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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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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...
Feb 13, 20232 min read
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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...
Feb 6, 20233 min read
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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...
Feb 2, 20232 min read
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Bringing Books to Life: The Enrichment of Author and Illustrator, Brooke Barker
Books have the power to inspire and capture the imagination of children, and what better way to do this than by having the creator of the...
Feb 1, 20233 min read
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Hickory Hill Academy: New K-8th Grade Building, January Update!
We are excited to partner with Vogel Bros. Building Co. in providing updates for our new K-8th Grade Building. Read below for their...
Jan 23, 20231 min read
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HHA's Premiere Strings Concert is Just Around the Corner!
HHA's premiere Strings concert is coming up on January 21st and we simply can't wait! In September, all of our 1st-6th grade students...
Jan 8, 20232 min read
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Sleigh Bells and Santa Event Recap!
Hickory Hill Academy President, Matt Dahl, had been texting with Santa's agent (Mrs. Claus) since July of this year, and though Santa was...
Dec 19, 20222 min read
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Why People Are Talking About Our Head of School, Evan Hunt.
If you have been to Hickory Hill Academy, you know the beauty of the campus is breathtaking. Every season brings a new scenery that...
Dec 13, 20224 min read
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Compassionate Leadership On Display!
At the heart of our school is the vision of cultivating compassionate leadership. A quality that is ever so important during this time of...
Dec 9, 20222 min read
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New Music Program at Hickory Hill Academy!
It's been an exciting couple of months here at Hickory Hill Academy as we have launched our new, one of a kind music program,...
Dec 8, 20223 min read
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Students as Teachers: Child led learning SPARKS new interest in the classroom!
Teacher intentionally planned and prepared. Child led. Creative learning that leads to collaboration. Play based learning at it's finest!...
Nov 30, 20223 min read
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A Great Gift Guide from our Kindergarten Teachers for Early Readers!
Our HHA Kindergarteners have a new love for reading this year! How could they not with their awesome 5th and 6th grade reading buddies?!...
Nov 28, 20223 min read
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Marking The Day With Thanksgiving!
If you have driven past South High Point Road lately, it's almost impossible to miss our soon-to-be K-8th grade building! Vogel...
Nov 23, 20221 min read
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"This is the EXACT reason I wanted to start an elementary and middle school."
One rhythm of communication that has brought so much joy to the culture here at HHA is each teacher's classroom newsletter. Each week our...
Nov 21, 20222 min read
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Spread the Joy of Reading
"One of my favorite memories growing up is of my mother taking my sister and I to the public library weekly and then returning home with...
Nov 18, 20222 min read
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The Eyes Behind The Camera
My name is Jami Wilhelm. I have a wonderful husband named Matt, three children that have my whole heart, and a big, fluffy puppy named...
Nov 15, 20223 min read
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Teachers Who Run The Extra Mile In More Ways Than One.
A few Saturdays ago, hundreds of participants gathered together for the Girls on the Run 5K. If you were there, you may have seen a few...
Nov 11, 20223 min read
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Introducing, Friends of Hickory Hill Academy!
After many years of planning and dreaming, we are very excited to formally introduce HHA's new non-profit organization. Friends of...
Nov 10, 20221 min read
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Little Hands, Big Hearts at HHA
In a world that could use more help all the way around, our 4K class have taken a great interest in Madison & the surrounding communities
Nov 2, 20222 min read
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A Window Into Integrated Arts
Art is a process, and it's a rewarding one here at HHA. Let us introduce you to the our Integrated Arts teacher, Miss Erica!
Oct 13, 20223 min read
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