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Thomas Heyward Academy, an accredited top-tier private school in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, provides a premier pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade college preparatory education focused on academic excellence, leadership, and personal growth. Located in Ridgeland, SC, our independent school offers small class sizes, dedicated teachers, and a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for success in college and beyond. With strong programs in academics, athletics, arts and extracurricular activities, families across Ridgeland, Beaufort, Bluffton, Hampton and other areas within Jasper, Beaufort and Hampton counties choose Thomas Heyward Academy for a high-quality private school experience.
What's Happening at THA?
![THA Celebrates National Signing Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770325598/thomasheywardorg/baai9jk09pfe03f9wkfv/2026SigningDay.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770325598/thomasheywardorg/baai9jk09pfe03f9wkfv/2026SigningDay.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770325598/thomasheywardorg/baai9jk09pfe03f9wkfv/2026SigningDay.png","width":800}])
Thomas Heyward Academy proudly celebrated National Signing Day on Wednesday, February 4, honoring seniors Josh Gibson and Tony O’Banner as they officially signed to continue their football careers at Presbyterian College.
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Thanks to the South Carolina Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF), eligible families can receive $7,600+ per student to help cover K–12 educational expenses, including private school tuition.
We’re excited to share that Thomas Heyward Academy is an approved ESTF provider for grades K5–12, making it easier than ever for families to choose the educational environment that best fits their child
![THA Track & Field Continues to Make History in Its Inaugural Season]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745869908/thomasheywardorg/i3lpxf8oetnpmvnghoz7/TrackFieldFinals.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745869908/thomasheywardorg/i3lpxf8oetnpmvnghoz7/TrackFieldFinals.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745869908/thomasheywardorg/i3lpxf8oetnpmvnghoz7/TrackFieldFinals.jpg","width":800}])
Thomas Heyward Academy’s athletic program continues to reach new milestones as our brand-new track & field team wraps up an incredible first season! After stepping onto the track for the very first time on March 26, 2025, at Porter-Gaud in Charleston, SC, our student-athletes have shown tremendous heart, growth, and competitive spirit.
We are proud to announce that five of our runners have exceeded qualifying standards for the SCISA Track & Field State Finals, which will be held on May 2, 2025, at Orangeburg Prep!
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