Whichever name you might hear, the Quick Recall Team, Academic Team, or A-Team is the same team. This is an organization that involves students in 4th and 5th grades competing against other students from area schools. The content involved in practice and academic team meets consists of literature, art, music, math, science, history, language arts, and spelling. Tryouts take place every September, with the season lasting from late September to mid-March, for those participating in the Governor's Cup competition. Practices take place once to twice a week and matches once a week, except when school is not in session. The Pirate A-Team participates in a Invitational Tournament each year and selected students also compete in the prestigious Governor's Cup competition. The HES Academic Team is coached by Robin Propes and Kristen Tilford.