July 30, 2026

Staffing Update for 2026-27

We have several new faces and familiar faces in new roles at Heritage this year! Please help us in welcoming them to their new roles:



• Mr. Greg Gilbaugh will be our new Head of School!
• Mrs. Dayna Rosenberg (filling in as PreK teacher while Mrs. Vorwerk is on maternity leave)
• Mrs. Yolanda Sanchez (Mrs. Rosenberg's aide until Mrs. Vorwerk returns)
• Miss Rachel Hunter (TK Aide in Mrs. Peters' class)
• Mrs. Amy Christen (Kindergarten Aide in Mrs. Smith's class)
• Miss Maren Judisch (4th Grade Teacher)
• Mrs. Megan Abel (4th Grade Teacher)
• Mrs. Kara Wehmeyer (5th Grade Teacher)
• Mr. Matt Sheyko (moving to Middle School Teacher)
• Mrs. Allie Spann (Extended Care Coordinator)
• Mr. Shawn Sandersfeld (Band Director) 

Back to School Work Day - Sat, Aug. 15

With the start of school just around the corner, we need your help to spiff up the school building and surrounding campus. On Saturday, August 15, we 'll have our annual Back to School Work Day from 8:30am to 12:00pm. As always, more hands equal less work. This is an excellent way for you to meet other school families and we would love to see you there. As the date gets closer, we'll send out some additional information and what is needed that day!

Pre-K and TK Parent Orientation Night - Aug 20th 6:00-6:30pm

Mrs. Peters, Mrs. Vorwerk, and Mrs. Rosenberg would like to invite all of our TK and PreK parents to come on Thursday, August 20th from 6:00-6:30pm before the All School Back to School Night to get important information that will ensure our school year is started off right. This will be a time set aside to meet the teachers, get your questions answered and drop off any supplies. We look forward to seeing our TK & PreK Parents on Thursday, the 20th!

Back to School Night - Thursday, August 20

We're looking forward to seeing you on Thursday evening, August 20th for our annual Back to School Night. The itinerary for the evening is as follows:

·         6:30-7:15pm - Teachers will be in their classrooms welcoming families and receiving school supplies.

·        7:00-8:00pm - Ice Cream Social on the lawn (or Gymnasium if it's raining)

You won't want to miss this fun event to kick off the new school year! Additional information can be found in the Parent Student Handbook under the Special Events Section in the back.

The office will be open that evening if you need to finalize any paperwork or payments before the start of the school year.

Heritage H.A.N.D.S. Back to School Skate Party - Fri, Aug 21

Join us for a fun evening of skating! All participants must complete a waiver at https://sbarbarella.wixsite.com/glidengo/waiver

Heritage H.A.N.D.S. First Day of School Coffee - Aug 26

We're excited that Juniper Roots Coffee will be on site on the first day of school from 7:30am-8:45am for parents to order before or after drop off. Grab a coffee and hang around to catch up with other parents or get one to go compliments of H.A.N.D.S.! This is for parents and staff only (sorry students!).

Substitute Teachers Needed

We are looking to add some additional folks to our substitute teacher list. Substitute teaching is a great way to formally work with great kids in a great environment while enjoying the benefit of some flexibility. At Heritage Christian School, substitute teachers earn $18.14 per hour. If you would like more information, contact the school office.

Before and After School Supervisors Needed

Help spread the word among your friends, in the neighborhood, at your churches, and at work. If you know someone who loves working with kids and is looking for a part time job, send them our way. We're looking for additional Before and After School Supervisors from 7-8am and/or 3:30 to 5:30pm each school day. This is a great opportunity for a college student to pick up some part time work (hourly rate is $16.00). If you or someone you know is interested, contact Allie Spann (spanna@hcs-nl.com).

School Calendar

Please take note of the school calendar for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. Did you know? You can subscribe to the Heritage Calendar by going to our website and clicking on 'Calendar' under the 'Parents' tab. Click on the Subscribe button at the bottom and choose the option that you prefer. That will save you a lot of time entering in each event individually.

In addition, revisions to the Parent/Student Handbook have also been made. All revisions from previous years are highlighted and you are strongly encouraged to take a look at those changes by clicking the following link: Parent Student Handbook

Volunteer Screening Process

If you anticipate volunteering with direct supervision over students this year (driving for field trips, serving lunch, coaching, etc.), you will need to complete a Volunteer Application. This application needs to be done each school year so even if you filled one out last year, you will need to do it again this year before being able to volunteer. You can visit our website and click on the Parents Tab and then Volunteer Application or click here to access the application. You'll choose the volunteer option and then click on the form for the volunteer opportunity you would like to apply for. One item to note is that if you will be driving for a field trip, we need a copy of your drivers license as well as a copy of your declarations page showing your vehicle insurance limits (not just the insurance card). If you have questions, contact Sarah Franje, franjes@hcs-nl.com.

Update your child's immunization records this summer

Many of you may be scheduling health exams and athletic physicals over the summer. Please assist the office by requesting an updated record of immunization for your child at their next exam. This is especially important for students entering kindergarten and 7th grade when additional required immunizations are given. The Department of Public Health and Human Services requires the school to have an up-to-date record of immunization on file before our annual audit in the fall. Immunization records can be faxed to 319-626-4779.

Order and Pay for Lunches Online

The lunch menu for August and September will be available the 2nd week of August. You'll receive a separate email with the menus and details for ordering. As a reminder, you have the ability to pay for those lunch orders online by connecting your bank account or a debit/credit card. This year you will be required to pay online at the time of the order. There is no fee for connecting your bank account. There will be a convenience fee for credit cards as follows:

·        Credit and debit card payments: 3.75% of transaction amount

For more information about signing in to FACTS Management and completing online lunch orders, click here.

Please place all lunch orders online regardless of your payment option.

Updated Forms for Returning Families - Action Required!

If you are a returning family this year, you should have received an email from Sarah Franje regarding forms that need updated each year. Please make sure you log on to your FACTS Family Portal (www.factsmgt.com) to verify the information and complete the Field Trip and Medical Release Form for 2026-27 along with the Acceptable Internet Use Form. Refer to the email for detailed instructions. Any questions can be directed to Sarah in the office at franjes@hcs-nl.com or 319-626-4777.

Sports Update

Heritage will be offering soccer, cross country, and volleyball this fall for our students. We plan to have both a JV and Varsity coed soccer team. The teams will be coached by Marco Alambert and assisted by Brad Mitchell and Max Jiang. Since the first game is before school starts, practices will begin the week before, Monday, August 17. Our girls’ volleyball teams will be coached by Sarah Franje and assisted by Dayna Rosenberg. We will field both a 5th/6th and 7th/8th team. The volleyball teams will start practice in mid-September.

Fall Sports Schedules

If your child will be participating in a fall sport (soccer, cross country, volleyball), please complete this Athletic Participation Form by August 6. Additional forms and fees must be submitted before your child is allowed to practice or play.   

• Athletic Contract 
• Permission Form (only for cross country athletes)
• Insurance Waiver
• Emergency Medical Authorization 
• Concussion Form
• Athletic Fee ($60 for soccer and volleyball, $30 for cross country)
• Athletic Physical (Athletic physicals are good for one year and a month grace period. If you need to know when your child’s athletic physical expires you can contact the Heritage office. You can submit the athletic physical the doctor’s office uses. An athletics physical form must be completed by a physician and signed by a parent; a regular physical form does not cover athletics.)

Forms and fees may be turned into the Heritage office during their summer office hours on Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. They can also be mailed to the school (255 Hackberry St, North Liberty, IA 52317) or digital copies can be emailed to franjes@hcs-nl.com.

Upcoming Events

SUMMER BREAK!

Back to School Work Day

Sat, Aug 15

8:30-12pm

PK & TK Parent Orientation Night

Thurs, Aug 20

6:00-6:30pm

Back to School Night

Thurs, Aug 20

6:30-8:00pm

Back to School Skate Party

Fri, Aug 21

5-8pm

Glide & Go Skate in Iowa City

First Day of School

Wed, Aug 26

H.A.N.D.S. Back to School Coffee

Wed, Aug 26

7:30am-8:45am

K-5th Parent Orientation Night

Tues, Sept 1

6:30pm

6-8th Parent Orientation Night

Thurs, Sep 3

6:30pm

No School

Mon, Sept 7

Labor Day

Quick Links

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2026-27 School Calendar

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2026-27 Class Supply List