August 28, 2026

Carline Procedures and Reminders

Crossing Guard Volunteers

We are still in need of a few for volunteers to serve as crossing guards during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. We currently are looking for Friday morning and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoon.

• Morning: 8:00–8:20 a.m.
• Afternoon: 3:10–3:35 p.m.

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!

Raptor Visitor Management System

• All visitors must enter through the school’s front door and present an ID such as a Driver’s License to be scanned or manually entered into the Raptor Visitor Management System.
• Once entry is approved, the Raptor will issue a badge that identifies the visitor, the date, and the purpose of his/her visit to be worn in plain sight while in the building.
• All visitors must leave through the school’s front door so the time of their departure can be recorded.
• After you've submitted your Driver's license the first time, you won't have to submit every time but just state your name and you will be in the system and our front desk ladies will be able to print your badge.

Thanks for your patience and cooperation as we keep your students safe! 

Attendance Reporting

Please call the office or email both your child's teacher and Erica Wallace (wallacee@hcs-nl.com) when your child will be absent, late, or leaving early for the day. Thanks!

Lunch Reminders - Microwave Use

A reminder that unfortunately we do not have a microwave available for students to use to heat up food at lunch time. Because of Department of Health regulations, students are not allowed into the kitchen area while lunches are being served and staff are not available to heat items for students. If your child wants something hot for lunch from home, you must send it in a thermos. Thanks for understanding!

Heritage Fall Apparel Online Store - Ends tomorrow!

The Heritage Christian School Fall Apparel Catalog is live! Store closes August 29th. Apparel will be shipped to our school and left in your oldest child's locker to take home. If you have any questions, please email Laura Hanneman at hertitagehands@hcs-nl.org. 

https://heritage-eagles.spiritsale.com/

Band Instruments

Do you have a band instrument in good, playable condition sitting unused in your closet? If you or your child have an instrument you’re no longer using, we would love to have it donated to the school!

Having additional instruments available allows students who are interested in trying an instrument to explore new opportunities and helps provide options for students who may not be able to purchase an instrument.

If you have an instrument you’re considering donating or have questions about whether it would be a good fit, please reach out to our Band Director, Mr. Sandersfeld, at sandersfelds@hcs-nl.com.

Thank you for helping us make music accessible to more of our students!

“There’s an app for that!”

If you are interested, Google Classroom has an app available for smart phones. It’s an easy way to access your child’s newsletter and classroom information right from your smart phone. Check it out on your phone’s app store.

Opportunities to Support Heritage/Earn Cash for our School



There are a few different programs that Heritage participates in that can earn cash for our school or help with your own tuition dollars.

Box Tops for Education: No more clipping, simply use the app and scan your receipt that includes qualifying items. For more information visit boxtops4education.com. Each box top is worth 10 cents for our school! Order your groceries online and don't have a paper receipt to scan? Simply forward your email receipts to receipts@boxtops4education.com using the email account you use for Box tops and Heritage will be credited for the qualifying items!

Loaves 4 Learning: Collect UPC's from bread for Loaves 4 Learning. Head to www.loaves4learning.com to find out more and print off bread coupons!

Hills Bank Classroom Cash: Just by using your Hills Bank debit card, you can earn money for Heritage. With every purchase, the bank will make a donation back to the school at various times throughout the year. There is no cost to you. To find out more or to sign up for the program visit hillsbank.com/classroomcash.



Raise Right Program (TRIP/SCRIP): You can purchase gift cards to your favorite retailers and earn a rebate towards your tuition. There are hundreds of retailers available. For additional information about the program, visit our website.

Sports Update

Soccer Recap

The JV and Varsity teams had two games this past week. On Tuesday, they played Trinity Cedar Rapids and both teams came away with wins. The JV team worked together to pass the ball up the field and score many times, winning 8-0. The Varsity team wasted no time scoring, and Levi Kallemyn, Elliott Recker, Nehemiah Lemus each had a hat trick in the game. The Varsity team won 9-2. On Thursday, the Eagles traveled to Williamsburg to compete against LIS. The JV team came away with a 10-0 win, while the Varsity team fell in close match 2-3. Keep up the hard work Eagles!

Soccer Schedule

Monday – JV/V Practice 3:30-5:30

Tuesday – JV/V Game at Central Lutheran Newhall @ 4:30/5:30

Thursday – JV/V Practice 3:30-5:30

Cross Country Schedule

Monday – Meet at Trinity Davenport @ 4:30

Friday – Practice 3:30-4:30

Fall Sports Schedules

Upcoming Events

K-5th Parent Orientation Night

Tues, Sept 1

6:30pm

6-8th Parent Orientation Night

Thurs, Sept 3

6:30pm

No School

Mon, Sept 7

Labor Day

Quick Links

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