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2026 MIDDLE SCHOOL CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE

Hilton Head Christian Academy leaders and mentors recognized the outstanding achievements of Middle School students on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the annual Middle School Celebration of Excellence ceremony. 

Please join us in congratulating these students on their outstanding accomplishments and ongoing pursuit of excellence at HHCA.

Highest Average Awards

Merit Awards

To further encourage excellence in our competency-based academic model, mentors nominated students being mindful of the areas of agency, collaboration, and written and oral communication. Students nominated by three or more mentors, but not receiving a highest academic average award in any course, are the recipients of the award. The Merit Award winners represent those students who consistently produced high-quality projects, made meaningful contributions to class discussions and demonstrated ownership of their own learning that elevated and impacted the classroom environment. 

The Merit Award is given based on the criteria of attitude, diligence, and a true desire to learn. 

2026 Middle School Merit Award Winners:

Sixth Grade:

Jack Gialanella and Sadie Jenkins

Seventh Grade:

Warner Hey, Cadence Libman, William Reiser, and Tre Romine

Eighth Grade:

Amelia Skager

Other Awards & Recognitions

20 Years of Service: Jr. Beta Club Advisor, Mrs. Tamara Davis

During the Middle School Celebration of Excellence ceremony, Mrs. Tamara Davis was recognized for 20 years of service leading HHCA's chapter of the National Junior Beta Club. Congratulations to Mrs. Davis for the impact she has made, and for living out the Beta Club's motto to "Lead by Serving Others."

Fine Arts Awards

House Awards

This year marked the official launch of HHCA's Middle School House System, an initiative designed to build Christ-centered community, encourage leadership, and create opportunities for friendly competition. Before the school year began, students were thoughtfully placed into one of four houses. Each house is assigned a group of HHCA mentors and includes students from all three Middle School grade levels.

New HHCA Middle School Houses, named after Lowcountry staples are:

🌊 Tidewater

🌴 Palmetto 

🌾 Spartina

🌲 Cypress

Houses meets regularly during Activity Period and compete throughout the year for the House Cup, awarded to the house with the most points at the end of the year. During the Celebration of Excellence ceremony, Mr. Jay Scarbro recognized the following leaders from this inaugural year for HHCA MS Houses:

God designed community to be diverse; the church body is made up of many parts, coming together to serve Christ as one. Our Middle School House System is a way we can teach students how to grow in Christ-centered relationships with their peers no matter their grade level, socioeconomic status, athleticism, or church affiliation.

- Rachel Craddock, Spiritual Life Mentor