Our family has always believed very strongly in the value of Christian education and we are very fortunate for Heritage Christian School. Even before we had children and were still pursuing our own education in Iowa City, we began to hear about the history and reputation of HCS from other families in the area. We heard about the mission of HCS from members of our church and other friends. They enthusiastically shared about the school’s academic excellence, biblical focus, and the small size and caring environment. It was at this time that we began a desire to learn more about the school by going to an Educating for Eternity event. Because of the message, stories, and relationships we began to build by attending EFE, we began to support HCS, and have now done so for many years.
We now currently have three children that attend HCS, and we are so very grateful for the school. Primarily, we believe in HCS because of the biblical worldview by which the challenging academics are taught. Our children and many others are blessed with the opportunity to explore God’s creation, His grandeur, and His redemptive story in many vivid ways that we don’t believe exist in any other setting. Moreover, HCS students are also challenged to see how they are part of these and how it all has meaning for them too. One of our favorite parts of HCS is that our kids are constantly in the Word, building a foundation for life on the promises spoken in scripture.
We also appreciate the reputation for and continued focus on academic excellence. In addition to the favorable comparisons to other schools across the state, we routinely hear from other parents and HCS alumni how students from HCS are exceptionally well-prepared for secondary education. We have seen this academic focus delivered through the relational staff that have loved our children as they challenge them. The small class sizes also enable a personal and trusting environment. There are also many creative learning opportunities including wax museum/character presentations, writing projects, field trips, and career exploration fairs, to name a few.
Finally, we are blessed and grateful for the loving support of the HCS community. While our children have made wonderful friendships with fellow classmates and teachers alike, we as parents have also been able to connect with other families and develop meaningful relationships. In particular, the support of HCS has been made so very real to us this last year as our family went through a very tragic time. The HCS community helped us navigate the difficult circumstances by bringing us food, offering rides, offering to watch our kids, and really helping us out any way we might need. But more than anything, we felt every day the prayers of other believers lifting us up, caring for our children, and being the hands and feet of Christ.
We are so very grateful for HCS and we know it has been the best choice for our family and it is a blessing we experience every day.