Thomas Heyward Academy Rebels

🔧 We're Hiring: Part-Time Maintenance Technician 🔧

Looking for a flexible part-time opportunity where your skills can make a real difference?

Thomas Heyward Academy is seeking a dependable Maintenance Technician to assist with minor repairs, campus upkeep, athletic event preparation, equipment assembly, facility organization, and general maintenance projects throughout the school year.

✅ Flexible Hours
✅ Great Supplemental Income
✅ Perfect for Retirees, Handymen & Tradesmen
✅ Support Students & School Programs
✅ Work in a Positive, Family-Oriented Environment

If you're someone who enjoys fixing things, staying active, and helping behind the scenes, we'd love to talk with you.

To apply or learn more, contact Head of School Kim Taylor at:
📧 [email protected]

Join the THA team and help keep our campus running strong!

Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Megan Papay to the Thomas Heyward Academy family as our new Upper School Science Teacher!

Mrs. Papay brings a unique blend of classroom experience, scientific knowledge, and real-world application to our Upper School program. She has taught students from K3 through high school and previously taught Biology, Honors Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, and Environmental Science at Charleston Charter School for Math and Science.

A Spartanburg, South Carolina native, Mrs. Papay earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of South Carolina after studying at Western Carolina University, where she developed a love for physics and fly fishing. Her experience in medical, environmental, and scientific fields provides students with valuable connections between classroom concepts and everyday life.

Beyond the classroom, Mrs. Papay has dedicated more than 20 years to coaching youth soccer and mentoring young athletes throughout the Lowcountry. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Landon, and their three children, McKinley, Lincoln, and Haysley, as well as fishing, boating, creating handmade jewelry, and making lasting memories with family and friends.

Mrs. Papay is passionate about inspiring curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of science while helping students discover how science shapes the world around them.

Welcome to THA, Mrs. Papay! We are excited to have you join the Rebel Family and look forward to the impact you will make in our classrooms.

📣 Gateway Is Hiring! 📣

Thomas Heyward Academy's Gateway Program is seeking caring, dependable individuals to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year.

We are currently hiring:
▪️ K2 Aide (Year-Round, Full-Time)
▪️ K4 Aide (School Year)

If you are passionate about working with young children and helping create a positive learning environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Interested applicants should contact Gateway Director Alicia Crosby at [email protected].

Join the THA family and make a difference in the lives of students every day!

♻️ REBELS UNIFORM REPLAY IS HERE! ♻️

We’re excited to launch Rebels Uniform Replay, a school uniform exchange designed to help THA families save money while giving gently used uniforms a second life.

Families are invited to donate clean, gently used:
👕 Uniform Tops
👖 Uniform Bottoms
🧥 Approved Outerwear

📍 Donation Drop-Off Location: Gym Lobby

Donation Dates & Times
• June 15–18 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
• June 20 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
• June 22–24 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

📍 Uniform Exchange Location: Art Room

Exchange Dates & Times
• Thursday, June 25 | 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
• Friday, June 26 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
• Saturday, June 27 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

⭐ No donation is required to participate! All THA families are welcome to browse and select uniform items, whether or not they have items to donate.

This is a great opportunity to save on school uniforms, help fellow THA families, and support a more sustainable school community.

Questions? Contact Kim Taylor at [email protected].

Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Alicia Crosby as she begins her new role as Gateway Director at Thomas Heyward Academy!

Mrs. Crosby brings an extraordinary depth of experience to this position, with 30 years in education, including 25 years dedicated to THA students and families. Throughout her career, she has taught K4, K5, served as a K-Wing Lead Teacher, taught middle school History and ELA, high school English, and art for students in grades K–12.

Beyond the classroom, Mrs. Crosby has made a lasting impact through her involvement across campus. She has coached THA volleyball for 20 years, middle school boys’ and girls’ basketball, and varsity boys’ basketball. She has also served in numerous leadership roles, including Junior Class Sponsor, Homecoming Director, Prom Sponsor, and Yearbook Advisor. In the past, she served as Gala Director, Rebel Overtime & Summertime Director and accreditation team leader.

As Gateway Director, Mrs. Crosby is excited to continue building upon the strong foundation of the program while helping lead exciting improvements, including new staff, curriculum enhancements, facility upgrades, and playground improvements.

Her passion for education, creativity, leadership, and commitment to students has touched countless lives over the years, and we are excited to see the impact she will continue to make in this new role.

Congratulations, Mrs. Crosby! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Tara Rex as she begins her new role as Learning Enrichment Assistant at Thomas Heyward Academy!

For nearly four years, Mrs. Rex has been a valued member of our Lower School team, serving students and faculty with dedication, compassion, and a heart for helping others succeed. Throughout her time at THA, she has supported students in the classroom, assisted faculty across the division, and provided small-group literacy intervention to help students strengthen foundational reading skills and build confidence.

In her new role, Mrs. Rex will partner with classroom teachers to provide targeted interventions in both math and language arts, helping reinforce classroom instruction, close learning gaps, and support student achievement.

As a THA graduate herself, Mrs. Rex understands the importance of a strong educational foundation and is passionate about helping every student reach their full potential.

We are excited to see the positive impact she will continue to make in the lives of our students and families as she takes on this new opportunity.

Congratulations, Mrs. Rex!🎉

Thomas Heyward Academy is pleased to announce that Mrs. Kate Lucas has been named Assistant Head of School with her primary focus on Lower School Leadership!

Mrs. Lucas is already a familiar face on campus, having faithfully served our students and families as THA’s Librarian, Reading Specialist and Testing Coordinator. Her passion for literacy, student success, and supporting teachers has made a lasting impact on our school community, and we are excited to see her step into this important leadership role.

With more than ten years of experience in education, a background in child development, and certifications in Early Childhood Education, Reading, and Literacy Coaching, Mrs. Lucas brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm.

Mrs. Lucas is committed to fostering a positive learning culture where students and educators can thrive while continuing to strengthen the strong academic foundation that makes THA special.

We are excited for the future of our lower school and look forward to the leadership, vision, and dedication Mrs. Lucas will bring to this role.

Congratulations, Mrs. Lucas! 🎉

Mrs. Megan Congleton — our 2023–2024 Middle/High School Teacher of the Year — is embarking on an exciting new journey as Upper School History Teacher.

After three years of excellence in the English Department, Mrs. Congleton is channeling her passion for leadership and government into a new classroom. She'll be teaching History, Government, and Geography to our Upper School students, bringing the same dedication and care that earned her our school's highest teaching honor.

A Patrick Henry Academy alum and USC grad with a BA in Art History, she's got the background, the heart, and the drive to make Upper School History something students will look forward to. History, Government, Geography — she's got it all covered.

Here's to an amazing new chapter, Mrs. Congleton! 📚⭐

Open to ALL players entering grades 3rd–7th (no THA affiliation required)
📅 June 8–10
⏰ 9AM–12PM

Registration closes June 5 at midnight. Sign up at the link below.👇
https://gofan.co/event/5885783?schoolId=SC71193

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🏈 Legends in the Making Youth Football Camp

Three days of football, competition, energy, and fun with THA coaches and Varsity Football players. Whether your kid is just learning the game or already loves football, this camp is designed to help young athletes grow their love for the game, compete, and have a great experience this summer!

Open to ALL players entering grades 3rd–7th
(no THA affiliation required)
📅 June 8–10
⏰ 9AM–12PM

Registration closes June 5 at midnight. Sign up at the link below.👇
https://gofan.co/event/5885783?schoolId=SC71193

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🎓 Congratulations to the Thomas Heyward Academy Class of 2026! 🎓

We are incredibly proud of this special group of graduates and all they have accomplished during their time at THA. Through hard work, determination, leadership, and school spirit, they have made a lasting impact on our school community.

From the classroom to the athletic field and beyond, the Class of 2026 has created memories, built friendships, and left a legacy that will not be forgotten. As they begin their next chapter, we know they will continue to make a difference wherever life takes them.

You arrived as students, but you leave as leaders, teammates, friends, and family. Your THA family is proud of you, and your legacy will always be a part of Thomas Heyward Academy.

❤️🩶 Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓