As we enter our 15th and final year at Heritage, we reflect on the direction God has guided our path. We moved to Darcie’s hometown of Coralville the summer before our oldest was to begin Pre-Kindergarten. Our nephew was enrolled in the Heritage PK program, so we decided it would be a great opportunity for the boys to be together. So began our journey with Heritage Christian School, and three students later, we could not be more thankful for this blessing God bestowed upon us.
From the beginning, we could tell there was something special about Heritage. The teachers’ love and enthusiasm for teaching and for the students could be felt just by walking down the hall. The passion for developing a love for Jesus and a biblical foundation was evident. There was a sense of peace and honor throughout the school.
The school fully lives up to the mission. The staff at Heritage are truly invested in your child. It is not uncommon to see the teachers and staff cheering on students at sporting events or extra-curricular activities. The teachers partner with you to make sure your child is thriving academically and spiritually. Our three children have very different learning styles. The diligence and partnership with their teachers made the transition to high school, and now one to college, smooth because their academic, and most importantly, biblical foundations were set.
As we have ventured into the high school experience, it has been wonderful to see the alums branch out and try new things. They excel in music, theater, sports, clubs, and leadership positions. The classmates check in with each other, seek each other when they have group projects, and offer support and encouragement. High school staff recognize Heritage alum not only for their academic excellence, but their perseverance, kindness, servitude, and leadership. God is at work as these graduates strive to fulfill the attributes stated in The Portrait of a Graduate.
For us as parents, one of the greatest gifts is being able to be involved at the school and developing relationships with the staff, students, and families. Volunteering in the classroom, driving for field trips, serving lunch, or assisting with special events, provides an opportunity to build a strong family community and to see the special way in which God is at work at Heritage Christian School.
As we transition from our final year at Heritage, we are so thankful for the journey that brought our family to Heritage, and for the numerous staff and families that have poured their love into our family and Heritage’s mission. We are excited to see how God continues to use Heritage as a beacon of light to our Heritage families and our community.