Enrollment Opens, School Events Scheduled, New Head of School Hired, and Campus Secured
HOUSTON, TX — Heritage Classical Academy (HCA), a tuition-free public charter school, is excited to announce several major milestones as it prepares to open its doors for the 2025-26 school year. Enrollment is now open for kindergarten and first grade, and prospective families are invited to attend upcoming school information events. In addition, HCA has hired its founding Head of School and secured a permanent campus location. These developments mark significant progress toward HCA’s mission of delivering a classical education that fosters wisdom and virtue.
Enrollment Now Open for Fall 2025
The school is now enrolling students in kindergarten and first grade for the 2025-26 academic year. Beginning with these two grades, HCA will add one new grade level each school year, eventually serving students in grades K–8. Through a time-tested classical model that fosters character formation and critical thinking, HCA will engage students with rich content in literature, history, mathematics, science, and the arts. Students will learn to reason clearly, appreciate beauty, and pursue truth while forming intellectual habits that last a lifetime. For more details and to apply, visit heritageed.org/enroll.
School Information Events Scheduled for April
We invite families interested in learning more about Heritage Classical Academy to attend an upcoming School Information Meeting. These events will provide an opportunity to explore HCA’s mission, meet the Head of School, and get answers to any questions about the curriculum, philosophy, and enrollment process. Parents and guardians are encouraged to invite others who also may be interested in HCA.
Heritage Classical Academy Welcomes Founding Head of School
Heritage Classical Academy is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Gabriel Michalak as its Founding Head of School. Michalak brings extensive experience in classical education, having served as a teacher, team leader, Dean of Students, and an administrator. He holds degrees in history and teaching from the University of Dallas, and is dedicated to creating a school culture that values intellectual curiosity, moral excellence, and lifelong learning.
“We are thrilled to have Mr. Michalak’s expertise and passion at the helm of Heritage Classical Academy as we prepare to open our doors for the 2025-2026 school year,” said Stuart D. Saunders, HCA Board Chair. “His leadership and vision embody the core principles that Heritage Classical Academy stands for, and we’re confident he will guide our students to thrive in their pursuit of wisdom and virtue.”
Heritage Classical Academy Has a New Home
HCA is proud to announce the acquisition of its permanent school home, located at 1130 W. 34th St. in Houston. Renovations and updates are already underway to create an inspiring learning environment that aligns with the school’s mission and vision. The new campus will be ready to welcome students this fall for HCA’s inaugural school year.
“Securing a beautiful space that will serve as a strong foundation for our students, faculty, and families is an essential step in this exciting journey,” said Gabriel Michalak, Founding Head of School. “This campus represents our commitment to creating an environment where children can flourish academically, grow in character, and discover the joy of learning in a supportive environment.”
About Heritage Classical Academy
Heritage Classical Academy is a tuition-free public charter school whose mission is to develop every child’s mind to a state of wisdom and every child’s heart to a state of virtue through a classical education in the Western canon of liberal arts and sciences. Through a rigorous, time-tested liberal arts and sciences curriculum rooted in the classical tradition, HCA fosters intellectual curiosity, moral character, and a spirit of lifelong learning.
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