🧡🍁 Good morning, HCA Village! 🍁🧡
Today is a day when many pause to reflect on gratitude, and we want to share ours with you. We are deeply thankful for the students, families, staff, and partners who pour so much heart into HCA all year long.
However you’re spending this day—celebrating, resting, gathering, or simply enjoying a quiet moment—we hope it brings you warmth and joy!
🍂 We are the Village. 🍂
Today is a day when many pause to reflect on gratitude, and we want to share ours with you. We are deeply thankful for the students, families, staff, and partners who pour so much heart into HCA all year long.
However you’re spending this day—celebrating, resting, gathering, or simply enjoying a quiet moment—we hope it brings you warmth and joy!
🍂 We are the Village. 🍂
🌟 HCA Students Saddle Up for an Unforgettable Learning Experience!
We’re so proud to share this wonderful article highlighting the powerful partnership between HCA and Eudora Equine in Salley! The story showcases how founder Shelby Nisbet and her team are making horsemanship accessible to any range of people — including our very own students. 🐎💛
The article follows several HCA riders experiencing horses for the very first time… learning to brush, bond, steer, stop, and even ride independently. It captures exactly what we witnessed during Ms. Steen’s class visit — students gaining confidence, trying new skills, and discovering just how brave and capable they truly are.
A huge thank you to Ms. Steen and her incredible aides for making experiences like this possible. Their heart, creativity, and dedication to giving students opportunities beyond the classroom are what make our Village so special. 💙
And of course, thank you to Shelby Nisbet, Taylor Brown, and the entire Eudora Equine team for creating such a welcoming, empowering space for our students. This is exactly what “We are the Village” looks like.
👇 Read the full article here!
https://www.postandcourier.com/aikenstandard/news/local/eudora-salley-equine-aiken-equestrian-horse-creek-academy/article_30c41d74-51aa-4d69-b2c2-11afeb9fa088.html
✨ Spirit Days Alert! ✨
If your schedule feels a little extra this time of year, same here 😆 — so we pulled together a quick Spirit Day roadmap from December through June to help keep things easy! And, don't worry, we'll send this out again and have it on the website once we get back from break 💙
Take a look at the flyer below 👇 and save it wherever you keep your “stay organized” essentials. If our Village loves having this at a glance, we’ll roll out a full August–June version next school year! We will also let you know if anything changes on this one 😉
🌻 Thanks for growing with us, showing up big, and keeping the HCA spirit shining bright. We love getting better together 💙
🦃 Hope everyone is having a great start to Thanksgiving Break!
If your schedule feels a little extra this time of year, same here 😆 — so we pulled together a quick Spirit Day roadmap from December through June to help keep things easy! And, don't worry, we'll send this out again and have it on the website once we get back from break 💙
Take a look at the flyer below 👇 and save it wherever you keep your “stay organized” essentials. If our Village loves having this at a glance, we’ll roll out a full August–June version next school year! We will also let you know if anything changes on this one 😉
🌻 Thanks for growing with us, showing up big, and keeping the HCA spirit shining bright. We love getting better together 💙
🦃 Hope everyone is having a great start to Thanksgiving Break!
🎭✨ Join us for A Evening of Mystery! ✨🎭
Our talented HCA Middle School drama students are taking the stage for a night full of suspense, creativity, and pure theatre magic!
🗓 Tuesday, December 16, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Elementary Commons
🎟️ Tickets are just $5, buy yours now at https://tinyurl.com/hcaeveningofmystery
This special showcase features performances from The Village Players Middle School Division and will conclude with the first-ever Middle School Inductions into the International Thespian Society in HCA history—such a milestone for our program! 💛🐎💙
📌 Flyer attached for full details.
Our talented HCA Middle School drama students are taking the stage for a night full of suspense, creativity, and pure theatre magic!
🗓 Tuesday, December 16, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Elementary Commons
🎟️ Tickets are just $5, buy yours now at https://tinyurl.com/hcaeveningofmystery
This special showcase features performances from The Village Players Middle School Division and will conclude with the first-ever Middle School Inductions into the International Thespian Society in HCA history—such a milestone for our program! 💛🐎💙
📌 Flyer attached for full details.
💛 Our Village Made Life Sweeter for Kids Who Need It Most
🍭 This fall, our HCA Village rallied behind our Make Life Sweeter initiative — a special project dedicated to bringing joy to children battling cancer. We were proud to partner with the Fulghum family, including Anastasia, an HCA graduate and cancer survivor who continues to inspire our community.
💙 Thanks to the many students who supported this effort by purchasing a sweet treat from our canteen, we raised funds to buy toys for the Children’s Hospital of Georgia. Delivering smiles to kids fighting cancer is something we look forward to every year, and it remains one of the most meaningful traditions on our campus.
👏 A huge thank you to the Fulghum family, to Kristin Trowell (our incredible HCA Café Lead), and to the wonderful staff at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia for helping us spread some much-needed sweetness.
#WeAreTheVillage
🍭 This fall, our HCA Village rallied behind our Make Life Sweeter initiative — a special project dedicated to bringing joy to children battling cancer. We were proud to partner with the Fulghum family, including Anastasia, an HCA graduate and cancer survivor who continues to inspire our community.
💙 Thanks to the many students who supported this effort by purchasing a sweet treat from our canteen, we raised funds to buy toys for the Children’s Hospital of Georgia. Delivering smiles to kids fighting cancer is something we look forward to every year, and it remains one of the most meaningful traditions on our campus.
👏 A huge thank you to the Fulghum family, to Kristin Trowell (our incredible HCA Café Lead), and to the wonderful staff at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia for helping us spread some much-needed sweetness.
#WeAreTheVillage
🎁✨ NEW! Holiday Locker Wrapping at HCA! ✨🎁
Our PTO is launching a fun new festive fundraiser this year! Give your middle or high school student a holiday surprise with Holiday Locker Wrapping.
💚 $5 per locker
❤️ $3 if you donate your own wrapping paper
🎄 First wrapping day: Friday, December 5
🛍️ Orders open in the school store Saturday–Wednesday
📦 Starting December 4, any Thursday/Friday orders will be wrapped the following week.
👉 Ready to order? Place your request here: https://tinyurl.com/hcaholidaywrap25
Let’s spread some holiday cheer across the halls of HCA!
Questions? Email our PTO at hcaaikenpto@gmail.com
Our PTO is launching a fun new festive fundraiser this year! Give your middle or high school student a holiday surprise with Holiday Locker Wrapping.
💚 $5 per locker
❤️ $3 if you donate your own wrapping paper
🎄 First wrapping day: Friday, December 5
🛍️ Orders open in the school store Saturday–Wednesday
📦 Starting December 4, any Thursday/Friday orders will be wrapped the following week.
👉 Ready to order? Place your request here: https://tinyurl.com/hcaholidaywrap25
Let’s spread some holiday cheer across the halls of HCA!
Questions? Email our PTO at hcaaikenpto@gmail.com
⏰ Only a few days until our first performance of the year!
Join our talented Horse Creek Academy High School Theatre Department for their fall production of Never After Happily by Cindy Marcus!
🗓 Showtimes:
🎟 Friday, November 21 at 6:00 PM
🎟 Saturday, November 22 at 6:00 PM
This witty, creative twist on classic fairy tales will have you laughing, gasping, and cheering for your favorite characters in ways you never expected! 🌟
🎫 Tickets are on sale now — grab yours before they’re gone!
Be sure to purchase for the correct date, as tickets are nontransferable.
👉 Friday: https://tinyurl.com/HCA1121play
👉 Saturday: https://tinyurl.com/HCA1122play
Come support our incredible student performers and experience the magic (and mayhem!) of Never After Happily!
✨ Celebrating Excellence in Our Village! ✨
The Sigma Pi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. hosted their Annual Achievement Week program on Saturday, November 15, at Cumberland AME Church — and two of our very own Stallions were honored in a big way!
Please join us in congratulating Jacob Hammonds and Jayden Sanders, both 11th grade students at HCA, for being recognized for their outstanding academic achievements. 📚💪
Both students have earned a 3.5 GPA or higher on the 4.0 scale — a remarkable accomplishment that reflects hard work, dedication, and excellence in action.
We are so proud of you, Jacob and Jayden! Keep shining and representing the Village with pride! 💙🐎💛
The Sigma Pi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. hosted their Annual Achievement Week program on Saturday, November 15, at Cumberland AME Church — and two of our very own Stallions were honored in a big way!
Please join us in congratulating Jacob Hammonds and Jayden Sanders, both 11th grade students at HCA, for being recognized for their outstanding academic achievements. 📚💪
Both students have earned a 3.5 GPA or higher on the 4.0 scale — a remarkable accomplishment that reflects hard work, dedication, and excellence in action.
We are so proud of you, Jacob and Jayden! Keep shining and representing the Village with pride! 💙🐎💛
🎓 Underclassmen Night – This Thursday! 🎓
📣 Calling all 9th and 10th grade families! Join us on Thursday, November 20 in Commons B for a quick, informative session all about helping your student stay on track for high school success.
We’ll cover:
-Understanding high school credits
-How to read your student’s transcript
-Key college prerequisites to keep in mind
⏱️ Session Times:
-9th Grade: 6:00–6:30 PM
-10th Grade: 6:45–7:15 PM
We hope to see you there as we support our underclassmen and set them up for a strong finish this year! 🎉
📣 Calling all 9th and 10th grade families! Join us on Thursday, November 20 in Commons B for a quick, informative session all about helping your student stay on track for high school success.
We’ll cover:
-Understanding high school credits
-How to read your student’s transcript
-Key college prerequisites to keep in mind
⏱️ Session Times:
-9th Grade: 6:00–6:30 PM
-10th Grade: 6:45–7:15 PM
We hope to see you there as we support our underclassmen and set them up for a strong finish this year! 🎉
🐎 Off-Site Volunteer Opportunity in Downtown Aiken!
👀 Looking to knock out some of your off-campus volunteer hours? (Reminder: each family is responsible for 5 off-campus hours and 10 on-campus hours each year.)
🐴 One of our amazing local partners, Whitney Barns, is hosting a community Clean-Up Day on Saturday, December 13th from 9–11am. This is a great way to serve, connect, and support a historic Aiken treasure.
👉 Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050448A9A828A5FF2-60446968-clean
🌟 HCA Across the State! 🌟
🌎 We love seeing our educators shine beyond our campus! This past week, High School History Teacher Roman Mulkey represented HCA at the South Carolina Council for the Social Studies Conference in Greenville, SC — and he didn’t just attend… he presented TWO sessions!
We are so proud of his leadership, expertise, and commitment to elevating social studies education across the state.
Way to go, Mr. Mulkey! 👏📚✨
🌎 We love seeing our educators shine beyond our campus! This past week, High School History Teacher Roman Mulkey represented HCA at the South Carolina Council for the Social Studies Conference in Greenville, SC — and he didn’t just attend… he presented TWO sessions!
We are so proud of his leadership, expertise, and commitment to elevating social studies education across the state.
Way to go, Mr. Mulkey! 👏📚✨
🎶 It’s almost concert season at HCA!
🎷 Join us for two days of festive fun as our students showcase their musical talents during the HCA Winter Concerts on December 4th and 5th. Families are invited to celebrate the season and enjoy performances from every grade level!
🎤Elementary Concerts (during the school day):
-Thursday, Dec. 4
--9:00am – 5th Grade
--10:30am – 4th Grade
--12:00pm – 3rd Grade
-Friday, Dec. 5
--9:00am – 2nd Grade
--10:30am – 1st Grade
--12:00pm – 5K
🎺 Middle & High School Bands:
-Thursday, Dec. 4 at 6:00 PM
Come enjoy the music, the joy, and a little holiday magic — HCA style. 💛💙
🎷 Join us for two days of festive fun as our students showcase their musical talents during the HCA Winter Concerts on December 4th and 5th. Families are invited to celebrate the season and enjoy performances from every grade level!
🎤Elementary Concerts (during the school day):
-Thursday, Dec. 4
--9:00am – 5th Grade
--10:30am – 4th Grade
--12:00pm – 3rd Grade
-Friday, Dec. 5
--9:00am – 2nd Grade
--10:30am – 1st Grade
--12:00pm – 5K
🎺 Middle & High School Bands:
-Thursday, Dec. 4 at 6:00 PM
Come enjoy the music, the joy, and a little holiday magic — HCA style. 💛💙
🇺🇸 Honoring Our Heroes 🇺🇸
As Veterans Day comes to a close, we want to share this special Virtual Band Concert in honor of the brave men and women who have served our country.
We hope all veterans felt celebrated and appreciated today — and every day. 💙
A huge thank-you to our HCA Bands for adapting so quickly and creating this virtual performance after the cold weather kept us from holding our outdoor concert last night. Your flexibility and dedication made sure the show—and the gratitude—went on! 🎶
Check it out at https://youtu.be/9MoFJhAa_54
🤠 Howdy HCA Village!
👀 It's Monday so you know what that means...it's time for our weekly update! Make sure to check it out at https://5il.co/3s537
👀 It's Monday so you know what that means...it's time for our weekly update! Make sure to check it out at https://5il.co/3s537
🎉 It’s almost time to celebrate our Juniors!
💍 Join us for the Horse Creek Academy Junior Ring Ceremony on Tuesday, November 18th at 6pm — a milestone event honoring the Class of 2027 as they take the next step in their high school journey.
📎 Junior families: There are lots of important details in the flyer linked below — please be sure to read it carefully!
👉 Check it out at https://5il.co/3s4dd
✨ All members of the Junior Class are invited, regardless of whether a Jostens class ring was ordered. Every student will receive special recognition and a gift from Horse Creek Academy.
🎓 Escorts: If you chose for your child not to order a ring from Jostens and plan to present a personal ring or token instead, please be sure to bring it with you to the ceremony.
💌 Families, please make sure to RSVP using this link: https://tinyurl.com/hcaringrsvp27
❓ For any questions, contact Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson at eanderson@hcacs.net
💍 Join us for the Horse Creek Academy Junior Ring Ceremony on Tuesday, November 18th at 6pm — a milestone event honoring the Class of 2027 as they take the next step in their high school journey.
📎 Junior families: There are lots of important details in the flyer linked below — please be sure to read it carefully!
👉 Check it out at https://5il.co/3s4dd
✨ All members of the Junior Class are invited, regardless of whether a Jostens class ring was ordered. Every student will receive special recognition and a gift from Horse Creek Academy.
🎓 Escorts: If you chose for your child not to order a ring from Jostens and plan to present a personal ring or token instead, please be sure to bring it with you to the ceremony.
💌 Families, please make sure to RSVP using this link: https://tinyurl.com/hcaringrsvp27
❓ For any questions, contact Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson at eanderson@hcacs.net
🎁 HCA is an Official Toys for Tots Drop-Off Location!
🤗 As we continue to reflect on thankfulness this season, let’s share the love and pay it forward! We’re proud to partner with Toys for Tots to help bring joy to children across our community this holiday season.
🧸 Drop off a new, unwrapped toy in the official Toys for Tots box located in the Elementary entryway, or send one in with your Middle/High students to place in the official box outside of Guidance.
❤️ Every small act of kindness makes a big difference — let’s fill those toy boxes and spread some holiday cheer and Village warmth!
❄️ Looking for even more ways to spread the love? Contact Kristin Trowell at ktrowell@hcacs.net to learn about our Adopt a Snowflake program to help an HCA family in need this holiday season!
🤗 As we continue to reflect on thankfulness this season, let’s share the love and pay it forward! We’re proud to partner with Toys for Tots to help bring joy to children across our community this holiday season.
🧸 Drop off a new, unwrapped toy in the official Toys for Tots box located in the Elementary entryway, or send one in with your Middle/High students to place in the official box outside of Guidance.
❤️ Every small act of kindness makes a big difference — let’s fill those toy boxes and spread some holiday cheer and Village warmth!
❄️ Looking for even more ways to spread the love? Contact Kristin Trowell at ktrowell@hcacs.net to learn about our Adopt a Snowflake program to help an HCA family in need this holiday season!
📣 Veterans Concert Update
Due to the colder weather in the forecast for tomorrow evening, our outdoor Veterans Concert scheduled for tomorrow, Monday, November 10 at 6:30pm has been canceled.
We still want to honor and celebrate our Veterans, so we’ll be sharing a virtual Veterans Concert on our website and Facebook on Tuesday, November 11.
Even though we can’t gather in person, our hearts are united in gratitude for those who have served. 🇺🇸💙
🎭✨ The Stage is Set! ✨🎭
Join our talented Horse Creek Academy High School Theatre Department for their fall production of Never After Happily by Cindy Marcus!
🗓 Showtimes:
🎟 Friday, November 21 at 6:00 PM
🎟 Saturday, November 22 at 6:00 PM
This witty, creative twist on classic fairy tales will have you laughing, gasping, and cheering for your favorite characters in ways you never expected! 🌟
🎫 Tickets are on sale now — grab yours before they’re gone!
Be sure to purchase for the correct date, as tickets are nontransferable.
👉 Friday: https://tinyurl.com/HCA1121play
👉 Saturday: https://tinyurl.com/HCA1122play
Come support our incredible student performers and experience the magic (and mayhem!) of Never After Happily!
Join our talented Horse Creek Academy High School Theatre Department for their fall production of Never After Happily by Cindy Marcus!
🗓 Showtimes:
🎟 Friday, November 21 at 6:00 PM
🎟 Saturday, November 22 at 6:00 PM
This witty, creative twist on classic fairy tales will have you laughing, gasping, and cheering for your favorite characters in ways you never expected! 🌟
🎫 Tickets are on sale now — grab yours before they’re gone!
Be sure to purchase for the correct date, as tickets are nontransferable.
👉 Friday: https://tinyurl.com/HCA1121play
👉 Saturday: https://tinyurl.com/HCA1122play
Come support our incredible student performers and experience the magic (and mayhem!) of Never After Happily!
🎉 Exciting News from The Village!
🚓 Horse Creek Academy is proud to welcome Officer Kris Howard — our FIRST-EVER School Resource Officer (SRO)!
Officer Howard officially joined our team this week as a full-time presence on campus, supporting our students, staff, and families. From his very first meetings with our leadership team, it was clear that he shares our commitment to connection, safety, and community partnership—the heart of what makes HCA special. 💙💛
This partnership was made possible through collaboration with the Aiken County Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff Marty Sawyer, whose support helped bring this new level of safety and engagement to our school.
Please help us give Officer Howard a big HCA welcome in the comments below! 👇
Let’s show him what it means to be part of the Village! 🏇🏻💙
🚓 Horse Creek Academy is proud to welcome Officer Kris Howard — our FIRST-EVER School Resource Officer (SRO)!
Officer Howard officially joined our team this week as a full-time presence on campus, supporting our students, staff, and families. From his very first meetings with our leadership team, it was clear that he shares our commitment to connection, safety, and community partnership—the heart of what makes HCA special. 💙💛
This partnership was made possible through collaboration with the Aiken County Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff Marty Sawyer, whose support helped bring this new level of safety and engagement to our school.
Please help us give Officer Howard a big HCA welcome in the comments below! 👇
Let’s show him what it means to be part of the Village! 🏇🏻💙
🥇The 2024–25 South Carolina School Report Card ratings were just released, and we’re proud to share that Horse Creek Academy earned an Excellent rating in Graduation Rate, with more than 90% of our students graduating on time — above the state average and an incredible milestone for a high school that’s only in its third graduating year!
🥈 Across all grade levels, HCA received an Average overall rating, reflecting a strong foundation for continued growth in the 2025-26 school year.
🌻 At HCA, growth is never just about scores — it’s about becoming stronger together. We’re committed to steady, meaningful progress and the kind of growth that lasts a lifetime. Our story has always been one of purpose and progress. We’ll keep striving for excellence, lifting one another up, and growing stronger together — the Village way. 💛💙
📄 Read our full release and get the link to the complete report card here: https://5il.co/3ryvu
🥈 Across all grade levels, HCA received an Average overall rating, reflecting a strong foundation for continued growth in the 2025-26 school year.
🌻 At HCA, growth is never just about scores — it’s about becoming stronger together. We’re committed to steady, meaningful progress and the kind of growth that lasts a lifetime. Our story has always been one of purpose and progress. We’ll keep striving for excellence, lifting one another up, and growing stronger together — the Village way. 💛💙
📄 Read our full release and get the link to the complete report card here: https://5il.co/3ryvu
