Our children evaluate, assess and make connections to the past, to other cultures and the world around them. Through the hands-on creation of art, academic performance and self-esteem are improved through the use of an integrated program and the use of community sources.

The Heritage Learning Commons provides materials and resources to support the curriculum and encourage the love of reading. Our goal is that students will become independent library users, users of information, and life long learners with a love of reading. Resources are in the form of print, non-print and electronic materials.

Technology helps students become independent learners, problem solvers, positive digital citizens, coding agents, improve typing skills, positive view of computers as a learning tool not a toy.

The music program at Heritage Elementary School encompasses many aspects. Students learn about rhythm, melody, harmony, form, texture, composers, music history, musical styles, and musical theater. They experience all of these through singing, playing instruments, movement, listening, discussion, video presentations and other technological resources.

Fourth and fifth graders at HES have the opportunity to participate in Glee. Students involved in Glee will perform at several in school and out of school performances. Glee meets twice per week at HES.

Heritage Physical Education Department’s focus in grades K-2 includes space awareness, locomotive movements, rhythmic activities, sequences, cooperative behavior, fitness concepts, and sportsmanship. Grades 3-5 focus on skill building, strategies for games and sports, dance and rhythmic activities, healthy lifestyles, and sportsmanship. During physical education children are expected to:

• Exhibit self-control at all times
• Respect others and the equipment
• Demonstrate sportsmanship
• Follow directions
• Wear non-skid, non-marking tennis shoes

Crazy 8s Math is an activity that allows students to build, run, jump, make music, and make a mess...it's a new kind of fun! Students will make math the cool thing to do after school. 

Sponsors:  Dr. Amanda Lister and Lincy Reynolds

Cost: $0

The Eagle Council at Heritage Elementary is made up of representatives from every fifth grade class. These students are the student leaders at Heritage Elementary. Each year the Eagle Council participates in several community outreach activities including food drives, bake sales to benefit local charities, the mitten tree, and the Eagle Book Exchange.

Sponsors: Shelby Mashburn and Trish Grider.

Cost: $0

HES Glee consists of fourth and fifth grade students interested in using their musical skills outside of Music specials classes. They meet Wednesday and Friday mornings at 7:30 AM.  They have performed in an annual combined elementary chorus concert with Bethesda, Chapman’s Retreat, and Longview Elementary as well as several solo performances each year at HES.

Sponsor: Angela Walters.

Cost: $0

Students in grades third, fourth, and fifth have the opportunity to participate in Run Crew. Run Crew will meet two mornings a week with the goal to participate in community kids races. Students are not required to participate in the community races in order to be a part of Run Crew.

Research has proven that exercise stimulates the brain. We are hoping this will give the kids an extra bump in energy to prepare them for school and learning.

Sponsors: Heather Stevens or Brent Hardin.

Cost: $0

Safety patrol meets each morning at 8:10 AM. Members from each fifth grade homeroom class rotate the responsibility of greeting and escorting students as the arrive in the car rider line.

Sponsor: Tim Hovdet.

Cost: $0