November 21, 2025

As you head into Thanksgiving break, we hope you enjoy every moment with your children—these years go by so quickly. In just over a month, it will be 2026! God has been good to Heritage, blessing us with many wonderful new families in our community. I’m excited to share our growth plans with you in January!

Afternoon Car Line Reminder:

• With growth comes growing pains, and the after-school car line is one of them. As you may recall, we implemented a two-section pickup system:
• Families with last names A–L pick up from 3:15–3:25 PM
• Families with last names M–Z pick up from 3:25–3:35 PM

On Wednesday, the line extended out of the parking lot and down Hackberry Street. We noticed a significant number of families from the latter group arriving early. For the system to work smoothly - and to avoid cars backing up onto the street - please help us by arriving during your designated pickup window. Thank you for your cooperation!

Annual School Survey:

• Our Annual School Survey closes on Tuesday, November 25. Your feedback provides valuable insight into the experiences and perspectives within our school community and helps guide thoughtful improvements that support our mission, vision, and shared goals. Because our school is small, high participation is essential for reliable data. If you haven’t yet completed the survey, please take a few moments to do so before it closes. We truly appreciate your input!



Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday - we look forward to seeing you in December!

Reminder - Thanksgiving Break

No School next week due to Parent Teacher Conferences on Monday and Tuesday and the Thanksgiving holiday. We wish all of our families a safe, healthy, and relaxing Thanksgiving break!

"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." I Thessalonians 5:16-18.

Parent Teacher Conferences - November 24th & 25th



If you haven't signed up for a time for Parent Teacher Conferences for your students, please do so soon! Conferences are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 24th and 25th.You should have received an email with a signup genius for each of your child's teachers. If you did not receive that or you have questions regarding Parent Teacher conferences, feel free to contact Erica Wallace at wallacee@hcs-nl.com or your child's teacher.

HCS Blanket Fundraiser

Snuggle in style this holiday season with our soft, plush Heritage Christian School blankets! Each purchase helps Heritage H.A.N.D.S. fund upcoming events and meet school needs. Limited quantities available.

Blankets are $20 each. Payment of cash or check (made out to Heritage H.A.N.D.S.) can be left in the office or you can venmo your payment to @Laura-Stopak using the QR code (verification code of 7228). Please complete the form sent home in your youngest child’s Friday folders and deliver them to the office by December 15th.

If you want them to be confidential for gifts please email Lauran Hanneman at heritagehands@hcs-nl.org.

Crossing Guard Volunteers

We are still in need of a crossing guard on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from 3:10-3:35p.m. Your support makes a real difference in building a safe and welcoming school community and we'd love for you to be a part of it! If you are interested please contact Erica Wallace. wallacee@hcs-nl.com

Enrollment for 2026-2027

Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year at Heritage Christian School is now open, and priority will be given to current families through December 1st. This is open to any new students (PreK-8th) desiring to enroll at Heritage. If your child already attends Heritage, they are automatically enrolled for the next school year.

If you need to apply for a younger/new child, sign into your current FACTS Family Portal. From the left navigation menu select the following:

·        Apply / Enroll

·        Application

·        Click to here to open Application

·        Create a New Student Application

Please email Sarah Franje (franjes@hcs-nl.com) or call the office at 319-626-4777 if you have any questions

Pray for the Nations

Please continue to pray for global workers Michael and Mary Pretorious and for our Compassion International sponsored child, Kossigan, from Togo. Students are welcome to contribute towards Kossigan’s sponsorship (through Compassion International) by giving money in their classrooms or the office. Thank you!

Please pray for:

·        Protection (physical, spiritual, emotional, etc.)

·        Boldness (to share Jesus authentically and powerfully)

·        Peace (people of peace to help share the Good News)

·        Assurance (that God is with them and is for them)

Sports Update

Basketball/Cheer Schedule

Pictures for all teams will take place on Monday, December 1. We will start shortly after 3:00 and hopefully be done with all teams by 3:45. 

5/6 JV Girls

Nov. 29 – Optional Practice 10:00-11:15am

Dec. 1 – Optional Practice 5:00-6:00pm

Dec. 2 – Game @ Trinity Davenport @ 4:30

Dec. 3 – Practice 3:30-4:45

Dec. 5 – Practice 3:30-4:45

5/6 JV Boys

Nov. 24 – Practice 4:30-6:00

Nov. 25 – Practice 7:00-8:30pm

Nov. 29 – Practice 11:30-1:00

Dec. 1 – Practice 3:30-5:00

Dec. 2 – Game @ Trinity Davenport @ 5:30

Dec. 4 – Practice 3:30-5:00

7/8 Varsity Boys

Dec. 1 – Practice 6:00-7:30

Dec. 2 – Game @ Trinity Davenport @ 6:30

Dec. 5 – Practice 6:00-7:30

5^th-8^th Cheerleading

Nov. 22 – Optional Practice 9:00-10:30am

Nov. 29 – Optional Practice 9:00-10:00am

Dec. 2 – Practice 3:30-4:30

Dec. 4 – Practice 5:00-6:30 

Upcoming Events

Parent Teacher Conferences

Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 24th and 25th

No School

Thanksgiving Holiday

Wednesday - Friday, Nov. 26th - 28th

No School

Christmas Band Concert

Thursday, Dec. 11

7:00pm

Christmas Choir Concert

Tuesday, Dec. 16

7:00pm

Board Meeting

Thursday, Dec. 18

6:00pm

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