May 1, 2025
EARLY DISMISSAL | May 1
NO SCHOOL–RECORDS DAY | May 2
EARLY DISMISSAL AND SPRING CONCERTS | May 12
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (NOON DISMISSAL) | May 23
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
This morning, parents and staff gathered at the Peninsula campus after drop-off to pray for our school and nation. The day continued with a time of prayer over Zoom at noon and will conclude this evening with prayer walks at the Pepper Pike campus.
We invite you to join us tonight, as your schedule allows, for what promises to be a meaningful time of fellowship and submission to the Lord. Prayer walks will begin in the Chapel and are scheduled for 6:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.
Thank you for partnering with us in prayer. It is a gift to seek the Lord together as a school community.
GIVING DAY
Giving Day is almost here! Heritage will compete in this annual 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, providing 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.
NEW SPIRIT WEAR STORE
We are excited to announce the launch of our brand-new Spirit Wear Store, powered by BSN, which offers a variety of customizable apparel and accessories. As a grand opening special, enjoy 20% off your entire order now through May 28 with the code SPIRIT20. Shop through the link here or access it at anytime via our school website.
SPRING CONCERTS
Our spring concerts will be held on Monday, May 12, at Parkside Church. We look forward to celebrating our students’ hard work and musical growth with you! Peninsula’s concert will begin at 5:30 p.m., and Pepper Pike’s concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. More details, including student arrival times, will be shared via email soon.
Please note: this will be an early dismissal day, with no aftercare or after-school clubs.
MOTHER & SON OUTING
Join us for a fun evening of baseball and bonding on Friday, May 9! Boys from preschool through 5th grade and their moms are invited to Canal Park in Akron for a Rubber Ducks game. The deadline to purchase tickets has been extended to May 7! You can secure your tickets here.
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, an initiative which is a pivotal step for the future of our school. 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 past few weeks, informative dessert gatherings have been held in homes throughout the area. If you were unable to attend the one you were originally invited to, join us on May 5 at 7:00 p.m. at Grace Church – Bath Campus. Please RSVP to Ana Herceg at afherceg@gmail.com for the dessert, or consider attending one of our upcoming open house events at either campus—see below for more details.
A PLACE TO GLORIFY AND GROW CAMPUS OPEN HOUSES
Come enjoy a time of fellowship with other HCA parents and hear more about the exciting ways God is at work in our school. RSVP here to attend the Pepper Pike Open House on Wednesday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m., or here for the Peninsula Open House on Thursday, May 15 at 7:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PUBLIC PHASE NEWSLETTER
Please click here to access the latest A Place to Glorify and Grow Newsletter.
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 kicks off a two-part series on the importance of the arts at Heritage. Join us as he sits down with Mrs. LeHoty and Miss Dovci to explore the profound impact of singing and glorifying God through song at Heritage. 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.
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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FIELD DAY
The end of the school year is fast approaching. On the last day of school, Friday, May 23 we will have Field Day. We plan to fill the morning with games, activities and a memorable send-off into summer. If you would like to be a part of this fun event, please see the sign-up here for a list of volunteer opportunities and requested donations. Thank you for your participation!
PRAYING MOMS & DADS
Heritage moms, you are invited to join together for prayer on the second Thursday of the month, from 8:30–9:30 a.m. in the library. Heritage dads, please pray with us on the second Friday of the month, from 6:30–7:30 a.m. in the library.
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 date:
Acadience Benchmark: Grades K–5 May 5–9
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!
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 date:
Acadience Benchmark: Grades K–5 May 5–9
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:
COLLEGE SPIRIT WEAR DAY | May 9
8TH GRADE CAPSTONE PRESENTATIONS | May 14–20
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!
RHETORIC SCHOOL SPRING EVENT
All Rhetoric students are invited to a spring event at Whirleyball Cleveland on Friday, May 16. Participants will enjoy an afternoon filled with delicious food and activities like bowling, Whirleyball, and laser tag. Register here by May 9.
HCA GOLF CLINIC
This is the last week to sign up for the HCA Golf Clinic on Saturday, May 10, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at the Golf Dome in Chagrin Falls. For a cost of $35, students in grades 5 through 11 will have an opportunity to master fundamentals, sharpen their skills, and enjoy learning more about the game. Click here to reserve a spot!
SUMMER CAMPS REGISTRATION
There are still spots available for summer camps! Please click here to sign up.
