🎨 Meet Mrs. Shawna Goerlich – SPED Director
Mrs. Goerlich loves exploring the arts—painting, music, shelling, and creating.
🍬 Favorite Treat: Sweet & Sour Goldbears
📖 Favorite Quote: “Be a voice, not an echo.” – Albert Einstein
She is a powerful voice for our students.
Mrs. Goerlich loves exploring the arts—painting, music, shelling, and creating.
🍬 Favorite Treat: Sweet & Sour Goldbears
📖 Favorite Quote: “Be a voice, not an echo.” – Albert Einstein
She is a powerful voice for our students.
We’re excited to welcome Nicole Woodlard to our team for the 2026–2027 school year!
Mrs. Woodlard will be joining us as a Kindergarten Teacher, and we are so thrilled to have her become part of our school family. We can’t wait to see the joy, learning, and love she brings to our youngest students 💛
Mrs. Woodlard will be joining us as a Kindergarten Teacher, and we are so thrilled to have her become part of our school family. We can’t wait to see the joy, learning, and love she brings to our youngest students 💛
Some snapshots from our very first official Military Dandelion Club meeting! 💜🌼
Led by Mrs. Cunningham and Mrs. Priebe, this special club creates a space for our military-connected students to build friendships, share experiences, and support one another.
Clubs are so important because they foster connection, belonging, confidence, and leadership. They give students opportunities to grow outside the classroom and remind them they are part of a strong, supportive community.
We are so proud of these students and excited to watch this club continue to bloom!
Led by Mrs. Cunningham and Mrs. Priebe, this special club creates a space for our military-connected students to build friendships, share experiences, and support one another.
Clubs are so important because they foster connection, belonging, confidence, and leadership. They give students opportunities to grow outside the classroom and remind them they are part of a strong, supportive community.
We are so proud of these students and excited to watch this club continue to bloom!
🎵 Meet Mrs. Richardson – Music
Mrs. Richardson enjoys playing video games in her free time!
🥔 Favorite Snack: Potato chips (not sweets!)
📖 Favorite Quote: “To climb steep hills requires slow pace at first…” – William Shakespeare
She helps our students find their rhythm and confidence!
Mrs. Richardson enjoys playing video games in her free time!
🥔 Favorite Snack: Potato chips (not sweets!)
📖 Favorite Quote: “To climb steep hills requires slow pace at first…” – William Shakespeare
She helps our students find their rhythm and confidence!
Hop on over for some Easter fun! 🐰🌸
Join us for a festive Easter Egg Hunt filled with candy, music, yummy food, and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny!
📅 Saturday, April 4th, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 1543 Malvern Hill Dr, Camden, SC 29020
Join us for a festive Easter Egg Hunt filled with candy, music, yummy food, and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny!
📅 Saturday, April 4th, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 1543 Malvern Hill Dr, Camden, SC 29020
We’re excited to welcome Savannah Grigsby to our team for the 2026–2027 school year!
Ms. Grigsby will be joining us as our Special Education Teacher, and we are so thrilled for her to become part of our school family. We can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make in the lives of our students 💛
Ms. Grigsby will be joining us as our Special Education Teacher, and we are so thrilled for her to become part of our school family. We can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make in the lives of our students 💛
📚 Meet Mrs. Courtney Trapp – 4th Grade
Mrs. Trapp loves reading and spending time with her family.
🍪 Favorite Treat: Chocolate chip cookies
📖 Favorite Quote: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart…” – Proverbs 3:5
Mrs. Trapp loves reading and spending time with her family.
🍪 Favorite Treat: Chocolate chip cookies
📖 Favorite Quote: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart…” – Proverbs 3:5
Next week, we are excited to celebrate Read Across America Week! 📚✨ This special week is dedicated to promoting a love of reading and encouraging our students to grow as lifelong readers.
To make the week even more fun, we will be participating in a school wide Spirit Week! Each day will have a reading-themed dress-up opportunity to help bring the joy of books to life.
Participation is optional, but we encourage all students to join in the fun!
To make the week even more fun, we will be participating in a school wide Spirit Week! Each day will have a reading-themed dress-up opportunity to help bring the joy of books to life.
Participation is optional, but we encourage all students to join in the fun!
4th grade wrapped up their novel study of How to Eat Fried Worms with a FRIED WORM TASTING! 🪱🍽️
First, our 4th graders created their own “fried worm” recipes using ingredients of their choice. Then came the big moment — taste testing their creations! 😄
It was a total hit and such a fun (and brave!) way to bring our book to life. Hands-on learning makes stories unforgettable!
First, our 4th graders created their own “fried worm” recipes using ingredients of their choice. Then came the big moment — taste testing their creations! 😄
It was a total hit and such a fun (and brave!) way to bring our book to life. Hands-on learning makes stories unforgettable!
🍎 Meet Mrs. Katie Wilson – 1st Grade
When she’s not shaping young minds in 1st grade, Mrs. Wilson loves spending time playing with her baby 💛
☕ Favorite Treat: Frozen coffee
📖 Favorite Quote: “If God is for us, who can be against us?” – Romans 8:31
We’re so grateful for her joyful spirit and heart for her students!
When she’s not shaping young minds in 1st grade, Mrs. Wilson loves spending time playing with her baby 💛
☕ Favorite Treat: Frozen coffee
📖 Favorite Quote: “If God is for us, who can be against us?” – Romans 8:31
We’re so grateful for her joyful spirit and heart for her students!
📚 As we gear up for a new school year, we’re bringing this article back to help families better understand charter schools in South Carolina. Get the facts, clear up the myths, and see what makes our school unique!
📖 Meet Mrs. Janis Miles – Kindergarten Teacher
Mrs. Miles loves spending her spare time reading.
🍫 Favorite Treat: Twix
📖 Favorite Quote: “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”
She helps her students believe that every day!
Mrs. Miles loves spending her spare time reading.
🍫 Favorite Treat: Twix
📖 Favorite Quote: “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”
She helps her students believe that every day!
Exploring charter school options for your child? 🎓
Charter schools give families the opportunity to choose a public school that aligns with their child’s needs — at no cost!
📅 Don’t forget! Our Rodeo Round Up is happening March 12th from 5:30–7:30 PM on campus for prospective students and families.
Come discover the difference a charter school education can make — we can’t wait to welcome you!
Charter schools give families the opportunity to choose a public school that aligns with their child’s needs — at no cost!
📅 Don’t forget! Our Rodeo Round Up is happening March 12th from 5:30–7:30 PM on campus for prospective students and families.
Come discover the difference a charter school education can make — we can’t wait to welcome you!
📚 Meet Mrs. Michaela Larsen – Kindergarten Assistant
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.
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.
Did you know charter schools are tuition-free public schools that offer families choice? 📚✨ As a public charter school, we are open to all students — with no attendance boundaries.
🤠 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!
🤠 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!
🛍️ Meet Mrs. Jessica Peebles – Kindergarten Assistant
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.
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.
Our 4th graders put science into action this week! 🧪🌎
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. 💧🌱
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. 💧🌱
🎨 Meet Mrs. Jennifer Nelson
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. 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!
🛍️ Meet Mrs. Bailee Roberts – Registrar/Book keeper
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!
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!
What makes our charter school different?
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
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
