August 14, 2025
PEPPER PIKE ORIENTATION & PIZZA SOCIAL | August 20
PENINSULA ORIENTATION & PIZZA SOCIAL | August 21
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - UPPER SCHOOL | August 25
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - LOWER SCHOOL | August 27
LABOR DAY - NO SCHOOL | September 1
CURRENT FAMILIES WEBPAGE
We encourage families to visit the new Current Families webpage (password: griffins25), where you’ll find key resources such as school supply lists, academic calendars, and student appearance standards.
HCA APP & CLASS LISTS
Click here to download the HCA app for easy access to class details, lunch orders, directories, the Griffin Rundown podcast, and more. Class lists will be available in your Renweb Family Portal beginning Tuesday, August 19.
ORIENTATION SCHEDULES
Pepper Pike Campus: On Wednesday, August 20, parents and students of all grade levels will gather in the chapel to begin orientation. Following this, Early Childhood and Lower School families will visit classrooms to meet teachers, while Upper School students will walk through their schedules.
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Lower School and Early Childhood Classes
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. or 1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Upper School Classes
Peninsula Campus: On Thursday, August 21, parents and students of all grade levels will gather at the Peninsula Campus for orientation in the gym, followed by classroom visits to meet their teachers. Teachers and classrooms will be available during the following orientation sessions only:
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Study Center, Preschool 3’s, & Jr. K 2-day Classes
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Preschool 4’s Jr. K 3-day, Jr. K 5-day, and Academy Classes
1:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Academy Classes
PIZZA SOCIALS
Families are invited to attend our annual pizza socials on each campus’s respective orientation day, from 5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. The cost is $3 per person. We kindly ask that you RSVP below by Monday, August 18 to help ensure enough food is ordered.
LATE START
Beginning Thursday, September 4, all campuses will operate on a late start schedule. Please see below for the late start drop-off and pick-up times.
HERITAGE ASSOCIATION OF PARENTS
In keeping with our vision to partner with parents in the development of our students and to impact our community, Heritage relies on parents volunteering their time, gifts, and resources. Please prayerfully consider volunteering during the 2025-2026 school year. We thank you in advance for doing your part to advance classical and Christian education through Heritage Classical Academy.
ORIENTATION
We look forward to seeing you on Orientation Day—Thursday, August 21! While on campus, please stop by the cafeteria to pick up your child’s information packet. We will begin with a presentation in the gym, followed by a “Meet Your Teacher” time in the classroom.
ORIENTATION DAY VOLUNTEERS
As we prepare to welcome families back to campus for orientation on Thursday, August 21, we’re seeking volunteers to help the day run smoothly by serving at our Pop-Up Spirit Wear Sale.
To assist at our spirit wear table during orientation, 2 volunteers are needed from 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m., from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m and from 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. We invite you to consider serving our HCA community as we kick off the school year together! Click here to volunteer.
HERITAGE ASSOCIATION OF PARENTS
In keeping with our vision to partner with parents in the development of our students and to impact our community, Heritage relies on parents volunteering their time, gifts, and resources. Please prayerfully consider volunteering during the 2025-2026 school year. We thank you in advance for doing your part to advance classical and Christian education through Heritage Classical Academy.
LANDER ROAD CONSTRUCTION
Please allow extra time when coming to campus as current construction on Lander Road may affect travel to and from school. There is no confirmed end date for the project at this time and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we work together for a smooth and safe arrival for all.
ORIENTATION DAY VOLUNTEERS
As we prepare to welcome families back to campus for orientation on Wednesday, August 20, we’re seeking volunteers to help the day run smoothly by serving at our Pop-Up Spirit Wear Sale and Pizza Social.
To assist at our spirit wear table during orientation, 2 volunteers are needed from 9:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. and from 12:15 p.m.–3:30 p.m. During the pizza social, 5 volunteers are needed for pizza service from 5:15 p.m.–6:45 p.m., and 5 volunteers are needed for clean-up from 6:45 p.m.–7:30 p.m. We invite you to consider serving our HCA community as we kick off the school year together! Click here to volunteer.
REGULAR UNIFORM DAY (NOT A FORMAL WEAR DAY) | August 27
HOUSE SERVICE DAY | August 29
LANDER ROAD CONSTRUCTION
Please allow extra time when coming to campus as current construction on Lander Road may affect travel to and from school. There is no confirmed end date for the project at this time and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we work together for a smooth and safe arrival for all.
HERITAGE ASSOCIATION OF PARENTS
In keeping with our vision to partner with parents in the development of our students and to impact our community, Heritage relies on parents volunteering their time, gifts, and resources. Please prayerfully consider volunteering during the 2025-2026 school year. We thank you in advance for doing your part to advance classical and Christian education through Heritage Classical Academy.
Fall Clubs Registration Coming Soon!
FALL SPORTS SCHEDULES
Full schedules for all of our fall sports games and matches can be found on the HCA website. Click here to view the Athletic Calendar.
We invite the HCA community to come out and support our student-athletes! Home games begin in September, and your presence makes a difference—encouraging our teams, building school spirit, and glorifying God together.
CROSS COUNTRY
The HCA Cross Country team has been hard at work this summer preparing for the 2025–2026 school year. Coaches Kate Nees, Jeff Dunay, Mike Harris, Andrew Ferris, and Abigail Ferris are anticipating a strong season. The team’s first competition will be at the HOKA Invitational in Painesville on Saturday, August 23.
SOCCER
We are delighted to announce our inaugural soccer match, taking place on Thursday, August 21, at Christian Community School. Under the leadership of Coach Matt Newman, our co-ed Middle School team has been diligently preparing—honing new skills and refining existing ones. This marks an exciting milestone for our athletic program, and we look forward with great anticipation to watching it flourish in the seasons ahead.
GOLF
We are thrilled to introduce HCA’s first-ever golf team as part of our fall athletics program! Coaches Leah Hooper and Taylor Steinhoff will lead the team in their inaugural match on Thursday, August 14, in Mentor. This exciting launch provides our student-athletes with a unique opportunity to participate in a new sport while reflecting Christ through their play and sportsmanship.
VOLLEYBALL
The season is already off to a strong start for our Griffin volleyball teams. Our Middle School girls, the reigning OCSAA State Champions, are training with focus and intensity as they prepare to defend their title. Meanwhile, the Varsity girls—fresh off an impressive second-place finish at the National Christian Tournament at Cedarville University—are poised for another competitive and inspiring season.
Coaches Amanda Kenney and Elizabeth Wilsey return to lead these talented young women with excellence and purpose.
The team plays again on Friday, August 15, at Agape Christian Academy – Come cheer them on!