This Week's News and Updates!

I wanted to first tell you how proud I am of my scholars for how wonderful they have been during virtual learning. I have observed them in class, and they have performed nothing short of amazing!

HIAT Reopens Tuesday, Sept. 8th. Learning to Continue Virtually

To ensure proper cleaning of the school,​ no staff or scholars will be on-site until Tuesday, September 8, 2020.. Learning to continue virtually.

Grades 7-8: Virtual Training for Parents & Scholars Today!

This Friday is our Virtual Training for all parents and scholars who elected to go completely virtual for the 1st Semester, Grades 7-8. Read this newsletter for more info.

Grades 3-6: Virtual Training for Parents & Scholars Today!

This Friday is our Virtual Training for all parents and scholars who elected to go completely virtual for the 1st Semester in Grades 3-6. Read this newsletter for more info.

Grades K-2: Virtual Training for Parents & Scholars Today!

This Friday is our K-2 Virtual Training for all parents and scholars who elected to go completely virtual for the 1st Semester(August 17th-January 4th). Read this newsletter for more information.

Welcome Back HIAT Families! Check out this week's news and updates!

Welcome back HIAT Parents as we start our 2020-2021 school year! Our First Day back to School was a HUGE SUCCESS TODAY!

Welcome Back Scholars and Parents! School Starts Virtually on August 10th! Get Your Guide to eLearning!

Update on Reopening Plan for HIAT

We are preparing to start school virtually. Read this update on our school reopening plan.

Don't Miss Our Virtual Parent Orientation! School Starts Virtually August 10th!

Join us on Zoom for any of our six virtual parent orientation sessions on August 3rd or 7th at 11am, 1pm or 3pm. Click the headline above for the full details.

School Starts August 10th! Get the Buzz on HIAT in the Hornet News Corner!

Get the latest scoop on HIAT in this edition of the Hornet News Corner!

Join Us on July 16th for K-8 Enrollment Day at HIAT!

Don't miss your chance to enroll! Join us at HIAT for our All Grades Enrollment Day this Thursday from 10am-6pm and register your scholar for the upcoming school year! Please bring all required identification and paperwork.

Take the Return to School Family Survey

We hope all our families are safe and well! Please help us prepare to re-open our school and welcome you back this fall by clicking the headline above to take a brief family survey.

Join Our Virtual Meet and Greet with Principal Kemp on June 17!

We are excited to welcome Mrs. Jillian Kemp as our new principal at HIAT! Mrs. Kemp brings over 15 years of experience and passion for education. We invite all HIAT families to join Mrs. Kemp this Wednesday for a virtual family meet and greet at any of these four sessions: 1-1:45 pm, 2:30-3:15 pm, 4:00-4:45 pm, or 5:30-6:15 pm.

HIAT Welcomes Mrs. Jillian Kemp as Principal

We are thrilled to announce that we are welcoming Mrs. Kemp (bio attached) as Principal of HIAT. Mrs. Kemp joined us recently as an Instructional Specialist to support our teachers and scholars in raising academic achievement. We are excited that she will now extend her role and her reach as principal. Mrs. Kemp will work with you, our teachers and students each day to help lead our school forward.

The HIAT Parent Guide to Kindergarten Readiness

We are pleased to announce that we have begun kindergarten enrollment for next school year! We are excited to serve our families in Merrillville and the surrounding area. Join us as we help to fuel our scholars’ dreams with: data driven instruction, state-of-the art technology and exceptional teachers who truly care about their success!

Now Enrolling Grades K-8 for the 2020-2021 School Year!

Now Enrolling Grades K-8 at Higher Institute of Arts and Technology! Merrillville's first and only charter school! Free eLearning platform, 1 to 1 scholar technology, integrated Martial Arts, Arts & Music programs and more! Visit enrollment tab or call today at 219-359-1522. Space is limited reserve your spot today!

Free Summer Advantage for K-6: Sign Up Today!

Summer is almost here and Summer Advantage registration is open! For 5 weeks scholars will engage virtually with their peers and teachers in fun virtual clubs, learn math and reading, hear from special guest speakers, and go on virtual field trips! Scholars will also receive a n iPad or chromebook + a backpack full of supplies to support their continued summer learning. Space is limited. Sign up today!

eLearning Help Desk is Now Available!

We are excited to announce that our eLearning Help Center is now available! We know that remote learning comes with some challenges and we are here to help! Parents and scholars can chat with a Help Desk person Monday - Friday, 8 am - 8 pm. Visit the PLA eLearning homepage at phalenacademies.org/elearning to get help today.

Congratulations to Our Support Staff of the Year, Ms. Tate!

Shining a light on the people who work tirelessly to support our staff, families and scholars 🌟 Congratulations to our Support Staff of the Year, Ms. Tate! Thank you for all you do to support our school!

Congratulations to Our Teacher of the Year, Ms. Rackauskas!

Teaching is the profession that creates all other professions. Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year, Ms. Rackauskas! Thank you for all you do to help our scholars soar!