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Events:
Visit often for updates and
additional details!

August Events

August 1 – Backpack Blitz
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Southview Middle School, Door W13. Free backpacks and school supplies!

August 6 – Kindergarten Jumpstart


5:30–6:45 p.m. at Heritage. Join the PTO for popsicles on the playground from 6:30–6:45 p.m.!

August 11 – Teacher Assignments Available
Teacher assignments will be available through the Parent Portal and ParentSquare.

August 14 – Back-to-School Pool Party
7:15–9:15 p.m. at Cascade Falls Aquatic Center.

August 18 – Meet the Teacher Night
4:00–6:00 p.m. The PTO will be selling shirts and more! Whip Delight will also be available with tasty treats. A portion of the sales will benefit Heritage PTO!

August 23 – Chalk the Walk
12:00–8:00 p.m. at Heritage. Help us decorate the sidewalks for the first day of school!

August 24 – First Day of School
Welcome back, Heritage Hawks! Have a wonderful school year!

August 31 – First PTO Meeting
Join us for our first PTO meeting of the new school year from 6:00–7:00 p.m. in the school library. We would love to see you there!

September Events

September 7 – Labor Day
No school

September 11 – Picnic in the Park
5:00–7:00 p.m. Bring chairs or a blanket, along with dinner! A food truck will also be available. Enjoy music, games, and family fun!

September 17 – Panera Bread Spirit Night
4:00–8:00 p.m. at 2310 SE Delaware Avenue. Flyers will be sent home and must be presented when ordering.

September 24 – School Picture Day
Come ready to smile!

September 25 – Sun Run
Check your email for your student’s scheduled time. Follow our social media pages for updates!

September 28 – Professional Learning Day
No school

September 29 – PTO Meeting
6:00–7:00 p.m. in the school library. We would love to see you there!

October Events

October 2 – National Custodian Day
Thank you to our hardworking custodians who keep our school looking its best!
Disguise a Pumpkin projects are also due today.

October 5 & 6 – Conferences

October 9 – Fall Break No School

October 12 – Professional Learning Day No School
 

October 17 – Trunk or Treat
4:30–7:00 p.m.
Sign up to have a trunk here

November Events

November 2 – PTO Meeting
6:00–7:00 p.m. in the Heritage library.

November 5 – Picture Retake Day
Get ready to smile!

November 6 – Urban Air Spirit Night
4:00–9:00 p.m. Flyers will be sent home and must be presented at the event.

November 11 – Veterans Day/Professional Learning Day
No school.

November 23 – Giving Tree Begins
Help support Heritage families during the holiday season.

sign up here

November 25–27 – Thanksgiving Break
No school.

November 30 – December PTO Meeting
6:00–7:00 p.m. in the Heritage library.

December Events

December 4 – Giving Tree Donations Due
Please bring all donations to the school office.

December 7 – Red Robin Spirit Day
Support Heritage PTO by dining in or ordering food to go!

December 9 – Disguise a Gingerbread Projects Due

December 21–January 1 – Winter Break
No school. Have a safe and enjoyable winter break!

January Events

January 4 – PTO Meeting
6:00–7:00 p.m. in the Heritage library.

January 12 – Applebee’s Spirit Day
Remember to bring your flyer!

January 15 – Professional Learning Day
No school.

January 18 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
No school.

January 22 – BINGO
Join us after school in the Heritage lunchroom for BINGO!

February Events

February 1 – PTO Meeting
6:00–7:00 p.m. in the Heritage library.

February 2 – McTeacher Night
4:00–7:00 p.m. at the McDonald’s on SE Delaware Avenue. The class with the most students in attendance will receive free Happy Meal coupons and take part in a photo during the check presentation! Plus, watch for a surprise visitor!

February 15 – Professional Learning Day
No school.

February 19 – Family Neon Dance Party 5-7pm in the gym

March Events

March 5 – Disguise a Leprechaun Projects Due

March 7 – Online BINGO
Join us online for a fun game of BINGO!

March 8 & 9 – Spring Conferences

March 10 – PTO Meeting
6:00–7:00 p.m. in the Heritage library.

March 12–19 – Spring Break
No school.

March 23 – Slim Chickens Spirit Night
4:00–8:00 p.m. Remember to bring your flyer, and 20% of your purchase will be donated to Heritage!

April Events

April 5 – PTO Meeting
6:00–7:00 p.m. in the Heritage library.

April 5–9 – National Assistant Principals Week
Thank you, Mr. Hamilton, for everything you do for Heritage!

April 7 – Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
Thank you to all our amazing paras who work hard and care so much for our students!

April 12–23 – Coin Battle
Let the friendly competition begin!

April 16 – Coin Battle Family Event
Join us after school for a fun family event!

April 21 – Administrative Professionals Day
Thank you, Mrs. Ware and Mrs. Crabbs, for keeping everything running smoothly!

April 26 – Professional Learning Day
No school.

April 30 – Principal Appreciation Day
Thank you, Mrs. Reha, for your leadership and for inspiring our school to achieve great things!

May Events

May 3–7 – Teacher Appreciation Week
Thank you to our incredible teachers for everything they do to help our students learn and grow!

May 7 – School Lunch Hero Day
Thank you to our amazing lunch staff for keeping our students well-fed and ready to learn!

May 10 – PTO Meeting
6:00–7:00 p.m. in the Heritage library.

May 12 – School Nurse Day
Thank you to our wonderful school nurse for keeping everyone safe, healthy, and supported!

May 18 – Uptown Dairy Spirit Night
4:00–8:00 p.m. Bring your flyer, grab a tasty treat, and support Heritage PTO!

May 28 – Last Day of School

  • Two-hour early dismissal

  • Fifth-grade graduation

  • Scooter’s-sponsored end-of-school event with free treats

Have a safe and wonderful summer! ☀️

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