Horse Creek Academy

📣 We are thrilled to announce the launch of the 2nd Annual HCA Mini-Grant Program, a testament to our commitment to enriching the communities we serve. 🤝 We look forward to collaborating with three exceptional non-profit organizations that mirror our core values of flexibility, service, and connection. 💙 Non-profits can apply directly or be nominated by community members. We will award one $1,000 grant and two $500 grants! ⏰ Nominations are due by September 13th, and winners will be invited to our September Board Meeting on September 23rd. 📲 Make your nomination now at https://forms.office.com/r/stnshSt7f4

🇺🇸🛠️ Wishing our HCA families a restful and joyful Labor Day—thank you to all the hardworking members of our community who make our Village so special!

🎉 Join the HCA Buddy Club! 🎉 🌟 We are excited to announce that we are currently recruiting 3rd-5th grade students (with and without disabilities) to participate in this year’s HCA Buddy Club! 🌟 All you need is a desire to make friends and have fun—everyone is welcome! The Buddy Club is an inclusive, school-based club where students of all abilities come together to build character, increase acceptance, and enjoy social and recreational activities in a supportive setting. 💙 Who Can Join? 3rd-5th Grade Students (with and without disabilities) 🤝 What Will You Do? Participate in fun, engaging activities with your peers Enjoy social and recreational events that promote friendship and inclusion 💙 We’re thrilled to have our HCA PTO President, Courtney Newland, join us in leading the club this year! With her support, we’re planning some exciting activities through various community outreach programs. 🥳 Don’t miss out on being a part of our winning team! Let’s make this year’s Buddy Club the best one yet! 👉 How to Join: Contact Mary Vigneri (mvigneri@hcacs.net) and fill out the permission form linked below if you are interested in your 3rd-5th grade student participating. 📲 Link to Form: https://5il.co/2v568

💙 How about a little #service to start your Friday morning off right? 👏 Big thanks to our Varsity Volleyball Team for helping out at Morning Car Line today!

🌟 Elementary Grandparents Week 🌟 🧺 We’re thrilled to announce that from September 9-13, HCA will be celebrating all of our amazing elementary grandparents with a special Grandparents Picnic! ⬇️ Check out the attached photos to see which date you should plan for based on your grandchild's grade. 🍉 Get ready to bring a blanket, some yummy grub, and enjoy a delightful picnic lunch with your grandchild. Weather permitting, we’ll be outdoors soaking up the sunshine and making memories that will last a lifetime! 💛 We can’t wait to see all the smiles, laughter, and love during this exciting week. Mark your calendars and get ready for some quality family time at HCA! Important Things to Note: 1️⃣ We are unable to pull siblings from other grade levels out of class due to the importance of maintaining instructional time and designated locations. 2️⃣ If grandparents plan on signing out their child after the picnic, there will be a sign-out table on site. However, grandparents must be listed in PowerSchool as someone able to sign out the child.

⏰ Get excited, tomorrow is a half-day so you get to see your favorite kiddos earlier than usual! 😉 🛠️ And remember, HCA is closed Monday, 9/2 in observance of Labor Day. 🇺🇸 We're looking forward to a wonderful half-day and a great long weekend!

🌟 Join us for the 2nd Annual HCA Yard Sale, sponsored by our Middle School Cheer Team! 🌟 🗓 Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 28th, and get ready for a morning of shopping, selling, and fun! Whether you're looking for treasures or want to clear out some space at home, this event is for you! 💸 Want to sell? Purchase a spot: --$25 for individuals/families: https://tinyurl.com/hcayardsale24 --$50 for vendors/businesses: https://tinyurl.com/hcayardsalevendor 🛍️ Don't miss out, it's going to be a great time!

💳 Help HCA make this year the best ever with an SRP HCA Affinity Card! 💚 Every time you use your Horse Creek Academy debit card, money is donated directly to the school! 🛝 This year's funds are going toward our back playground renovation project. 🤑 And don't forget, if you use your HCA SRP card in our school store, you always get a 5% discount! 💳 You can learn more about how to get your HCA debit card at www.srpfcu.org/AffinityCards

📣 We are excited to announce that the registration window for voting in our upcoming HCA Board Election is now open! ⏰ You have until September 3rd at 11:59 PM to ensure your family is registered to participate in this important process. 📲 Register now at https://forms.office.com/r/UNhfHjmHPj 🔗 Learn more at https://5il.co/2uupr

. 🏈 HCA College Colors Days are back! . 🏈 🏟️ Let your child show off their school spirit with our College Colors Days Season Pass! For just $10, they can wear their favorite college colors or gear every Thursday from August 29th through December 5th! 🏈 It’s a great way to celebrate the excitement of college sports while having a little bit of free dress! Just remember—no hats or pajamas are allowed 😊 🔗 Grab your pass now: https://tinyurl.com/24hcacollege 🏟️ We can't wait to see how many students are decked out on Thursday! What team do you think will be represented the most?

👋 Middle School Families 👋 🌎 Have a student ready to change the world? 🗳️ Applications for MS Student Council are due to Mrs. Nelson tomorrow!

🏇🏻 We are thrilled to introduce the newest member of the Horse Creek Academy Village—our brand-new Athletic Mascot! 👟 This marks a huge step forward as we continue to expand our athletics culture/branding and offer even more opportunities for our students to shine both on and off the field. 🤝 In a new partnership with BSN and Nike, we are committed to taking HCA Athletics to the next level, ensuring that our student-athletes have the best gear, support, and inspiration to reach their full potential. This new mascot will proudly help the legacy of our beloved Stallions as we grow and thrive together! 🎉 Get excited...next week, we’ll be holding an online vote to see what we should name the newest member of our Village!

🚙 Car Line VIP Silent Auction is LIVE! 🚙 🙌 This is your chance to snag one of our 3 VIP Parking Spaces in the Front Lot! Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to make your school drop-offs and pick-ups a breeze! 🗓️ Bidding is open now through August 25th at 11 PM. 💪 Keep an eye on the bids throughout the week and make sure you’re on top! Ready to challenge the highest bidder? 🎯 Bid now at https://www.32auctions.com/2425carlinevip 🏆 Good luck, and may the best bid win!

💙 At Horse Creek Academy, we believe in the power of investing in our local economy and uplifting small businesses. That's why we're thrilled to introduce our unique Shop Small Collaborative at The Village Shoppe! 🛍Throughout the year, our school store will feature a variety of fantastic local vendors who secured their spots earlier this summer. And we’re excited to kick off our first pop-up with the fabulous H&H Home Home Store! 🗓️ Mark your calendars: Stop by The Village Shoppe from August 19-30 to discover beautiful home decor items and support a local gem. 👀 Please note: HCA Gift Cards and discounts do not apply to items from our Shop Small Collaborators. 💛 Let’s come together to celebrate and support our community—one small business at a time!

🎉 Attention, Seniors! 🎉 ✨Who’s ready to experience the magic of Disney World, and join the ultimate Grad Bash at Universal Studios? We had over 50 seniors show interest in the Senior Trip this summer, but now it's time to make it official! 🔒Secure your spot today! The first deposit of $175 is due by September 1st, so mark your calendars! We need at least 30-40 seniors to sign up to make this epic trip happen. 👋 We are also hosting a final Interest Meeting on Wednesday, August 21st at 6pm in the High School Commons! Join us to ask questions and learn more. 🔗 Make your deposit here: tourstore.kellytours.com Our Trip Number: 18946 🎢Want all the details? Check out our full itinerary and more at https://5il.co/2twml 🎓Let’s make memories that will last a lifetime! #SeniorTrip2025 #GradBash

📣 Attention HCA Family! 📣 🎉 Mark your calendars for our first PTO meeting of the school year on Thursday, August 22 at 6pm! This is your chance to connect with fellow parents and teachers, hear about the exciting plans we have for this year, and make your voice heard. 🎁 PLUS, we're sweetening the deal with raffles for some awesome school store swag and TWO $50 gift cards! 💙 Don't miss out on the fun, the prizes, and the opportunity to be part of something BIG this year. See you there!

👀 Ready to join an amazing team? 💙 We are in need of an additional After-Care Worker here at HCA! 📧 Interested? Email Sharon Birchmore at sbirchmore@hcacs.net.

🚙 We know you love our car line... but how would you like to skip it EVERY DAY for the rest of the year? 🗓 Mark your calendars and get ready to bid in our digital Car Line VIP Silent Auction running from August 19th-25th! 🏆 What’s up for grabs? 🚙 We’re offering THREE exclusive VIP parking spots right at the front of our lot—giving you front-row access every morning and afternoon. No more waiting in line! 📅 Digital bidding will begin on August 19th, so be sure to keep an eye out for the link! ✨ All funds raised will go toward the renovation of our back playground, with a focus on expanding its capacity and adding inclusive play options for all our students. 🛝 Don’t miss out on this chance to skip the car line while supporting a great cause!

🚗✨ Elementary Ride & Shine Day! ✨🚗 🚙💨 Tomorrow, August 12th, we’re encouraging all our elementary students to take a big step towards independence by joining the morning car line crew! 🌅 Ride & Shine Day is all about giving our students the chance to show off their independence by going through the morning car line loop instead of parking and walking in. 🌟 Don’t worry—our littlest ones in 4K can still get some extra support if needed, but let’s all give it a shot and make this a shining success! 🌅 Our staff will be out there bright and early tomorrow morning to help your little one Ride & Shine at HCA!

🚗💨 The Fast & The Courteous: The HCA Car Line Edition 🚗💨 Alright, HCA family, let's have a fun little talking about how we can all win at car line without being "Fast & Furious" 😉 Take a look at our easy car line guide below and remember: 🏁 No jumping lanes like you're racing for pink slips. 💛 We’re all about family here, so let’s treat each other like it! 🚷 Cross the car line at the crosswalk—please no jaywalking, y'all! 🏎️ Show that you're a pro...have those car line numbers ready to go in the afternoon! 🎬 Together let’s make our car line a blockbuster hit—no stunts needed! 🚙 The first two days of car line went really well overall, and it's only going to get better from here!