April 10, 2025
GRANDPARENTS DAY | April 16–17
EASTER BREAK | April 18–21
EARLY DISMISSAL | May 1
NO SCHOOL–RECORDS DAY | May 2
EARLY DISMISSAL AND SPRING CONCERTS| May 12
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: A PLACE TO GLORIFY AND GROW
We are thrilled to announce the public phase of our capital campaign: A Place to Glorify and Grow. This initiative is a pivotal step in the future of our school and expanding our mission. Click here to read last week’s email from our Head of School, Mr. David Nees, which introduces the campaign and outlines what you can expect in the coming months. Stay tuned for more updates as we move forward together!
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PUBLIC PHASE APRIL NEWSLETTER
Please click here to access the A Place to Glorify and Grow April 2025 Newsletter.
YEARBOOK ORDERS DUE
Orders are due for a 2024-2025 HCA yearbook by noon on Monday, April 14. Please complete the order form separately for each student receiving a yearbook.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Are you looking for a way to serve Heritage this spring? Painting volunteers are needed at the Pepper Pike campus as we prepare the Maynard building for the 2025-26 school year.
Friday, April 11, 6:00–9:00pm
Wednesday, April 16, 6:00–9:00pm
Monday, April 21, 6:00–9:00pm
Friday, April 25, 6:00–9:00pm
Please contact Jason Fruh with any questions at fruhjm1@gmail.com.
THE GRIFFIN RUNDOWN
Every Tuesday, a new episode of the Griffin Rundown addresses important issues for families and the Heritage culture. This week, Mr. Nees converses with Pat Presley, Chief Operating Officer, and Elizabeth Joyce, Director of Advancement, about the launch of the public phase of our capital ampaign, “A Place to Glorify and Grow.” Listen here every Tuesday morning.
EDCHOICE
The 2025–2026 EdChoice application window is now open. All full-time academy students are eligible. If you received EdChoice for the 2024–2025 schoolyear, you must renew to remain eligible. Please visit our EdChoice webpage for more information and direct any questions to Evan Schrader at evan.schrader@heritageclassicalacademy.org.
GRANDPARENTS DAY SIGN-UP
We look forward to welcoming grandparents to both our campuses soon for special presentations and visits with their grandchildren! Peninsula Grandparents of Jr. Kindergarten, Academy, and Study Center students, please RSVP here for the session where your student will be presenting.
Wednesday, April 16
Session 1 Jr. Kindergarten & Academy: 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Thursday, April 17
Session 2 Academy: 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Session 3 Study Center: 1:00–2:20 p.m.
Pepper Pike Grandparents of Jr. Kindergarten through 11th grade students, please RSVP here for the session where your students will be presenting.
Thursday, April 17
Session 1 Kindergarten–11th Grade: 8:45–10:30 a.m.
Session 2 Jr. Kindergarten only: 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Session 3 Kindergarten–11th Grade: 12:30–2:00 p.m.
SPRING STANDARDIZED TESTING
We appreciate your support in ensuring that students are well-prepared and present for these important assessments. Please mark your calendars with the following dates:
5th Grade State Science Test: April 23 (Peninsula) and April 30 (Pepper Pike)
CLT: Grades 7–11 April 15
8th Grade State Science Test: May 1
Acadience Benchmark: Grades K–5 May 5–9
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL UPDATE
Please note that the last day of school for Heritage will be a half-day on May 23, with dismissal at noon. The school calendar has been updated to reflect this change.
LOST & FOUND
Please remember that the Lost and Found will be emptied at the end of each month. Any uniform items will be transferred to the uniform exchange and all other items will be donated. Come check it out before spring break!
ONLINE PRAYER MEETINGS
Please join us in praying with other Heritage parents, teachers, and administrators. Tuesday’s group meets at noon on Zoom. Thursday’s group meets at 8:15 a.m. via Teams.
Meeting ID: 841 3066 5990 Meeting ID: 287 430 164 757
Passcode: griffin Passcode: 694Yu6MQ
HERITAGE APP
Download the Heritage app to stay updated on all the latest information from Heritage.
LUNCH & RECESS VOLUNTEER SIGN-UPS
Please prayerfully consider helping with lunch and recess. If you are able to devote a portion of your day to volunteering, it would be greatly appreciated. In cases of extreme weather, we may have indoor recess and it’s always beneficial to have extra hands for helping and an additional set of eyes for observing. Thank you in advance for being willing to serve HCA in this way!
PRAYING MOMS AND DADS
Heritage moms, you are invited to join together for prayer on Monday, April 14 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Dining Hall. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the final praying moms meeting of the year on May 12. Heritage dads, please come pray with us on Friday, April 11 from 6:30 to 7:30a.m. at Heritage Coffee in Solon.
GRANDPARENTS DAY VOLUNTEERS
Grandparents Day is just a few days away and we are in need of your help to make this event run smoothly! The sign-up to send snacks or volunteer can be found here. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Linda Spence, linda.spence@heritageclassicalacademy.org or Katie Anne Mann katieanne.mann@gmail.com. Thank you for serving our school community so faithfully!
CHICK-FIL-A STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to our March Chick-fil-a students of the month!
Lawson Schrader
Reuben Ochenjele
LUNCH & RECESS VOLUNTEER SIGN-UPS
Please prayerfully consider helping with lunch and recess. If you are able to devote a portion of your day to volunteering, it would be greatly appreciated. In cases of extreme weather, we may have indoor recess and it’s always beneficial to have extra hands for helping, and an additional set of eyes for observing. Thank you in advance for being willing to serve HCA in this way!
UPPER SCHOOL CHAPEL | April 11
RHETORIC MENTORING | April 11
9th–11th GRADE NEW YORK CITY TRIP | April 22–25
7th–8th GRADE PHILADELPHIA TRIP | April 23–25
6th GRADE FIELD TRIP | April 24–25
RHETORIC SPRING EVENT: WHIRLYBALL CLEVELAND 3:30–6:00 p.m. | May 16
SEMESTER EXAMS (PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE) | May 21–22
GRANDPARENTS DAY VOLUNTEERS
Grandparents Day is just a few days away and we are in need of your help to make this event run smoothly! The sign-up to send snacks or volunteer can be found here. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Linda Spence, linda.spence@heritageclassicalacademy.org or Katie Anne Mann katieanne.mann@gmail.com. Thank you for serving our school community so faithfully!
6TH GRADE FIELD TRIP REGISTRATION
Our 6th graders have two upcoming daytime fieldtrips! On Thursday, April 24, 6th graders will go to Westwoods in Novelty for hiking and outdoor activities and Friday, April 25, they will travel to Columbus, OH to visit the Ohio History Center and the State House. To view the informative email from this past week, click here. If you have not already registered, click here to complete the registration form. To complete the Cupola Liability Waiver, click here. All registration items are due Tuesday, April 15.
SUMMER CAMPS REGISTRATION
Summer camps registration is now open. Please click here to sign up! Please note that the dates for the Folk Dance and Song Camp were incorrectly listed on the registration form. The correct dates are July 21–24.
TRACK & FIELD
The HCA Varsity Track team kicked off the season with a strong showing at the Pyma-Lake Weaver Invitational. Despite the challenging weather, the team showcased their talent and determination across multiple events, marking a successful opening meet for the 2025 season.
Don’t miss the varsity team’s next meet this Saturday, April 12 at 10 a.m. The team travels to Ridgedale High School in Morral, Ohio for the Dave Schorr Memorial Track Invitational.
CHOIR CLUB
You are invited to the Choir Club’s performance on Wednesday, April 16 in the Pepper Pike Chapel at 4:45 p.m. to showcase all they have been diligently working on this spring semester. If you have any questions, email Miss Dovci at rdovci@heritageclassicalacademy.org. We hope to see you there!
HCA GOLF CLINIC
We are pleased to invite you to the HCA Golf Clinic on Saturday, May 10 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Golf Dome in Chagrin Falls. Students grade 5th through 11th will have an opportunity to master fundamentals, sharpen their skills, and enjoy learning more about the game. The cost to participate is $35. Click here to reserve your spot!