April 24, 2025
EARLY DISMISSAL | May 1
NO SCHOOL–RECORDS DAY | May 2
EARLY DISMISSAL AND SPRING CONCERTS| May 12
HOT LUNCHES
As we near the end of the school year, we want to remind you that you can now place orders for the remainder of the year for your convenience. If you choose to continue ordering weekly, please note that orders must be placed by Sunday for Tuesday’s Chick-fil-A orders and by Monday for Wednesday’s pizza orders.
MOTHER & SON OUTING
Join us for an unforgettable evening of baseball and bonding! We warmly invite boys from early childhood through 5th grade and their moms to Canal Park in Akron for a Rubber Ducks game on May 9. Secure your tickets by May 2 to be part of this special event. Click here to purchase your tickets.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: A PLACE TO GLORIFY AND GROW
We are officially in 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 the email from our Head of School, Mr. David Nees, which introduces the campaign and outlines what you can expect in the coming months. Over the next few weeks, grade-level dessert gatherings are being hosted in various homes. These events are a great chance to enjoy fellowship and learn more about how you can be part of this meaningful effort. We hope you’ll consider attending one! If you're unable to attend the gathering you were originally invited to, we warmly invite you to join us at one of our Campus Open House events, hosted at Pepper Pike and Peninsula.
A PLACE TO GLORIFY AND GROW CAMPUS OPEN HOUSES
If you are unable to attend one of the in-home dessert gatherings, we would love for you to join us at one of our upcoming Campus Open House events. Come enjoy a time of fellowship with other HCA parents and hear more about the exciting ways God is at work at Heritage Classical Academy. We kindly request that you RSVP using the links below to assist with our event preparations—we hope to see you there!
Pepper Pike Campus – Wednesday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Peninsula Campus – Thursday, May 15 at 7:00 p.m.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PUBLIC PHASE APRIL NEWSLETTER
Please click here to access the A Place to Glorify and Grow April 2025 Newsletter.
GIVING DAY
Heritage is excited to compete in our annual Giving Day competition against schools nationwide from May 7 at 12 p.m. to May 8 at 12 p.m.! Last year, Giving Day contributions fueled the Annual Fund, which provided for teacher development, classroom resources, and student tuition assistance. Thanks to God’s provision through our generous donors, we are grateful to share that our 2024–2025 Annual Fund goal has already been met!
This year, all 2025 Giving Day gifts will go directly toward completing the public phase of our capital campaign, A Place to Glorify and Grow. We are now in the final stretch of this $15M campaign, and we humbly ask every Heritage family to prayerfully consider how they can come alongside us, whether through prayer, advocacy, or financial partnership, to help bring this vision to life. Every gift, every prayer, and every share make a difference! Visit our Giving Day webpage to learn more.
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 25, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
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 invites us to participate in a Griffin Rundown Rewind. We invite you to find your favorite podcast episode and relisten or listen to an episode you missed! Click here to listen.
EDCHOICE
The 2025–2026 EdChoice application window is open. All full-time academy students are eligible. If you received EdChoice for the 2024–2025 school year, 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.
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 30 at both the Peninsula and Pepper Pike campuses. Please note: the date for Peninsula has been updated from the original communication.
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 the Academy will be a half-day on May 23, with dismissal at noon. The school calendar has been updated to reflect this change.
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
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EARLY DISMISSAL
Thursday, May 1 is Early Dismissal at 2:05 p.m. for Academy and Early Childhood students. The Study Center will dismiss at 2:25 p.m. There is NO aftercare or after-school clubs. Thank you for arranging for your student(s) to be picked up at dismissal time.
5th GRADE STATE SCIENCE TEST
5th Grade Academy students will take the State Science test on Wednesday, April 30. This is a requirement for all students. Please ensure your 5th grader is at school and on time that day. Thank you for your support!
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!
EARLY DISMISSAL
Thursday, May 1, is Early Dismissal at 2:05 p.m. for Academy and Early Childhood students. There is NO aftercare or after-school clubs. Please make arrangements for your student(s) to be picked up at the 2:05 p.m. dismissal time.
LUNCH & RECESS VOLUNTEER SIGN-UPS
Your help is needed in the lunchroom on Tuesdays and Wednesdays! Thank you in advance for being willing to serve HCA in this way. Please see the links below:
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
COLLEGE SPIRIT WEAR DAY | May 9
RHETORIC SPRING EVENT: WHIRLYBALL CLEVELAND 3:30–6:00 p.m. | May 16
SEMESTER EXAMS (PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE) | May 21–22
RHETORIC SEMINAR COLLEGE PANEL
On Friday, May 9, from 2:00–3:00 p.m. in the Chapel, we will host a special college panel for our 9th–11th grade students and their parents. HCA staff members, representing the colleges they attended, will be answering questions and sharing valuable information. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to gain insights into the college experience!
TRACK AND FIELD
The high school track and field season continues with a meet at Crestwood High School on Tuesday, April 29. The middle school track and field teams will follow with their meet for 6th–8th graders at Old Trail School on Wednesday, April 30.
CHOIR CLUB
Thank you to everyone who came out to support the Choir Club’s concert! It was a fantastic conclusion to a wonderful season. Special appreciation goes to Miss Dovci for her dedication, leadership, and passion for the arts—your hard work made it all possible!
HCA GOLF CLINIC
This is the last week to sign up for the HCA Golf Clinic on Saturday, May 10, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Golf Dome in Chagrin Falls. Students in grades 5 through 11 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!
SUMMER CAMPS REGISTRATION
There are still spots available for Summer Camps! Please click here to sign up!
