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-Principals Message

-Information about Special Permission

-Important Senior Reminders

-PTSO

-General Heritage Information for your reference

Good afternoon, Heritage PRIDE Community,

There are not too many updates for this week, as we get our feet under us for the second semester while being a flexible as possible with weather delays, etc. We do have some changes coming up in the Heritage administration, as you can see below:

Thank you, Mr. Powell!

As some of you may know, long-time Heritage Assistant Principal, Adrian Powell is retiring this week. Mr. Powell helped open Heritage 22 years ago, and his retirement caps a 35 year career in Education. Mr. Powell's expertise, easy smile, and optimism will be missed at Heritage. On a personal note, Mr. Powell helped me greatly when I took over as the principal at Heritage 13 years ago, and I will miss seeing him each day. He is a great colleague and an even better friend. We wish Mr. Powell nothing but the best as he begins on this next adventure full of family and fun!

Mr. Powell's replacement will be beginning in their role as the next Heritage AP on Tuesday, February 18th. Check out the Weekly Update next week for the official announcement.

Clinic dismissals should start in the Clinic

We have seen a rise in the numbers of students who are reaching out to their parents or guardians, telling them they don't feel well and want to go home. Parents/guardians are often giving permission to do so without having Nurse Stephan assess them first. If your child reaches out to you because they aren't feeling well, please direct them to the Clinic, so they can be seen and assessed by a medical professional. Nurse Stephan will contact you to give you an update. Thank you for helping us keep your student in class, if that's appropriate. If a student does not go to the clinic, they will need to follow the same early dismissal procedures (deadline of 2 PM for ParentVue requests or must be picked up in person).

Special Permission Process is open now for everyone

More information is below on the Special Permission Process, but this is just a reminder that the window for requests and renewals opens Monday, February 3 and closes on April 30. Please note: These dates are MUCH earlier than in past years, and you must renew your Special Permission request each year.

Course Selection Night

• If you missed our Course Selection Night for rising 9th-12th graders last night, look for all of the information on the Course Information Page .

PTSO Reminders:

PTSO Meeting - February 12:
The next PTSO meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 12, at 6:30 pm in the Heritage Library. If you haven’t attended a PTSO meeting before, our typical agenda includes updates from the principal, a budget report, committee updates (membership, hospitality, scholarships, grants), and reports from our LEAF, MSAAC, and SEAC representatives. Everyone is welcome to attend.

All Night Grad Party (ANGP) Committee Meeting:
Following the PTSO meeting, the ANGP committee will meet at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, February 12. This meeting is open to all parents, regardless of grade level, who are interested in helping with the ANGP on May 30. For more information, please visit this link.

Donation Request - Valentine’s Treats for Teachers:
The PTSO will be hosting a Valentine’s Treats for Teachers event on Thursday, February 13. We are seeking donations of chocolates, cupcakes, cookies, and other treats. Please consider signing up to donate items here, or you can make a cash donation here.

ANGP Registration

Still need to register your senior for the ANGP? The current rate is $65 and registration will be open until May 23 - one week prior to the event. Want to know more? Visit https://www.ptsoheritagehs.com/all-night-grad-party-2025

From the TESTING OFFICE:

ACCESS for ELs:

Beginning February 1, all English Learners will be taking the ACCESS test during their study hall. The ACCESS test measures what students know and can do in English in the domains of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. Students do not need to study for the test, but rather, focus on demonstrating their language abilities. EL Progress is included in state accountability calculations for Reading. Please encourage your child to be present and focused for the test February 3 - 14. If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Gresh.

WIN Time Schedule

If you or your student are curious what is happening that day during WIN ("What I Need") time, we have posted a schedule on the main webpage. You can also find it here.

From the Career Center:

• Seniors ~ College & Career News – February 7

• College & Career News - FEBRUARY

Please know that I will continue to work every day to ensure that the trust and support you give us is warranted. Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions, and we will do what we can to be of assistance.

Have a wonderful weekend and a great week next week!

ROAR PRIDE!

Jeff Adam

Principal

Heritage High School

"High Challenge, High Support"

#wearethepride

Thank you to all our school business partners who are donating free items from their business to support our students. We are working with our students to Be Ready, Respectful and Responsible. We will continue reward our students for positive behaviors that include completing assignments, attending school prepared and on time, and academic and behavioral excellence.

As we are only 126 calendar days away from Heritage's Graduation ceremony, I wanted to send some reminders about upcoming senior events are deadlines.

The deadline to sign up for the senior BBQ is June 1st. We had a very large turnout last year (over 200). It was lots of fun.

• June 4th after graduation rehearsal.
• Cost is $10
• Sign up in School Cash Online

Information about elementary school walks and paper permission forms will be distributed at the end of April. Information is also available on the Heritage website. Completed permission forms are required to attend and you must take the bus to and from Heritage.

If you received a tassel in the mail from Jostens, this means you ordered the extra souvenir tassel. The cap, gown, and tassel will be distributed by Jostens at Heritage. I will send out a Remind message when I have the dates for delivery.

Please sign up for the Remind messages (Text @hhspride25 to 81010).

Here is a link to the Senior Spotlight information on the Heritage website.

Questions? Just reach out to our Senior Class Sponsor, Ms. Jacqueline Knapp.

On January 30, Dr. Spence issued the following statement:

"Dear LCPS Families and Community,

As national immigration policies evolve, I want to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to every student in our schools. Education is not just a service—it is the foundation of a strong community.

We follow the law. The 1982 Supreme Court ruling in Plyler v. Doe guarantees all children, regardless of immigration status, access to public education. This decision, rooted in the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause, underscores the vital role of public schools in shaping the future. Additionally, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects the privacy of student information, and prohibits LCPS from releasing students’ education records, except in very limited circumstances prescribed by law.

We recognize that changing policies may create uncertainty. Let me be clear: Every child in LCPS belongs. Every family is valued. We are committed to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and inclusive" environment where students can focus on learning without fear. We have clear procedures in place to uphold student and staff rights under the law, and our principals are fully informed and prepared to respond should law enforcement officials visit a school.

LCPS is a place of trust and belonging. No child should feel unsafe at school, and no family should fear sending their child to learn. Our responsibility is to educate and support every student to the fullest extent possible and we take that seriously. At the core of LCPS is a belief in the dignity and worth of every person. We are stronger together, and we will continue to stand beside every student and family, ensuring all children receive the education and support they deserve. For more information, please visit our Family Immigration Resources page.

With appreciation,

Aaron Spence, Ed.D.
Superintendent, Loudoun County Public Schools"

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"Blinker hits"

Blinker hits have become a kind of urban challenge. @Blazintheasian on YouTube has popularized what he calls the “blinker challenge,” where he roams city streets encouraging people to try taking blinker hits, everyone from a McDonald’s employee to the CEO of Walmart are attempting the blinker challenge. His videos show just how intense these hits can be, often resulting in dramatic reactions that are both humorous and cautionary. They also have Tik Tok challenges.

“Blinker weed” is a bit of misnomer. The term blinker doesn’t refer to certain strain or type of cannabis but rather a method of consumption to receive higher intensity.

Will One Blinker Hit Get You High? The effect of a single blinker hit can vary based on your tolerance, the THC concentration in the cartridge, and individual metabolism. For many users, one blinker hit is quite potent and can induce a strong high, especially if the cartridge has a high THC content.

A "blinker" is essentially a vape device with its light (sometimes battery light) blinking, hence the name. A student may only need one long hit (8-10) seconds to get intense high that will last for a while.

What Is Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome?

Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a condition that you might get if you've regularly smoked weed or used marijuana in some other form. Has caused increase in emergency room visits. CHS causes you to have repeated episodes of vomiting, severe nausea, stomach pain, and dehydration. You're more likely to get CHS if you use marijuana at least once a week and have been doing so since you were a teenager. "Cannabinoid" refers to cannabis (marijuana) and "hyperemesis" is a word meaning "prolonged vomiting." Because CHS is a fairly new medical condition, not all doctors know about it. Or they might think it’s something else, since repeated throwing up is a sign of many health problems. You may need to see a gastroenterologist, a doctor who specializes in the digestive tract, for a proper diagnosis.

Beatbox Drinks

It has been reported in some schools, including middle schools, that students are drinking Beatbox. It is 11% alcohol, and you wouldn’t know it was an alcoholic drink unless you look closely. It also comes in different juice flavors.

Parent Handbook

Here is a great link for a parent handbook to handle variety of challenges that come up with teens from behavioral, medical, mental health, substance use with a variety of resources.

• Playbook for Parents of Teens Protecting your teenager’s well-being and handling challenges they may face. Playbook-for-Parents-of-Teens-062821.pdf (drugfree.org)

What is a Student Assistance Specialist?

As many of you know, substance abuse, whether it be the dangers posed by counterfeit manufacturing of nacrocotics such as fentanyl and percocet or the use of THC or nicotine vapes, is major issue affecting our community and especially our young people. One of the most alarming trends is that even as the rates of substance abuse among teens has decreased, deaths from overdoses have increased sharply. Substance abuse, more than any time in our history, is a matter of life and death. At Heritage and in LCPS, we are committed to doing the best we can to ensure families, staff, and students have the information they need to protect our children. Our Student Assistance Specialist, Sherry Hoover (email: helen.hoover@lcps.org), is available full time at Heritage to help get information, connect people to resources, and to answer questions. Please do not hesitate to reach out.

MP2 Ends January 24

Marking Period 2 ends today! You’ve made it through half the year. If you’re concerned about your students’ progress, below are five key steps to help them get on track and stay on track.

At any point in the year, here are 5 KEY STEPS to ACADEMIC SUCCESS.

• Talk with Your Teacher
• Your student’s number one task if they are struggling at any point in the year is to be sure they communicate with their teacher. Encourage them to reach out by email if this is more manageable than finding a time to talk, but their teacher is the number one ally in taking steps to improving their progress.
• Attend Class
• You cannot learn if you are not present to hear the information.
• Get to school on-time. Get to class on-time.
• Look at StudentVUE
• Do this regularly. Check for: missing assignments, upcoming final tasks, and any other house-keeping items. If you don’t know what an assignment is, or why it is missing, ask your teacher.
• Use Your Agenda
• If you do not have one and you need one, ask your counselor.
• Don’t Give Up
• We are not giving up on you – don’t give up on yourself!

FAFSA Support (Class of 2025): FAFSA Workshop Night RESHEDULED to TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4th @ 7pm

Applying to college? (Two or Four Year) You should absolutely complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

The 2025-2026 version of the FAFSA will be available by December 1, 2024. Take a look at this FAFSA support document from the Department of Education for FAQs and answers to many (if not all) of your questions. We also invite you to join us on Tuesday, FEBRUARY 4th @ 7pm in the Heritage Library for hands-on support completing your FAFSA. Bring your documents, your laptop, and your coffee and knowledgeable Financial Aid representatives from NOVA’s financial aid department will be there to assist you in making progress towards completion, or full completion before the end of the night. This is a community service that NOVA provides and it is extremely helpful if you would like help in getting this task checked off of your list. Set up your FSA ID (electronic signature) PRIOR to attending to get the most out of this evening.

Course Selection for 2025-2026: Course Information Night on Thursday, January 30th @ 6pm HHS Auditorium

Hard to believe that we are already planning for next year, but we are! Stay tuned for more information on Course Selection after break and mark your calendars for Course Information Night on January 30th @ 6pm at Heritage to hear more about classes and course progressions so you can make well-informed decisions to set your student up for a great next year.

Course Planning for 2025-2026 is Underway!

School Counselors will be stepping underclassmen through Course Planner lessons in larger groups over the next 3 weeks and then have individual meetings with counselors over the next two months. We look forward to helping your students plan for future success!

If you are interested in receiving updates on Athletics, please join on the BAND App at https://band.us/@hhspridesports.

Monday, February 10th

Indoor Track District Meet Throwers @ Heritage 11:00am

Indoor Track District Meet @ Dominion 2:00pm

Tuesday, February 11th

Indoor Track Meet @ Independence 1:00pm

Boys Basketball V/JV/9 vs Loudoun County 5:45/5:45/7:00

Girls Basketball V/JV/9 @ Loudoun County 5:45/5:45/7:00

Wednesday, February 12th

PTSO Meeting, 6:30 PM

Thursday, February 13th

Boys Basketball V/JV/9 vs Rock Ridge 5:45/5:45/7:00

Girls Basketball V/JV/9 @ Rock Ridge 5:45/5:45/7:00

Friday, February 14th

Freshmen Girls Basketball @ Rock Ridge 5:45pm

Gymnastics Region Tournament @ Woodgrove 6:00pm

Saturday, February 15th

Varsity Wrestling Region Tournament @ Rock Ridge 9:00am

Swim Boys and Girls Region Tournament @ Claude Moore 9:00am

• Ways to gain information
  

1. BAND - Heritage Athletics will use BAND for updates - JOIN HERE
2. Facebook/Instagram - Athletics Heritage-Pride and @hhspridesports

• Online ticketing platform

1. GO FAN will be our new site for tickets - BUY SEASON PASSES HERE or download the GO FAN app.

• Courses for our coaches, athletes and parents - A Better Way

1. Parents - JOIN HERE - videos address a number of common themes in HS sports among coaches, parents and students
2. Students - JOIN HERE - hazing video required by us, other videos also available.

• Discount Cards - are on sale now! All digital sales, and athletes who sell 20 cards earn $100!

1. To purchase, or to share the link for others to purchase - CLICK HERE
2. Be sure to select the team and enter the athletes name to get credit for the sale.

• Join Boosters! - CLICK HERE

We have many students at Heritage who attend through the Special Permission Process. I wanted to highlight the changes for the process beginning THIS year. Please also keep an eye on your email and this Update:

From December 11th email from LCPS:

"At the December 10, 2024, School Board meeting, the Loudoun County School Board approved changes to the Special Permission process in Policy 8155, School Assignment. Special Permission is when LCPS parents/guardians request permission for their student to attend a school outside their assigned attendance zone. Changes to the Special Permission process were made to ensure schools can plan earlier and more accurately for staffing and class sizes.

Some of the key changes to the Special Permission process are:

• The dates the Special Permission process opens and closes will occur earlier in the year.
• Special Permission applications to over-enrolled schools, including elementary schools, will not be accepted.
• Late applications will not be accepted after the deadline.
• Early Special Permission access will continue to be offered to school-based staff. Early access will also be extended to include non-school-based LCPS staff, with the exception of co-curricular employees, substitutes, or other staff who are not full-time LCPS employees.

Special Permission Period
Per the updates to Policy 8155, the Special Permission period will now open on the first business day in January for LCPS staff and the first business day in February for LCPS families. The 2025 Special Permission period will begin on Monday, Jan. 6 at 10 a.m. for LCPS staff and on Monday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. for LCPS families. The Special Permission period will end on April 30 at 11:59 p.m. for both LCPS families and staff. Please note that the Special Permission process has always opened one month early for LCPS school-based staff.

Official determinations for kindergarten students who apply for special permission by April 30 will be provided to the parent or legal guardian by July 1.

Parents of elementary students currently on special permission may submit a request to continue attending the Special Permission school on or before March 1.

Parents of middle or high school students may submit a request to renew Special Permission to attend the current school of attendance on or before March 1.

Special Permission Applications to Over-enrolled Schools Are No Longer Available
If a school’s projected enrollment is at 90% of the school’s capacity, this school is classified as over-enrolled. The schools projected to be over-enrolled can be found on the Special Permission website. Please be aware that this list is subject to change. Special Permission requests for these schools will not be available. In the application for Special Permission, schools that are over-enrolled will not be available to select, unless a previous Special Permission is being renewed. Previously, families who applied to over-enrolled schools were initially denied and given an option to appeal. Per the updated policy, these appeal requests to attend over-enrolled schools will no longer be available.

Outside the Special Permission Period Requests
Once the Special Permission period closes on April 30, requests for Special Permission will not be accepted. Previously, parents who made Special Permission requests outside the Special Permission period were permitted to appeal a Special Permission denial. This practice will no longer be permitted.

LCPS Staff Access to Special Permission
All LCPS staff who reside in Loudoun County and who are parents or legal guardians of school-age students, with the exception of co-curricular employees, substitutes, or other staff who are not full-time LCPS employees, now have access to request Special Permission on the first business day in January (Jan. 6, 2025). Previously, only LCPS school-based employees were permitted to access Special Permission early.

What Remains the Same About Special Permission

• To apply for Special Permission, parents/legal guardians must have a current LCPS address on file.
• Students must be registered at their zoned school of attendance within 30 days of applying for Special Permission.
• Special Permission may be approved only if there is capacity at the requested school.
• Except for kindergarten, LCPS will make an initial decision regarding Special Permission requests within 30 days of application submission. LCPS will determine kindergarten Special Permission placement decisions no later than July 1.
• If approved to attend a school on Special Permission, families must provide transportation to and from the school.
• All families who wish to apply and/or renew for Special Permission must do so annually.
• If Special Permission is granted to a middle or high school student, they may continue to attend that school for multiple years until the student completes the highest grade level of that school. However, parents are required to renew annually if they wish for their student to remain on Special Permission at the school. Renewal applications for middle and high school students must be submitted by March 1. Renewal applications received after March 1 will go through the regular special permission process.
• Special Permission may also impact a student’s eligibility to participate in Virginia High School League (VHSL) events. It is the parents’/guardians’ responsibility to review and understand VHSL eligibility rules and regulations before submitting a Special Permission application.

As we approach the start of the Special Permission period, LCPS staff and families will receive reminders about the change to the Special Permission process. Please visit the LCPS Special Permission website for more information. Once the Special Permission period opens, access to the Special Permission portal will be found on this webpage. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Student Services at (571) 252-1021.

As Dr. Spence said in his communications regarding safety and security, we ask that you help remind your student(s) about the importance of notifying a trusted adult at school about any safety concerns they have or may hear about, including from online sources. As you know we have many security protocols and practices in place, but we depend on our community letting us know about these concerns to make sure every member of the PRIDE is safe.

We know that these are difficult topics and they come with a lot of emotion. Should you or your students need any support resources, we have mental health professionals available to help any students with questions they may have or difficulties they might experience. Students or parents may reach out to SMHSleadershipteam@lcps.org and provide the best phone number to contact you. One of the team members will be in touch within 24 hours.

Varsity Tutors

As the new school year kicks off, students may find themselves needing extra help with their studies. LCPS students have access to Varsity Tutors, a valuable and FREE resource available 24/7. Whether it's tutoring or enrichment support, Varsity Tutors is here to help with any academic need. With a variety of dynamic classes, learning becomes both engaging and enjoyable. To get started, look for the Varsity Tutors button in LCPSGo!

• February 1-Indian Arts Festival, 4:30 PM
• February 17-Holiday (President's Day)
• March 12-Heritage Cultural Festival
• March 31-Holiday (Eid al Fitr)
  
• April 3-End of 3rd Quarter
• April 4-April 7-Student Holidays- Teacher Workday/Professional Learning Day
• April 14-18-Holidays-(Spring Break)
• April 28-May 2-Awareness Week
• May 3-Prom
• May 5 - 16-AP exams
• May 19 - 23-SOLs
• May 26-Holiday (Memorial Day)
• June 4-Last Day for Seniors
• June 13, 2:30 PM-GRADUATION 2025 @ Eagle Bank Arena
• June 13-Last day of school
• June 16-Professional Learning Day
• June 17-Teacher Workday
• June 18-Teacher Workday

Please take a moment to review our Mission, Vision, and Commitments for Heritage. These documents are the driving force for us and undergird our work. As we prepare to get this new year started.

As part of our efforts to set our students up for success and to instill lifelong positive habits, Heritage centers our behavior system around the character traits described by the International Baccalaureate Learner Profile: Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open-Minded, Caring, Risk-Takers, Balanced, and Reflective, all of which are supported by the “Three R’s.” They are Readiness, Respect, and Responsibility. We view the IB Learner Profile and the Three R’s as a recipe for success and the foundation of a positive school culture.

Heritage Graduation 2025 will be on Friday, June 13th, 2025 @ 2:30 PM. We will be graduating at Eagle Bank Arena, which means we will not need to give out tickets and weather will not be an issue.

We have been seeing an epidemic number of unexcused tardies to school, both from students who arrive late and those who are not getting to their first class on time. In an effort to address unexcused tardies to school, Heritage High School will be implementing the following protocol for 2nd semester. The goal of this protocol is to help students understand the importance of arriving at school on time. A student is considered tardy to school if they are not in their first block classroom by 9:30 a.m. Students who are tardy to school due to medical or other appointments should arrive with documentation that explains why they are late to school. Tardies to school will be monitored on a quarterly basis and will reset each quarter. The consequences are as follows:

• 3rd unexcused tardy - conference with student
• 4th unexcused tardy - contact parent
• 5th unexcused tardy - one day of after school detention/contact home
• 6th unexcused tardy - two days of after school detention/contact home
• 7th unexcused tardy - loss of parking privileges for a week/loss of other school privileges (attending club meetings, attending 1/2 school lunch, attending extracurricular activities, etc.)
• 8th unexcused tardy--loss of parking privileges for two weeks/loss of other school privileges (attending club meetings, attending 1/2 school lunch, attending extracurricular activities, etc.)
• 9th unexcused tardy--loss of parking privileges for one month/loss of other school privileges (attending club meetings, attending 1/2 school lunch, attending extracurricular activities, etc.)
• 10th unexcused tardy and beyond--administrator’s discretion

Students who do not adhere to assigned consequences will face additional disciplinary actions.

Eight years ago, we began a school Advisory initiative called PRIDE TIME which we will continue this year. For those of you who are returning or have already had students at Heritage, we are changing how we are delivering the PRIDE TIME lessons. PRIDE TIME will meet on Mondays during our daily WIN time. PRIDE TIME will be a 40-minute block of time focused on student goal setting, school engagement, the “Three R’s”, building strong relationships with peers and adults, and creating a sense of connectedness for each student. Students' PRIDE TIME teacher and meeting room can be found on their schedules under Block 9.

I send a Weekly Update each Friday covering events for that weekend and the upcoming week, in addition to news and information about Heritage and Loudoun County Public Schools. The Weekly Update is also available through the link on our website. Additionally, Heritage is on Facebook and Instagram.

Over the course of last Spring, staff and students at Heritage studied our bell schedule to find ways to increase flexibilty for students to get academic assistance, to include time for clubs and other activities that enhance the school experience, and to establish a consistent daily schedule. Here is the Bell Schedule that we will be using. Students and staff have had a chance to give their feedback, and the most recent survey indicated a large majority of support from both staff and students on the move towards this new schedule. I am looking forward to unlocking the possibilities that this offers us.

Please note: The Loudoun County School Board passed a new policy regarding Personal Device Use by students. The full policy can be found HERE.

The new policy matches the Heritage Cell Phone practices we introduced last year, so our returning students should be used to the expectation and the process.

From the Policy:

"2. Student personal technology devices may only be used in designated locations and at designated times, as further set forth in Section B below. Cell phones and earbuds must be silenced and put away during all instructional periods unless a special circumstance exists and there is a documented accommodation. Smartwatches are allowed but must not interfere with instruction. Students may be asked to remove their smartwatch for tests unless a specific, documented accommodation exists. If any device becomes a disruption during instruction, discipline practices will be enforced as outlined in the LCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook (SR&R) and Student Code of Conduct. Except as noted above:

• High school students must place personal technology devices in a classroom storage location, not on their person or immediately accessible, and must ensure the devices are silenced during instructional time."

The transition to this pratice went surprisingly smoothly last year, and we are looking forward to continuing to encourage student interactions, build stronger relationships, and increase attention spans for all of us.

After experiencing record numbers of car riders the past few years, we settled on a winding path through the parking lot for both (picture below) for those driving on campus for arrival and dismisal.

When driving on campus, please keep in mind the following:

• Follow directions of school staff that are present in the parking lot.
• Remind your student to wait at the front of the school for you to pick them up.
• Keep your speed slow and watch for pedestrians.
• Be kind to other drivers, student and adult.
• Pull up to the front of the pick-up/drop-off zone and within the white striped area.
• If you are a visitor to campus, please do not park in numbered spaces during school hours, as those are reserved for students who have secured parking permits.

Based on our observations, we also have the following requests in the interest of safety:

• Do not cut through parking spaces and rows.
• Do not encourage your student to come to you in the middle of the parking lot or at another location.
• Do not move cones or signs.
• Do not block cross intersections in parking lot
• Do not switch drivers/passengers while in the pick-up line.
• Do not use your cellular phone while in the Parking Lot.

• Do not cut through parking spaces.

School begins at 9:30 AM this year and Dismissal occurs at 4:18 PM. Please note: Students are considered tardy to class if they are not in their first or fifth block class when the 9:30 bell rings. Our Main Office is open from 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM each day.

We want to encourage our students and community to attend our events and have a great time! For everyone's information, we shared the following expectations with our students:

"Remember, when attending events at Heritage:

• No outside food or drinks.

• No backpacks or large bags.

• Remember no backpacks, if you have one you will need to leave it along the fenceline before entering.

• All school rules apply.

• We stay on our side of the field, no venturing over to the away side.

• We don’t storm the field for any reason. People can get hurt and it can affect our ability to compete in the post season as well as your ability to attend future games. (No student section is a VHSL penalty that can come down).

• No fighting. It’s a game not a WWE event.

• Do not bring anything to a game that is not allowed at school (vapes, alcohol, tobacco, etc.)

• Watch your language and represent your school and yourself well.

• When dressing up for spirit days/events, faces should not be fully covered (i.e. masks, face paint, morphsuits, etc.)

• Come and be loud, but be positive and cheer FOR the PRIDE!

• Cheer for us, no offensive things aimed at opponents. Names, numbers, identifying features.

• We want you to have fun and support your teams, but negative behavior will get you removed from games."