Student Life

We understand that participation in co-curricular activities and student life is a vital aspect of the educational journey, offering students at HCA a broad spectrum of experiences beyond the traditional classroom setting.

LIFE AS A LION

UPPER SCHOOL (Grades 9-12)

Student Council (StuCO)

Throughout the upper school experience, students campaign and are elected to represent their class in the Student Council. The purpose of the Student Council is to create community and activities that enhance student life. They plan and lead events which include: Homecoming Dance, Powder Puff football, Spirit Week, Color Wars, Pumpkin Bowl, themed spirit nights for athletic events, Princess Ball, and Prom and more!

National Honor Society (NHS)

The National Honor Society (NHS) elevates a school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, character and citizenship. Joining our Tupos chapter of NHS will allow you the opportunity to gain recognition for your academic achievements and leadership skills.

Math Team

Join the Upper School math team and be a Mathelete! Test your knowledge and sharpen your skills by working through complex math problems in preparation for competing in the spring competition.

*The 2023-2024 Math Team made HCA history by being the first team to go to STATE and placed 12th out of 58 teams at Illinois State University! 

ZERO Hour 

Zero Hour is a weekly opportunity for students to pray, worship and begin their day with their minds in Christ. We take 15 minutes to connect vertically and horizontally in the Bible room, asking the Lord to bless our school and each other. Join us every Wednesday morning starting at 7:15 am!

Athletics

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Theater Arts

Click here for all Theater co-curricular opportunities. 

MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 5-8)

The Do Something Club

Use your gifts and talents to serve others! The DO SOMETHING club is a service organization that is made up of middle school students who believe they have the power to make a difference in the lives of those at HCA, the Church and in the community.

National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)

The National Honor Junior Society (NJHS) elevates a school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, character and citizenship. Joining NJHS will allow you the opportunity to gain recognition for your academic achievements and leadership skills.

Math Team

Join the Middle School math team and be a Mathelete! Test your knowledge and sharpen your skills by working through complex math problems in preparation for competing at a local high school for the Lake Park Math Competition.

CRICUT Club 

Cricut Club is a great opportunity for middle school students to be creative! Students learn the basics of using a Cricut machine and make projects for themselves, others, and our school!

Athletics

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Theater Arts

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LOWER SCHOOL (Grades K-4)

Students in grades K-4 can participate in Student Life directly after school through a variety of clubs and camps.  We love engaging our Lions in Student Life via our athletic and theater departments. 

Athletics

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Theater Arts

Click here for all Theater co-curricular opportunities. 

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS

Harvest Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.