Your First Week at HCA: What Families Need to Know

We’re just days away from opening our doors to our founding families for the very first time! We feel honored to take these first steps together and look forward to the wonderful year ahead. Here’s everything you need to know to ensure a smooth and successful start.

Meet the Teacher – Monday, August 11

Join us between 9–11 AM or 4–6 PM:

• This is a come and go to allow all families an opportunity to meet the teacher

• Meet your child’s teacher

• Drop off needed school supplies* (View Supply List)

• Pick up your carline placards

• Get important first-week information

*Families who ordered Edukits will find their child’s labeled Edukit waiting on their assigned desk.

First Day of School – Wednesday, August 13

Special Drop-Off for Day One (7:15 AM-7:45 AM)

• Parents may walk their child into the building on the first day.

• Follow the carline entry route, park in the rectangular fenced parking lot, and enter through the main entrance under the portico.

• Walk your child to their classroom, then return promptly to your vehicle to allow space for others.
  

Afternoon Pickup (3:30 PM-3:55 PM)

• Standard carline procedures will be used for dismissal on the first day.

School Hours

• Arrival: 7:15 AM

• Instructional Day Begins: 7:45 AM

• Students Tardy At: 7:46 AM

• Dismissal: 3:30 PM - 3: 55 PM

Carline Tips

• Families are welcome to use our parking lot to practice the morning drop-off route in advance to help children adjust.

• Beginning the second day of school, all drop-offs will be through the carline only.

Lunch & Snacks

• Students should bring a packed lunch from home.

• Each morning, students will have a designated snack time—pack a nutritious, easy-to-open snack. 

Backpacks & Supplies

• Bring a standard-sized backpack to hold lunch, snack, daily folder, and supplies.

• If you have not yet sent in school supplies, please bring them to Meet the Teacher or on the first day.

Uniforms

• Full HCA uniforms should be worn each day (View Uniform Guide).

• If your child’s uniform is on backorder, please wear navy pants or shorts with a plain white or blue polo until it arrives.

Special Notes for Kindergarten Families

• Pack a change of clothes (including undergarments) in a labeled Ziploc bag, stored in your child’s backpack.

Miscellaneous

• Label ALL ITEMS — lunchboxes, water bottles, all clothing items, backpacks, etc with your child’s first and last name.

• Students are welcome to bring a reusable water bottle labeled with their name.

Final Reminder

• All enrollment forms and documents should be submitted by Friday, August 8.

• For assistance, call 346-253-0380 or email enroll@heritageed.org.

We can’t wait to welcome you to our school community next week as we build a foundation rooted in knowledge, character, and purpose.