Educating Students to Impact the World for Christ

About Us
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
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Alberda, Bethany | Director of Curriculum and Instruction | ||
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Alvarez, Rupert | Co-Athletic Director/PE Teacher | 406-587-9311 | |
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Berry, Michael | Secondary Teacher | ||
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Bittner, Johnna | 3rd Grade Teacher | ||
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Burdick, Darice | 5th Grade Teacher | ||
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Crawford, Abigail | Secondary Teacher | ||
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Cummins, Jay | Administrator | ||
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Cummins, Mary | Librarian | ||
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Frazer, Drew | Secondary Teacher | 303-709-1269 | |
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Frazer, Stacy | Secondary Teacher | ||
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Gee, Anne | Secondary Teacher | 406-587-9311 | |
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Gilbert, Katie | 1st Grade Teacher | ||
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Gillis, Rick | Secondary Teacher | 406-587-9311 | |
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Goede, Gerry | Financial Administrator | 406-587-9311 ext. 202 | |
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Gossack, Ray | Secondary Teacher | 406-587-9311 ext. 223 | |
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Gossack, Stephanie | Elementary Principal | 406-587-9311 ext. 212 | |
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Graham, Jennifer | Admissions Administrator | ||
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Heupel, Karri | Teacher/Volleyball Coach | 406-580-7808 | |
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Heys, Landa | Secondary Teacher | 406-587-9311 | |
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Ihasz, MaryLou | Pre-Kinder/Kinder Enrichment Teacher | ||
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Kimmel, Jon | Secondary Teacher | ||
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Kneeland, Linda | Secondary Teacher | 406-587-9311 | |
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Moss, Shannon | Office Assistant | ||
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Neiminen, Judy | Pre Kinder/Kinder Aide | 406-587-9311 | |
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Nuss, Michelle | Financial Administrator | 406-587-9311 ext. 204 | |
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Rasmussen, John | Secondary Teacher | 406-587-9311 ext. 224 | |
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Rumsey, Holly | 2nd Grade Teacher | ||
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Schwartz, Rhianna | Secondary Teacher | ||
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Taylor, Emma | 4th Grade Teacher | ||
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Walker, Sandy | Office Manager | 406-587-9311 ext. 207 | |
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Washington, Taylor | 6th Grade Teacher | ||
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Welch, Marlene | Secondary Teacher | 406-556-0307 | |
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Wielenga, Kimberly | Music Teacher | 406-587-9311 | |
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Wolfe, Leslie | Kindergarten Teacher | ||
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Yakos, Kari | Secondary Teacher | 406-587-9311 |
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)
Mini Calendar
Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
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HS Basketball @ Foothills
February 1, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
9:00 JV boys 10:30 V girls 12:00 V boys |
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Mountain View Community Church Rental
February 2, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Big Sky Volleyball Facility Rental
February 2, 2025 | 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
8th - 12th Grade Boys Choir to MSU Choir Festival
February 2, 2025 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Breakfast Burritos
February 3, 2025
HS Boys @ Heritage
February 3, 2025 | 6:45 AM - 8:15 AM
8th - 12th Grade Boys Choir to MSU Choir Festival
February 3, 2025 | 8:15 AM - 3:15 PM
Narnia Rehearsals
February 3, 2025 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Mondays we will start at 4:00 - 5:30pm Music Room 7th/8th practice @ private gyms
February 3, 2025 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
VGirls @ Heritage
February 3, 2025 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Big Sky Volleyball Facility Rental
February 3, 2025 | 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Doritos Nachos
February 4, 2025
VGirls @ Heritage
February 4, 2025 | 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM
5-8 boys basketball practice
February 4, 2025 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Narnia Rehearsals
February 4, 2025 | 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Mondays we will start at 4:00 - 5:30pm Music Room VBoys @ Heritage
February 4, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
JVBoys @ Heritage
February 4, 2025 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Big Sky Volleyball Facility Rental
February 4, 2025 | 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Beef and Broccoli
February 5, 2025
Mission Trip Meeting
February 5, 2025 | 11:25 AM - 12:00 PM
HS Boys practice
February 5, 2025 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Big Sky Volleyball Facility Rental
February 5, 2025 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Chicken Pot Pie
February 6, 2025
7/8 boys practice at Grace
February 6, 2025 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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FTC Robotics Championship at MSU
February 7, 2025
5-7 boys basketball practice
February 7, 2025 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
HS basketball
February 7, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
8th grade boys @ Tournament
February 7, 2025 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Narnia Rehearsals On Stage
February 8, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Mountain View Community Church Rental
February 9, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Big Sky Volleyball Facility Rental
February 9, 2025 | 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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HCS Book Fair
February 10, 2025
Blueberry Muffins
February 10, 2025
VBoys @ Heritage
February 10, 2025 | 6:45 AM - 8:15 AM
Seniors Using Stage For Presentations
February 10, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
5th/7th boys basketball practice
February 10, 2025 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Narnia Rehearsals
February 10, 2025 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Mondays we will start at 4:00 - 5:30pm Music Room 6th/8th Boys Basketball @ Petra
February 10, 2025 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
3:10 dismissal 6th grade 4:00 6th 5:00 8th VGirls @ Heritage
February 10, 2025 | 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Big Sky Volleyball Facility Rental
February 10, 2025 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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HCS Book Fair
February 11, 2025
Taco Pizza
February 11, 2025
Narnia Rehearsals
February 11, 2025 | 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Mondays we will start at 4:00 - 5:30pm Music Room 6th/8th Boys Basketball @ Monforton
February 11, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
8th @ 5pm 6th @ 6pm MS gym on top of hill VGirls @ Heritage
February 11, 2025 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Big Sky Volleyball Facility Rental
February 11, 2025 | 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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HCS Book Fair
February 12, 2025
Philly Cheesesteaks
February 12, 2025
Mission Trip Meeting
February 12, 2025 | 11:25 AM - 12:00 PM
HS Varsity Boys practice
February 12, 2025 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Big Sky Volleyball Facility Rental
February 12, 2025 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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HCS Book Fair
February 13, 2025
Chicken Patty Sandwich
February 13, 2025
7th Basketball @ Monforton
February 13, 2025 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
7th dismissed at 3:00 7B: 4:00 7A: 5:00 Junior high gym at top of hill |
HCS Book Fair
February 14, 2025
MS boys basketball practice
February 14, 2025 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
VGirls @ Heritage
February 14, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Big Sky Volleyball Facility Rental
February 15, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Mountain View Community Church Rental
February 16, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Big Sky Volleyball Facility Rental
February 16, 2025 | 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Strawberry Banana Pancakes
February 17, 2025
VBoys @ Heritage
February 17, 2025 | 6:45 AM - 8:15 AM
7th boys basketball practice
February 17, 2025 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Narnia Rehearsals-Costuming
February 17, 2025 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Mondays we will start at 4:00 - 5:30pm Music Room VGirls @ Heritage
February 17, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Big Sky Volleyball Facility Rental
February 17, 2025 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Bean and Cheese Burritos
February 18, 2025
MS boys basketball practice. Picture Day!
February 18, 2025 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Narnia Rehearsals
February 18, 2025 | 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Mondays we will start at 4:00 - 5:30pm Music Room VGirls @ Heritage
February 18, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
VBoys @ Heritage
February 18, 2025 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Chicken Stir Fry
February 19, 2025
Big Sky Volleyball Facility Rental
February 19, 2025 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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MCAA Basketball- No School
February 20, 2025
HS Basketball MCAA State Tournament
February 20, 2025
Big Sky Volleyball Facility Rental
February 20, 2025 | 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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MCAA Basketball- No School
February 21, 2025
HS Basketball MCAA State Tournament
February 21, 2025
Big Sky Volleyball Facility Rental
February 21, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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HS Basketball MCAA State Tournament
February 22, 2025
Big Sky Volleyball Facility Rental
February 22, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Mountain View Community Church Rental
February 23, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Big Sky Volleyball Facility Rental
February 23, 2025 | 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Choclate Chip Pancakes
February 24, 2025
Narnia Rehearsals
February 24, 2025 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Mondays we will start at 4:00 - 5:30pm Music Room Big Sky Volleyball Facility Rental
February 24, 2025 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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9th-12th Grade Bridger Bowl Ski PE
February 25, 2025
Chicken Quesadilla
February 25, 2025
Gym reserved for MS basketball
February 25, 2025 | 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Narnia Rehearsals
February 25, 2025 | 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Mondays we will start at 4:00 - 5:30pm Music Room |
Chicken Alfredo
February 26, 2025
Gym reserved for MS basketball
February 26, 2025 | 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Track and Golf parent meeting
February 26, 2025 | 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Big Sky Volleyball Facility Rental
February 26, 2025 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Ham or Turkey Sandwiches
February 27, 2025
Helena State Capitol Field Trip - Mrs. Kneeland - 8th Grade
February 27, 2025 | 7:45 AM - 4:00 PM
Narnia Rehearsals
February 27, 2025 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Gym reserved for MS basketball
February 27, 2025 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
HS Basketball Banquet
February 27, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Mission Trip Sleepover
February 28, 2025
Mrs. Heys- May use classrooms for sleeping and meetings in Brick building. HS Basketball MCAA All-Stars
February 28, 2025
Gym reserved for MS basketball
February 28, 2025 | 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Mission Trip Sleepover
February 28, 2025 | Friday, February 28 5:00 PM - Saturday, March 1 12:00 PM
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