January 16, 2025
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY - NO SCHOOL | January 20
EARLY CHILDHOOD & LOWER SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES - NO SCHOOL FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD AND LOWER SCHOOL ONLY | January 31
EARLY DISMISSAL | February 6
SPEECH MEET | February 11
IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO TURN YOUR OHIO TAX DOLLARS INTO HCA SCHOLARSHIPS!
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.
FIELD TRIPS FUNDRAISER
Join us in fundraising for the 7th and 8th grade field trip and the Rhetoric School field trip! Additional details regarding these excursions are forthcoming. All students (both Lower and Upper School), faculty, and staff members are invited to participate in a dress-down day for a contribution of $2 on Wednesday, January 22 and Tuesday, January 28. Jeans are permitted, however, leggings are not. All proceeds from the dress-down days directly fund the field trips.
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, Mr. Nees chats with Mrs. Pam Larison about HCA’s unique approach to technology in the classroom. Listen here!
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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LUNCH SERVICE ON JANUARY 21
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be no school on Monday, January 20. As a result, Chick-fil-A lunch service will not be available on Tuesday, January 21. Thank you for your understanding.
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.
SUPPORT HERITAGE ATHLETICS
We encourage you to visit the Athletics page on our website, where you will find the Club and Athletic calendars. We invite you come out and cheer on our Griffins basketball teams!
SPEECH MEET
The Speech Meet is on February 11 — it is important for students to start memorizing their speeches! Please encourage your child to practice daily. Additionally, please ensure that your child is familiar with the introduction guidelines and any other specific requirements for their category.
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!
HERITAGE ATHLETICS
We encourage you to visit the Athletics page on our website, where you will find the Club and Athletic calendars. We invite you come out and cheer on our Griffins basketball teams!
SPEECH MEET
The Speech Meet is on February 11 — it is important for students to start memorizing their speeches! Please encourage your child to practice daily. Additionally, please ensure that your child is familiar with the introduction guidelines and any other specific requirements for their category.
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.
CHAPEL WITH DAN LARISON | January 17
SCHOLE | January 24
HOUSE EVENTS | January 31
LIMITING STUDENT CALLS HOME
There is an increase in students requesting to call home for forgotten items such as homework, gym attire, and sports uniforms. We desire to instill a sense of responsibility and planning in our Upper School students during these formative years. Please encourage your child to utilize their planner to remember daily necessities. Students will be permitted to call home only in cases of genuine emergencies.
UPPER SCHOOL COURSE SELECTION
Course selection sheets for the Upper School will be distributed to current 9th and 10th graders this Friday, January 17. 11th graders will receive their course selection sheets during their individual meetings with Mrs. Johns. We encourage parents to discuss class choices for the upcoming academic year with their Rhetoric students!
Please submit completed forms to Mr. Hatteberg by Thursday, January 23. Additionally, we will be meeting with our current 8th-graders soon to discuss their course options for next year.
7TH & 8TH GRADE FIELD TRIP MEETING
All parents of 7th and 8th graders are invited to a Philadelphia field trip meeting with Brian Nowak from Nowak Tours on Thursday, January 23 from 3:15 p.m. — 3:45 p.m. in the Chapel. If you are unable to attend the meeting, all pertinent information will be communicated via email.
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 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. 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 11:30 a.m. 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.
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.
WINTER CLUBS
Winter Clubs registration is now closed. Please see the Clubs Calendar on the HCA website for Club dates, times and locations.
TRACK & FIELD
Registration coming soon.