From Beginners to Champions: The Heartwarming Journey of Our Volleyball Team!
Just a few days ago, the energy in our gym was electric as our Highlander Girls Volleyball team faced Madison Country Day School in the...
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Thanks for visiting the Hickory Hill Academy (HHA), formerly Kids Express Learning Center, Blog. Here you will find a variety of parent resources to learn more about quality education, updates about our private school, preschool, childcare, and summer camp programs, and sample enrichment program classes from our specialist teachers.
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Nov 12 min read
From Costumes to Connections: How Building Community Boosts Academics at Hickory Hill Academy
We LOVE our community! Halloween at Hickory Hill Academy isn’t just about dressing up in creative costumes or indulging in sweet treats....
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Oct 222 min read
Building Confidence and Creativity: A Stitch in Time During STEM
When you learn something for the first time, it often doesn’t stick until you get hands-on with it. That’s why, we love combining...
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Oct 183 min read
5th Grade Math Fact Fluency Boot Camp: Making Learning Come Alive!
Think about it—over the course of their school years, students will spend thousands of hours in the classroom, learning everything from...
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Oct 92 min read
Could You Survive the Egg Drop? See How Our 3rd Graders Took on the Ultimate STEM Challenge!
What if your next big engineering project involved one fragile egg, a $70 budget, and a mission to survive a drop from the sky? Sound...
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Oct 82 min read
From Wonder to Leadership: Nurturing Curious, Compassionate Learners at HHA (12 weeks - 8th Grade)
At Hickory Hill Academy, we believe that learning happens best when it engages the whole child—mind, body, and heart. This week, our Time...
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Oct 44 min read
HHA Annual Harvest Party Recap: The Power of Community Connection
As we reflect on the incredible Harvest Party, we’re reminded of the profound impact that events like this can have on all of us—both as...
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Oct 23 min read
A Clean Slate for Compassion: The Heartfelt Care of Our Custodial Team
At Hickory Hill Academy, we believe that cultivating compassionate leaders starts with every detail of our school environment. As we...
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Sep 232 min read
Building Our Future With Character: Class Charters at HHA
Community Circle at HHA Every Monday, our K-8 students, along with family members, come together to start the week on a positive note. We...
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Jun 142 min read
Flower-Pressed Linen Dress: A Creative and 'Gettin Dirty' Pre-Kindergarten Project
Today we wrapped up the second week of Summer on the Farm, and what a week it was! With our theme of 'Gettin Dirty', we saw an abundance...
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Mar 2, 20232 min read
From Page to Party: How Hickory Hill Academy Celebrated Read Across America in Style!
Read Across America is an annual event that takes place on March 2nd to celebrate reading and encourage a love of books among children....
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Mar 1, 20232 min read
Building the Future: Robotics at Hickory Hill Academy
Led by the talented Katie Nash, HHA's Science and STEM teacher, students are engaging in innovative and exciting projects through...
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Feb 28, 20232 min read
Hickory Hill Academy: New K-8th Grade Building, February Update!
Get ready to hear some fantastic news about our new new K-8th grade building, because our construction company at Vogel has just given us...
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Feb 13, 20232 min read
Explore the Future: Hickory Hill Academy's Student Council Shares Exciting Features of New Building!
Hickory Hill Academy is excited to announce the opening of its new K-8th grade building, set to open in the fall of 2023! To celebrate...
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Feb 6, 20233 min read
Leading with Heart: The Selfless Leadership of HHA's Head of School and Early Childhood Director
In the world of today that is so often driven by self-interest and ambition, selfless leadership can be a rare gem to find. At Hickory...
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Feb 2, 20232 min read
Leading the Way: Hickory Hill Academy's Commitment to Teacher-Led Development
As parents, we all want the best for our children, and choosing the right educational institution is one of the most important decisions...
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