🏀🏆 REGION CHAMPS FOR ANOTHER TEAM AT HCA!
🔥 Our HCA Varsity Boys’ Basketball Team are your 2026 Region III Class A Region Champions!!
💪 What an incredible accomplishment for this group of student-athletes and coaches. The grit, discipline, and heart they’ve shown all season has been something special to watch.
🏀 The playoff journey begins Tuesday night at 6pm at Aiken High School — and we would LOVE to pack the stands with HCA energy!
🙌 Let’s show up loud and proud to support our Stallions as they chase the next step.
📌 Quick Note for Attendees: Aiken County’s Clear Bag Policy will be in effect. We’ll drop details in the comments, and no worries — we’ll also send a helpful email over the weekend so everyone knows exactly what to expect.
📘 We’re gearing up for one of our favorite events of the year—Read-A-Thon kicks off Monday, February 23, 2026, right after we return from February Break!
Here’s the fun part:
✔️ You can sign up now
✔️ You can start sharing and raising donations now
⏳ Reading minutes will begin logging on 2/23
📲 Setting up your student’s Read-A-Thon account takes less than 5 minutes, and it gives families one easy place to track reading, celebrate progress, and share their reader’s page with friends and family.
🔗 Sign up here:
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/UDaGXp/1?utm=email
🎉 More excitement than ever: We’re offering more prizes and rewards than ever before this year—check out the full incentive list in the comments 👇
💙 Why this matters:
Funds raised through this year’s Read-A-Thon will support Built to Last, Horse Creek Academy’s next capital project focused on creating permanent, purpose-built spaces that better serve our growing school community. From academics to athletics to the arts, this project helps us build spaces designed for today’s students—and tomorrow’s.
Every page read and every donation made reinforces a powerful message: reading matters, community matters, and together, we can build something lasting.
📖 Let’s get ready to read, cheer on our students, and show what it means to be the Village.
💛 We are the Village.
🌷🐎 Two Fun Spring Events in Aiken—Get Involved & Give Back!
Spring is the perfect time to get out, get involved, and serve our community beyond campus—one of Horse Creek Academy’s core pillars is Service, and we love opportunities that let our families live that out together. 💙
This season, we’re excited to share two great off-campus events in Aiken where families can volunteer, earn service hours, and make a real impact:
✨ Triple Crown Road Race (5K & 10-Mile), March 7th @ Odell Weeks
Help support a meaningful local cause while assisting with race-day needs. A fun way to serve and cheer on runners in the community!
⏰ Check out times and sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/HCATripleCrown26
🐣 City of Aiken Easter Egg Hunt, March 28th @ Perry Memorial Park
A beloved Aiken tradition featuring games, a fire truck egg drop, and photos with a special bunny celebrity—volunteers help make the magic happen for local families.
⏰ Check out times and sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/HCAcityegghunt26
👏 Both events are wonderful ways to connect with the broader Aiken community and show what it means to be part of a school that values service beyond our walls.
We are the Village, everywhere we go. 💙
🎓 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. 🎉✨
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! 💙💛
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!
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.
🌙 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. 💕
⭐️ 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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🏃♀️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! 🏃
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! ❄️🪩
⭐️ 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.
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/
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 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’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
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!
