Hilton Horizons Academy

08/22/2026

This is such a well-deserved sweet local honor for Sherry Strickler! Anyone who knows Sherry knows how deeply she cares about her students and how many lives she’s touched over the years. Her heart for teaching is truly legendary!
Congratulations Sherry!💜
Head over to Doodlebug Slime Barn at the Kingsport Farmers Market this Saturday morning to grab a jar of Sherry’s special slime and celebrate her! 🎉

We have ONE MORE very special recognition to share, and we are SO excited about this one!

There was another educator whose name came up again and again in the heartfelt messages we received.

💜 SHERRY STRICKLER 💜
Retired 2nd Grade Teacher at Mt. Carmel Elementary School

Sherry received so many meaningful mentions from people whose lives she touched that we knew her impact deserved to be recognized in a special way. 🥹👏

So we are honored to present Sherry with the Sarah Arnold “I See You” Special Recognition Award for the 2026 school year! 🏆✨

Sherry will receive a special prize pack including:

💜 A custom Doodlebug Slime Barn slime
🎁 A gift certificate to The Davidson Farm Country Store
🎁 A gift certificate to Depew Family Farm
☕ A gift certificate to High Ridge Coffee Co.
🍯 Honey from J & J Farms

Congratulations, Sherry! 💜

Thank you for the years of love, encouragement, patience, and kindness you poured into your students. The number of people who took the time to mention you says so much about the legacy you created in your classroom and in your life!

We are so grateful to be able to celebrate not just one incredible educator, but two women whose impact on children has clearly lasted far beyond the classroom. ✨

08/09/2026

🌟 A NEW SCHOOL YEAR IS UNDERWAY AT HILTON HORIZONS ACADEMY! 🎓✨

Welcoming our first students this past week brought so much energy and joy into our academy! Settling into our new spaces together has been incredible, and our hearts are just full of gratitude. We are SO excited to welcome the rest of our kids as our next groups start up!

Whether your family is with us full-time or in our hybrid program, we are so thankful to have you as part of our school family.🧡

🎒 Quick Enrollment Update:

Our Kingsport Hybrid track is officially at capacity (waitlist is open!), but we still have spots open in our Kingsport Full-Time Private School program!

We also have a few open seats left at our Johnson City, Rogersville, and Elizabethton campuses. We keep our group sizes small on purpose so every single child is known, loved, and supported, so those remaining spots won't last long.

If you know a family looking for a warm, intentional school home where their child can truly thrive, please share this post with your friends and family!

🌐 www.hiltonhorizonsacademy.com

08/07/2026

Slice of summer! 🍉 We had so much fun working with oil pastels in art class yesterday. Look at these amazing watermelons! 🎨

MadrPaints Abstract Art & Murals

08/06/2026

Open House is TODAY in Johnson City from 5:00–7:00 PM! 🎉 Pre-registration is required, but there’s still time to claim a spot for your family.

Choose your tour time & register here:

🎟️ 5:00 PM Session: https://calendly.com/hiltonhorizonsacademy/26-27-johnson-city-open-house-session-1

🎟️ 6:00 PM Session: https://calendly.com/hiltonhorizonsacademy/26-27-johnson-city-open-house-session-2

📍 Location: Rise Up, Johnson City

We can't wait to see you tonight!

08/03/2026

And we’re off!

First day of HHA private school: COMPLETE!
Today was packed with paper airplane test flights, creative coloring, and hands-on math patterns. Seeing the excitement on our students' faces, and our teachers', is the best reminder of why we love what we do.🧡

Let's make this 2026–2027 year the best one yet! 🎉

08/02/2026

Tomorrow, we start our very first day of private school. 🍎✨
Sitting in an empty classroom tonight, looking at everything ready to go, the biggest thing on my mind is appreciation. Reaching a milestone like this takes incredible effort, and I want to acknowledge our team and community who put their energy into helping us build this space.
To the families laying out clothes and packing backpacks tonight: thank you for believing in what we're doing and letting us be a part of your kids' lives.
We are so ready for tomorrow morning. See you all at drop-off! 📚✏️

07/31/2026

The dirt is moving in Kingsport! 🚜 Equipment is officially on site, and prep for our new playground is underway! 🛝✨

We can’t wait to watch this space transform. Stay tuned for progress updates! 🎉

07/27/2026

🎉Exciting news, Rogersville families!🌟

We are thrilled to welcome you to the Hilton Horizons Academy Open House at our new Rogersville facility (located within Burem Missionary Baptist Church)!

Whether you're already registered for the upcoming year or curious about our hybrid microschool model, we'd love to show you around and answer all your questions.

📅 Date: Monday, August 10th (5:00PM-7:00PM)

📍 Location: Burem Missionary Baptist Church, Rogersville, TN

⏰ Choose Your Session Time (5:00PM or 6:00PM)

Both sessions offer the exact same experience, so please pick whichever time fits your family best!

➡️ Session Sign-Up:
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https://calendly.com/hiltonhorizonsacademy/hha-rogersville-open-house

Registration is required so we can prepare for your visit!

🌐 Learn more about our program on our website:

⁠ https://www.hiltonhorizonsacademy.com/hawkins-county-hybrid-microschool

We can’t wait to see you there and share what makes Hilton Horizons Academy special!

07/22/2026

Exciting news, Johnson City families! 🌟

We are thrilled to welcome you to the Hilton Horizons Academy Open House at our new Johnson City facility (located within the Rise Up campus)!

Whether you’re curious about our hybrid microschool model or looking for a vibrant, student-centered learning environment for this coming school year, we’d love to show you around and answer all your questions.

📅 Date: Thursday, August 6th

📍 Location: 1500 E Millard St, Johnson City, TN (Rise Up Campus)

⏰ Choose Your Session Time:
(Both sessions offer the exact same experience, so please pick whichever time fits your family best!)

➡️ 5:00 PM Session Sign-Up:
https://calendly.com/hiltonhorizonsacademy/26-27-johnson-city-open-house-session-1

➡️ 6:00 PM Session Sign-Up:
https://calendly.com/hiltonhorizonsacademy/26-27-johnson-city-open-house-session-2

Registration is preferred so we can prepare for your visit!

We can’t wait to see you there and share what makes Hilton Horizons Academy so special! ✨