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About Us

Heritage Christian School is a non-denominational, evangelical Christian school for parents who are genuine believers in Jesus Christ. Heritage has an enrollment of approximately 225 students and is accredited in grades Kindergarten through twelve by the AdvanED and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), of which it has been an accredited member since 1994.

Our guiding vision is to raise up a generation "whose God is the Lord” by instilling in the hearts and minds of our students a passionate and holy fear of the Lord. This being the case, we aim to provide thorough biblical instruction that relates to the whole of life in a learning environment that it is safe, secure, and conditioned by His word.

Heritage Christian School recognizes that the Lord’s command to love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength is not limited to religious instruction. In fulfilling Christ’s command, we teach children to think biblically when studying math, science, English, art, music, history, or when exercising their bodies. Clear, consistent enforcement of school policies, parental involvement, and clean, modern facilities contribute to making the school a place where students feel loved and accepted and which gives glory to God.

Why Christian Education

Scripture makes it clear that parents, not the church or the state, are responsible for the instruction of their children and that it is to be God-centered. Parents are to bring their children up in the nurture and the admonition of the Lord…to teach them when they sit, when they walk along the road, and when they lie down and get up.

The godly instruction of our children is a God-given mandate for parents that cannot be delegated to people without faith in Jesus Christ or an understanding of His word. It is a continuous and ongoing responsibility—not just through the fourth grade or the sixth grade. Parents are to train up a child in the way he should go—until he is trained—and when he is old he will not to depart from it.

Christian education is true. Jesus Christ is the way and the truth and the life. Any educational pursuit without Christ as its source of truth is less than true. The full truth of any subject—whether art, music, science, history, or economics—cannot be taught if God is ignored, denied, or marginalized as having only personal or private relevance. 

The stakes are high in the battle for our children’s hearts and minds. Studies continue to show that Christian young people are abandoning their faith at an alarming rate. Today’s Christian youth often hold a wrong view of Christianity, fail to make a true connection in their faith, and are unable to think critically about Christianity.

Christian education which emphasizes a biblical worldview prepares young people who can reason and relate issues of life to the doctrinal foundation of the Christian faith. More than 60% of students enrolled in Christian worldview schools will continue to hold a biblical theistic perspective.

Heritage Christian School places pre-eminence on God’s word and the transforming gospel of salvation through Jesus Christ. In today’s age, where Christians are less theologically literate, less likely to share their faith, less dogmatic about moral absolutes, and less likely to identify Christianity’s contributions to western civilization, Christian education isn’t just an alternative, it is a necessity.

 

Faculty and Staff

  Name Title Contact
Bethany Alberda Alberda, Bethany Secondary Teacher
Rupert Alvarez Alvarez, Rupert Co-Athletic Director/PE Teacher 406-587-9311
Michael Berry Berry, Michael Secondary Teacher
Darice Burdick Burdick, Darice 5th Grade Teacher
Abigail Crawford Crawford, Abigail Secondary Teacher
Jay Cummins Cummins, Jay Principal
Mary Cummins Cummins, Mary Librarian
Isabella Facas Facas, Isabella 3rd Grade Teacher
Drew Frazer Frazer, Drew Secondary Teacher 303-709-1269
Stacy Frazer Frazer, Stacy Secondary Teacher
Anne Gee Gee, Anne Secondary Teacher 406-587-9311
Katie Gilbert Gilbert, Katie 1st Grade Teacher
Rick Gillis Gillis, Rick Secondary Teacher 406-587-9311
Gerry Goede Goede, Gerry Administrator/Admissions/Finance 406-587-9311 ext. 202
Ray Gossack Gossack, Ray Secondary Teacher 406-587-9311 ext. 223
Stephanie Gossack Gossack, Stephanie Principal 406-587-9311 ext. 212
Karri Heupel Heupel, Karri Secondary Teacher
Landa Heys Heys, Landa Secondary Teacher 406-587-9311
MaryLou Ihasz Ihasz, MaryLou Pre-Kinder/Kinder Enrichment Teacher
Jon Kimmel Kimmel, Jon Secondary Teacher
Linda Kneeland Kneeland, Linda Secondary Teacher 406-587-9311
Judy Neiminen Neiminen, Judy Pre Kinder/Kinder Aide 406-587-9311
Michelle Nuss Nuss, Michelle Financial Administrator 406-587-9311 ext. 204
John Rasmussen Rasmussen, John Secondary Teacher 406-587-9311 ext. 224
Holly Rumsey Rumsey, Holly 2nd Grade Teacher
Rhianna Schwartz Schwartz, Rhianna Secondary Teacher
Emma Taylor Taylor, Emma 4th Grade Teacher
Sandy Walker Walker, Sandy Office Manager 406-587-9311 ext. 207
Taylor Washington Washington, Taylor 6th Grade Teacher
Marlene Welch Welch, Marlene Secondary Teacher 406-556-0307
Kimberly Wielenga Wielenga, Kimberly Music Teacher 406-587-9311
Leslie Wolfe Wolfe, Leslie Kindergarten Teacher
Kari Yakos Yakos, Kari Secondary Teacher 406-587-9311 ext. 222

Mission Statement

The mission of Heritage Christian School is to educate students by integrating academic excellence with a biblical worldview, helping Christian families to impact the world for Christ.

In educating students with a biblical worldview…
Heritage Christian School provides an education that is grounded in academic excellence and is thoroughly and distinctively Christian, challenging each student to grow in Christ-likeness in all areas of their life. It is our goal through teaching and training to prepare students to function as individuals who can reason and relate all issues of life to the doctrinal foundation of the Christian faith.

To impact the world for Christ…
As a school in partnership with the home, Heritage Christian School strives to equip its students with the tools to develop a Christian world and life view that they may mature spiritually, mentally, socially, and physically in accordance with God's design and impact their sphere of influence for Christ.

Statement of Faith

The following truths are held in common agreement at Heritage Christian School:

  • There is one God, who is infinitely perfect, existing eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Isaiah 43:10, 44:8; John 1:1-3, 3:16; II Corinthians 13:14)
  • Jesus Christ is true God and true Man.  He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary.  He died upon the cross, the Just for the unjust, as a substitutionary sacrifice.  All who believe in Him are justified on the ground of His shed blood.  He arose from the dead according to the Scriptures.  He is now at the right hand of Majesty on High as our Great Priest. (Matthew 1:18, 23; Isaiah 53:5; Titus 2:14; Hebrews 7:25; Romans 3:24-25; Matthew 28:6; John 20:9; Hebrews 4:14)
  • The Holy Spirit is a divine Person, sent to indwell, guide, teach, and empower the believer, and convince the world of sin, of righteousness and of judgment. (John 14:16-17; Acts 1:5,8; Galatians 5:16, 25)
  • The Old and New Testaments, inerrant and infallible as originally given, were verbally inspired by God and are a complete revelation of His will for the salvation of men.  The Bible constitutes the divine and only rule of Christian faith and practice. (II Timothy 3:16, 17; II Peter 1:19-21; John 5:39; Matthew 24:35; Psalm 119:89)
  • Man was originally created in the image and likeness of God; he fell through disobedience, incurring thereby both physical and spiritual death.  All men are born with a sinful nature, are separated from the life of God, and can be saved only through the atoning work of the Lord Jesus Christ. (Genesis 1:27; Romans 3:23; Psalm 51:5; Romans 5:12, 15-19)
  • Salvation has been provided through Jesus Christ for all men; and those who repent and believe in Him, accepting Him as personal Lord and Savior, are born again of the Holy Spirit, receive the gift of eternal life, and become children of God. (Romans 5:1-2, 6:23, 8:1; John 6:47; Ephesians 2:13; John 3:16)
  • The Church consists of all those who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, are redeemed through His blood, and are born again of the Holy Spirit.  Christ is the Head of the Body, the Church, which has been commissioned by Him to go into all the world as a witness, preaching the gospel to all nations.  The local church is a body of believers in Christ who are joined together for the worship of God, for edification through the Word of God, for prayer, fellowship, the proclamation of the Gospel, and observance of the ordinances of baptism and the Lord’s Supper. (Romans 6:4, 12:5; Acts 2:47; I Corinthians 11:26, 28,12:12-27; Matthew 28:19-20; Psalm 111:1; Hebrews 10:24-25; Acts 2:41)
  • There shall be a bodily resurrection of the just and of the unjust; for the former, a resurrection unto life; for the latter, a resurrection unto judgment. (Revelation 7:15-17; I Corinthians 2:9; Matthew 13:41-42, 25:41; Revelation 20:10,15)
  • The second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ is imminent and will be personal and visible. This is the believer’s blessed hope and is a vital truth, which is an incentive to holy living and faithful service. (I Thessalonians 4:16-17; Titus 2:12-13; Hebrews 9:28)

2020-21 HCS Academic Calendar

2020-21 Academic Calendar

Welcome to Heritage Christian

Mini Calendar

September 2023
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Volleyball Practice
September 1, 2023 | 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
JV/V VB Practice
September 1, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
No School
September 4, 2023
Nachos
September 5, 2023
JV/V Volleyball Practice
September 5, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
JV/V Volleyball Practice
September 6, 2023 | 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Big Sky Volleyball Facility Rental
September 6, 2023 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Meredith

JV/V Volleyball Practice
September 7, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Chicken Nuggets
September 8, 2023
HS soccer vs. Billings
September 8, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

5:00 V vs. BCS 6:30 Friendly game vs. YCHS JV

HS Vball vs. Billings Christian
September 8, 2023 | 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

5:30 JV 7:00 VARSITY

HS soccer vs YCHS
September 9, 2023 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

1:00 V 2:30 JV

Sub Sandwiches
September 11, 2023
JV/V Volleyball Practice
September 11, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Fish Tacos
September 12, 2023
HS Vball @ GVHS
September 12, 2023 | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Soccer - 4:30 Varsity/ 6:00 JV

HS soccer @ GVHS
September 12, 2023 | 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Cobb Salad
September 13, 2023
JV/V Volleyball Practice
September 13, 2023 | 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
MS Vball vs GVHS
September 14, 2023 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

5th/6th - 4pm 7th/8th - 5pm

JV/V Volleyball Practice
September 14, 2023 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
VB Team dinner
September 14, 2023 | 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
HS Varsity soccer vs. Petra
September 15, 2023 | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
HS Vball vs. Petra
September 15, 2023 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

5:30 JV7:00 V

GVHS Facility Rental
September 16, 2023 | 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Gym for Volleyball

Van for Jr/Sr for Career Fair
September 18, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Rick Gillis

JV/V Volleyball Practice
September 18, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Fish and Chips
September 19, 2023
5th/6th Vball @ Amsterdam
September 19, 2023 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

5th/6th - 4pm

HS Vball vs. Mt. Ellis
September 19, 2023 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

5:30 JV7:00 V

Greek Salad
September 20, 2023
Parent Prayer Time
September 20, 2023 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Please meet in the school lobby at 8:00am to pray for the school, students and staff.

JV/V Volleyball Practice
September 20, 2023 | 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
MS volleyball practice
September 21, 2023 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
JV/V Volleyball Practice
September 21, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Flanders Mill HOA
September 21, 2023 | 5:45 PM - 7:45 PM

HOA Meeting. May use Room 113 Lindsay 406-599-2613

HS soccer @ YCHS
September 22, 2023 | 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Field 36 Varsity 4:00 JV 6:00

MS Vball vs. GVHS
September 22, 2023 | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

5th/6th - 4pm 7th/8th - 5pm 7th/8th - 6pm

HS Vball @ YCHS
September 22, 2023 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

6:00 JV 7:30 Varsity

HS soccer @ BCS Amend Park
September 23, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Field 37

HS Vball @ Billings Christian
September 23, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 JV 11:30 Varsity

GVHS Facility Rental
September 23, 2023 | 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Volleyball - Using gym

Chili
September 25, 2023
MS volleyball practice
September 25, 2023 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
JV/V Volleyball Practice
September 25, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Josh Huestis Facility Rental
September 25, 2023 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
MS volleyball practice
September 26, 2023 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
JV/V Volleyball Practice
September 26, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Taco Salad
September 27, 2023
Parent Prayer Time
September 27, 2023 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Please meet in the school lobby at 8:00am to pray for the school, students and staff.

Jv/V practice
September 27, 2023 | 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Poinsettia Meeting
September 27, 2023 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Mrs. Kneeland's room

*Early Release-All School-No Hot Lunch
September 28, 2023

No Hot Lunch Served this Day* Please note new timesPre Kinder released at 11:051st and 2nd released a 11:153rd - 6th released at 11:25Secondary released at 11:30

No Hot Lunch
September 28, 2023
MS Vball vs Bear Canyon
September 28, 2023 | 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

5th/6th - 4pm 7th/8th - 5pm

No School
September 29, 2023
MS volleyball practice optional
September 29, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
HS JV soccer vs. St. Andrew
September 29, 2023 | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
HS Vball vs. GFHS
September 29, 2023 | 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

5:30 JV 7:00 V

HS soccer vs. Foothills
September 30, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
HS Vball vs. Foothills
September 30, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

JV 9am V 10:30 am

Friday, September, 1
September 1, 2023 | 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
September 1, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM