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Thank You!
A huge thank you to all who came out last night to help with the Evening of Art from mounting and arranging artwork to setting up the gym and then transforming it from the Art show into a welcoming space for Grandparents Day!
Also thank you for all the help today with Grandparents Day and making the day run so smoothly. We appreciate the way you all step up and support these events in a very busy time of year! Special thanks to Heritage H.A.N.D.S. for their organization and rallying the troops to get the jobs done!
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Teacher Appreciation Donations and Volunteers
Help us show our appreciation for our teachers who have gone above and beyond this year. Sign up to donate food or consider donating a $10 gift card from businesses that have supported Teacher Appreciation Week in the past!
Teacher Appreciation Donations
Heritage teachers give so much time to their students, now let's give a little time to them during Teacher Appreciation Week! Your time commitment is short, but the impact is big, so please sign up to volunteer and help us show our appreciation for all our teachers and staff do for our families.
Teacher Appreciation Volunteers
Check out the weekly schedule on ways we'll be blessing the staff!
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Operation G.O.O.D.
Our Operation G.O.O.D. fundraiser is going on now! The students will be collecting sponsorships in the form of donations from now until May 1st and then will participate in a morning of service to the community on May 8th.
If you haven't accessed your child's account yet, go to https://charity.pledgeit.org/OpGOOD2026 click on sign in on the top right corner (don't click join), and log in with your student's hcs email address and the password hcsopgood2023
Operation G.O.O.D. Summary 2026
Operation G.O.O.D. Instructions for Student Registrations
So far we've raised $6,905!
Questions? Contact Brenda Wichhart.
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Operation G.O.O.D. Volunteers Needed!
We need your help in driving or chaperoning for our various service projects on the morning of May 8th. Please check out the signup genius and see how you can help! If we can't secure enough drivers, we'll have to cancel our off-site service portions.
Kindergarten and 1st grade parent volunteers are needed from 9am to 11am to walk with the students for trash clean up and drawing encouraging notes with sidewalk chalk.
2nd-4th grade parent volunteers are needed to drive to Squire Point from 9am to 11am.
5th-8th grade parents volunteers are needed to drive to area city parks from 8:45am to 11am.
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2nd GRADE BAKE SALE
The second graders will be hosting a BAKE SALE FOR KOSSIGAN on Wednesday, April 29 AND Thursday, April 30. All items will be $1 each. Students are welcome to bring in money to buy some treats and support Kossigan. Thanks for your support!
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Safety Task Force
Heritage’s Safety Task Force will host an open forum on Sunday, April 26, at 6:00 PM at Heritage. This meeting is an opportunity to meet the members of the Safety Task Force, hear an update on current initiatives, and learn about future plans. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and share your ideas for improving safety at Heritage.
For more information, contact Ryan McFadden, Chair of the Safety Task Force, at ryanm@graceb3.org.
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FACTS SIS Login Process
Beginning May 6, FACTS will be introducing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). You will prompted with MFA when logging on to FACTS, and you may need to update your username and/or password to meet requirements. If you run into problems, feel free to contact the office, and we can help you out.
FACTS SIS Login Process Flyer
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Thank you, Mrs. Jansen
After 28 years volunteering as director of the Heritage Band, Mrs. Jansen will be retiring at the end of this year. Throughout her time, she has inspired and impacted countless students—transforming uncertain first notes into beautiful music and helping pique their musical interests. Many students have gone on to play in high school, college, and beyond.
We invite all alumni, students, and families to help us celebrate her legacy by sending a card, note of thanks, or sharing a favorite memory. These will be collected in the office and presented to her at the final concert on Thursday, May 14 at 7:00 PM with a cake reception to follow
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GreenState Give & Grow to Schools
From April 1-30, 2026, GreenState Credit Union members (new or existing) will again have the opportunity to make a donation (minimum $25 up to $500 per household) to Heritage through GreenState Credit Union's annual Give & Grow Schools Matching Program. Member gifts will be deducted from respective checking or savings accounts and GreenState will match member donations up to $5,000 for Heritage Christian School.
GreenState members can make a donation by going to here beginning April 1, 2026.
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ESA (Education Savings Account) Update
All resident families in Iowa are eligible to apply for an Education Savings Account for students in TK-8th grade. The application period is now open and will close on June 30, 2026. The amount of the ESA is expected to be $8,148 this year. Refer to the Iowa Department of Education's website or contact Brenda Wichhart with questions.
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Open Positions for the 2026-27 School Year
We're currently recruiting for the following open positions for the 2026-27 school year.
· Upper Elementary Teaching Positions
· Part-time Lower Elementary Aide Positions
· Full-Time BASP Coordinator/Elementary Aide
· Part-Time 5th-8th Grade Band Director
If you or someone you know may be interested, please visit the Employment page on our website and click on the position for a job description, complete the Application for Employment along with the Associated Questions and submit to Mr. Brian Goodbar
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Sports Update
On Monday, the 5th-8th track athletes participated at a meet in Oskaloosa with eight other Christian schools. It was a beautiful day, with Heritage competing well and even breaking a couple records. Heritage came away with 20 first place finishes, 16 second place finishes, 15 third place finishes, 9 fourth place finishes, and 6 fifth place finishes. Congratulations to Tobanimi Adeoye who broke the school record in the shot put (21’10.75”), and our 5th/6th 4x400 relay of Emma Van Otterloo, Anelise Watts, Vera Griffin, and Lorelei Humes broke the school record by over 20 seconds with a time of 5:23.84. It was wonderful to see the team cheer each other on. We are looking forward to a few more meets to continue to improve our times and distances! Way to go Eagles!
Track
Monday – 7th/8th BOYS Track Meet at Regina @ 4:00pm
Tuesday – 7th/8th GIRLS Track Meet at Regina @ 4:00pm
Wednesday – 3rd-6th Practice 3:30-5:00
Thursday – 5th-8th PICTURE DAY
Thursday - 7/8 Practice 3:30-5:00
Friday – 7th/8th COED Track Meet at Williamsburg @ 4:15pm
Saturday – 3rd-8th IDE Conference Track Meet at Benton Community @ 9:00am
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Upcoming Events
Safety & Security Task Force Forum
Sun, April 26
6:00pm
H.A.N.D.S. Meeting
Fri, May 1
8:15am
Last Day to Withdraw for 26-27 Without Penalty
Thurs, April 30
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 4-8
Spring Choir Concert
Tues, May 5
6:00pm (PreK-1st)
7:00pm (Heritage Singers/Jubilate 2nd-8th)
ICACSA Meeting
Thurs, May 7
6:30pm
Operation G.O.O.D. Service Project & Celebration
Fri, May 8
Spring Band Concert
Thurs, May 14
7:00pm
5th-8th Grade Band & Jubilate Trip
Fri, May 15 All Day
Fun Station
Heritage Night at the Kernels
Sat, May 16
8th Grade Graduation
Thurs, May 21
7:00pm
Last Day of School/Talent Show
Half Day - School Dismisses at 11:30am
Fri, May 22
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