Hello Heritage Family,

We are excited to welcome you to the 2025โ€“2026 school year! Below is important information to help your family prepare for the first day of school.

๐Ÿ“… Key Dates & Times

  • First Day of School: Tuesday, July 29
  • School Hours: Mondayโ€“Thursday, 8:00 AM โ€“ 3:30 PM

๐Ÿ“ Withdrawing?

If your scholar will not be attending Heritage Academy, please email mesaregistrar@heritageacademyaz.com to request withdrawal forms.

Note: You may still receive school messages until July 29.

๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿซ Meet the Teacher Night โ€“ Monday, July 28, 5:00โ€“7:00 PM

  • Meet teachers & tour campus
  • Seniors can order caps & gowns with Jostens
  • Uniform vendors, supply lists, PTO info & more
  • Print your scholarโ€™s schedule before arriving โ€” schedules will not be distributed at the event
  • ๐Ÿ“Ž View Flyer

๐Ÿฆธ Heroโ€™s Welcome for New Scholars โ€“ Friday, July 25, 9:00โ€“10:30 AM

๐Ÿ“… Class Schedules

  • Now LIVE in the PowerSchool parent/student portal
  • Most classes are full โ€” schedules may change as we balance classes
  • Final schedules will be posted by Open House on July 28

๐Ÿ” PowerSchool Login

  • ๐Ÿ“Ž Login Instructions (link)
  • Questions? Email Ms. Connelly at heidi.conn@heritageacademyaz.com

๐Ÿ”„ Schedule Changes (Only for These Reasons)

  • Graduation credit issues (Seniors)
  • Incorrect level placement
  • Missing a class (blank schedule space)

Not accepted: Changes due to personal preference

  • Use the signup link sent in June to meet with Ms. Seaman, or complete a Schedule Change Request Form at the front desk during the first week of school

๐Ÿ’ณ Course & Elective Fees

  • Invoices will be sent July 29
  • Payment due by August 8 via MySchoolBucks
  • ๐Ÿ“Ž 2025โ€“2026 Fee List (Link or PDF)
  • ๐Ÿ“Ž How to Pay Fees (Link)

To use ECA funds: ๐ŸŽ Make a Donation Here โ€” do not pay the invoice directly

๐Ÿš— Parking Permits (Grades 10โ€“12)

  • Seniors have priority
  • ๐Ÿ“Ž Apply Here (link)
  • $50 cash only, payable at the front desk the first week of school

๐Ÿ’ป Google Classroom Access

โœ๏ธ School Supplies

  • Teachers will provide a list at Open House or first day of class

๐Ÿ“ต Electronics Policy

In accordance with Arizona state law, phones, earbuds, smartwatches, etc. are not permitted during the school day (8:00โ€“3:30) unless used for instruction or medical reasons.

  • Devices will be confiscated if used inappropriately
  • Parents must pick them up from the principalโ€™s office

๐Ÿ“ž Attendance Policy

  • Use SchoolMessenger or call the front office by 10:00 AM on the day of absence
  • Absences cannot be changed after 24 hours
  • Scholars should check Google Classroom for missed work
  • ๐Ÿ“Ž Attendance Infoย 

Missing 10% or more of a class (usually 5+ per semester) may result in lost credit.

๐Ÿ•— Tardy Policy

  • 3 tardies = lunch detention
  • Continued tardiness can result in suspension

๐Ÿš™ Drop-Off / Pick-Up

  • Arrive after 7:15 AM; pick up by 4:00 PM
  • Use the gated driveline behind the school
  • Follow staff directions
  • Do not line up before 3:15 PM โ€“ Mesa PD may issue citations
  • ๐Ÿ“Ž Driveline Map (PDF or link)

โ— Forgotten Items (“Oops” Policy)

  • Drop off items at the front desk โ€” scholar can retrieve during passing periods or lunch
  • Scholars will not be called out of class

๐Ÿฅช Lunch Options

  • Most scholars bring lunch from home
  • MyHotLunchbox offers daily lunch for purchase
  • PTO operates a Snack Shack with additional snacks
  • No outside food delivery (UberEats, DoorDash, etc.) allowed

๐Ÿ“Ž MyHotLunchbox Flyer (attach or link)

๐Ÿ‘• Uniforms

๐Ÿ“š Helpful Links

We are so grateful for our supportive parents โ€” we truly have the BEST families in Mesa! Thank you for being part of our Heritage Family. We canโ€™t wait to see what this new school year brings!

Warmly,
Heritage Academy Administration
โ€œBuilding Americaโ€™s Heroes, Together.โ€