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 222 min read
Shaping the Future: Highlights from Our Annual STEM Fair
Our STEM program is a one-of-a kind, hands-on program that our students can't get enough of, and today is one of our student's favorite...
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Mar 202 min read
Celebrating Wisconsin's Finest: A Tribute to Inspiring Figures
Recently, our 4th graders had a blast working on a cool project that led to them creating their own Wax Museum event. This project was...
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Dec 18, 20233 min read
Magical Milestone: Sleigh Bells, Santa, and Surpassing the $10,000 Fundraising Goal!
'Twas a rainy afternoon, but not even the weather could wash away the magic of the annual Sleigh Bells and Santa event at our new K-8th...
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Nov 5, 20232 min read
Leveling Up Education: Where Strong Relationships Make the Difference!
It's like we're still picking up Mario's shiny gold coins from last week, and those good times have rolled right into this fantastic...
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Mar 16, 20232 min read
Small Scientists, Big Discoveries: Inside the Incredible HHA Science and Inventor Fair
The Science and Inventor Fair at Hickory Hill Academy was a fun-filled event that showcased the creativity and ingenuity of students....
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Jan 23, 20231 min read
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...
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