Heritage International Leadership Academy-HILA

Looking for an event space?? The Halls at HILA are perfect for kids birthday parties, workshops, movie nights and more! Check out the flyer for more details.

This month 5th-grade students have been busy working in the aquaponics garden learning all about drip irrigation. Yesterday they received a surprise gift of plants from Mrs. Beverly Thompson. Mrs. Thompson is one of the sponsors of our SDG action project. The students focused on irrigation. Now, they are taking a plant home to nurture.

We climaxed Women’s History Month with the unveiling of our newest mural and garden in honor of trailblazing Liberian women. Thanks to our honorary trailblazer Madame Gbowee for gracing the occasion. We pray that the mural serves as a daily reminder to HILA girls that their voices matter.

The undefeated Trailblazers are back! Who’s ready for the next game?? 🏀🏀

The spelling bee competition has ended, with the Division 4 spellers finishing it off strong.

Please join us in congratulating our Division 4 winners.

1st Place- Joel S.🏆
2nd Place- Chloe R.🥈
3rd Place- Sohil G. 🥉

Well done, Trailblazers!

What a pleasant surprise!

Thanks, , for your visit today. We have been studying about women trailblazers for women’s history month, so we are incredibly honored that we got to host one of Liberia’s own trailblazers.

Thank you for all you do!

Service to others is a key leadership trait of a Trailblazer. Today we want to spotlight Alva A., who exemplifies this daily by serving his community, church, and school. Well done, Alva!

Grade 2 students enjoyed a day of learning outside of the classroom at the United Commodities Inc. (UCI) factory in Freeport, where they learned about making soap and flour.

They also stopped by the Pizza Bar for a delicious lunch! 🍕😋

What a perfect Tuesday of learning!

🐝🐝Grades 6-8 students exhausted their Spelling Bee words during an intense five-hour competition on Friday! 👏🏽👏🏽Congratulations to the winners:

1st Place- Charlia Kweh 🏆🥇
2nd Place- Obadiah Koon🥈
3rd Place- Eris Glassco 🥉

The Spelling Bee continues and today we are celebrating our Division 2 winners from the 5th grade. It was a tough 24 rounds!

Congratulations to

Robert B. - 🥇
Boakai F. - 🥈
Ramses S. - 🥉

Well done Trailblazers!🏆

"Empowered women empower the world. Happy International Women's Day!"

Can we take a moment this morning and recognize these super spellers from KG and 1st grade? 🎉🎉

KG
1st Place - Rosalia T.
2nd Place - Ashley T.
3rd Place - Nabilla A.

1st place- Florence A.
2nd place- Cromwell B.
3rd place- Jurene M.

Congratulations, Trailblazers, well done!

It was an intense 38 rounds in the Division 1 spelling bee (2nd and 3rd grade)

Congrats to 3rd grader William for securing a 1st place victory! 🥇

🥈Benjamin - 3rd Grade
🥉Nailah - 3rd Grade

Today our Pre-K class got to explore the post office! They helped sort packages, visited the customs department, and learned how packages from overseas reach Liberia.

It was a full day of curiosity and questions.

Thanks to the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications for having us!

As we continue learning outside the classroom this month, Grade 1 visited Sharks Ice Cream Factory in the industrial park.

They learned how ice cream was made AND tested some new flavors.

We want to thank Madame Eyvonne Bright (Liberia’s own Trailblazer) and her team for hosting us.

We always look forward to our annual preschool field trip to the fire station. We always have so much fun!

Thank you to the Liberia National Fire Service for hosting our K3 class!

It was an extra sweet day at HILA! The third-grade class baked the most delicious cupcakes EVER! We also shared gifts and chocolates with our loved ones.

Finally, the Kindergarten class won hearts with the first Valentine's Day Cupcakes Garden party!

Happy ❤️❤️❤️ Day!!

Thank you to all of our service men and women for all you do. Happy Armed Forces Day!

We truly have some of the most supportive parents in Liberia! Cllr. Yeakula stopped by to share knowledge with our students about the laws of Liberia and the Supreme Court functions.

The Kindergarten class visited the Barclay Training Center as the special guest of Major Gen. Prince Johnson III, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Liberia.

As we approach Armed Forces Day, what better way to learn about the armed forces than getting hands-on experience?

What a great day!

Today was career day for our older students, and we were so excited to see all the different career choices. We were especially excited to see the overwhelming turnout of aspiring doctors and nurses.

Thank you to all the parents who volunteered to come and speak to our Trailblazers today. We appreciate you.

He's kind, humble, and a great role model for our Trailblazers! Thank you, Major General Prince C. Johnson III, for taking the time out of your busy day to read to our students.

Of course, thanks to Principal Morris for cooking the delicious green eggs for all to enjoy.

Community Helpers Day was a huge success!

The HILA Model African Union class had the pleasure of hosting Amb. Sarah Fyneah, Liberian Ambassador to the UN and Former Charge' d'Affaires of the Liberian Embassy to Ethiopia and the African Union.

We had an engaging conversation on diplomacy and the work of the AU. It’s always exciting to have Trailblazers come and inspire us with their expertise and knowledge.

Today the HILA PTA voted in new leadership! A big congratulations to the newly elected leaders

President - Tawae D. Akinsanya
Vice President - Benjamin O. Solanke
Treasurer- Emmanuel Tieh Delamy
Secretary - Mrs. Wede-Joy Johnson

Congrats to our new leaders, and thank you to the outgoing administration for all your hard work and dedication to our students.

To our new leaders, go and serve well!

Trailblazers in the making!

The Preschoolers are taking their P.E class very seriously. 😃 The HILA Mini Olympics is right around the corner 💪🏽💪🏽

It’s book report time!!! 📚 We love seeing our Trailblazers using their free time to get a head start.

What better way to start the day than a good ol’ story time? 📚

Trailblazer report!

Over the Christmas break, trailblazer Gizelle C. and her sister distributed backpacks to children at the Sis Iye Orphanage in Brewerville as a part of her “Back Pack for a smile” campaign.

Gigi moved away last year but still remembered the children in Liberia who were less fortunate and needed support, and she wanted to do something to help. These two young ladies were able to garner donations of over 250 backpacks in just one donation drive.

The children of Sis Iye Orphanage were so appreciative to receive such a generous donation, and we are incredibly proud of Gizelle and her sister.

Once a Trailblazer, always a trailblazer!

Hello, 2023!! 🥳🥳🥳

We are looking forward to another great year of trailblazing, and we are excited to bring you on that journey with us.

Happy New Year to our HILA Family. Let’s make 2023 one for the books!

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6

Merry Christmas from the Trailblazer Family.

Last week we closed out the year with our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. It was a beautiful evening indeed. 🎄

Our theme week climaxed with our annual Christmas party for the children in Sophie Community.

Through the funds our trailblazers raised, they spread holiday cheers with over 400 children, who all received toys and goodie bags.

Giving back to the community is a character trait our trailblazers exemplify daily, and we couldn’t be more proud.

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