Horse Creek Academy

🎓✨ Class of 2025 – It’s Almost Time! ✨🎓 We can hardly believe it, but graduation is just around the corner! 🎉 Senior Families, mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of your students! 📅 Saturday, May 31st ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 Cedar Creek Church We can’t wait to honor the hard work, dedication, and bright futures of our grads in this unforgettable celebration! Stay tuned—more details about tickets will be released after February Break. 💙💛 Let’s get excited! Drop a 🎓 in the comments if you’re ready to cheer on the Class of 2025! 🎉👏

🚀✨ Get ready, HCA families! You DO NOT want to miss STEAM Night on Monday, 2/10, from 6-7:30 PM! And remember...attending our community events like this do count as a service hour! 🧪🔥 Our incredible HCA teachers and staff have been hard at work creating hands-on, mind-blowing activities just for you! 🥚🌶️🔬 From egg drops to chili cook-offs, bone bridges, microscopes, and so much more—there’s something for everyone! ☕🚓⚡We’re also thrilled to welcome SRNS, Aiken Electric, the Wagener Police Department, and Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck as special guests for this one-of-a-kind event! A huge THANK YOU to our Diamond and Platinum Level Village Partners for making this night possible: 💎 Braithwaite, McMillian, Grimes Law Firm 🩶 SRP Federal Credit Union Mark your calendars, spread the word, and don’t miss out on an unforgettable night of STEAM fun! 🎉 #WeAreTheVillage #HCASteamNight #FamilyFun

❤️💗 Red & Pink Day – Friday, 2/14! Next Friday, February 14th, students may wear red, pink, or fun Valentine’s Day outfits to celebrate! 💕 💡 High School Families – Next week is Homecoming Week, so check your email later this week for the dress-up day themes! 🎉🏆 #WeAreTheVillage #HCALove

🎓❄️ Celebrating Our Winter Sports Seniors! 🎉 Last Friday, we honored our incredible Class of 2025 athletes at Winter Sports Senior Night! These seniors have poured their hearts into their teams, showing dedication, leadership, and school spirit throughout their time at HCA. ⭐️ During the celebration, each senior was recognized on the court with their families, receiving well-earned appreciation for their hard work and commitment. From clutch plays to moments of teamwork and perseverance, these athletes have left their mark on HCA athletics. Swipe through the photos to see our seniors in the spotlight! 📸🎉 Seniors celebrated were: 🎓 Cheyenne Blanchard 🎓 Le’Jhorne Brown 🎓 Brycen Chandler 🎓 Savannah Davis 🎓 Eryn Fox 🎓Zy Price 🎓 Latrell Satchell 🎓 Abbigail Turner 🎓 Brooklyn Youngblood

🏀❤️ Kids Heart Challenge Kicks Off Feb. 3rd! We are excited to launch the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge (KHC) from February 3rd – February 14th! This annual event raises awareness about heart health while giving students an opportunity to make a real impact! 🔥 Middle School 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament : 🏀 Middle school students can join in the fun by participating in our 3-on-3 basketball tournament! To register, students must: ✅ Submit a signed permission slip (available at https://5il.co/36xw5) ✅ Make a minimum $5 donation to the Kids Heart Challenge. 💙 Elementary School Sign-Ups for the Kids Heart Challenge: ✅ Register online at https://www2.heart.org/site/SPageNavigator/ym_school_search.html ✅ Complete Finn’s Mission to learn Hands-Only CPR and take on other heart-healthy challenges ✅ Check if your employer has a matching gift program – this could double your donation! (Confirmation can be forwarded to MatchingGifts@heart.org.) Together, we can make a HUGE impact in the fight against heart disease and stroke! Thank you for your support—we can’t wait for an exciting two weeks! 🎉 📩 Questions? Email Coach Rosenthal at mrosenthal@hcacs.net.

💘 Happy February HCA Village! Check out our weekly update for tons of important info you just have to know! 👀 Spoiler Alert: You'll find a link to the 2025-26 academic calendar! 👉 Check it all out at https://5il.co/36x3h

🚀🔬 Get Ready for HCA’s STEAM Night! 🔬🚀 Join us for an exciting night of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math at HCA’s STEAM Night! 🎨🧪⚙️ 📅 Date: February 10th ⏰ Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM 📍 Location: Horse Creek Academy Our incredible HCA teachers have planned an interactive and engaging event filled with hands-on experiments, creative activities, and innovative challenges that will spark curiosity and fun for all ages! 🔬🎶🎨⚙️💻 🧪 This is one of our most hands-on events of the year, and you won’t want to miss it! Bring the whole family and get ready to explore, create, and be inspired. See you there! 📢 Tag a friend & share the excitement!

❤️ Celebrating National School Counseling Week! February 3-7, 2025 🎉 Join us as we celebrate National School Counseling Week, honoring the incredible work of our school counselors who are dedicated to supporting students’ academic, personal, and social growth. This week, we recognize their hard work, dedication, and the positive impact they make in our school community. 💙 Our counselors are here to help students navigate challenges, achieve their goals, and prepare for a bright future. Let’s take a moment to express our gratitude for their support and commitment. ⭐️ Back by popular demand, the Pop-It School Wide Daily Scavenger Hunt happening 2/3-2/7! See if your student can find one of Ms. Molly's special pop-its hidden around the school!

📣 Calling all HCA fans! 🎓🏆 Join us this Friday at 5 PM in the gym as we celebrate our incredible Senior Athletes! Let’s show up, cheer loud, and honor their dedication and hard work. 💙💛

🌟 Ready to Make a Difference, HCA Village? 🌟 We need your help to make our upcoming events unforgettable! Whether you're part of our elementary, middle, or high school family, your support through donations can make all the difference. 🪩 Elementary Mother/Son Dance – 2/8 ➡️ https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EAEA623A0FBC43-54563804-denim#/ 🎉 High School Homecoming Dance – 2/14 ➡️ https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050448A9A828A5FF2-54703019-hshomecoming 💌 Middle School Valentine's Dance – 2/15 ➡️ https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48AAA72FA6F9C34-54159234-february#/ Click the links above to see how you can contribute to these special events. Thank you for helping us create amazing memories for our students! 💖 We appreciate your support, HCA Village!

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🤠Howdy, HCA Village! 🎉 National School Choice Spirit Week kicks off on Monday, and we couldn’t be more excited! 💙We are so thankful that you’ve chosen Horse Creek Academy as your school of choice. 🏇Let’s celebrate by rocking out these spirit days next week!

👋 Hello, HCA Village! 👍 We’re excited to share that school will resume as usual tomorrow, Friday, January 24th. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to campus! ❄️ We hope you stayed safe, kept warm during this unexpected break, and found some time to enjoy the snowy weather. 🌅 See you bright and early tomorrow morning!

🌨️ HCA Village, Important Update! ⚠️ Due to projected unsafe road conditions from the winter weather, Horse Creek Academy will remain closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 23rd. All activities and events for Thursday, January 23rd, are also canceled. 💙 The safety of our students, families, and staff is always our top priority. 🚨 The Aiken County Government and Aiken County Sheriff’s Department are advising residents to avoid driving as freezing temperatures tonight are expected to create additional hazardous road conditions, including black ice. 💛 With families traveling to HCA from near and far, we want to ensure everyone stays safe and avoids unnecessary risks. ☃️ We hope you’ve been able to safely enjoy this rare and beautiful snow day! Stay warm, stay safe, and rest up. We can’t wait to see you all back on campus on Friday, January 24th!

⚠️ Due to the winter weather forecast and the current Winter Storm Warning Advisory in effect for Aiken County until 9:00 AM tomorrow, school will be canceled on Wednesday, January 22. All school events/activities, and all afternoon and evening events/activities are also canceled on this day. ☃️ Tomorrow will be a traditional snow day, meaning no e-learning assignments will be given. To clarify, HCA has already used four of our allotted e-learning days this school year. Our fifth and final e-learning day is scheduled during February Break to make up for time lost due to Hurricane Helene. 💙 In South Carolina, public charter schools are only allowed a total of five e-learning days per year. At the upcoming HCA Board Meeting on January 27, we will be requesting approval to forgive tomorrow’s snow day. ❄️ We encourage everyone to enjoy the day safely and make the most of the winter weather (if we get snow)! 💛 Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students, staff, and families. We will update you tomorrow regarding school on Thursday and Friday.

🌨️⏰ Half Day tomorrow, 1/21, for HCA: ❄️ Due to projected weather impacts in our area, and out of an abundance of caution, Horse Creek Academy will operate on a half-day schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21. 🕒 Dismissal Times: --Elementary School: 11:00 AM --Middle/High School: 12:00 PM ⚠️ Please note: --No After Care tomorrow. --All afternoon and evening events are canceled. 🌨️ We are also closely monitoring the weather conditions for Wednesday, January 22. Updates regarding school operations for that day will be shared tomorrow as we continue to prioritize the safety of our Village. 💙 We know weather forecasts can be unpredictable, and we greatly appreciate your understanding and support as we work to keep our students and staff safe. Stay safe and warm, HCA Village!

As you may have seen in recent news, PowerSchool experienced a nationwide system breach last weekend. We appreciate your patience as Horse Creek Academy awaited updates regarding the specific impacts on our district, Limestone Charter Association. Please click the following link to read an official statement from Limestone District Superintendent, Angel Malone: https://5il.co/359hx Thanks HCA Village, if you have specific questions, you can access contact information for Limestone Charter Association on their webpage www.limestonecharters.org.

💎 Get ready for a night to shine! 🌟 Join us for the HCA PTO’s Denim & Diamonds Mother-Son Dance, a special evening for our elementary boys and the amazing female role models in their lives. 📅 Date: Saturday, February 8th ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 🎟 Tickets: -$10 for one adult + one child -$5 for each additional child 💎 This will be a night to remember, filled with dancing, fun, and making special memories! Don’t miss out—grab your tickets early and come dressed to dazzle in your best denim and diamonds attire. 💳 Purchase your tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hca-denim-and-diamonds-elementary-mother-son-dance-tickets-1154456593749?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3Qk0ULo3iaRqJi9DYgfP-YNC-NrD89IjlG6gjhuM2ZYyt6nOHORCtIpcQ_aem_8wjTyf2-dMJ9dawb0wtXRA

🌸 Don’t Miss Out on the Event of the Season! 🌸 ✨ reINVENT Brunch and Bloom ✨ is your ultimate opportunity to grow, connect, and get inspired! Sign-ups close on Tuesday, January 21st! 📅 Event Date: Saturday, January 25 🕗 Time: Morning Session: 8:00 AM–12:30 PM | Afternoon Events (FREE):starting at 1 PM 💲 Cost: Just $30 for the morning conference! What’s included in your ticket? 🌟 A delicious breakfast and coffee bar 🍹 Fancy mimosa mocktails 🍴 A satisfying lunch 🎁 Awesome swag 🎤 A spectacular keynote by HCA’s own Dr. Ann Marie Taylor 💡 Your choice of 16 amazing breakout sessions to explore 👉 Bonus: Interested in applying to HCA Kershaw? The FREE afternoon events are your chance to learn all about this incredible new opportunity and to score an interview! ✨ Don’t wait! Reserve your spot for the morning conference at https://square.link/u/RjCBb4yh ✨ RSVP for the free afternoon events (tour and interviews) at https://forms.office.com/r/fbBnrkYNx8 🌸 Let’s Brunch and Bloom Together at HCA! 🌸

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