Important Info for School Start-up
School starts at Heartland on September 7th for Grades 1-8, and September 8th for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten. ALL parents must attend the Orientation on Thursday, September 2nd. Duplicate Orientation programs will be held at 3 PM and 6 PM. An additional Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten classroom orientation will be led by Mrs. Armstrong and Mrs. Coffin on September 8th, as a part of the first day of school activities. Parents of these youngest students must plan to attend to receive important details for these programs.
July 4th Parade Float a Great Time for Puppets and People
The Independence Day parade float for Heartland brought smiles to the children lined up along the streets as they waved to the puppets held by the students from the HCA Puppet Team ministry. Principal Dr. Robert Roach and his wife, Mrs. Laraine Roach got to be guest puppeteers waving from the back of the shiny truck hauling the sound equipment, generator, computer, cords, buckets, candy, pencils and balls. The sound equipment was on loan from QFM Christian radio, and the contemporary Christian music was well-received by the crowd.
30th Anniversary Hog Roast Picnic a Great Celebration
Despite threatening weather with winds up to 42 miles per hour and driving rain all around Bemidji, the hog was successfully roasted and the crowds showed up to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the founding of Heartland Christian Academy. Former and current principals, board members, teachers and students were in attendance, with an estimate of more than 200 people joining in the celebration. More than ten huge, delicious apple pies baked and donated by the Steele family, with a little ice cream on the side, was a wonderful way to conclude the feast.
Congratulations to the 8th Grade Graduates
May 27th was a big day for Heartland Christian Academy students. After a last-day clean-up and picnic, complete with capture the flag and the traditional water gun fight the day before, the first through eighth graders were recognized with awards and diplomas at a special ceremony hosted by our friends at the First Baptist Church. The children sang special numbers directed by Sonja Connell, including one of Dr.
Kindergarten Class Graduates Despite Fire Next Door
Ten excited Kindergarteners walked the aisle to the sound of "Pomp and Circumstance" on Friday, watched and filmed proudly by their parents and grandparents. Mrs. Kelly Coffin led the capped and gowned children in songs, and then presented certificates. Each child received a "character award" from Mrs. Coffin based on her observation of their spiritual and personal attributes.
Graduates included Thomas Berge, David Coffin, Benjamin Corradi, Trace Keller, Jessica Dufault, Hunter Gustafson, Sarah Jelokov, Asher Kiser, Benjamin Kostomo and John McNallan.