Are you ready to join the Village at HCA-Kershaw for the 2026-2027 school year? Enrollment starts February 1st!
Schedule a tour here: https://calendly.com/gholland-hcakershaw/30min?month=2025-12
Next, check out some answers to our most common FAQs
💙We are a FREE public charter school serving grades K-6!
💙As long as you are an SC resident you can attend, zoning doesn't apply!
💙 All students are welcome and we are legally mandated (and happy to) provide services for all IEPS, 504s, GT and more!
💙Charter schools are public schools that are allowed the freedom to be more innovative with greater autonomy while being held accountable by the South Carolina Department of Education for improving student achievement.
💙An exciting new, state-of-the-art school building is on the way—and it’s something you won’t want to miss!
Have more questions? Post them in the comments, or email gholland@hcakershaw.net; we can't wait to tell you more!
Your support makes events like this meaningful, and possible. If you missed it, no worries, we will see you at future HCAK events ◡̈
From January 5–January 16, families are invited to participate in our Stallion Swap! Parents may turn in gently used clothing their child has outgrown and swap it for something new-to-them.
It’s a great way to recycle, save, and support our school community! Swap forms have been sent home in your students folder!
Our SRO, Officer Barnwell, surprised our students with early Christmas gifts! His kindness, generosity, and genuine care for our kids do not go unnoticed. We are so thankful to have someone who shows up every day with a heart for our school and our students.
We want to extend a huge thank you to Black River Electric for their quick response and hard work during this extremely cold weather the past two days. Their team arrived promptly, worked efficiently, and helped get our power restored as quickly as possible.
We also want to give a big shoutout to our amazing students for how wonderfully they handled the situation. Their patience, flexibility, and positive attitudes did not go unnoticed. We are so proud of them!
We truly appreciate their dedication, professionalism, and willingness to serve our community, especially in tough conditions like these. We’re so thankful for all they do! 👏
We are excited to welcome three amazing additions to the Horse Creek Academy — Kershaw family!
✨ Bailee Roberts – Bookkeeper/Registrar
✨ Shawna Goerlich – Special Education Director
✨ Jackie Johnson – Custodian
HCAK is excited to announce that we are seeking a Registrar/Bookkeeper to join our team! If you are interested — or if you know someone who would be a perfect fit — we’d love to hear from you.
📧 Please email mmanning@hcakershaw.net
with your resume to apply!
HCAK is excited to announce that we are seeking a Special Education Director to join our team! If you are interested — or if you know someone who would be a perfect fit — we’d love to hear from you.
📧 Please email mmanning@hcakershaw.net
with your resume to apply!
We are so thankful for each and every one of our students, families, and staff. Your support, kindness, and dedication make our school community truly special.
Wishing you a holiday filled with joy, rest, and time with the ones you love! 🍂✨
Get ready for festive outfits, holiday cheer, and tons of school spirit each day!
We can’t wait to see all the creativity and Christmas fun! 🎅🧣🧦
This is a community event you won’t want to miss! Mark your calendars for an evening filled with fun, friends, and festive cheer. We’ll have a variety of small businesses and food trucks on site—perfect for holiday shopping, delicious treats, and family fun.
📅 Thursday, December 18th
⏰ 4:30–6:30pm
💙 Mr. Manning is a longtime Kershaw County educator with over 28 years of experience, and he jumped right in on his first day today with incredible enthusiasm. He’s passionate about teamwork, strong school culture, and keeping the focus on what matters most—our teachers and our students.
💛 We are also incredibly grateful to Mrs. Joanna Eichelberger, who came to support HCAK this fall from HCA Aiken. She provided steady leadership during an important time, and she will now return to her full-time role at HCA Aiken. We are so thankful for everything she helped put in place.
Click below to read the full leadership announcement and learn more about Mr. Manning’s background and vision for HCA-Kershaw.👇
https://5il.co/3scdr
From celebrating our Honor Roll students with sweet treats to honoring our amazing veterans — it’s been a week full of pride, joy, and community! 💙❤️🤍
🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸
Today we honor and celebrate every Veteran — including our very own special HCAK Veterans. ❤️🤍💙 We are so thankful for your service, sacrifice, and dedication to our country. Here’s our special thank you video to show just how much we appreciate you!
P.S. Don’t forget about our Veterans Day Drive-Through Parade starting at 1:00 PM! Please be in line by 12:45 PM — we can’t wait to see you there and celebrate our heroes together! 🇺🇸
📢 HCA Kershaw Families,
We wanted to share a quick reminder following the message sent via email yesterday. The electrical company will be completing mandatory maintenance on our transformer Monday, November 10, so students will have an e-learning day instead of attending in person.
📚 What to know:
Paper learning packets will go home Friday, November 7
Students will complete about 30 minutes each of ELA, Math, and Science/Social Studies
Teachers will hold digital office hours 9–11 AM Monday via email or ClassDojo
Thank you for your understanding and support as we work through this maintenance safely! 💙
This Sunday, November 9th at the HCAK Campus (1543 Malvern Hill Drive, Camden, SC 29020) for an afternoon full of color, music, and fun!
🕑 Time: 2:00–5:00 PM
🎉 Activities: Fun Run, games, live music, and family fun!
💵 Cost: Free for kids and spectators | $5 for participating adults and community members
Come ready to run, laugh, and make some colorful memories! 🌈
We’re thrilled to introduce and welcome our new Horse Creek Academy Kershaw Board Members! 🙌👏 A huge thank you to our new board members for stepping into this important role — we are so excited for all that’s ahead!
Please join us in congratulating:
⭐ Craig Smith
⭐ Steve Spencer
⭐ Jon Monferdini
⭐ Eddie Frazier
⭐ Douglas Jaumann
⭐ Ronna Creed
⭐ Barbara Owens
Each of these incredible leaders brings passion, and a heart for our students and community💙 Their dedication will help guide HCAK as we continue to grow, and create amazing opportunities for our students! 🌟
We’re partnering with Food for the Soul to collect food and supplies for those in need! 💕 Join us Nov. 3rd–Nov. 20th by dropping off your non-perishable items in your building’s hallway.
Choose your team: 🧡 Clemson or ❤️ Carolina!
The winning team will get to wear their team colors on Nov. 21st!
Let’s spread kindness, show school spirit, and make a difference together! 💪
