January 9, 2025
EARLY DISMISSAL | January 9
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY - NO SCHOOL | January 20
EARLY CHILDHOOD & LOWER SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES - NO SCHOOL FOR LOWER SCHOOL ONLY | January 31
EARLY DISMISSAL | February 6
SPEECH MEET | February 11
GIVE A GIFT TO HERITAGE STUDENTS THAT COSTS YOU NOTHING!
Heritage has been actively raising awareness about the Ohio taxpayer credit available through the Ohio Christian Education Network Scholarship Granting Organization (OCEN SGO). This tax credit allows Ohio taxpayers to direct their tax dollars toward student scholarships.
Last year, our students benefited from $300,000 in scholarship funding through this initiative. If every Heritage family participates this year, we can double that amount to $600,000!
Please consider redirecting your Ohio tax dollars today to support our students. Learn more here.
STUDENT OUTERWEAR AVAILABLE
Heritage outerwear that aligns with our Student Appearance Standards is available through the Lands’ End website here. To access our school shop, search for Heritage Classical Academy or enter our Preferred School Number: 900096967. To view the Student Appearance Standards, click here.
THE GRIFFIN RUNDOWN
We encourage you to listen to Heritage’s weekly podcast, “The Griffin Rundown.” Each Tuesday, Mr. Nees interviews a member of our community and discusses important topics relevant to families and Heritage culture. This week, he challenges us in our Bible reading and reveals the most listened to episodes of podcast. Listen here!
TECHNOLOGY AT HERITAGE
At Heritage, we aim for a balanced and responsible use of technology. Earlier this year, Mr. Nees interviewed Davies Owens, host of podcast BaseCamp Live, and they provided parents with some useful tips on the topic. Click here for part one and here for part two of the interview.
ENROLLMENT 2025-26
Click here to review the updated enrollment information for the 2025-26 academic year.
EDCHOICE 2025-26
We recognize that many families are anticipating updates regarding EdChoice funding for the upcoming school year and we will share comprehensive information as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience! Additionally, please note that new applications and renewals for EdChoice will open on February 1, 2025.
ONLINE PRAYER MEETINGS
Please join us to pray with other Heritage parents, teachers, and administrators. The Thursday meeting time has changed to 8:15am and will be held on Teams. Tuesday’s group will continue to meet at noon on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 841 3066 5990 Meeting ID: 287 430 164 757
Passcode: griffin Passcode: 694Yu6MQ
HERITAGE APP
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SPIRIT DAY
To celebrate Ohio State’s playoff game this Friday, students may wear an OSU or any college football top with uniform bottoms on Friday, January 10.
OUTDOOR RECESS
Recess will be outside as often as possible. Students should come to school prepared for outdoor recess and are encouraged to bring snow gear in the winter months to take full advantage of our playground and field areas.
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent Teacher conferences will be held on January 31. Be on the lookout for sign-ups from your child’s teacher.
TRAFFIC REMINDERS
Please drive slowly and be very careful passing other vehicles in the car lines during dismissal and drop-off. Students often use both sides of the car to get in and out, so we ask you to leave plenty of room when passing.
The front car line should come up Bronson St. only, and the back car line should use Emerson St. only.
For the safety of our students, we kindly ask all parents and grandparents to stay in their vehicles. Our staff is glad to help your students get in and out!
LUNCH & RECESS VOLUNTEER SIGN-UPS
Sign-ups are available below for 2025! Please prayerfully consider helping with lunch and recess. If you are able to devote a portion of your day to volunteering, it would be greatly appreciated. In cases of extreme weather, we may have indoor recess. It’s always beneficial to have extra hands for helping and an extra set of eyes for observing. Thank you in advance for being willing to serve HCA in this way!
SPIRIT DAY
To celebrate Ohio State’s playoff game this Friday, students may wear an OSU or any college football top with uniform bottoms on Friday, January 10.
THEATER CLUB PERFORMANCE
Please join us for a performance of The Winter’s Tale on Friday, January 17 at 6:30 p.m. or Saturday, January 18 at 6:30 p.m. Due to limited seating, please RSVP to reserve a spot using the links below. Reservations are on a first come, first served basis.
2025 SPEECH MEET
Our teachers have now shared Speech Meet selections. All students must communicate their selection title to their instructor before Friday, January 10. If you have not received the details, please reach out to your teacher. Start practicing now!
OUTDOOR RECESS
Recess will be outside as often as possible. Students should always be dressed for outdoor recess and are encouraged to bring snow gear in the winter months to take full advantage of our playground and field areas.
LOWER SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent Teacher conferences will be held on Friday, January 31. Be on the lookout for sign-ups from your child’s teacher.
LUNCH & RECESS VOLUNTEER SIGN-UPS
Sign-ups are available below for 2025! Please prayerfully consider helping with lunch and recess. If you are able to devote a portion of your day to volunteering, it would be greatly appreciated. In cases of extreme weather, we may have indoor recess. It’s always beneficial to have extra hands for helping and an extra set of eyes for observing. Thank you in advance for being willing to serve HCA in this way!
SPIRIT DAY
To celebrate Ohio State’s playoff game this Friday, students may wear an OSU or any college football top with uniform bottoms on Friday, January 10.
THEATER CLUB PERFORMANCE
Please join us for a performance of The Winter’s Tale on Friday, January 17 at 6:30 p.m. or Saturday, January 18 at 6:30 p.m. Due to limited seating, please RSVP to reserve a spot using the links below. Reservations are on a first come, first served basis.
2025 SPEECH MEET
Speech meet selections have now been shared with 6th grade students. All students must communicate their selection title to their teacher before Friday, January 10th. If you have not received the details, please reach out to Mrs. Fleagle. Start practicing now!
COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS (CCP)
CCP is Ohio’s dual credit program which enables students to earn high school credit and college credit at the same time with little or no cost to the family. The purpose of the program is to promote rigorous academic pursuits while providing options for college-ready students. An informational meeting for 6th-11th grade parents will be held on Wednesday, January 29 from 6:30-7:30pm in the Chapel.
11TH GRADE ACT
11th graders will have Rhetoric seminars for ACT prep on January 17 and 24. The ACT will be administered on campus on the morning of Thursday, February 27 and students will be dismissed for the day at 11:30am. Practice tests are also available for at-home preparation.
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent Teacher Conferences on January 31 are for Lower School only. Upper School will still have classes that day and the shuttle will run as normal.
LUNCH VOLUNTEER SIGN-UPS
Please consider volunteering to help with Upper School lunch service on Wednesdays. If you are unable to fulfill a commitment, please contact Bobette Hatteberg at bobette.hatteberg@heritageclassicalacademy.org.
Track & Field registration is coming soon!
THEATER CLUB PERFORMANCE
Please join us for a performance of The Winter’s Tale on Friday, January 17 at 6:30 p.m. or Saturday, January 18 at 6:30 p.m. Due to limited seating, please RSVP to reserve a spot using the links below. Reservations are on a first come, first served basis.
BASKETBALL
Please see the HCA Athletics Calendar for upcoming basketball games.
SPRING CLUBS & SPORTS SURVEY
The Spring Clubs and Sports survey is now open.
WINTER CLUBS
Winter Clubs registration is now closed. Please see the Clubs Calendar on the HCA website for Club dates, times and locations.
SKI CLUB
The deadline set by Boston Mills/Brandywine has passed for Ski Club. If students have gear and a lift pass or would like to purchase them through Boston Mills, they are welcome to come ski with HCA on Friday evenings.