Mrs. Arbizu's Message

Dear Heritage Families,

Welcome to the 2025-26 school year!  As we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of our school, I look forward to our continued work together toward our mission of “ensuring that students reach their highest potential through engaging, rigorous curriculum, a safe, caring environment, and a supportive partnership between staff, parents, and students. Through this shared commitment, we uphold the Heritage tradition of academic excellence and strong character.”

Last year was very successful for our Eagles as they continued to make gains by increasing our state test scores and 60% of our English Learners reclassified as Proficient in English, and based on all of our data, we achieved the CA Distinguished School Award for the first time in Heritage history!  We earned both of the Newsweek’s “Best Of” for Elementary and Middle Schools for 2025, are a Kindness Certified School, and also achieved the highest Platinum status from the CA PBIS Recognition Program.  Our student enrollment is at an all-time high with a robust waiting list. This success is clearly a team effort between our students, staff, and families and we are grateful for your partnership.

We look forward to a great year of family events and student support sponsored by our VIPA (Very Important Parent Association). Please plan on supporting our VIPA with your membership, meeting attendance, event participation, and volunteer hours this year. VIPA not only provides family events to build community, they do critical fundraising that directly supports classrooms, field trips, and student programs. 

We believe in supporting our families by keeping them informed. Please look forward to receiving regular communication via email, newsletters, text messages, Class Dojo, phone calls, and flyers. Also, visit this website regularly which contains important school information, news, and a calendar of event dates. Don’t forget to follow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/The-Heritage-School-102209958830456 for information and highlights of school events and activities. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher or the school office personnel. Our office is open Monday through Friday from 7:15 am to 3:30 pm and our phone number is (760) 868-2422.

Thank you for choosing The Heritage School and committing to a partnership with us to ensure the highest levels of learning for your child. By joining this unique community, you have set your child up to Soar to Academic Success!  Please review this website and the Parent Handbook which is intended to help you understand the policies, procedures, and commitments that outline our work together as symbolized by The Heritage Partnership Triangle and our recently crafted Mission and Vision Statements.  This coming year begins with all the hope and excitement that together, we can fulfill the promise of student success as they pursue their dreams and endless possibilities for their futures.

Wishing you the very best in 2025-26!

Sincerely,

Debbie Arbizu

Principal, The Heritage School