HRCA News & Events

03/05/12 Job Openings for 2012-13

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:06:29 -0500

Haw River Christian Academy, founded in 2007 and located in Pittsboro, NC currently serves Junior Kindergarten through 6^th grade with plans to open 7^th grade (Logic School) in the Fall 2012. We are seeking dedicated teachers who resonate with our mission in providing an excellent classical education integrated with a Christian worldview.

We are now accepting applications for the following 2012-13 positions:

a) part-time and full-time lower Grammar school teachers and assistants

b) part-time teachers for upper Grammar School in specialized subjects (Math/Science, Bible/English, History/Geography)

c) part-time Art teacher (art history and classical drawing)

d) part-time Music teacher (with direction over drama and special programs)

Candidates must have an interest in and understanding of classical Christian education with a desire to shape hearts and equip minds. Ideal candidates will also have teaching experience and a degree in a related subject. Applicants should review our web site, www.hawriverchristian.org, and download an application (on the Staff page) or contact the school (at 919-533-4139 or jobs@hawriverchristian.org) for more information.

02/27/11 Town Board Approves Special Use Permit!

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:03:57 -0500

After much deliberation and increasing community debate, the Town Board of Pittsboro voted 4-0 on February 27, 2012 to approve (with stipulations) the Special Use Permit application for HRCA's relocation to 50 West Salisbury Street in downtown Pittsboro. The vote was based on the evidence as presented by Larry Robinson, headmaster, and school supporters through the quasi-judicial process. Town Hall had standing room only, continuing into the outside hallway, filled with Board members, staff, parents, students, town merchants, and other supporters. Additionally, a group of supporters coordinated a prayer vigil just before the meeting. This newsworthy event also got the attention of NBC-17 and ABC-11 tv crews who were on-site for the vigil and town vote. HRCA wishes to thank all of our supporters who attended the town meetings, wrote letters and emails, made phone calls, signed a petition, prayed, and patiently awaited an official answer from the Town of Pittsboro since August 2011. After the board's unanimous vote, Mr. Robinson's closing words were, "Our goal has always been and will be to be a good neighbor working hand in hand with those around us to see that everyone benefits from our being located on Salisbury Street." He also stated how we were simply seeking confirmation of whether this is where God is leading the school.

01/26/12 HRCA's 5th Annual Open House on Feb. 2

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:32:56 -0500

The 2012-13 admissions season is underway at Haw River Christian Academy (HRCA) for re-enrollees, siblings, and corporation members until January 31. On February 2, HRCA will host its annual Open House event, 5:30-7:30 P.M., to provide prospective families with the opportunity to learn more about this non-denominational, private school in Chatham County. Applications from the general public can be submitted beginning on February 1.

HRCA has experienced extensive growth since it opened in August 2008, doubling in size each of the first 3 years and nearly at capacity in each grade in the current school year. Approximately 12% of its growth stems from families relocating to Chatham County from out-of-state or other areas of North Carolina. The school leased the education wing of Rock Spring Baptist Church, just north of Pittsboro on 15-501, as a starting point for founding and growing the school. Given the pace of growth, HRCA’s Long Range Planning team began researching potential locations one year ago, narrowing down its interest to a 12,000 square foot vacant building on 50 West Salisbury Street in downtown Pittsboro. A Special Use permit was submitted to the Town of Pittsboro on August 2, 2011. Since that time, the school has participated in five town meetings and spent approximately $15,000 in architectural fees, civil engineer fees, and a professional traffic study in order to meet all of the criteria required by the town’s decision makers. Building inspectors, the fire marshall, and other experts have also been asked for their input on the project. On February 6, the school’s application will revisit the Planning Board and then the following week, February 13, a public hearing has been opened with the Town Commissioners preparing for a final vote.

10/14/11 2nd Grade Class Wins First Place in Local Art & Writing Contest

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 06:01:06 -0400

Our 2nd grade class received 1st prize for their recycled art entry in Pittsboro's Celebrate Green program at Central Carolina Community College's campus. Their work was an alternative Christmas tree designed out of the front grill of an old car with recyclable objects hung as ornaments.

08/02/11 HRCA Submits Special Use Permit Application to Town of Pittsboro

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:38:50 -0400

Due to increased growth and interest in HRCA, the time has come to begin searching for a larger location for the 2012-13 school year. Our Long Range Planning team is currently pursuing a vacant 12,000 square foot building, located at 50 West Salisbury Street, in downtown Pittsboro. Here is a sneak peek of some of the renderings and site plan work that has been presented to the Town of Pittsboro. Please stay tuned for updates regarding meetings pertaining to our request for a Special Use Permit for this building.

TOWN OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING MINUTES:

January 2012 - coming soon (town has not posted yet)

Job Openings for the 2011-12 School Year

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:55:16 -0400

HRCA is seeking qualified candidates in the following positions for the 2011-12 school year:

Part-time school secretary

Part-time Latin teacher

Full and part-time teaching positions

For more information, or to submit a cover letter and resume, please contact jobs@hawriverchristian.org. Applications can be downloaded off the web site, on the Corporation page (under Employment Opportunities).

01/22/11 4th Annual Open House

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 21:06:46 -0500

4th ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE AT HAW RIVER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

The new year rings in the season for private school admissions around the country. Locally, admissions for the 2011-12 school year is already underway at Haw River Christian Academy (HRCA). Re-enrollment, sibling, and corporation members’ admissions take place until January 31. On February 1, admissions will open to the general public. To allow prospective families the opportunity to learn more about HRCA and meet with the administration, teachers, and board members, an Open House will be held on Thursday, February 3 from 5:30-7:30 P.M.

For the 2011-12 school year, HRCA will serve grades Junior Kindergarten (half-day) through Sixth grade, completing the Grammar School phase one year ahead of the school’s original plans. The school’s vision and mission is to add one grade per year until serving grades JK-12. Enrollment has doubled each year of its existence, as local families take notice of the numerous benefits a Classical Christian Education has to offer, including rigorous academics blended with a Christian worldview, a uniform code, and an emphasis on Christian values and traditional manners.

12/01/10 HRCA Supports Salvation Army

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 21:17:36 -0500

Haw River Christian Academy (HRCA) presented a monetary donation to the Pittsboro Salvation Army on Tuesday, November 30. Students raised money for their 2nd annual school walkathon, in which a portion of the proceeds were dedicated to this local charity. Increased enrollment in the 2010-11 school year, doubling the student body, enabled HRCA to raise twice the amount for this local organization since 2009.

HRCA is grateful to many members and businesses in Chatham County for their support through donations and event participation. In its third year of operation, teaching and successfully operating on a limited budget, HRCA continues to strive to illustrate the importance of giving back to the community in this season of thankfulness and cheerful giving.

The Salvation Army is an international non-profit organization. Locally, with a full-time staff and group of volunteers, this organization is able to serve Chatham County from two locations based in Pittsboro and Siler City. They address many needs throughout the year, with their greatest service being provided through their year-end “Christmas Cheer” program. This year’s program has received a very high number of applications from families seeking assistance this Christmas. Of the approximately 800 applications received thus far, an estimated 2,000 children are facing a lack of basic needs here in Chatham County. Simple contributions like canned goods and clothing can be delivered to the Pittsboro office, located downtown at 200 Sanford Road, Suite 1. Checks (mailed to P.O. Box 752, Pittsboro, NC 27312) can also be donated for the Salvation Army to purchase the items of greatest need. All donations are eligible for tax-deductible receipts.

04/27/10 Academy Exceeds Plans for Fall 2010 & 1st Annual Science Fair & Art Gala

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 07:38:17 -0400

Haw River Christian Academy (HRCA), which opened in 2008, remains on track with its goal of adding one grade level per year until serving grades K-12. In January, the school announced plans to open grade 4 this Fall. Due to increased interest and enrollment, the school is expanding its plans by also adding grade 5 for the 2010-11 school year.

Admissions for grades K-5 is underway, with limited seating available in all grades. Tuition for half-day kindergarten is $3,600 and $4,600 for grades 1-5. In addition to its regular classes, HRCA offers Art, Music, and Latin classes for home schoolers on a weekly basis throughout the school year. The cost is $40/month for Art or Music, $50/month for Latin, or $75/month for two classes.

This Spring, the school hosted its first annual Science Fair and Art Show. Pastor Chris Gambos of New Salem Church, Mrs. Trish Routt of Our Animal Love In-Home Pet Care, and Mr. Mike Hanson served as judges. Students in grades 1-3 participated with awards given to Riley Butler (1st grade - Best Overall Project), Harris Sparks (1st grade - Best Scientific Method), and Caleb Hyman (3rd grade - Best Biblical Application).

2/23/10 Employment Opportunities for 2010-2011

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:17:47 -0500

As Haw River Christian Academy continues to grow and flourish under God's direction, we are currently accepting teacher applications for the 2010-2011 school year for the positions of grammar school teacher and Junior Kindergarten teacher. Interested applicants may download an application here.

The Personnel Committee plans to accept applications and perform interviews beginning immediately and continuing until the ideal candidate is found. If you are interested in either position, please submit your application and required written responses as soon as possible.

01/19/10 Open House at HRCA

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:58:47 -0500

Haw River Christian Academy looks ahead to its third year while Chatham County takes notice. In a year’s time, the school’s student enrollment has doubled and the benefits of its teaching are being recognized by many local families. The public is invited to see firsthand how this new school is becoming a unique, educational alternative for the community. Its upcoming Open House is scheduled for Thursday, February 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. at the school’s current facility, Rock Springs Baptist Church. This event serves as an excellent venue for interested families to tour the school facility, view student work, talk with faculty, and meet parents of enrolled students.

Haw River Christian Academy (HRCA) eagerly begins its third academic school year in the Fall of 2010. It has come a long way in a few short years as Chatham County’s premier classical Christian school. HRCA seeks to educate students with excellent classical academics that are taught as an integrated whole, with the Scriptures at the center serving as the hub of all knowledge. As a result, students learn to interrelate and examine knowledge, allowing them to view their studies as a unified effort. Its classical teaching methodology blended with a biblical worldview, uniform code, and emphasis on Christian values and traditional manners is making it an attractive educational option.

01/04/10 Fall Admissions and Open House

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:39:53 -0500

Happy New Year to our HRCA families, prospective families, and supporters! We are blessed to be looking ahead to our third year of operation! This Fall, we will be opening up Grade 4, becoming a K-4 school.

Our admissions process is now underway, with our current families and corporation members, January 1-31. Admissions then opens to the General Public on February 1.

The Spring Open House will be Thursday, February 4 from 5:30-7:30 P.M. This is a great way to tour our facility, talk with staff, meet other parents, become familiar with our curriculum, and more!

If you are interested in HRCA, we also encourage you to schedule a tour by contacting the School Office.

For more information, please refer to our Admissions page.

12/28/09 PTF Fundraising Event on 12/30

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:32:24 -0500

We hope you have all had a restful and joyous Christmas! To ring in the New Year a little early, Haw River Christian Academy is hosting a Family Fun Fundraiser day, this Wednesday, December 30th.

The first event we are hosting is another fun day at Monkey Joe's of Cary from 2 pm -5 pm. Come in anytime during that time frame and we'll earn a portion of the proceeds. The last time we did this in August, the kids had a great time and burned off some pent up energy!

After your kids are done bouncing, you can head over to the Chili's in Apex for Haw River night. With the attached flyer, our school will receive 10% of the sales.

If you have any questions about either of these events, please feel free to contact us. We hope to see you there!

10/30/09 Academy’s Walkathon Benefits Local Charity

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:46:31 -0400

The students of Haw River Christian Academy participated in their first annual school walkathon in late October, with an approximate one-mile route through the heart of Fearrington Village. Then on November 20, during an ice cream celebration for reaching their walkathon goal, they presented a portion of the school’s fundraiser to the Pittsboro Salvation Army.

Haw River Christian Academy (HRCA) is a classical Christian school located in Pittsboro. This non-profit, church independent school operates solely on tuition and fundraising. Since its recent inception, the school is grateful to many members and businesses of the community for their support through donations. Now in its second year of teaching and successfully operating on a limited budget, HRCA wants to illustrate the importance of giving back to the communityAnd in the season of thankfulness and cheerful giving, the school selected a local charity to help support. After much consideration, the school chose the Pittsboro Salvation Army as it is also a Christian organization serving the local community.

The Salvation Army is an international non-profit organization. Locally, with a full-time staff and group of volunteers, this organization is able to serve Chatham County from two locations based in Pittsboro and Siler City. They address many needs throughout the year, with their greatest service being provided through their year-end “Christmas Cheer” program. Due to increased economic strains, this year’s program has reached a very high number of applications from families seeking assistance this Christmas. Of the 660 applications received thus far, an estimated 1,500 children are facing a lack of basic needs here in Chatham County. Simple contributions like canned goods and clothing can be delivered to the Pittsboro office, located downtown at 200 Sanford Road, Suite 1. Checks (mailed to P.O. Box 752, Pittsboro, NC 27312) can also be donated for the Salvation Army to purchase the items of greatest need. All donations are eligible for tax-deductible receipts.

For more information regarding the Salvation Army, please call 542-1593 or log onto www.salvationarmy.com. Families interested in Haw River Christian Academy may schedule a tour (533-4139) or visit the school’s website, www.HawRiverChristian.org, for more information. Enrollment for the 2010-11 school year begins in January 2010.

Jane Wrenn, Director of the Salvation Army, visited with the students of Haw River Christian Academy during their walkathon ice cream party on November 20.

10/9/09 Fall Corporation Meeting information

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:24:16 -0400

This is a short reminder that the fall corporation meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 15th at 6:30 p.m. at the school. There will be updates presented from the board, administration, finance committee, parent teacher foundation, fundraising committee, etc.

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

08/14/09 PTF Back-to-School Fun & Fundraiser

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:50:30 -0400

As the Summer break is winding down, it's time to start gearing up for the new school year! The PTF (Parent-Teacher Fellowship) of Haw River Christian Academy is hosting a Back-to-School kick-off at Monkey Joe's in Cary on Friday, August 28 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Monkey Joe's is touted as the Triangle's largest indoor inflatable facility.

HRCA will get 25% of every admission during that time frame. Please invite your friends, family, church members, and neighbors for a great time of fun and fellowship!

Also, anyone in need of a birthday party venue? Take note that Monkey Joe's will give the school a bonus $25.00 for booking a future party during our event!

Monkey Joe's is located at 1747 Walnut Street in Cary. Their phone number is 461-7171. Visit their web site, www.monkeyjoes.com, for more information.

Hope to see you there!

4/27/2009 HRCA School Wishlist

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:02:24 -0400

The items below are things we need for day-to-day operations. They would always be appreciated as donations. There are also a few larger items (*) that are not in the budget that would make great additions to our school.

- *Heavy-duty staplers (one per room/total 6) with staple cartridges

- *Adult size, sharp scissors

- Masking tape

- Scotch tape

- White copier paper

- Colored copier paper

- White cardstock

- Coated, multi-color paper clips

- Post-it notes in a variety of sizes

- *Laser printer with toner cartridges (our inkjet is inefficient and expensive)

- Small legal pads

- 1.5” three ring binders

- Plastic rulers

- *Laminating machine (Received 4/24/09!!)

- Dry erase markers and erasers

- Desktop calculator with paper tape

- White-out correction fluid

- Highlighters, ink pens, mechanical pencils

- Monetary donations for copier toner/drum

- Paper plates, bowls, cups, napkins, and utensils

03/27/09 Academy Opens Doors to Homeschoolers

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:48:58 -0400

Haw River Christian Academy (HRCA) is not only opening up another grade this Fall, serving grades K-3, but also expanding its student body to include homeschooling families. The school will be offering Music and Latin classes for interested families. Registration is now open for the 2009-10 school year, which begins in September.

As part of the classical Christian curriculum, Latin is introduced to the Academy’s students beginning in the 3rd grade. Homeschooling families who are seeking outside assistance in this subject may consider enrolling their child(ren), grades 2-5 (ages 7-10 by August 31, 2009) in the school’s program. Pastor Jerry Ward, Pittsboro Church of the Nazarene, will be teaching the class. He graduated in 2001 with a religion degree from Trevecca Nazarene University. He continued his education at Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, eventually returning to the South to attend Duke Divinity School.

Music classes, for grades 2-5 (ages 7-10 by August 31, 2009), will also be available to homeschoolers. The class is taught by a local parent and member of the school, Amanda Sparks, who holds a degree in music performance (voice) and an endorsement for teaching music. She is classically trained in piano, voice, and several instruments.

02/24/09 General Enrollment Begins

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:31:02 -0500

HRCA has opened the enrollment process to the general public.

Applications are now available for the 2009-10 school year. We will be offering Kindergarten (half-day) - Grade 3. Space is limited!

Tuition: Kindergarten = $3,600, Grades 1-3 = $4,600 (includes 2 school uniforms)

Weekly tours are available, including a class visit.

For more information or to request an application, please email: info@hawriverchristian.org or call the School Office at 533-4139.

02/01/10 3rd Annual Golf Classic Tournament

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:21:16 -0500

Our 3rd annual fundraising golf tournament is scheduled for Friday, May 14 at The Preserve Golf & Country Club. Avid golfers can soak up the beauty and rural atmosphere of scenic Chatham County on The Preserve's signature 18-hole golf course, located between Pittsboro and Chapel Hill, near Jordan Lake. Sponsors will receive recognition and visibility before, during, and after the event. All proceeds directly benefit the school.

Registration and Payment Deadline: Friday, May 7, 2010

Event Date: Friday, May 14, 2010

(check-in and breakfast at 8:00 a.m., tournament begins at 9:00 a.m.)

Event Info:

$95/individual player or $350/team of 4

$25/player for contest package (putting green, 2 closest to the pin, 2 mulligans, 1 longest drive, and 1 ticket for raffle of choice)

Player package includes 18 holes, driving range, putting green, golf cart, event goody bag, breakfast (sponsored by Al's Diner), and lunch buffet.