HCHC Leadership Academy

OM TOURNAMENT
2026-03-22 10:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Long Reach HS, 6101 Old Dobbin Lane, Columbia, MD, 21045, United States
THE TIME TO COMPETE HAS ARRIVED
After 10 months of hard work, practice, problem solving, and preparation, the Odyssey of the Mind competition is finally here. We’re thrilled to have our team represent HCHC in Division III, and we can’t wait to see our students shine.
TOURNAMENT DAY REMINDERSArrive by 10:30 AM for check-in and text Coach Jack upon arrival.Wear your Field Trip Orange (FTO) whenever you’re not in costume.Plan to stay until the end for the awards ceremony and trophy presentation.
WHERE: Long Reach High School, 6101 Old Dobbin Lane, Columbia, MD 21045 WHEN: Sunday, March 22nd from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM

PTO Meeting
2026-03-30 13:30 - 14:00, 2026-04-27 13:30 - 14:00, 2026-06-01 13:30 - 14:00 | Online
Monthly PTO Meeting (Virtual)
Join us for our monthly PTO meeting on Zoom, where parents connect with teachers, stay informed, and help shape our school community. Access to the Zoom meeting is provided after registering through the Calendly link found in the Parent Portal. We look forward to seeing you there.

LAST DAY: Winter Term
2026-03-31 10:00 - 14:00 | CEC Campus, 6800 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD, 21045, United States
Last Day of Winter Term – Spring Break Ahead! 🌸We’ve made it through the frosty days of winter learning, and now it’s time to close the books (just for a bit!) and welcome spring. Pack up those backpacks with sunshine and smiles as we head into a well-deserved Spring Break. Enjoy the rest, adventure, and family fun.
Come back refreshed and ready for our final term of the school year!

SPRING BREAK
2026-04-01 - 2026-04-08 | MD
Spring Break is Here! 🌸It’s time to take a pause, soak up the sunshine, and enjoy the beauty of spring! We’re officially on Spring Break.
Parents, teachers, and students: Thank you for all the energy and dedication you’ve brought so far. We’re nearing the finish line of the season, so use this time to relax, recharge, and make special memories. We’ll see you on the other side of break, ready to wrap up the season strong!

FIRST DAY: Spring Term
2026-04-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Mary’s Land Farm, 4979 Sheppard Lane, Ellicott City, MD, 21042, United States
Welcome Back – First Day of Spring Term! 🌼The flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, and it’s time to spring back into learning! We’re so excited to welcome everyone back from break, refreshed and ready for new adventures in our final term of the school year. Pack your backpacks with curiosity and enthusiasm. This spring is sure to blossom with fun, friendship, and discovery!

Student Shadow Day
2026-04-14 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-16 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-21 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Mary’s Land Farm, 4979 Sheppard Lane, Ellicott City, MD, 21042, United States
What is a Shadow Day?
A Shadow Day is a low pressure “try it out” day where your child attends HCHC for a full day and gets the real experience of what membership feels like. Instead of walking in cold, they’re paired with a friendly, enrolled student who becomes their guide and built in buddy. Your child follows their buddy through the class schedule, lunch, and recess, so they can settle in quickly, feel included right away, and see if HCHC is the right fit.

Shadow Day at HCHC
Want to see what HCHC feels like before you commit? Come spend a day with us.
On a Shadow Day, your child is paired with an enrolled student who becomes their personal guide for the day. They’ll shadow a student through classes, lunch, and recess, which means your child gets an instant friend and a smooth, comfortable introduction to our community.
It’s the best way to experience HCHC in real time:

Join classes and participate like a real student
Get a true sense of our routines, culture, and pace
Make connections right away
Go home knowing whether this is the right fit

Ready to claim your seat? Schedule your school tour.
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Teen Preview Experience Day
2026-04-28 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-30 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-05 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Mary’s Land Farm, 4979 Sheppard Lane, Ellicott City, MD, 21042, United States
What is Teen Preview Experience Day?
Teen Preview Experience Day is a low pressure “try it out” day where your teen attends HCHC for a half day and gets the real experience of what membership feels like. Instead of walking in cold, your teen is paired with a friendly, enrolled student who becomes their guide. Your teen shadows this student through their class schedule, lunch, and recess, so your teen can settle in quickly, feel included right away, and see if HCHC is the right fit.

Teen Preview Experience Day at HCHC
Attend a Preview Day and receive a $10 credit toward spring enrollment.
On Teen Preview Experience Day, your teen is paired with an enrolled student who becomes their personal guide for the day. They’ll shadow this student through classes, lunch, and recess, which means your teen gets an instant friend and a smooth, comfortable introduction to our community.
It’s the best way to experience HCHC in real time:

Join classes and participate like a real student
Get a true sense of our routines and pace
Make friendly connections right away
Go home knowing if HCHC is the right fit

Ready to claim your seat? Schedule your school tour.
SIGN-UP HERE

LAST DAY
2026-06-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Mary’s Land Farm, 4979 Sheppard Lane, Ellicott City, MD, 21042, United States
Last Day of School! 🎉What an amazing year it’s been! We are so proud of all the hard work, growth, and memories we’ve shared together. As we wrap up this school year, we look forward to celebrating with you at the Advancement Ceremony next week. Here’s to a year well done. Now it’s time to kick back, relax, and enjoy a well-deserved summer break!

Advancement Ceremony
2026-06-13 13:00 - 15:00 | CEC Campus, 6800 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD, 21045, United States
Advancement Ceremony: Come Celebrate Our Students! 🎓
This year, we’re making our Advancement Ceremony extra special by featuring our 4th Children’s Business Fair. Download and share the event flyer with friends and family so we can bring in a great crowd of shoppers to support our budding entrepreneurs.
✔ Children’s Business FairSign up to judge the competitionCome browse and purchase student made products
✔ Concession StandsLemonade standBake sale fundraiser, baked good donations welcomed
✔ Raffle BasketsEach family is asked to donate one itemDonations will be bundled into three themed baskets
Interested in becoming a vendor?If you offer products or services that benefit homeschool families, CLICK HERE to reserve a vendor space at this event.
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