Heritage Happenings December 2025

Picture of Dr. Walters, Val Sutton, Katie Will and Melrick Bogier inside a snowglobe

Dear Heritage Families,

February is here, and while winter is still hanging on (about six more weeks by the groundhog’s count!), our school is staying busy, learning, and finding ways to spread kindness throughout our community.

Service Projects Across Grade Levels
This month, each grade level will be participating in a service project. These projects are a great way for our students to practice empathy, teamwork, and responsibility while giving back. We’re excited to see our students making a positive impact and learning that even small acts of service can make a big difference.

Lost & Found Reminder
Our lost and found is overflowing with coats, hats, and gloves! Please take a moment to remind your child to check for missing items. We also strongly encourage families to label all winter clothing with your child’s name to help items find their way back home—especially during these colder months.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Even as winter lingers, our school community remains warm, connected, and focused on helping our students grow.

Warmest Regards,

Your Admin Team

Dr. Kimberley Walters, Val Sutton, Katie Will, & Melrick Bogier

Options to report student absences:

Call the attendance line and leave a message: 636-327-3846 and press 1 to report an absence
Send an email: attendance.heritage@wsdr4.org

Please include the reason for the absence as this will be noted in Focus.

As we approach the final months of the academic year, we would like to remind parents and guardians of the district’s policies regarding student medications.

In accordance with WSD Board Policy and Regulation 2780, written authorization from both a physician and a parent/guardian is required for all medications administered at school. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medications (such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, cough syrups, etc.) and applies to students in grades PK–12.

Students are not permitted to self-carry medications.* All medications must be delivered to the school by a parent/guardian or a responsible adult. Medications must be provided in the original, pharmacy-labeled container, including clear instructions for administration, and should not exceed a 30-day supply. Over-the-counter medications must also be received in their original packaging and will be administered only according to a physician’s written instructions.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe school environment. If you have any questions, please contact Nurse Heather Sweeten at heathersweeten@wsdr4.org.

*Students with asthma, anaphylaxis, or other chronic health conditions may be permitted to self-carry and self-administer prescribed “rescue” medications, such as metered-dose inhalers. Authorization for self-administration (Form 2870) must be on file with the school nurse and resubmitted annually.

WSD leaders are taking a step toward the District’s top strategic priority — improving academic achievement — by adjusting school schedules for the next school year. At the district level, monthly Late Start Mondays will be replaced with monthly All-District Early Release Wednesdays. At the middle and high (secondary) school level, in addition to the monthly All-District Early Release Wednesdays, the District will introduce weekly Secondary Early Release Wednesdays on full school weeks.

With these schedule changes approved by the Board of Education at the January Board meeting, the 2026-27 Academic Calendar is expected to be presented at the February Board meeting.

Preschool Enrollment 26-27. Enrollment Timeline: Returning families & WSD Employees: Feb. 9; New Families: Feb 23. Visit the District website to enroll! Students pictured with building blocks and the Barfield and Samuelson logos.

2026-27 PreK Enrollment Opens:

Feb. 9-13: Currently enrolled and returning Pre-K families and WSD employees.

Feb. 23: All Wentzville School District residents.

To enroll in our tuition-based preschool program, students must be 3 years old by July 31 of the year they are starting preschool.

In past years, families could choose their Early Childhood location. This year, your child’s Early Childhood site will be determined by your home address. Your address falls within an elementary school attendance boundary, and that boundary determines which Early Childhood location your child will attend. If you are unsure which elementary school serves your address, you can find it using the District’s interactive boundary map.

Early Childhood Locations by Elementary School Boundary:

Barfield: Boone Trail, Crossroads, Discovery Ridge, Duello, Green Tree, Prairie View

Samuelson: Heritage, Journey, Lake View, Peine Ridge, Stone Creek, Wabash

For more information or to register, please visit the District enrollment webpage.

All children who will turn five before Aug. 1, 2026, are eligible to attend kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year. Our building's date is Feb. 4, 2026. Get more kindergarten enrollment information.

You are invited to our first Heritage Leadership Day, March 19, 2026 from 8:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m.

Leadership Day is a schoolwide celebration of the leadership skills our students are building through Leader in Me. It is an opportunity for students to:

Showcase how they practice the 7 Habits
Take ownership of leadership roles and responsibilities
Share their learning with families and community leaders
Celebrate the leadership culture that exists throughout Heritage

All Heritage families are invited, but due to limited space, attendance will be “first come first serve” (150 guests total) and require an RSVP. (RSVP link coming soon!)

Thursday, February 19, 2026 - 5:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. in the Heritage Commons and Blue Cafe

Families please enter through Blumhoff doors. Join us for an amazing celebration featuring student masterpieces & hands on cupcake decorating! This is a completely free event for all Heritage families and staff. There will be a performance by Heritage Harmonizers at 6:15pm.

Please RSVP if you plan to attend. The PTA needs an accurate headcount to ensure enough cupcakes are purchased for everyone attending.

Friday, March 27, 2026 - 7:05 p.m.

Family Arena 2002 Arena Parkway, Saint Charles, MO 63303

Tickets are on sale NOW! Purchase your tickets here. Heritage PTA receives a donation for every ticket purchased. Ticket sales are open until March 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 12 - PTA meeting @ 5:30 p.m.

Monday, March 23 - Ice Skating Night 6-8 p.m.

Friday, March 27- Ambush Soccer Spirit Night

Heritage Families - the deadline to order a 2025-2026 Yearbook is February 27, 2026. This is the LAST DAY to guarantee your child will get a yearbook. Quantities after this date are not guaranteed. Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com to place your order today. Enter code 16946. Not sure if you've already bought? Go to the website above and click "Find Existing Order.”

Summer School. Student celebrates learning something in the background with a blue overlay.

This year, WSD's elementary summer school intervention will be held June 2-25 and will be invitation only. Families of students who qualify will be sent an invitation on Feb. 20, and enrollment will be open Feb. 23-March 11. Keep an eye out for program invitations later this month and learn more on the Summer School offerings webpage.

Click here for the 2025-2026 School Calendar

February

2-6: National School Counseling Week
9: Late Start and Caps for Camp/PJ $1
16: No School - Presidents Day
17: No School - Professional Development Day
19: Canvas and Cupcakes @ 5:30 p.m.
25: Spring Pictures

HES Parent/Family Engagement 2025-2026

HES School/Parent/Family Engagement Policy 2025-2026

Title One School Wide Parent Compact

All of these documents can be found on the district website.

Copies are also available in the main office.

Every Student Succeeds Act "ESSA"

What is Helping Hands?

Helping Hands 4 Families is a local non-profit organization committed to building community and school relationships and supporting families in becoming independent with their life goals. Helping Hands 4 Families provides families with basic household necessities on a MONTHLY basis and other support or resources. If you need support for your family sign up here. If you are interested in more information visit our Website or FaceBook Page.