🎓 Class of 2026 — Save the Date!
🎓 Senior season is officially here, and we are so excited to begin celebrating the Class of 2026—Horse Creek Academy’s third graduating class! What an incredible milestone for our school and our students. 💙
💌 Details for all upcoming senior events will be shared with seniors next week, posted on the Senior Google page, and mailed home, so be on the lookout—there’s so much to celebrate and look forward to!
📅 Commencement Ceremony: Friday, May 29, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Cedar Creek Church
We can’t wait to honor this special class and all they’ve accomplished. 🎉✨
🎓 Senior season is officially here, and we are so excited to begin celebrating the Class of 2026—Horse Creek Academy’s third graduating class! What an incredible milestone for our school and our students. 💙
💌 Details for all upcoming senior events will be shared with seniors next week, posted on the Senior Google page, and mailed home, so be on the lookout—there’s so much to celebrate and look forward to!
📅 Commencement Ceremony: Friday, May 29, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Cedar Creek Church
We can’t wait to honor this special class and all they’ve accomplished. 🎉✨
📣 PTO Meeting – You’re Invited!
Join us for our February PTO Meeting on Thursday, February 12 at 2pm in Commons B—we’d love to have you there!
✨ Elementary Families Bonus: Skip car line with our Car Line Valet! After the meeting, we’ll bring your elementary student straight to you.
➡️ Middle & High School Families: We want you to attend as well! If you wish, your student may be signed out using normal dismissal procedures (just remember school doesn't technically end for them until 3:20 😊)
Come connect, stay in the loop, and help us keep building a strong Village together! 💙💛
Join us for our February PTO Meeting on Thursday, February 12 at 2pm in Commons B—we’d love to have you there!
✨ Elementary Families Bonus: Skip car line with our Car Line Valet! After the meeting, we’ll bring your elementary student straight to you.
➡️ Middle & High School Families: We want you to attend as well! If you wish, your student may be signed out using normal dismissal procedures (just remember school doesn't technically end for them until 3:20 😊)
Come connect, stay in the loop, and help us keep building a strong Village together! 💙💛
💕 Show Your Love Day at HCA 💕
This Friday, February 13, we’re celebrating Show Your Love Day!
❤️Students and staff are invited to wear red or pink to show their love our Village. Let’s fill campus with school spirit, kindness, and appreciation for one another!
This Friday, February 13, we’re celebrating Show Your Love Day!
❤️Students and staff are invited to wear red or pink to show their love our Village. Let’s fill campus with school spirit, kindness, and appreciation for one another!
HCA Village,
There’s a lot happening around the Village, and this week’s update is one you won’t want to skim past 👀.
Inside, you’ll find:
🧥 An important uniform update for elementary and middle school (effective now)
❤️ A fun Show Your Love Day and Candygrams for middle & high school
🎭 Theatre updates (including some four-legged stars 🐾)
📚 Our Read-a-thon kickoff—you can sign up now! Which also announces our next capital fundraising project: Built to Last!
🐣🏃♀️ Two off-campus service opportunities this spring that are perfect for families
🎓 A save-the-date invitation for our third graduating class!
It’s a great snapshot of how learning, service, celebration, and community all come together at Horse Creek Academy.
👉 Read the full weekly update here: https://aptg.co/MTGv-b
Thanks for staying connected and engaged—we truly are the Village, and it shows in weeks like this.
There’s a lot happening around the Village, and this week’s update is one you won’t want to skim past 👀.
Inside, you’ll find:
🧥 An important uniform update for elementary and middle school (effective now)
❤️ A fun Show Your Love Day and Candygrams for middle & high school
🎭 Theatre updates (including some four-legged stars 🐾)
📚 Our Read-a-thon kickoff—you can sign up now! Which also announces our next capital fundraising project: Built to Last!
🐣🏃♀️ Two off-campus service opportunities this spring that are perfect for families
🎓 A save-the-date invitation for our third graduating class!
It’s a great snapshot of how learning, service, celebration, and community all come together at Horse Creek Academy.
👉 Read the full weekly update here: https://aptg.co/MTGv-b
Thanks for staying connected and engaged—we truly are the Village, and it shows in weeks like this.
✨ Enchanted Evening | Junior–Senior Prom 2026 ✨
🌙 Horse Creek Academy is excited to invite our juniors and seniors to an unforgettable Enchanted Evening at Prom 2026!
🪩 Join us for a magical night of music, memories, and celebration as the HCA Gymnasium transforms into an enchanted forest for one special evening.
🗓 Saturday, May 2
🕖 7:00–11:00 PM
📍 HCA Gymnasium
🎟 Tickets went on sale February 1, with early bird pricing available all month long in February.
👉 Purchase tickets at https://tinyurl.com/hcaprom2026
👉 Access the guest form for non-HCA students at https://aptg.co/NvLPdn
(Guest check-out codes will be provided after the form is submitted and approved)
⭐️ It’s going to be a night straight out of a fairytale—we can’t wait to see our Stallions dressed to impress and making memories that will last a lifetime.
🌙 Horse Creek Academy is excited to invite our juniors and seniors to an unforgettable Enchanted Evening at Prom 2026!
🪩 Join us for a magical night of music, memories, and celebration as the HCA Gymnasium transforms into an enchanted forest for one special evening.
🗓 Saturday, May 2
🕖 7:00–11:00 PM
📍 HCA Gymnasium
🎟 Tickets went on sale February 1, with early bird pricing available all month long in February.
👉 Purchase tickets at https://tinyurl.com/hcaprom2026
👉 Access the guest form for non-HCA students at https://aptg.co/NvLPdn
(Guest check-out codes will be provided after the form is submitted and approved)
⭐️ It’s going to be a night straight out of a fairytale—we can’t wait to see our Stallions dressed to impress and making memories that will last a lifetime.
🍭❤️ Candygrams for Middle & High School Students
Candygrams will be on sale during lunches this week for middle and high school students only!
📌 High School: Monday–Thursday, February 9–12
📌 Middle School: Tuesday–Wednesday, February 10–11
💲 $1 each (cash only)
🎁 Includes a lollipop and a card
📬 Delivered Friday, February 13
It’s a simple (and sweet!) way for students to spread a little HCA kindness and cheer to friends. 💕
🪩🎮 Elementary Families-Raise your hand if you had a GREAT time!
🎉 We want to celebrate our AMAZING PTO for an incredible run of events over the last month—Elementary Girls Night last month and Elementary Boys Night just last night! The smiles, laughter, and nonstop fun made it clear: these nights were a huge hit, and they don’t happen without a lot of heart, planning, and dedication.
🙌 A special shoutout to BN Design & Event Company for the absolutely STUNNING balloon setups at each event that were ✨pure magic✨—and to City of Aiken Parks and Recreation as well as Big Putts for supporting the gaming fun at Boys Night. We are so thankful for these amazing partnerships!
And we can’t forget the vibes 🎶—huge thanks to our very own staff member and DJ, Dakota Senterfeit, for keeping the energy high and the dance floor moving at both events this year!
This is community. This is connection.
We are the Village. 💙
Huge thank you to Horace Mann for sponsoring the most delicious pop-up teacher snack bar today! ☕️🧁
⭐️ A special shoutout to their amazing rep, Chelsey Richardson, who also owns Krave Luxury Catering (KraveMe) and absolutely spoiled our staff with an incredible spread!
Talk about the perfect way to head into the weekend—good eats, great conversations, and learning a little more about insurance along the way. We’re grateful for partners who truly take care of educators. 💙💛
👀 Interested in partnering with Horse Creek Academy in fun, meaningful ways like this (or even bigger ideas)? Reach out to our Chief Impact & Communications Officer, Sarah Morris, at smorris@hcaccs.net to get connected!
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⭐️ A special shoutout to their amazing rep, Chelsey Richardson, who also owns Krave Luxury Catering (KraveMe) and absolutely spoiled our staff with an incredible spread!
Talk about the perfect way to head into the weekend—good eats, great conversations, and learning a little more about insurance along the way. We’re grateful for partners who truly take care of educators. 💙💛
👀 Interested in partnering with Horse Creek Academy in fun, meaningful ways like this (or even bigger ideas)? Reach out to our Chief Impact & Communications Officer, Sarah Morris, at smorris@hcaccs.net to get connected!
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🎉 2026 Elementary Fun Run — Shirt Pre-Orders Are OPEN;
🏃♀️We’re excited to share that our Second Annual Elementary Fun Run is coming up—and if last year was any indication, it’s going to be even bigger and better!
💙 We had the BEST time at our first Fun Run, and we’re already looking forward to even more fun, energy, and participation this year.
🗓️ Our 2026 Elementary Fun Run may still be a little ways off (mark your calendars for April 22!), but the excitement starts now with Fun Run T-shirt pre-orders!
📲 Order yours now at https://tinyurl.com/hca2026funrun
👕 These shirts aren’t just for students! Staff members and parents are absolutely welcome to purchase one to show their Village spirit. We’ll also be sharing a big volunteer sign-up for the event soon, and it’ll be extra fun to rock your Fun Run shirt on event day.
😉 Bonus: this tee can also be worn as a Friday Spirit Shirt, making it a win-win for everyone.
⏰ Order Deadline: Friday, February 27
No late orders will be available—once the window closes, it closes!
Let’s get ready to run, cheer, volunteer, and show off that Village spirit! 🏃
🏃♀️We’re excited to share that our Second Annual Elementary Fun Run is coming up—and if last year was any indication, it’s going to be even bigger and better!
💙 We had the BEST time at our first Fun Run, and we’re already looking forward to even more fun, energy, and participation this year.
🗓️ Our 2026 Elementary Fun Run may still be a little ways off (mark your calendars for April 22!), but the excitement starts now with Fun Run T-shirt pre-orders!
📲 Order yours now at https://tinyurl.com/hca2026funrun
👕 These shirts aren’t just for students! Staff members and parents are absolutely welcome to purchase one to show their Village spirit. We’ll also be sharing a big volunteer sign-up for the event soon, and it’ll be extra fun to rock your Fun Run shirt on event day.
😉 Bonus: this tee can also be worn as a Friday Spirit Shirt, making it a win-win for everyone.
⏰ Order Deadline: Friday, February 27
No late orders will be available—once the window closes, it closes!
Let’s get ready to run, cheer, volunteer, and show off that Village spirit! 🏃
🪩❄️ SnoCo is FINALLY happening—and honestly, the name could not be more on brand this year!...
After all the very wintery weather, we’re so excited to officially celebrate High School Homecoming Dance (SnoCo) on Saturday, February 7th, from 7:00–10:00pm in the Middle/High School Commons. Snow delays and chilly temps just made us lean fully into the SnoCo vibes ❄️✨
🎟 Tickets:
-$15 — Individual
-$25 — Couple
-$10 — Seniors
📲Purchase yours now at https://tinyurl.com/HCAsnoco26
👉 Ticket sales (card only) will be available at the door!
Come with a date, roll in with friends, or show up solo—either way, it’s going to be a fun, long-awaited night for our high school students. 💃🕺
‼️ Remember, any non-HCA guests must have followed all guest procedures including having the appropriate guest form on file.
🚗 Parking & Entry:
Please park in the back parking lot and enter through Building A.
We can’t wait to finally hit the dance floor and celebrate SnoCo—winter style! ❄️🪩
After all the very wintery weather, we’re so excited to officially celebrate High School Homecoming Dance (SnoCo) on Saturday, February 7th, from 7:00–10:00pm in the Middle/High School Commons. Snow delays and chilly temps just made us lean fully into the SnoCo vibes ❄️✨
🎟 Tickets:
-$15 — Individual
-$25 — Couple
-$10 — Seniors
📲Purchase yours now at https://tinyurl.com/HCAsnoco26
👉 Ticket sales (card only) will be available at the door!
Come with a date, roll in with friends, or show up solo—either way, it’s going to be a fun, long-awaited night for our high school students. 💃🕺
‼️ Remember, any non-HCA guests must have followed all guest procedures including having the appropriate guest form on file.
🚗 Parking & Entry:
Please park in the back parking lot and enter through Building A.
We can’t wait to finally hit the dance floor and celebrate SnoCo—winter style! ❄️🪩
❄️🏀 Winter Sports Senior Night 🎉📣
⭐️ Friday, February 7th is a big night at the Village—and not just because it’s game night. As the Winter Olympics kick off opening weekend, we’re celebrating our own winter standouts right here at home!
🎓 Join us as we honor our Winter Senior Athletes in Cheer and Basketball during Senior Night, recognizing the dedication, leadership, and countless hours these seniors have poured into their teams and our school community.
🗓 Friday, February 7th
⏰ Between Girls Varsity & Boys Varsity games
⏱ Estimated start time: 7:45pm
🏆 Just like the Olympians competing on the world stage, our seniors have trained hard, shown grit, and represented Horse Creek Academy with pride. Let’s pack the gym, bring the energy, and send them off the Village way—loud, proud, and full of love.
💙💛 We are the Village.
⭐️ Friday, February 7th is a big night at the Village—and not just because it’s game night. As the Winter Olympics kick off opening weekend, we’re celebrating our own winter standouts right here at home!
🎓 Join us as we honor our Winter Senior Athletes in Cheer and Basketball during Senior Night, recognizing the dedication, leadership, and countless hours these seniors have poured into their teams and our school community.
🗓 Friday, February 7th
⏰ Between Girls Varsity & Boys Varsity games
⏱ Estimated start time: 7:45pm
🏆 Just like the Olympians competing on the world stage, our seniors have trained hard, shown grit, and represented Horse Creek Academy with pride. Let’s pack the gym, bring the energy, and send them off the Village way—loud, proud, and full of love.
💙💛 We are the Village.
💌 This Valentine’s Day, spread the love right here at Horse Creek Academy.
When you use your Horse Creek Academy SRP Affinity Debit Card, a portion of every purchase goes back to support our school – at no extra cost to you. It’s a simple way to show your Stallion pride this Valentine’s Day and all year long. 💝
💐Learn more at https://srpfcu.org/bank/visa-debit-cards/high-school-affinity-debit-cards/
When you use your Horse Creek Academy SRP Affinity Debit Card, a portion of every purchase goes back to support our school – at no extra cost to you. It’s a simple way to show your Stallion pride this Valentine’s Day and all year long. 💝
💐Learn more at https://srpfcu.org/bank/visa-debit-cards/high-school-affinity-debit-cards/
❤️ Elementary Kids Heart Challenge ❤️
We’re excited to kick off the Kids Heart Challenge on ! This meaningful program helps our students learn about heart health while supporting the American Heart Association.
Students will bring home a flyer with simple instructions to:
💙 Register your child online: http://www2.heart.org/goto/horsecreekacademy
💙 Complete Finn’s Mission – a short, family-friendly activity to learn Hands-Only CPR and the warning signs of a stroke
💙 Send emails to family and friends to help raise funds for heart health
Participation is optional, but every level of involvement makes a difference. Thank you for partnering with us to promote healthy hearts and healthy habits in our Village! 💪❤️
Questions? Reach out to Coach Rosenthal at mrosenthal@hcacs.net
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We’re excited to kick off the Kids Heart Challenge on ! This meaningful program helps our students learn about heart health while supporting the American Heart Association.
Students will bring home a flyer with simple instructions to:
💙 Register your child online: http://www2.heart.org/goto/horsecreekacademy
💙 Complete Finn’s Mission – a short, family-friendly activity to learn Hands-Only CPR and the warning signs of a stroke
💙 Send emails to family and friends to help raise funds for heart health
Participation is optional, but every level of involvement makes a difference. Thank you for partnering with us to promote healthy hearts and healthy habits in our Village! 💪❤️
Questions? Reach out to Coach Rosenthal at mrosenthal@hcacs.net
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👋 Good evening HCA Village!
💙 We can't wait to see all of our students back on campus tomorrow; we hope everyone had a great day of e-learning today!
👀Please make sure you check out our weekly update at https://aptg.co/Kt8pQC to stay in the loop of all things HCA. This one has TONS of info you don't want to miss!
Thanks and we hope you and your family have a great week! 🏇🏻
💙 We can't wait to see all of our students back on campus tomorrow; we hope everyone had a great day of e-learning today!
👀Please make sure you check out our weekly update at https://aptg.co/Kt8pQC to stay in the loop of all things HCA. This one has TONS of info you don't want to miss!
Thanks and we hope you and your family have a great week! 🏇🏻
📣 HCA Update for Tuesday, February 3rd
👍 We’re excited to share that Horse Creek Academy will be operating on a normal schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3rd.
⚠️ As a public charter school, we know our families travel from a wide area, so please use your best judgment when considering road and driving conditions in the morning and do what is safest for your family.
And yes… it’s finally time! 🤠]
Boot Scootin’ Spirit Day is happening TOMORROW! We can’t wait to see our cowboys and cowgirls bright and early, ready to kick off the day in true Village style.
Thanks for your continued flexibility and partnership—we can’t wait to see our students back on campus! 💙
#WeAreTheVillage
👍 We’re excited to share that Horse Creek Academy will be operating on a normal schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3rd.
⚠️ As a public charter school, we know our families travel from a wide area, so please use your best judgment when considering road and driving conditions in the morning and do what is safest for your family.
And yes… it’s finally time! 🤠]
Boot Scootin’ Spirit Day is happening TOMORROW! We can’t wait to see our cowboys and cowgirls bright and early, ready to kick off the day in true Village style.
Thanks for your continued flexibility and partnership—we can’t wait to see our students back on campus! 💙
#WeAreTheVillage
👑 Miss HCA Pageant 👑
The Miss Horse Creek Pageant is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to celebrate our students in this special tradition! 💙
⏰ Registration is open now through February 9th!
All of the details—rules, categories, and registration information—can be found on our new Miss HCA Pageant website. Be sure to check it out and get signed up:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/misshca2026
Have questions? We’re happy to help!
📧 miss.horsecreek@ghcacs.net
The Miss Horse Creek Pageant is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to celebrate our students in this special tradition! 💙
⏰ Registration is open now through February 9th!
All of the details—rules, categories, and registration information—can be found on our new Miss HCA Pageant website. Be sure to check it out and get signed up:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/misshca2026
Have questions? We’re happy to help!
📧 miss.horsecreek@ghcacs.net
❄️ HCA Weather Update ❄️
⚠️ Out of an abundance of caution, Horse Creek Academy will shift to an e-learning day on Monday, February 2nd. Our campus will be closed, and all activities, practices, and events are canceled.
📘 Learning packets were sent home with students on Friday and include work for Monday.
👉 We will continue monitoring conditions in coordination with local emergency management and will provide an update on any impact to school operations for Tuesday, 2/3, by Monday afternoon.
While we’ll miss seeing our students on campus, this snow has truly been magical! We hope you and your family have enjoyed some great moments—snow fun, cozy time indoors, or both. ❄️💙
🤠 And yes… we still owe our students Boot Scootin’ Spirit Day!
We’ll plan to wear our western wear on Tuesday, 2/3.
Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy the snow!
🌨️ HCA Weather Update 🌨️
Here we go again… ❄️ Winter is keeping us on our toes, and we are closely monitoring the upcoming weather throughout the weekend in coordination with local and state emergency management officials.
⚠️ Out of an abundance of caution, all students are bringing home learning packets today in case we need to shift to e-learning early next week. For now, families can simply keep these in a safe place over the weekend.
💙 At HCA, we believe in being prepared, staying connected, and taking care of one another. If any changes are needed to our normal operating schedule next week, families will be notified through a robocall, email, app notification, social media, and our website.
☃️ And if the weather cooperates, we’re hoping everyone gets to safely enjoy a little fun in the snow! Stay warm and take care this weekend.
Here we go again… ❄️ Winter is keeping us on our toes, and we are closely monitoring the upcoming weather throughout the weekend in coordination with local and state emergency management officials.
⚠️ Out of an abundance of caution, all students are bringing home learning packets today in case we need to shift to e-learning early next week. For now, families can simply keep these in a safe place over the weekend.
💙 At HCA, we believe in being prepared, staying connected, and taking care of one another. If any changes are needed to our normal operating schedule next week, families will be notified through a robocall, email, app notification, social media, and our website.
☃️ And if the weather cooperates, we’re hoping everyone gets to safely enjoy a little fun in the snow! Stay warm and take care this weekend.
❄️ SnoCo Homecoming Update ❄️
Due to the forecasted winter weather and information we’ve received from the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, we unfortunately need to postpone our SnoCo High School Homecoming Dance once again. 😢
📅 New Date: Saturday, February 7
⏰ Time: 7:00–10:00 PM
📍 Location: High School & Middle School Commons Areas
🎟️ Ticket sales will remain open and will extend through this new date.
For arrival:
➡️ Please park in the back parking lot
➡️ Enter through the doors on the Building A porch (closest to the soccer field)
We are truly sorry for the change (again!). While we love every season, we are officially ready for winter to wrap it up so we can celebrate our students and look ahead to spring. 🌷
Thank you for your flexibility as we always put safety first. We can’t wait to finally host a great night of music, dancing, and school spirit for our high schoolers! 💙💛
Due to the forecasted winter weather and information we’ve received from the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, we unfortunately need to postpone our SnoCo High School Homecoming Dance once again. 😢
📅 New Date: Saturday, February 7
⏰ Time: 7:00–10:00 PM
📍 Location: High School & Middle School Commons Areas
🎟️ Ticket sales will remain open and will extend through this new date.
For arrival:
➡️ Please park in the back parking lot
➡️ Enter through the doors on the Building A porch (closest to the soccer field)
We are truly sorry for the change (again!). While we love every season, we are officially ready for winter to wrap it up so we can celebrate our students and look ahead to spring. 🌷
Thank you for your flexibility as we always put safety first. We can’t wait to finally host a great night of music, dancing, and school spirit for our high schoolers! 💙💛
Did you know at HCA that our leaders are also teachers? 💙
🤝 At Horse Creek Academy, our leadership teams are in classrooms every day, teaching and learning right alongside our students. We believe in collective leadership — giving teachers voice, choice, and a seat at the table in shaping our school.
☀️ Because when teachers feel supported, heard, and valued, it shows.
And happy, empowered teachers help create confident, successful students. ✨
⏰ Open Enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year is open for 4K–12th grade through January 31; there are only a few more days left to apply!
📲 Apply now at https://www.hcacs.net/o/hca/page/enrollment
We are the Village.
Know a family who would value this kind of school culture? Tag them below. 👇
#WeAreTheVillage
🤝 At Horse Creek Academy, our leadership teams are in classrooms every day, teaching and learning right alongside our students. We believe in collective leadership — giving teachers voice, choice, and a seat at the table in shaping our school.
☀️ Because when teachers feel supported, heard, and valued, it shows.
And happy, empowered teachers help create confident, successful students. ✨
⏰ Open Enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year is open for 4K–12th grade through January 31; there are only a few more days left to apply!
📲 Apply now at https://www.hcacs.net/o/hca/page/enrollment
We are the Village.
Know a family who would value this kind of school culture? Tag them below. 👇
#WeAreTheVillage
