October 23, 2026


Crossing Guard Volunteers


We are still in need of crossing guards for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoon, from 3:10-3:35. If you have time around dismissal to help out, this is a great way to serve the Heritage community.

 

Your support makes a meaningful difference in creating a safe and welcoming school community, and we would love for you to be a part of it! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Erica Wallace at wallacee@hcs-nl.com.

 

Thank you for helping us keep our students safe!

H.A.N.D.S. Meeting November 5th


Join us Wednesday, November 5th for our next Heritage H.A.N.D.S. meeting. We'll meet in the teacher's lounge after drop off in the morning. All are welcome!

All School Thanksgiving Chapel & Dessert


On Friday, November 20, we'll be having our annual All School Thanksgiving Day Chapel. We invite families to come for chapel at 1:30pm followed by a slice of pie or a cookie and fellowship together. You are welcome to bring a blanket and we'll sit on the floor and the bleachers. You are also welcome to take your students home afterwards. This is an opportunity for the entire school community to come together at the same time to give thanks through worship and fellowship. We look forward to spending time acknowledging together how God has blessed us as individuals, families, and a school.



We will provide the pie and cookie (planning for pumpkin and apple pie but we're at the mercy of what Costco's inventory is), and ask that if you are able to join us and would like a slice of pie or a cookie for yourself or your child, please indicate that on the lunch order that went out this week ($1 per slice and $.50 per cookie) or contact the office so we know how many pies and cookies to order. Those orders must be submitted by Thursday, October 29th. If you have any questions, please contact Brenda Wichhart or Erica Wallace in the office.

Parent Teacher Conferences - November 23-24



Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 23rd and 24th. Please watch your email the week of November 2nd for a signup genius link to sign up for a time with your child's teacher.

Halloween



We encourage you to celebrate Halloween at home, if you choose to do so, in a manner that you find appropriate for your family. Please do not send your children to school dressed up in costumes or with candy/treats for the purpose of celebrating Halloween. 


Our non-participation is not a judgment on the holiday itself or those who celebrate it, but rather a judgment on the best use of school time.



Thank you for your understanding

Enrollment for 2027-2028

 

Enrollment for the 2027-2028 school year at Heritage Christian School will begin Monday, November 2, and priority will be given to current families for the first month. This is open to any new students (PreK-8th) desiring to enroll at Heritage. When enrollment begins, you will apply through your FACTS Family Portal. If your child currently attends Heritage, they are automatically enrolled for the next school year.

 

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

Veterans Day Celebration


You are invited to join us for this very special annual community event held at Heritage on Wednesday, November 11th. We are thankful for our veterans, and we look forward to honoring them. The event's prelude will begin at 9:30am and will conclude by 10:45am. Please join us outside after the ceremony for an honorary flyover at 11:00am.


Feel free to spread the word to your friends and neighbors so that we can once again celebrate and honor the brave men and women that have served our country

Basketball Coaches and Assistant Cheer Coach Needed



5th/6th Girls Basketball Coach and Assistant Cheer Coach Needed

We are still seeking coaches for the following positions:

  • 5th/6th girls
  • Assistant cheer coach (ideally who would like to be the head coach next year)

We are looking for individuals who would like to help us fulfill the following athletic goals:

  1. Compete in a God-glorifying manner
  2. Develop Christ-like character in student athletes
  3. Develop and refine fundamental skills
  4. Establish positive relationships.

Coaches at Heritage are volunteers and do not need a state certificate or license. We do ask that our coaches agree with our school’s statement of faith, pass our school’s volunteer background check, take a short concussion course, and agree to some coaching guidelines. Organizational and communication skills, along with background or experience in the sport of basketball/cheer help. If we do not find a coach for the 5th/6th girls basketball team, we will unfortunately not be able to field a team. If you are interested or know someone who might be a good fit for this role, please reach out to Sarah Franje (franjes@hcs-nl.com) . Sarah Franje will contact any interested persons after this date to set up a time to meet.

Volleyball Recap

This past week, the Heritage Eagles had two games. On Monday, we played Cedar Valley Christian. It was a night where both teams consistently faced harder serves and struggled to serve receive resulting in both JV and Varsity falling to the Huskies in two sets. On Tuesday, the Eagles played LIS. The JV climbed out of a hole in the first set to tie it up, but couldn’t quite close it out, falling 23-25. The second set was a game of which team could serve and serve receive, and unfortunately for the Eagles, we found ourselves on the losing end, falling 5-25. In the Varsity game, the girls came out with strong serving in sets 1 and 3, which has often been where we find success. It took three sets, but the Eagles came away with a win, with scores of 25-11, 24-26, and 15-9. Emma Van Ottlerloo led the way with 12 ace serves.   


Volleyball Schedule

Monday – JV Practice 3:30-5:00

Tuesday – JV/V Game vs INCA (Home Game) @ 4:30pm

Wednesday – Varsity Practice 3:30-5:00

Thursday – JV/V Game at Trinity Davenport @ 4:30pm


Basketball/Cheer

If your child plans to participate in basketball or cheer this winter, please have you and your child read and sign the Athletic Contract by November 2. If this is your child’s first sport at Heritage this school year, please also complete the additional forms below.

All athletic fees will be charged through FACTS ($60 for basketball, $40 for cheerleading). If you want to pay with cash/check, please submit payment before November 2. If you have not done so recently, please make sure your child’s athletic physical is up-to-date (past 12 months), and you have shared with the office.


Fall Sports Calendar

Winter Sports Calendar

Upcoming Events


School Board Meeting

Thursday, October 29


Enrollment Opens

Monday, November 2nd


Veterans Day Celebration

Wednesday, Nov. 11th

9:30-11:15am


No School

Monday, Nov. 16th

Teacher In-Service


Picture Retakes

Thursday, November 12th


All School Thanksgiving Chapel & Dessert

Friday, Nov. 20th

1:30-3:00pm


Report Cards go home

Friday, Nov. 20th


Parent Teacher Conferences

Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 23rd and 24th

No School


Thanksgiving Holiday

Wednesday - Friday, Nov. 25th - 27th

No School

Quick Links


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2026-27 School Calendar

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Heritage Business Guide

2026-27 Class Supply List

Heritage Christian School exists to serve Christ by partnering with parents to provide biblically faithful, academically excellent education. The vision of Heritage Christian School is to be a leader in developing passionate life long learners committed to Christ.

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