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Letter from the Headmaster Dear HOCA Families, Welcome to Heart of Ohio  Academy (also known locally as HOCA), and thank you for choosing this place among the many schooling options you have. The mission of HOCA is to develop the minds and nourish the hearts of our students through a

A Year To Remember What an incredible first year it’s been at HOCA! From day one to the very last, our students and staff have brought energy, kindness, and a spirit of growth that made this year truly special. We are so proud of all we’ve accomplished together and beyond

As we wrap up the school year, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible talent in our community. First, a huge round of applause to our amazing Drama Club for their outstanding performance! Their dedication, creativity, and passion truly lit up the stage and left us all

St. Jerome and the Timeless Art of Teaching St. Jerome was a 4th century priest, who is best known for being the first to translate the Bible into Latin. Unlike many academics, he was also a brilliant teacher. I love reading his advice to an anxious mother, Laeta, about her

If you would have asked me a year ago what I would be doing at the end of the 2025 school year I would have said starting the countdown to my retirement. I am only a little over a year away from being eligible to retire from education. After spending

We are officially in the home stretch! With only 6 weeks left in the school year, there is still much to accomplish. Every day, we continue to learn, grow, and push ourselves to new heights. The hard work and dedication we’ve seen from everyone this year has been truly inspiring,

As we step into the final quarter of the school year, our school community has exhibited remarkable perseverance and resilience in accomplishing many things. A flowing example of this was the OST that our students took last week.  Our students exhibited the virtues of hard work and moral courage during

For a long time, I didn’t see myself as a teacher, despite my deep respect for the profession, because I doubted whether I’d be any good at it. I graduated college with the goal of becoming an attorney, most likely practicing child advocacy or disability law. I wanted to help

I couldn’t hold back tears as I watched students walk across the stage at the Award Ceremony, their little faces beaming with pride as they received their awards for excellence. Each certificate was more than just a piece of paper—it was a symbol of their hard work, growth, dedication and

State Testing Starts Monday at Heart of Ohio Classical! We’re excited to let you know that state testing begins this coming Monday! Our students have been working hard all year, and now it’s their time to shine. We can’t wait to see them show off all the knowledge, skills, and