Thank you for the endless love, support, encouragement, and sacrifices you make each and every day. Your kindness and dedication help shape the lives of our students in so many wonderful ways.
We hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and all the appreciation you deserve. 💕 Happy Mother’s Day!
They had such a blast—just take a look at all of these amazing smiles and moments! We love seeing our students learning, exploring, and making memories together. 💛✨
We want to shout out our kindergarteners who will be entering 1st grade next year, and our awesome 5th grades who are going to be entering middle school! This is a milestone in their lives & we wish them all of the luck◡̈
From roller coasters to fun games and time spent together, it was the perfect mix of excitement and friendship. Students made lasting memories, showed great teamwork, and represented our school so well throughout the trip. Days like these remind us that learning and growing happen both inside and outside the classroom!
If your student is selected, you will receive a confirmation email with next steps for enrollment. Families who are waitlisted will also receive an email with further information.
We are so excited and can’t wait to meet all of our new students! 💛
Today we’re giving a big shoutout to our amazing Related Arts teachers, Coach Smith and Ms. Richardson!
Coach Smith has put together an incredible Field Day for our students, and we are so proud of the time, energy, and heart she’s poured into making it special. 🏃♂️
Ms. Richardson has been hard at work organizing a fantastic Talent Show, and we can’t wait to see our students shine on stage! 🎤
Thank you both for going above and beyond to create unforgettable experiences for our students—we appreciate you more than words can say!💙
1st grade students created their own lemonade stands and practiced counting coins while making real purchases today. Math has never been this fun!
Another post for Career Day last Friday! 🎉 Our students had an incredible time learning about different careers, asking questions, and getting a glimpse into the real world from some amazing professionals.
We are so thankful for the businesses and organizations who took the time to invest in our students and make this day so special:
SC Highway Patrol
SC Department of Natural Resources
Lugoff Fire Department
Kershaw County EMS
KBI Construction
Batter’s Box
United States Air Force
CSX Transportation
Kershaw County Airport
Jenny E’s Sweet Cakes Bakery
Thank you for inspiring our students and helping them dream big about their futures! 💛
We are so grateful for all of our amazing presenters who took the time to pour into our students today. They learned so much, asked great questions, and got a glimpse into so many exciting futures!
This was such a meaningful experience, and we will definitely be doing this again next year! 👏
Be sure to keep an eye on your email next week. We will run our lottery on May 7th, and additional information will be sent to your email once it has been completed.
If you have any questions in the meantime, you can always visit our enrollment page: https://www.hcakershaw.net/page/apply
We are so thankful for Mr. Manning and all that he does for our school. He truly is all rainbows and butterflies (he’s going to love that one 😉)!
In all seriousness, we are so excited for all that he will continue to do at HCAK—our school is better because of his leadership!
Our lottery closes TONIGHT at 11:59 PM—don’t miss your chance to join the Village! 🎉
At HCAK, we pride ourselves on flexibility, strong service, and meaningful connections with every student and family. 💙
We’re so excited to run our lottery one week from today on May 7th!
Apply now before it’s too late: hcakershaw.net
So much fun, laughter, and great memories made 💙
Thank you to our amazing PTO for making it all happen! 👏
Time is almost up—enrollment closes in just 1 day! Don’t miss your chance to join our amazing school community where learning, growth, and fun happen every single day.
Spots are filling fast, so be sure to apply before it’s too late!
Come be a part of the village 💙
👉 Apply now: hcakershaw.net
Mrs. Cunningham’s class had an unforgettable trip to the South Carolina State Museum! From exploring dinosaur fossils 🦖 to checking out incredible art and historic vehicles 🚗, our students were learning at every turn.
They also dove into a fun lesson on light and shadows 💡 and topped it all off with an exciting 4D sea lion movie experience 🦭🎬—talk about hands-on learning!
What a day full of discovery, curiosity, and fun! 💙
Kindergarten spots are still available, but apply while you can—our lottery is right around the corner and time is running out!
Come be a part of the village 💙
Apply today: www.hcakershaw.net
⏳Lottery Closing Countdown in 3 days!
🎟️ How the HCAK Lottery Works
At Horse Creek Academy Kershaw, we’re a tuition-free public charter school open to all South Carolina students. When applications exceed available seats, we use a fair, randomized lottery system to give every child an equal opportunity for enrollment—fully aligned with state guidelines.
✨ Conducted digitally through Lotterease
📩 Results sent instantly via email & text
⭐ Priority given to siblings of current students & children of staff/board members
⏰ Important:
Families must accept their offer within 7 days, or the spot will be forfeited. Be sure your Lotterease account is connected to an active email and phone number!
📋 Waitlist Info:
Didn’t get a spot? You’ll be placed on a live waitlist with real-time updates and automatic notifications as seats open. (Waitlists do not roll over—families must reapply each year.)
We’re proud to provide a process that’s transparent, equitable, and easy for families to follow!
Our 5th grade students dove into their “Matter of Fact” lesson, exploring states of matter in the coolest way possible—using liquid nitrogen to see how solids, liquids, and gases react to extreme temperature changes! From shrinking balloons to jaw-dropping chemical reactions, they experienced science in action while learning the difference between physical and chemical changes. ❄️🔥
Meanwhile, our 3rd graders put science into motion with “Use the Force,” an energetic lesson all about gravity, air pressure, inertia, and friction. The excitement built all the way up to launching a rocket across the stage! 🚀
We’re so grateful for opportunities like this that bring learning to life for our students! 💙
We had so many great pictures from this past week, we wanted to share a few more! 📸
