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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.

Feeling Lucky: Celebrating our Fun, Creative, and Supportive Teachers at Hickory Hill Academy

At HHA, we are incredibly lucky to have such fantastic teachers who are passionate about education and dedicated to their students'...

Mar 17, 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....

Mar 16, 20232 min read

Halfway There: Rolling the Dice Friends of HHA Raises $11,603 Towards $20,000 Goal!

We are THRILLED to announce that the 2023 Friends of HHA Gala was a huge success, raising $11,603 to support student scholarships and...

Mar 13, 20232 min read

Join the Fun at Hickory Hill Academy: Where Mindful Movement and Adventure Meet!

At Hickory Hill Academy, we serve children from 12 months through 4K in our Early Childhood Program and lower and middle school students...

Mar 7, 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....

Mar 2, 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...

Mar 1, 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...

Feb 28, 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...

Feb 13, 20232 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...

Feb 6, 20233 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...

Feb 2, 20232 min read

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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