The Lion’s Roar – Week of October 25
Good Afternoon HCA Community,
Thank you for the great turnout at our Annual Chili Cookoff! It was a wonderful evening of delicious food, fellowship, and community. Special congratulations to our winners: Matthew Lewis, The Swartwood Family, and Amelia Efland! Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this year’s event such a success.
We’re looking forward to another wonderful week at HCA, including Friday’s field trip to Stas Farms for our TK, Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students. Please review the details below and complete the permission form.
This week’s announcements are listed below, followed by our HCA Parent Resources for easy reference.
For the Kingdom,
Dr. Turner
TK–2nd Grade Field Trip to Stas Farms | Friday, October 30, 2026
TK, Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students will travel via the HCA school bus to Stas Farms on Friday, October 30, 2026.
Departure and Return
Students will leave HCA on the school bus around 8:45 am and return to school by 1:30 pm. Chaperones may meet at the school and follow the school bus or make plans to meet at the farm.
What to Bring
Students should bring a sack lunch that does not need refrigeration or reheating, packed in a disposable bag labeled with their name, AND their water bottles. Please do NOT send money with your child.
Chaperone Sign-Out
Parents attending as chaperones may sign their children out with their teacher at the conclusion of the field trip.
Cost and Billing
The cost is $14 per student and $12 per adult. This amount will be billed to your student’s incidental FACTS account.Please note that incidental charges are not automatically drafted by default. Parents may need to log in to their FACTS account to manually pay or enable the autopay feature for incidental billing.
We are aware of the cost difference between the original information from classroom teachers and administration. The cost for bus travel was not included by our classroom teachers. We apologize for the misinformation.
Complete the permission form by clicking here (https://permission.click/cbcur4cyvduq/int)
50/50 Raffle Information
Our Annual 50/50 Raffle kicked off at the Chili Cookoff and will run through Tuesday, November 24! Each student will receive 10 tickets to start. For additional tickets, please contact the school office.
Please return all ticket stubs and funds by November 24. Please return any unused tickets promptly so we can share them with other families. We will draw the winning ticket on November 24! New for 2026 – Raffle Tickets can be paid for online!!! See the QR code on the ticket to make electronic payment.
Thank you for your support, and good luck!
NC Opportunity Scholarship and ESA+ Reminders
If your family receives an Opportunity Scholarship or ESA+ award, please make sure you have completed all required items on your NCSEAA MyPortal To-Do List, including your fall award endorsement.
HCA proactively applies the NC Opportunity Scholarship amount to every recipient’s FACTS account at enrollment. It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure that all requirements are completed through NCSEAA, including certification and endorsement.
Failure to endorse your award will result in updated tuition charges in FACTS. Please note that HCA is unable to assist with individual MyPortal account or password issues. Please follow NCSEAA’s online instructions for resetting your password or resolving account-access concerns.
HCA Learning Centers
Our Afterschool Learning Centers provide students in Kindergarten through 12th grade an opportunity to receive additional academic support directly from their teachers.
Learning Center Days
Transitional Kindergarten: By request
Kindergarten: By request
1st Grade: Wednesday
2nd Grade: Wednesday
3rd Grade: Tuesday
4th/5th Grades: Tuesday
Upper Grades ELA: Tuesday
Upper Grades History: Wednesday
Upper Grades Mathematics: Monday
Upper Grades Science: Wednesday
Spanish: Monday
Operational Times
Lower Grades (K–5) Learning Centers: 3:15–4:00 pm
Middle/Upper Grades Learning Centers: 3:15–4:15 pm
Extracurricular Activities: 3:15–4:45 pm
Please email your student’s classroom teacher the day prior if you would like your student to attend a Learning Center.
Pickup Procedures
Parents should remain outside the appropriate office entrance, where students will be brought for dismissal and parent sign-out. Any student remaining after Learning Centers or extracurricular activities conclude will be signed into the Afterschool Program. Once a student has been signed into Afterschool, parents must sign the student out through the Afterschool team.
We encourage families to take advantage of this FREE opportunity whenever your student could benefit from additional help!
Partner With HCA Through Prayer & Giving
HCA’s ministry is made possible through the faithful partnership of families, friends, churches, and supporters who believe in Christ-centered education. We invite our entire HCA community to partner with us in two important ways: pray and give.
Please pray for our students, faculty, leadership, and families—that God would provide for every need, grant wisdom, and continue using HCA to make an eternal impact in the lives of our students.
If God has blessed you with the ability to give, we also invite you to prayerfully consider making a financial gift to our Annual Fund. Every gift, regardless of size, strengthens our school and advances our mission.
Learn More or Give to the HCA Annual Fund
Thank you for praying, giving, and partnering with us as together we invest in the next generation for the glory of Christ!
Upcoming Events
Friday, October 30: TK–2nd Grade Field Trip
Monday, November 2: Make-Up Picture Day
Friday, November 6: End of T1 Grading Period
Friday, November 13: T1 Report Cards Issued
HCA Parent Resources
Here are our Parent Resources for easy reference:
View the Medication Policy and Form
Classroom Supply Lists
Subscribe: Electronic HCA Calendar
2026–2027 HCA School Calendar – Printable PDF
Parent-Student Handbook (Complete the Handbook Acknowledgment Form)
View the Car Line Map and Information
2026–2027 Afterschool Program
HCA offers afterschool care from 3:15–6:00 pm daily.
Daily Drop-In Rate: $25/day
Monthly Rate: $240/month
Register for the HCA Afterschool Program
My Hot Lunchbox
Our weekly lunch vendors are:
Monday: Colorado Burrito
Tuesday: Jersey Mike’s
Wednesday: Domino’s Pizza
Thursday: La Fiesta
Friday: Zaxby’s
Orders must be placed by noon the day before the lunch is served. For example, Monday lunch orders must be submitted by noon on Sunday.
Create or Access Your My Hot Lunchbox Account
Share HCA with Another Family — And Receive $250!
One of the greatest compliments a family can give our school is referring another family to HCA.
If you have friends, neighbors, coworkers, or members of your church who are looking for a Christ-centered educational community, we would be honored if you would encourage them to visit Hillsborough Christian Academy.
As a thank-you to our current families, HCA offers a $250 tuition referral credit for every new family you refer who enrolls and remains enrolled through the 2026–2027 school year. The referral credit will be applied to your FACTS account in January 2027.
To connect a prospective family with HCA, please contact Mrs. Denise Al-Chacar at [email protected].
FACTS Family Portal
Your FACTS Family Portal is one of the best places to stay connected with HCA news and information.
Access the FACTS Family Portal
Watch the FACTS Family Portal Training Video
The video password is Portal with a capital “P.”
FACTS Financial Accounts
Please take a moment to log in to your family’s FACTS Tuition Payment Plan and ensure your account is current. Please note that FACTS has dropped support for American Express as a payment method this school year. Questions regarding your financial account may be sent to [email protected].