May 8, 2025
COLLEGE SPIRIT DAY | May 9
EARLY DISMISSAL AND SPRING CONCERTS (2:05 p.m.) | May 12
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (NOON DISMISSAL) | May 23
SPRING CONCERTS
Our spring concerts will be held on Monday, May 12, at Parkside Church. This will be an early dismissal day, with no aftercare or after-school clubs. Peninsula’s concert will begin at 5:30 p.m. and Pepper Pike’s at 7:00 p.m. Please see emails that were sent earlier for student arrival time, proper attire, and more. We look forward to celebrating the students’ hard work with you!
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.
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 Mr. Wiles and Mrs. Gushulak to delve into their unique perspectives and contributions to the arts program. Click here to listen.
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.
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.
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.
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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LAST DAYS AT THE PENINSULA CAMPUS
Last Day of Study Center – May 13
Last Day of Jr. Kindergarten Classes – May 14
Last Day of Preschool Classes – May 15
FIELD DAY
On the last day of school, Friday, May 23, is Peninsula’s Field Day, a morning full of games and activities. Please sign-up here for volunteer opportunities and requested donations. Thank you for your participation!
SPRING CLUBS
Spring Clubs are coming to an end. May 8 wraps up our Chess, Nature, and Soccer Clubs. Our 5th Grade Newspaper Club will have their final meeting next Tuesday, May 13. Thanks for a great season, Griffins!
CARPOOLING FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Are you going to carpool to school next year? Please sign up here to let us know if you are. If you plan to carpool, you must add the person driving your child(ren) as an Approved Driver in your Family Portal and inform the Campus Coordinator of carpooling plans. Please note that the school will not monitor this list, it is provided for parent planning purposes only.
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
We invite Heritage moms to join together for prayer. Mark your calendar for May 12, from 8:30–9:30am in the Dining Hall.
PRAYING DADS
We invite Heritage dads to join together for prayer. Mark your calendar for May 9 from 6:30-7:30 a.m. at Heritage Coffee in Solon.
COLLEGE SPIRIT DAY
Tomorrow, May 9, is College Spirit Day at the Pepper Pike Campus! We encourage all students to wear a shirt from your favorite college with your uniform bottoms.
SPRING CLUBS
Spring Clubs are coming to an end! May 8 wraps up our Gardening Club. Our Soccer Club will have their final meeting next Tuesday, May 13. Thanks for a great season, Griffins!
CARPOOLING FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Are you going to carpool to school next year? Please sign up here to let us know if you are. If you plan to carpool, you must add the person driving your child(ren) as an Approved Driver in your Family Portal and inform the Campus Coordinator of carpooling plans. *Please note, the school will not monitor this list but is provided for parent planning purposes only.
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
Parents of Rhetoric students, please join us on Friday, May 9, from 2:00–3:00 p.m. in the chapel for an informative panel discussion. A team of HCA staff will share insights and answer your questions about the college search process, choosing a major, and what to expect from college life—at both public and private institutions. This session is designed to benefit both students and their parents as you navigate this important next step.
CARPOOLING FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Are you going to carpool to school next year? Please sign up here to let us know if you are. If you plan to carpool, you must add the person driving your child(ren) as an Approved Driver in your Family Portal and inform the Campus Coordinator of any carpooling plans. Please note that the school will not monitor this list, it is provided for parent planning purposes only.
RHETORIC FORMAL JACKETS
All current 8th graders have been fitted for their formal HCA jacket that they will receive as a gift from the school in the fall. If your current 9th–11th grader needs a jacket in a new size, the cost is $130, which will be charged to your FACTS account. Please have them sized next week, May 12–16, so we can include their replacement with our order. Please fill out the order form here by Monday, May 12.
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.
SEMESTER EXAMS
Semester exams will take place on Wednesday, May 21 and Thursday, May 22 with a noon dismissal for only 9th–11th grade students.
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Our last day of school, Friday, May 23 is a half-day, with dismissal at noon. Parents of 6th–11th graders are invited to our Memory Recitation in the Chapel from 8:15 a.m. to 8:35 a.m. Our Upper School students will then spend the remainder of the morning cleaning their lockers and participating in their first House Olympics!
TRACK AND FIELD
The Griffins Track Team is hitting its stride! The Junior High team will compete this Friday, May 9 at the East Palestine Invitational, followed by the High School team running on Saturday, May 10 at the Gilead Christian Invitational.
The season will wrap up with the National Christian Meet at Geneva College on Saturday, May 17, featuring athletes from 6th–11th grade. Go Griffins!
HCA GOLF CLINIC
This is the last week to sign up for the HCA Golf Clinic on Saturday, May 10, from 2:00 p.m. to 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.
