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🏁 Start your engines, Village… because HCA’s FIRST ANNUAL CAR SHOW is rolling onto campus! 🔥

🏇🏻 We’re bringing the HORSEpower to Horse Creek Academy on Saturday, August 22 start at 9:00am with awards presented at noon! From classic rides to custom builds, lifted trucks to sleek sports cars, this is going to be a family event you won’t want to miss.

😎 Want to show off your ride? Vehicle registration is just $25!
🏁 Register now at https://tinyurl.com/2026hcacarshowentry

🏎️ Pre-sale orders are also now open for our official Car Show t-shirt for just $22! (Important note: If you’re registering a vehicle for the show, don’t order your shirt yet — special participant pricing is coming your way!)
📲 Pre-order yours today at https://tinyurl.com/26hcacarshowshirt

☀️ PLUS… make a whole morning of it! Earlier that day we’ll also host the 3rd Annual Peace, Love, & AMM 5K. Start your morning with a run, then stick around for morning of chrome, community, food, fun, and horsepower 🏁

. 🏃‍♀️ Register for this amazing 5K at https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Aiken/PeaceLoveAMM

💙 At HCA, we love new events that bring our Village together… and this one is going to REV things up in the best way.
about 1 month ago, Horse Creek Academy
Poster for Horse Creek Academy Car Show 2026, featuring a horse in a blue car, wearing sunglasses and giving a thumbs up.
👏💙 Congratulations to our newly selected 2026–2027 HCA Middle School Student Council members! 💙👏

These students were chosen to represent their grade levels through leadership, character, responsibility, and a desire to make a positive impact on our school community. We are excited to see this group help lead, serve, and grow our Middle School Village during the upcoming school year! 🏇🏻

⭐ 6th Grade Representatives
Sydney Garrett
Annisten Johnson
Braylen Murray
Colton Rish
Ellison Mize
Eva Briele

⭐ 7th Grade Representatives
Lillia Brazzle
Mikela Arriola
Harper Price
Evie Chambliss

⭐ 8th Grade Representatives
Ella Kate May
Callen Lee
Jolee Sistare

Please help us congratulate these outstanding student leaders! 💙💛
about 1 month ago, Horse Creek Academy
Student Council
🏆 Aiken’s Best of the Best nominations are officially open! 🏆
👉 Nominate us now at https://tinyurl.com/HCAaikensbest2026

Horse Creek Academy was honored to win Best Place to Work in 2022, and we’ve been so thankful to continue being one of Aiken’s favorite places to learn, work, and grow 💙

If you’d like to support HCA in this year’s nominations, there are a few fun categories where you can nominate us👀

💼 Place to Work – Horse Creek Academy
(We truly believe our people are what make this place special.)

💅 Nail Salon – Horse Creek Academy Nail Salon
(What better way to show love for our amazing students and this incredible program than to nominate them?!)

🎉 Local Festival – Horse Creek Academy Village Fest
(Help us spread the word as we continue working to make Village Fest bigger, better, and more open to our entire community each year!)

If you choose to nominate us, make sure to type the names exactly as listed above so we can make sure each nomination counts🙂

🏇🏻 No matter what, we’re just thankful to be part of such an amazing community. We are proud to call Aiken home!
about 1 month ago, Horse Creek Academy
Best of Aiken
Last night, our Chief Impact and Communications Officer, Sarah Morris, had the honor of representing Horse Creek Academy at SRP Federal Credit Union’s $3 Million Milestone Celebration! 🤝 We are incredibly proud to partner with SRP — not only because of their amazing Affinity Debit Card Program, which has helped support projects like our athletic fields, both of our inclusive playground initiatives, and now our new Built to Last Capital Project — but because they truly share and live our values of flexibility, service, and connection. Good things are happening at SRP, and because of that, good things are also happening in our Village. 💙💚 🏇Do you have your HCA Affinity Visa Debit Card yet? Stop by an SRP branch, and in just a few easy steps you'll have one too! Every swipe makes a direct donation back to Horse Creek Academy. We are grateful for partners who believe in investing in students, families, and the future of the CSRA ⭐️ #WeAreTheVillage
about 1 month ago, Sarah Morris
HCA Check
However you word it...we're about to have a great end of the year at HCA! 😉
about 1 month ago, Sarah Morris
EOY
Tonight’s the night! 🎉

Join us for our final PTO Meeting of the school year tonight, May 14 at 6 PM in Dr. Green’s office in the elementary building!

This is a great opportunity to hear what’s ahead for next year at HCA, share your ideas, and help us continue building something special together. 💙💛
about 1 month ago, Horse Creek Academy
Flyer for the final PTO meeting of the year. It is on May 14 at 6 PM in Dr. Green's office.
☀️🏝️ The countdown to summer is officially on, HCA Elementary! 🏝️☀️

We’ve got some fun themed days planned as we wrap up the school year together—from Stuffed Animal Day and Neon Day to Flashlight Reading Day, Game Day, and more! 🎉

Be sure to check out the full countdown below and help your student get ready for all the fun ahead. 💙💛

✨ Special reminder: Students are also welcome to dress up for their End of Year programs!

Let’s make these final days of school full of memories, laughter, and Village fun!
about 1 month ago, Horse Creek Academy
Elem Countdown
🙌 VILLAGE FEST 2026 🙌

🎉 Mark your calendars HCA Village (and friends!)… this is the one you don’t want to miss.

Join us at Horse Creek Academy for an afternoon full of energy, connection, and fun for the whole family:

🎈 Tour the campus & meet our teachers
🍔 Food trucks & inflatables
🎤 Live performances
⛳ Putt putt & shopping
✨ + even more to explore

🗓 Thursday, August 6
⏰ 3:00–7:00pm

👏 This is a FREE community event, and everyone is welcome—so bring your family, invite your friends, and come experience what makes our Village so special.

We are the Village — and you’re invited. 💙💛
about 1 month ago, Horse Creek Academy
Village Fest 2026
🏀📣🏐 Summer fun is coming to HCA Athletics! 💙💛

Get ready for our HCA Athletic Youth Camps, a great way for students to learn new skills, stay active, build confidence, and have fun with our amazing coaches and athletes this summer!

✨ Varsity Cheer Kiddie Camp
📅 June 22–26
⏰ 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
👧 Grades 5K–5th
💲 $100 (includes bow, shirt, and snacks)
Register at https://tinyurl.com/hcasummercheercamp

🏀 Basketball Camp (Boys & Girls)
📅 June 15–18
⏰ 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
👟 Grades 5K–5th
💲 $100 (includes t-shirt)
Register at https://tinyurl.com/hcasummerbasketballcamp

🏐 Volleyball Camp
📅 July 20–23
⏰ 9:00 AM–11:30 AM
👧 Grades 1st–5th
💲 $100 (includes t-shirt)
Register at https://tinyurl.com/hcasummervolleyballcamp

Stay tuned for registration information and more details coming soon! 👏
about 1 month ago, Horse Creek Academy
A blue background displays the logo for HCA Youth Sports Camps, featuring sports icons like a megaphone, basketball, and volleyball.
🍨📚 Big congratulations to HCA student Caiden Strother! 📚🍨

Caiden recently won a statewide Math Nation+ Test Yourself! Challenge prize—earning an Ice Cream Sundae Party for his class! 🎉

This accomplishment is especially impressive considering winners were selected from a record-breaking 176,037 qualifying entries across South Carolina. 👏

Caiden earned entries into the challenge by successfully completing unit-level assessments throughout the year in Math Nation+.

His teacher Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson shared:
💬 “Using Math Nation+ in my 7th grade math classroom has benefited math instruction in several ways. First, I love how Math Nation provides standards-aligned lessons and practice that keep my instruction focused. It also allows for several review opportunities, which helps close learning gaps. If students are absent, they can follow along with video and step-by-step examples so they don't get behind the class. Finally Math Nation encourages student independence by allowing students to access tutorials and practice problems during after school hours. "

Caiden shared:
💬 “Math Nation has helped me improve my understanding of math by giving me extra practice and explanations when I do not understand a skill the first time. I like the videos and examples that are explained step-by-step. They help me learn difficult concepts easier. "

We are so proud of Caiden’s hard work and dedication! Way to represent the HCA Village! 💙💛

👏 A special thank you to Math Nation for supporting math achievement and creating fun opportunities that celebrate student success across South Carolina!
about 1 month ago, Horse Creek Academy
A smiling boy holds a certificate with "Congratulations" and "Palmetto Coast" logo. He wears a gray hoodie.
💪🔥 Big milestone alert at HCA! 🔥💪

This semester, we had two of our high school strength training students reach an incredible achievement—earning their spot in the 1,000 Pound Club! 👏

🏆 Brice Abney and Quentin Raiford both surpassed the 1,000-pound mark, combining their one-rep max totals in deadlift, bench press, and back squat—an impressive feat that takes serious dedication! 💥

This kind of accomplishment reflects discipline, consistency, and hard work, and we couldn’t be more proud.

👏 A big shoutout to Coach Safford for offering this amazing high school elective and creating opportunities like this for our students!

💙 More than strength—it’s commitment.

HCA Village, help us celebrate Brice and Quentin! 👏
about 1 month ago, Horse Creek Academy
Quentin
Brice
🚚 HCA Food Truck Collaborative is BACK for 2026–2027!

One of our favorite campus traditions is gearing up again—and we’re looking for the best local food trucks to join us!

With over 1,400 students in 4K–12th grade, plus staff and visiting families, our campus creates a built-in crowd and a fun, high-energy atmosphere for vendors.

Here’s the best part:
✨ No vendor fee
✨ Keep 100% of your profits
✨ Built-in lunch crowd + special staff morning opportunities
✨ A chance to grow your business while connecting with our Village

We’ll be reaching out later this summer to lock in dates for the 2026–2027 school year, so now’s the time to get on our list!

👉 Food Truck Owners, sign up here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/wedepbC3CV

👇 HCA Families & Community: Tag your favorite food trucks below and tell them to sign up—we want to bring your favorites to campus!

Let’s make this year’s lineup the best one yet!
We are the Village. 💙💛
about 1 month ago, Horse Creek Academy
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Hi HCA Families,

We are officially in the final stretch of the school year… and things are getting BUSY in the Village! 🎉

This week:
📝 SC READY testing begins for our 3rd–8th grade students
🎓 EOCs kick off next week for applicable high school courses
🎭 And our End-of-Year programs and celebrations officially start getting underway next week too!

All of this (and so much more!) can be found in this week’s update below, so be sure to take a few minutes to check it out 👇

http://tinyurl.com/hca511weeklyupdate

As always, thank you for your continued support during this busy season of the year. There is so much happening across campus, and we’re excited to celebrate all of the incredible accomplishments of our students together over these final weeks 💙
about 1 month ago, Horse Creek Academy
🏆 HCA Athletics proudly presents the JV & Varsity Athletic Banquet on Wednesday, May 27 at 6:00 PM in the HCA Gym 🏆

This evening will feature:
✨ Student recognition
🏅 Athletic awards
🎤 Special keynote speaker Dr. Curtrell Rhodan of the SCHSL
🍽️ A seated dinner catered by the renowned Juniper in Ridge Spring

🎟️ Athletes attend free, children 5 & under are free, and parent/guest tickets are just $10; be sure to reserve your seat via the links below by Friday, May 22!
-RSVP: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/P1EBz3zgEb
-Payment: https://tinyurl.com/HCA2026athleticbanquet

💙 And don’t worry, middle school athletes—we wouldn’t forget about you! You’ll be celebrated during your grade level End of Year programs. 👏

Let’s come together as a Village to celebrate an amazing year of HCA athletics!
about 1 month ago, Horse Creek Academy
Athletcs Banquet
🚗✨ THE HCA CAR LINE VIP AUCTION IS NOW OPEN! ✨🚗

🔗 BIDDING LINK: https://www.32auctions.com/HCAcarlinevip2627

The moment has arrived, Village! Our highly anticipated 2026–2027 Car Line VIP Auction is officially LIVE! 🙌

This year, we’re offering:
⭐ 4 Elementary VIP Spots (Front Parking Lot)
⭐ 2 Middle/High VIP Spots (Back Parking Lot)

Winners get to skip the standard car line EVERY DAY—morning and afternoon—for the entire 2026–2027 school year.

💙 As a public charter school and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, proceeds from this fundraiser directly support Horse Creek Academy and help us continue investing in meaningful opportunities and experiences for our students and staff. Horse Creek Academy is happy to provide donation receipts upon request.

🚨 IMPORTANT:
Each VIP spot is listed as its own item.
👉 Please read carefully and make sure you are bidding on the correct spot (Elementary or Middle/High) before placing your bid.

⏰ Bidding closes May 22 at 11:59 PM

Ready to upgrade your daily routine and support the Village at the same time? Start bidding now! 💙💛
about 1 month ago, Horse Creek Academy
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💐💙 Happy Mother’s Day to all of the amazing moms and mother figures in our HCA Village!

☀️ Thank you for the countless ways you support, encourage, cheer on, and love our students each and every day. From early mornings and carline runs to homework help, packed lunches, and everything in between—we see you, and we appreciate you more than words can say.

The heart of our Village is made stronger because of amazing women like you. 💛
about 1 month ago, Horse Creek Academy
Mother's Day
🍿✨ Lights, Camera, Appreciation! ✨🍿

This week we celebrated our incredible teachers and staff at Horse Creek Academy with a fun movie-themed Staff Appreciation Week! From Star Wars breakfast treats to Marvel snacks, popcorn bars, shark-cuterie, and a Jurassic-sized lunch…our team felt the love all week long. 🎬🦖

At HCA, we believe every person on campus helps teach, lead, support, and shape our students. That’s why we celebrate our whole staff…because in our Village, we’re all educators in some way. ❤️

A HUGE thank you to our amazing PTO for making this week possible! Your creativity, generosity, and love for our staff never go unnoticed.

Honestly…after this week, we may need to start planning a PTO Appreciation Week next year. 👏✨
about 1 month ago, Horse Creek Academy
A poster advertises "Staff Week" with a film clapperboard, popcorn, and a red theater curtain. A schedule for events is below.
A bowl full of red and blue gummy fish, including a red gummy shark, on a blue surface.
A long table covered with a red tablecloth and colorful triangular decorations. Bowls of popcorn, candy, and a crockpot.
A table covered with a yellow cloth, holding various snacks and containers, including popcorn, candies, and a bag of raisins.
A table with a blue tablecloth, a blue bucket, a green bucket, cans, cards, and napkins.
Two women stand, one holding a card, in a classroom with a flag, books, and a smiling boy.
A man in a plaid shirt and ID badge stands next to a door holding a card. Behind him is a room with shelves, a window, and decorative red and white streamers.
Woman seated in chair, holding up a white piece of paper, in a room with shelves and a desk.
A woman in a black shirt holds a small camera while standing in a school hallway with lockers.
A woman in a maroon hoodie holds a badge and smiles at the camera. Behind her is a room with wood floors and a crib.
🎉📅 It’s one of the busiest—and most exciting—times of the year at HCA!

From awards programs and celebrations to special traditions and end-of-year events, there is so much ahead as we wrap up another incredible school year together. 💙

Be sure to take a look at the overview below and start marking your calendars! 👀

✨ As always, the most up-to-date event information can be found on our website and in the HCA App.

Let’s finish the year strong, Stallions! 💛
about 2 months ago, Horse Creek Academy
EOY Events
📣🏆 Big news for HCA DECA!

👏 We are proud to officially announce our DECA Officer Team for the 2026–2027 school year!

After a competitive and thoughtful selection process, these students rose to the top through their leadership, dedication, and commitment to excellence:

✨ Anslee Zielinski – DECA President
✨ Tristan Strother – Executive Vice President
✨ Lulu Martinez – Vice President of Marketing
✨ Micaiah Slater – Vice President of Chapter Development
✨ Lily Cameron – Vice President of Chapter Development

These students represent the very best of HCA—demonstrating strong character, initiative, and a true passion for growing our DECA chapter.

👏 We are confident this team will lead with integrity, creativity, and purpose as they take our program to the next level.

HCA Village, help us congratulate this outstanding group of leaders! 💙
about 2 months ago, Horse Creek Academy
Woman with long hair in a pink shirt, smiling, with "Anslee Zielinski President" text. Background is blue.
A young person with short hair, wearing a gray hoodie, looks forward against a blue backdrop.
Woman with glasses and long dark hair smiles in front of a blue background. Text reads "Lulu Martinez VP of Marketing".
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We’re clearing the shelves and making room for what’s next 👀

🎉 End of Year Sale is HERE!
Grab your HCA shirts for just $10 now through June 5 (or until they’re gone)!

These are perfect for summer, spirit days, or repping the Village wherever you go 💙

👉 Quantities are limited—once they’re out, they’re out!
👉 Hoodies are marked down too, just $15!
👉 New and improved gear for the 26–27 school year is on the way, and you’re going to love it.

Come snag your favorites while you can… and get ready for what’s next.

We are the Village.
about 2 months ago, Horse Creek Academy
$10 shirt sale!