HCA Events

For many years, Hawthorne Christian Academy's annual Jog-A-Thon (JAT) has been a staple of the student experience at HCA. Every year, students and parents expectantly await this fun school-wide community event! Usually held on the first Friday of May, we gather for an exciting day of fun, food, and jogging! Why do we jog? Primarily, to raise funds for our school, as we fellowship and strengthen our school spirit while we’re at it! This event is primarily organized by HCA's Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF), with support from students, parents, faculty, staff, administrators, and outside supporters. We all come together with our families and friends to support our beloved HCA community.

What can you expect? JAT preparations will begin early in the school year, and parents will receive communication about various aspects of the day a few weeks before the event. Each student will be assigned a donation link to share with everyone they know to support HCA. Students can qualify for a free JAT t-shirt based on their fundraising. JAT t-shirts have become a tradition for all students (and many parents) to wear on JAT day, so be sure to submit your t-shirt order form on time!

Who can attend? All are welcome! Watch our students run to raise funds, and invite your friends and extended families to join. While on campus, food, baked goods, and other items will be available for sale. Everyone can join in the fun while cheering our students on to complete as many laps as they can to raise as much money as they can.

How do you volunteer? HCA Parents are needed! We need lots of help in many areas, but many hands make light work. Please join us! Jog times will be listed with the volunteer sign-ups for your convenience. Come back soon to sign up to volunteer for our 2026 event!

Pre-orders are encouraged for Lower School grades; please complete and return by the due date. Upper School students and families, feel free to purchase items at JAT. We are happy to announce that all proceeds from the BBQ will support HCA's Senior Missions Trip. What a great way to support our students in being the hands and feet of Jesus. Come back for the updated 2026 BBQ Order Form soon!

Please sign up to donate a Bake Sale item! This is a great treat for all, and our students always look forward to it! Come back for the updated 2026 Bake Sale sign-up link soon!

We are happy to bring back this beloved tradition. Plants are sold on the day of the event on a first-come, first-served basis (no pre-orders).