Mrs. Larsen enjoys reading, home projects, and camping adventures!
🍫 Favorite Treat: Reese’s
📖 Favorite Quote: “Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.”
She brings warmth and positivity to her classroom.

🤠 Reminder: Join us for our Rodeo Round Up on March 12th from 5:30–7:30 PM on campus! This event is designed for new and prospective families to learn more about what makes our charter school unique.
Come meet our team, explore your options, and see if HCAK is the right fit for your family!

Mrs. Peebles loves shopping in her free time!
🍪 Favorite Treat: Oreos
📖 Favorite Quote: “Progress over perfection — growth happens when you keep showing up.”
She celebrates growth in her classroom every day.

As part of 4th grades unit on renewable and nonrenewable resources, students conducted a hands-on experiment to test the most effective ways to clean up an oil spill. They explored how human activity impacts the environment and discovered just how challenging protecting our natural resources can be.
Through teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving, our students are learning not only the science behind environmental impact—but also the responsibility we share in caring for our planet. 💧🌱




Mrs. Nelson enjoys journaling, painting, and reading.
🍬 Favorite Treats: Peanut M&M’s, Werther’s Original, and pound cake
📖 Favorite Quote: “Every experience, good or bad, you have to learn from.” – Patrick Mahomes
She inspires students to learn from every opportunity that comes their way!

Mrs. Roberts enjoys scrapbooking and shopping with her daughter in her free time.
🍪 Favorite Treat: Sugar cookies
📖 Favorite Quote: “There is nothing stronger than a kind and soft soul.” – JH Hard
She’s one of the first smiling faces families connect with at HCAK!

Flexibility. Service. Connection.
As a tuition-free public charter school, HCAK has the flexibility serve our community, families, and the commitment to build meaningful connections with every student.
That’s the difference. That’s our mission.
📝 Enrollment is open now! www.hcakershaw.net


Our students learned all about the positives of good dental hygiene and how to keep their smiles healthy and bright! 😁 From brushing tips to healthy habits, it was such a fun and informative time.
Thank you for coming out to campus and investing in our students’ health! 💙






Here are some amazing student testimonials! 👏💙
There’s nothing more powerful than hearing directly from our students about their experiences at HCAK. From friendships to favorite classes, their voices truly say it best. ✨
🎥 Watch now:
https://youtu.be/A-iA9gdsXDk
Enrollment is OPEN for the upcoming school year! 📝
If you’re looking for a tuition-free public charter school built on Flexibility. Service. Connection., we’d love to welcome your family.
Apply today at www.hcakershaw.net
💙
Mrs. Cunningham loves baking sweet treats!
🍫 Favorite Treat: Twix or Butterfingers
📖 Favorite Quote: “A good teacher is like a candle – it consumes itself to light the way for others.”

These sweet students worked hard on their popcorn activity and were popping with excitement as they learned! We love seeing hands-on learning (and all those happy smiles) in action. ❤️




Ms. Kendall enjoys pilates and staying active.
🍪 Favorite Treat: Chocolate chip cookies
📖 Favorite Quote: “Be the sunshine you want to see in the world.”
She brings that sunshine to her classroom daily!

At HCAK, everything we do is rooted in Flexibility. Service. Connection. And it starts with strong leadership. We’re proud of the vision and heart our principal brings to our school community each and every day. 💙
A few fun facts about Mr. Manning: He enjoys painting houses when he’s not leading HCAK!
🥜 Favorite Treat: Peanut M&M’s
📖 Favorite Quote: “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” – John Maxwell
Want to learn more about our leadership and what makes HCAK different?
Visit the “About” page on our website to read more!
👉 www.hcakershaw.net

Here At HCAK, you’re more than a number — you’re family.💙
We believe in relationships, growth, and helping every child succeed.
Ready to join us?
📝 Apply today at www.hcakershaw.net under "apply"

Officer Barnwell is passionate about health and fitness!
🍩 Favorite Treat: Donuts (of course!!)
📖 Favorite Quote: “You don’t find purpose by waiting. You build it by showing up every day.”
We appreciate his dedication to keeping our campus safe!

Horse Creek Academy Kershaw is hosting our first-ever Rodeo Round Up!
📅 March 12
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 1543 Malvern Hill Dr., Camden, SC 29020
If you're looking for a new school home or exploring new opportunities for your child, this event is for you! Come out to meet our staff, learn more about what makes HCAK special, and see how your student can thrive with us.
🎉 Free food
🎁 Door prizes
🎯 Fun activities
We can’t wait to welcome you — saddle up and join us for a great evening! 🤠

When she’s not caring for our students, she enjoys playing Animal Crossing on her Switch!
🍫 Favorite Treat: 90% dark chocolate
📖 Favorite Quote: “For I know the plans I have for you…” – Jeremiah 29:11
We’re thankful for the care and comfort she provides every day.

Coach Smith loves staying active with friends, animals, crafts, and pickleball!
🍫 Favorite Treat: Chocolate peanut butter sweets
📖 Favorite Quote: “Exercise your body, energize your brain.”
She keeps our students moving and motivated!

Love is in the air at HCAK! 💕
Check out this wholesome video from Mrs. Wilson's Class! https://youtu.be/6Apyb-E9MP8
Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️
Our campus was full of love as we celebrated Valentine’s Day with so many fun activities happening throughout the day. We loved seeing so many families on campus sharing in the excitement and making special memories with our students.
Days like today remind us what makes our school community so special — connection, joy, and LOTS of love! 💕✨









