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Michael Parker West, Principal

Main Office: 919-694-8660

Bell Schedule: 9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

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Welcome!

At Hortons Creek Elementary, our values guide everything we do.

#HawksDoItDifferent means we embrace innovation and believe every student has a voice.

#OtherHawksMatter reminds us to care for ourselves, each other, and our shared community.

#TogetherIsBetter reflects our belief that we grow stronger through collaboration.

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Our School Community

Academic Excellence

Together We Shine
Together We Shine

At Hortons Creek, students, staff, and families work together to build a school where every Hawk can belong, grow, and shine.

An Inclusive Community
An Inclusive Community

At Hortons Creek Elementary, our diverse cultures, languages, experiences, and perspectives make our community stronger, helping every Hawk feel seen, valued, and ready to learn from one another.

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Academic Excellence

Hortons Creek Elementary is proud to be named one of the 2026 Best Elementary Schools in North Carolina for the second year in a row, a recognition that reflects the commitment of our students, staff, families, and community to learning, caring, innovating, and growing stronger together.

Voices of Our School

Our school is defined by the people who invest in it every day: students, families, faculty, community leaders and a network of alumni.

Megan Brooks
Megan Brooks

Our child leaves school every day eager to come right back! Hortons Creek has truly been a safe and supportive space for her to learn, grown, and flourish.

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Bianca Thibodeaux
Bianca Thibodeaux

I value the connection the most here! Horton’s Creek is a great school! The teachers and staff are all so wonderful and they care deeply for every student there. They are a family and I would recommend any child here. I love this school!

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Trisha Bhatia

I love that Horton’s Creek gives children a place where they can be themselves, make friendships, try new things, and feel proud of who they are. Watching our child grow in confidence and develop a love for learning has been one of the most rewarding parts of our experience. Most of all, Hortons Creek feels like a community—not simply a school—and we are truly grateful to be part of it. 💙

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