Back-to-School Checklist

HHCA is excited to announce a new culinary partnership for the 24-25 school year with the chefs at Signature Catering & Events by SERG. Delicious, healthy meal options will be available for purchase in advance Monday-Thursday. Lower School students will need to bring lunch to school on Fridays. Middle and Upper School students do not have lunch at school on Fridays.

Lunch orders for the first week of school need to be made no later than August 5th.

Online ordering will take place through Boonli, the same online platform that HHCA has used in the past. NOTE: All families will need to create a new account in Boonli following the steps below as the login site has changed with our new culinary partnership.

TO Create YOUR new Boonli account:

1. Click here to begin.
2. Click "Create An Account"
3. Enter HHCA1 (our school's password)
4. Register for a new account NEW ACCOUNT (even if you have had one in the past)
5. Add profiles of each person for whom you will be ordering
6. Click "I'm Done" & begin to order

We are grateful for our Cafe Supervisor, Mrs. Robin Smith, your the point of contact for missed and/or late orders, account credits, or order changes and cancellations. You can contact Mrs. Smith via email here or call the school at 843.681.2878.  For technical support on the Boonli website, email support@boonli.com.

There's always a lot going on at HHCA and we want you to stay up-to-date and informed about important dates, activities, and news. There are several ways you can stay in the loop with all that's happening on campus throughout the year:

-Principal Update Email: This will arrive in your inbox every Monday. It contains important information, news, and reminders from your Lower, Middle, and Upper School principals. 

- Social Media: Keep up with HHCA on Facebook, Instagram, and HHCA's YouTube channel. 

Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2024

New Families: 9:00-11:00 AM
New Student Orientation begins with a short program at 9:00 AM in the PAC (HHCA's Performing Arts Center). 

Returning Families: 12:00-2:00 PM
Returning students should pick up their Orientation Checklist from the welcome table in the main lobby upon arrival. 

What happens at Orientation? 

• New Middle and Upper School students connect with their Eagle Ambassador.

• All Middle and Upper School students pick up their HHCA-issued laptop and login credentials.

• All Middle and Upper School students receive their campus keycard.

• Upper School students receive parking hangtag for their vehicle (if they will be parking on campus).

• Families meet HHCA mentors, see Learning Suites, and gather general information for the school year.
   

• Families meet school nurse and drop off any medication student will need during the school day. 
   

• Families connect with representatives from various school groups such as Athletics and Fine Arts Boosters and Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF).
   

• Families gather information about lunch options for students. 
   

• Lower School families pick up their Car Rider Numbers for after-school pick-up. 

HHCA's dress code has been revised for the 2024-2025 school year.

Be sure to review the changes so you can be ready for the first day of school! Be sure to shop for uniforms early to make sure you have what you need when school starts. HHCA has 5 approved retailers, both online and local. Click the link below for the Dress Code Policy and a list of retailers. 

Throughout the school year, HHCA offers an online store for HHCA spirit gear and apparel. Items in HHCA Shop are approved dress code apparel for MS and US students. 

Uniform Work & Sport, one of our dress-code-approved vendors, will be on campus with uniform size samples on Tuesday, July 23, 9am-12pm. Click HERE for details. 

Lower School Dress COde

Middle/upper school dress code

Lower School

Most school supplies for Lower School students are included in tuition and will be in the classroom for each student on the first day of school.  In addition to those provided, students need to bring the following:

Bibles

• K-1st: Read with Me NIRV Story Bible for Children (Zonderkidz ISBN #0-310-92008-6). These will be kept in the classroom and will go home with students at the end of the school year.
• 2nd-3rd: NIV Holy Bible (Zondervan Bibles ISBN #978-0-310-44855-6)

Backpacks

• Students in K-2nd DO NOT need a backpack. They will receive an HHCA bag to bring to and from school each day.
• Students in 3rd-5th DO need a backpack.

Water Bottles, Snacks and Lunch

• ALL LS students need to bring their lunch on Fridays. They will eat lunch prior to early dismissal. 
• All students need to bring a water bottle and a snack to school every day.
• NOTE: Water bottles must have a closed lid without a straw and be smaller than 20 ounces.
   

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Middle School & Upper School

Supplies for MS/US students are determined by student schedules rather than by grade level. 

Therefore, each student will have unique supply needs determined by his/her specific classes. Mentors will give specific instructions about what is needed for class on the first day of school, and students will have adequate time to collect what needed. With this in mind, for the first day of school MS/US students should bring their HHCA-issued computer they received at Orientation, be able to take notes as directed by mentors as well as: 

• Backpack with a 13-inch protective sleeve/compartment for their HHCA-issued device. 

• Water Bottle 

Lower School (K-5th)

• K-2nd grade students DO NOT need a backpack. They will receive an HHCA bookbag at Orientation to use for the school year.

• Students in 3rd-5th grade DO need a backpack.  

Middle and Upper School (6th-12th) 

• Middle and Upper School students will need a backpack that contains a 13-inch protective sleeve/ compartment for their HHCA-issued laptop. 

Click below for health/wellness requirements and updates for the 2024-2025 school year: 

HEALTH & WELLNESS REQUIREMENTS 2024-2025

All students must have completed and submitted Magnus Health requirements prior to August 1.
 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

Medication at School:
If your child has any medical needs or medication that needs to be administered during the school day, please contact our school nurse Rachel Lucania prior to the first day of school. If your student needs to take medication during the school day, or has any rescue medications (Epi pens, inhalers, etc.) please bring them with you to Orientation on August 7. The nurse will be in the cafe, available to help and answer any questions you may have. 

Medication for Retreats (MS/US Students):
Students who will need to take prescription medication(s) during the Middle School Retreat or the Upper School Retreat will need to have a Prescription Medication Authorization form on file in Magnus prior to departure. (IMPORTANT: The form must be signed by the parent/caregiver AND the prescribing physician.) Prescription medications must be in pharmacy-labeled containers and given to the school nurse 2 days prior to departure. 

Login to myhhca

 

Mark your calendar for these important upcoming dates:

Tuesday, August 6: CAGE Camp (All 9th graders + NEW 10th-12th graders)
Wednesday, August 7: Orientation Day
Thursday, August 8: First Day of School 
Friday, August 9: Eagles Pep Band Camp
Friday, August 9: Mandatory Dual Enrollment Meeting for Students
Thursday, August 15: HHCA 101 for Parents
Wednesday, August 28: 8th grade departs for Middle School Retreat (8th grade: 8/28-8/30)
Thursday, August 29: 6th-7th grade depart for Middle School Retreat (6th-7th grade: 8/29-8/30)
Thursday, August 29: "Plugged-In" Parent Meeting (Sponsored by PTF) 
September 3: Seniors depart for Upper School Retreat (Seniors: 9/3-9/6)
September 4: 9th-11th depart for Upper School Retreat (9th-11th grade: 9/4-9/6)

2024-2025 School Calendar: key dates 

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Always check the official school calendar on our website found HERE for the most up-to-date events with details. You'll find the full Athletics schedule here and the full Fine Arts calendar here.

official School Calendar

full athletics schedule

full fine arts calendar

 

Car Rider Numbers are assigned to Lower School families at Orientation. Please display your number in the windshield of your car to pick up your student in the afternoon. 

If a student is being picked-up or is riding home with someone else, you MUST send a note in writing, call or email Mrs. Higgs. This is especially important for Lower School students. We cannot release a student without parental permission.   

HHCA offers bus service for students to and from Hilton Head Island every day. Click the link below for more information about riding the bus and for details about the pick-up and drop-off location.

Contact Rachel Bagenstose if you have any questions.

Bus Information & Registration

 

HHCA is excited to offer After-School Care to our Lower School families for the 2024-2025 school year. The hours are Monday-Thursday, 3:00-5:30 PM & Friday 12:30-3:00 PM, when school is in session. The After-School Care Program will include supervised homework time, snack time, and plenty of free/fun time!

If you are interested in participating in this program, please fill out the form at the link below. 

Register for After-school Care

 

Click the link below to be redirected to HHCA's Summer Reading page.  

Summer Reading assignments

MyHHCA
MyHHCA is a hub for important information, including student schedules and report cards.  Also, within MyHHCA is a RESOURCES tab which houses links to the Student Handbook, dress code policy, Magnus Health Portal, and more.  A link to MyHHCA is located under "Accounts" on the top right menu bar at HHCA.org. 

Login to MyHHCA

 

There are many opportunities for Middle School and Upper School students to participate on HHCA Athletic teams. Mark your calendar for the Fall Sports Parent Meeting on Monday, August 5, from 6:00-7:00 PM in the gym. 

If your student is interested in participating or would simply like to learn more, any of the coaches/team contacts listed would love to hear from them. Athletic Director JW Wilkerson is happy to connect with you as well. You can email him HERE.

2024 FALL COACHES

cheerleading

• Varsity Coach Ashley Bezilla
• Middle School Coach: Rachel Craddock

Cross Country

• Coach Aaron Mau

Football

• Varsity Head Coach Ron Peduzzi
• Middle School Head Coach Dave Adams

girls golf

• Coach Parker Collins

girls tennis 

• Coach Brad Osborne

Swimming

• Coach Melanie Hilton

Volleyball

• Middle School Coach Leighton Baker
• JV Coach: Devanee Cloud
• Varsity Coach Drew Dale

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Questions?

Reach out to Julie Richardson.