Dear HCA Students and Families,

Welcome to your 8th grade year at Howard Connect Academy—a year unlike any other!

Welcome to Howard Connect Academy, where the future is a place that we create. Made up of a diverse community of learners, students are the center of our learning paradigm. We believe in empowering empathetic leaders who are well-balanced in all that they do, and we are committed to guiding you to grow both mentally and emotionally this year.

As the final class to walk the halls of HCA, you hold a unique place in our story. This is your time to lead, to shine, and to leave your legacy on a school built on innovation, connection, and heart. We’ve planned an incredible year full of hands-on learning, student-led projects, community connections, and unforgettable experiences—including special field trips, school-wide events, and opportunities to celebrate all that makes our school community so special.

This year, we will embrace the themes of flexibility, resilience, and connection—essential skills that will prepare you for success in high school and beyond. Whether you’re collaborating with classmates, exploring your passions in Connections classes, or representing HCA out in the community, you are shaping a final chapter that will be remembered with pride.

We can’t wait to support you, celebrate with you, and see all the amazing ways you’ll grow. Let’s make this year unforgettable—a year filled with purpose, pride, and possibility.

With excitement and gratitude,
Megan Oliver
Principal