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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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"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
WHO is Harry the Highlander?
If you know Wisconsin, you definitely recognize UW Madison's mascot, Bucky Badger. Just to the right of Bucky is our mascot at Hickory...
Sep 25, 20222 min read
New dad of HHA: "I can’t wait to see who my daughter becomes"
Before I became a parent I was often told to cherish the moments with my children because “time really flies.” Now, as a father of 3 kids...
Aug 22, 20222 min read
Emily Koebke Barsic: As a parent and a teacher, I have found a home at HHA
As a parent and teacher, I know the benefits outdoor exploration has on children's growth and learning. That in mind, a few years ago I...
Aug 16, 20222 min read
My Family's Experience with Hickory Hill Academy
As a family that is new to Hickory Hill Academy (HHA), our experience has been profoundly positive.
Feb 24, 20212 min read
World Culture Week 2021
We had a wonderful time celebrating World Culture Week at Hickory Hill Academy, teaching our students the importance of learning about...
Feb 1, 20211 min read
Mitten Festival 2020
Mitten Festival took place over a two week span to allow each classroom to showcase artwork inspired by Jan Brett's book, The Mitten.
Dec 21, 20202 min read
25 Years of Growth. New Name, Same Vision.
Over the past 25 years, Kids Express Learning Center has had tremendous success in providing a rich educational experience for children...
Dec 9, 20201 min read
2020 Summer Camp Reflections
Summer campers reflect on their favorite specials, memories, and what they learned.
Dec 1, 20203 min read
Limiting Exposure for Children in a Group Setting
The goal was to keep the teachers and their students in each individual classroom from intermingling with others while on campus. Here are s
Dec 1, 20202 min read
Science & Nature with Mr. Rich | 04
Simple machines, such as levers, wheels, and ramps, provide a way for us to gain a mechanical advantage and do great things with our
Dec 1, 20202 min read
Spanish with Miss Silka | 04
Let's learn about families in Spanish! Miss Silka has a sweet video to help you practice talking about your family in Spanish.
Dec 1, 20201 min read
Tiny Sprouts Science with Miss Georgine | 04
In celebration of Earth Day (Wednesday) and Arbor Day (Friday), this activity teaches
children about Trees.
Dec 1, 20202 min read
Culinary with Yummy Sprouts | 04
oin Yummy Sprout as they whip up a yummy snack of Frozen Banana Bites and read "Mission Defrostable" by Josh Funk.
Dec 1, 20201 min read
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