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! 💕✨
Mrs. McManus loves cheering on the Carolina Gamecocks and bringing that same energy into her classroom!
🥒 Favorite Treat: Pickles (yes, really! 😂)
📖 Favorite Quote: “The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” – B.B. King
There will be NO SCHOOL Monday, February 16th, or Tuesday, February 17th.
Enjoy your long weekend, get some rest, and we will see everyone back on Wednesday, February 18! 💙✨
🌊 Meet Mrs. Carol Bowling – 5th Grade
Mrs. Bowling loves boating, beaching, and teaching!
🥧 Favorite Treat: Key lime pie
📖 Favorite Quotes:
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” – Aesop
“Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.” – Chinese Proverb
🗞️🚨Exciting news: Mrs. Bowling will be moving up to teach 6th grade in the 26-27 school year!
Mrs. Ribelin is such a special part of our Horse Creek Academy family. Her passion for teaching, dedication to her students, and positivity make a difference every single day. She goes above and beyond to create a classroom where students feel encouraged, challenged, and truly loved.
In addition to teaching 3rd grade, Mrs. Ribelin also leads our GATE Program (Gifted and Talented Education). She works very hard to ensure our gifted and talented students are engaged, enriched, and reaching their fullest potential!
We are so proud of her and incredibly blessed to have her at HCAK. This honor is so well-deserved! 💙💛
The creativity, focus, and engagement in the classroom was incredible to see. We’re so proud of their hard work! 👏✨
We’d like to recognize Renee Rushmiller for taking pride in our campus! While cleaning outside, Renee noticed trash in the area and took the initiative to clean it up. Thank you for helping keep our school beautiful and showing responsibility beyond the classroom! 💙
Join us for a fun and memorable night at our upcoming Stallion Soirée!
💃🕺 This dance is open to HCAK students and their adult chaperone(s) ONLY. Chaperones must stay with students at all times.
🎟️ Tickets: $5.00 per person
Tickets are available online now through Friday, March 6th (use the QR code to purchase).
E-tickets will be emailed to the purchaser—please show your e-ticket at the door for entry.
📌 Important details:
• Maximum of 2 adults per HCA-K student
• All adult chaperones must be 18+
• Carnation flowers available for purchase for $3.00 each (optional add-on)
• All attendees will receive a cupcake, popcorn, and bottled water
❓Questions? Email us at hca.pto.kershaw@gmail.com
We can’t wait to celebrate with our Stallions! 💙✨
Interested in learning more about what makes Horse Creek Academy Kershaw special?
Questions? Email ggandy@hcakershaw.net
📝 Enroll NOW under “Apply”:
👉 www.hcakershaw.net
🏫 Want to see our campus (and our amazing teachers—and Safety Patrol!) in action before enrolling?
📅 Schedule a tour today:
👉 https://calendly.com/ggandy-hcakershaw/30min
Thank you to our PTO for making this a weekly favorite! 💙
We’re celebrating 100 days of school—a few days late due to the weather, but just as memorable! 🎉📚
We will operate on normal school hours this Wednesday, February 4th. As a reminder, dress 100 days old or wear 100 things is moved to tomorrow! Have a wonderful afternoon!
Due to weather conditions, Tuesday, February 3rd, will be an E-Learning Day to ensure the safety of our students, families, and staff. Paper packets were sent home with students on Friday.
Teachers will provide instructions and support and will be available via Email or ClassDojo from 9:00–11:00 AM for questions or assistance.
We hope everyone has had a safe, but fun, snow day! Drop your snow pics below!!👇
Horse Creek Academy is incredibly grateful to Dunkin’ Donuts of Camden for their generous donation of donuts and drinks for our Dunkin’ with the Principal incentive, and to our PTO for helping make it all happen. Your support made this celebration a sweet and memorable reward for our students. We truly appreciate your continued partnership and dedication to our school community 💙💛
Congratulations to 🎊 Paige Edgin 🎊—you are the winner of 2 tickets to see the Red Hot Chilli Pipers at the Kershaw County Arts Center on February 28th! 🥁🔥
🎟 Ticket Pickup Info:
Please stop by the HCAK Front Office to pick up your tickets Tuesday–Friday during school hours.
Thank you to everyone who entered and helped us kick off our Open Enrollment Countdown—we loved seeing all the excitement! 💙
📣 Open Enrollment is NOW OPEN for the 2026–2027 school year for Kindergarten–6th grade!
📝 Apply today: www.hcakershaw.net
🏫 Schedule a tour:
👉 https://calendly.com/ggandy-hcakershaw/30min
🎉 Enrollment for the 26-27 school year is open! 🎉
📅 Open Enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year is now open for Kindergarten–6th grade at HCAK.
Our students are supported by teachers who thrive, who care deeply, and who are passionate about helping every child succeed. We believe strong relationships, high expectations, and a supportive environment make all the difference, because your child deserves educators who show up with heart every single day.
Questions? Email ggandy@hcakershaw.net
📝 Enroll NOW under “Apply”:
👉 www.hcakershaw.net
🏫 Want to see our campus (and our amazing teachers!) in action before enrolling?
📅 Schedule a tour today:
👉 https://calendly.com/ggandy-hcakershaw/30min
🎉 OPEN ENROLLMENT IS LIVE! 🎉
📅 Open Enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year is now open for Kindergarten–6th grade at Horse Creek Academy Kershaw!
At HCAK, we are proud to be a school of choice, offering a safe, supportive learning environment that values connection, service, flexibility, and the whole child.
Questions? Email ggandy@hcakershaw.net
📝 Enroll NOW for the 26-27 school year under “Apply”:
👉 www.hcakershaw.net
🏫 Want to see our campus in action before enrolling?
📅 Schedule a tour today:
👉 https://calendly.com/ggandy-hcakershaw/30min
Collaborating and digging into Industrialization and the Progressive Era.
Due to weather conditions, Monday, February 2nd will be an E-Learning Day to ensure the safety of our students, families, and staff. Paper packets were sent home with students on Friday.
Teachers will provide instructions and support and will be available via Email or ClassDojo from 9:00–11:00 AM for questions or assistance.
We hope everyone has had a safe, but fun, snow day!
