⚠️ Only 1 entry per student
Your adventure can be near or far — on vacation, at the park, at the beach, at a baseball game, at Grandma's house, or anywhere in between! Drop us a comment below telling us where you plan to show your HCA spirit this summer!
📅 Photos must be taken between June 6 and August 5.
Every submitted photo will be featured as part of our Village Voyage summer showcase, and all participants will be entered into a random drawing for a $100 School Store Gift Card!
🏆 The winner will be announced on Facebook, and the gift card will be ready for pickup at Village Fest on August 6. We will also celebrate all entries in a special post!
👋 Bon Voyage!
🌟 We're honored to share that Horse Creek Academy received not one, but two awards today from Keep Aiken County Beautiful during a ceremony at the Aiken County Government Complex!
🌳 Aiken County Youth Environmental Excellence Award
This award recognizes our efforts to encourage students and families to help protect and preserve the environment right here in Aiken County. During the presentation, board members shared kind words about HCA's commitment over the years—from tree planting projects to community cleanups through programs like Adopt-A-Highway and Adopt-A-Spot.
🌟 Recognition for Outstanding Dedication and Commitment to Community Beautification
We were also recognized for our ongoing litter cleanup and beautification efforts that help make Aiken County a cleaner, more beautiful place for everyone.
💙 A special thank you to our amazing staff members, Ashley McCormick and Morgan Hutson, for representing HCA at today's ceremony and for their unwavering commitment to service throughout the year. From managing lost and found, handling all our substitutes, organizing campus cleanups, and countless other behind-the-scenes tasks, these ladies embody what it means to serve our Village. Simply put—they do it all!
💚These awards also belong to our students, families, staff, and volunteers who continually step up to serve our community. Thank you for showing what it means to be part of a village that truly cares about #Service.
🌳 Aiken County Youth Environmental Excellence Award
This award recognizes our efforts to encourage students and families to help protect and preserve the environment right here in Aiken County. During the presentation, board members shared kind words about HCA's commitment over the years—from tree planting projects to community cleanups through programs like Adopt-A-Highway and Adopt-A-Spot.
🌟 Recognition for Outstanding Dedication and Commitment to Community Beautification
We were also recognized for our ongoing litter cleanup and beautification efforts that help make Aiken County a cleaner, more beautiful place for everyone.
💙 A special thank you to our amazing staff members, Ashley McCormick and Morgan Hutson, for representing HCA at today's ceremony and for their unwavering commitment to service throughout the year. From managing lost and found, handling all our substitutes, organizing campus cleanups, and countless other behind-the-scenes tasks, these ladies embody what it means to serve our Village. Simply put—they do it all!
💚These awards also belong to our students, families, staff, and volunteers who continually step up to serve our community. Thank you for showing what it means to be part of a village that truly cares about #Service.
Big news from the Village! 💙💛
We're excited to share the launch of HCA LIFEworks, a brand-new program designed to help students with disabilities develop the academic, employment, independent living, and life skills needed for success beyond graduation.
💪 Created by our own Valerie Steen, HCA LIFEworks will provide meaningful, hands-on opportunities that empower students to build confidence, gain independence, and discover their strengths both in and beyond the classroom.
🚀 This is more than a program—it's an investment in possibility, purpose, and the future of our students.
Read more about HCA LIFEworks and the impact it's set to make at Horse Creek Academy below ⬇️
https://www.hcacs.net/article/3002575
We're excited to share the launch of HCA LIFEworks, a brand-new program designed to help students with disabilities develop the academic, employment, independent living, and life skills needed for success beyond graduation.
💪 Created by our own Valerie Steen, HCA LIFEworks will provide meaningful, hands-on opportunities that empower students to build confidence, gain independence, and discover their strengths both in and beyond the classroom.
🚀 This is more than a program—it's an investment in possibility, purpose, and the future of our students.
Read more about HCA LIFEworks and the impact it's set to make at Horse Creek Academy below ⬇️
https://www.hcacs.net/article/3002575
It’s time for our annual Summer T-Shirt Design Contest! ☀️👕💙💛
Got a creative idea that screams HCA? We want to see it!
Ready to enter? Email your design to Sarah Morris at smorris@hcacs.net by June 29. Be sure to include whether you’re a student, parent, staff member, or just an excited community supporter!
🚨 NOTE: Only one entry is allowed per person
🏆 The winning design will:
• Be sold in the HCA School Store
• Win a $100 School Store Gift Card
• Earn ultimate Village bragging rights 😎
And the best part? We’ll host a community vote right here on Facebook on July 1!
We can’t wait to see what our Village creates. 🎨
Got a creative idea that screams HCA? We want to see it!
Ready to enter? Email your design to Sarah Morris at smorris@hcacs.net by June 29. Be sure to include whether you’re a student, parent, staff member, or just an excited community supporter!
🚨 NOTE: Only one entry is allowed per person
🏆 The winning design will:
• Be sold in the HCA School Store
• Win a $100 School Store Gift Card
• Earn ultimate Village bragging rights 😎
And the best part? We’ll host a community vote right here on Facebook on July 1!
We can’t wait to see what our Village creates. 🎨
Today is the day, HCA Village! 🎉
Supply lists are ready, and so are elementary rosters and middle/high schedules for the 2026–2027 school year!
📚 Elementary Rosters
To find out your child’s class assignment, email hcarosters@hcacs.net or call the school during our Summer Office Hours.
🎓 Middle/High Schedules
Schedules may be picked up in the Middle/High Front Office during our Summer Office or Guidance Hours. Note: Schedule changes should not be requested at pick-up time, but don't worry, we will have schedule change request form ready soon!
📝 Supply Lists
Supply lists are available on our website under the Village Life drop down, or you can access them directly at https://www.hcacs.net/page/26-27-supply-lists
We can’t wait to kick off another amazing year together! 💙💛
Supply lists are ready, and so are elementary rosters and middle/high schedules for the 2026–2027 school year!
📚 Elementary Rosters
To find out your child’s class assignment, email hcarosters@hcacs.net or call the school during our Summer Office Hours.
🎓 Middle/High Schedules
Schedules may be picked up in the Middle/High Front Office during our Summer Office or Guidance Hours. Note: Schedule changes should not be requested at pick-up time, but don't worry, we will have schedule change request form ready soon!
📝 Supply Lists
Supply lists are available on our website under the Village Life drop down, or you can access them directly at https://www.hcacs.net/page/26-27-supply-lists
We can’t wait to kick off another amazing year together! 💙💛
🎒💙 Help us make sure every Stallion starts the school year ready to learn!
Through our Adopt a Backpack initiative, we’re coming together as a Village to support HCA students and families with essential school supplies for the new year. A small act of kindness can make a big impact for a child walking through our doors this August.
Interested in adopting a backpack or donating supplies? Reach out to Kristin Trowell to get involved!
Miss us already? 😉
☀️ Check out our Summer Office & Guidance Hours below!
Note: Guidance hours are primarily for our new and returning high school students 💙
☀️ Check out our Summer Office & Guidance Hours below!
Note: Guidance hours are primarily for our new and returning high school students 💙
👋 Elementary Families, Golf Squad is back for the summer!
Sign up at https://golfsquad.com/school/horse-creek-academy
⛳️ Golf Squad camp is set for June 22-25 on the HCA Soccer Field from 8-10am; what a fun way to "swing" into summer!
Sign up at https://golfsquad.com/school/horse-creek-academy
⛳️ Golf Squad camp is set for June 22-25 on the HCA Soccer Field from 8-10am; what a fun way to "swing" into summer!
School may be out, but supporting Horse Creek is always in season! 🌊☀️
🏖️ Whether you're heading to the beach, enjoying a family vacation, or grabbing your favorite summer treats, every swipe of your SRP Federal Credit Union HCA Affinity Debit Card helps support our school.
💳 Use your card
🏫 Support our students
☀️ Enjoy summer adventures
👉 Learn more at https://srpfcu.org/bank/visa-debit-cards/high-school-affinity-debit-cards/
#SRPAffinityDebitCard #Spring #SupportYourSchool #GoodThingsAreHappeningatSRP
🏖️ Whether you're heading to the beach, enjoying a family vacation, or grabbing your favorite summer treats, every swipe of your SRP Federal Credit Union HCA Affinity Debit Card helps support our school.
💳 Use your card
🏫 Support our students
☀️ Enjoy summer adventures
👉 Learn more at https://srpfcu.org/bank/visa-debit-cards/high-school-affinity-debit-cards/
#SRPAffinityDebitCard #Spring #SupportYourSchool #GoodThingsAreHappeningatSRP
