Weekly Update - Week of May 4th, 2026

Dear Families,

May is here! We are down to the home stretch and look to finish strong after the hard work through testing. We have some exciting field trips and opportunities for students to experience around Marion and the surrounding areas. 

Orientation Day

Orientation Day will take place on Friday, May 8th. Our students Kindergarten through 4th grade will have an online learning day. Teachers will be communicating the specifics of that particular day according to the grade level and expectations. Students will need to complete the work to receive attendance credit. 

Our fifth grade students will be attending their Orientation day at River Valley Middle School to meet the teachers and experience a taste of what our middle school has to offer. They will not be required to complete online work as they will be at the school. 

Please see the link for more information: 5th Grade Orientation Day

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten registration is now open, and we are so excited to welcome our newest Heritage Vikings for the upcoming school year! If you have a child who will be five years old on or before the required date, we encourage you to begin the registration process as soon as possible. Early registration helps us plan for classrooms, staffing, and special events to ensure a smooth start to the year. We can’t wait to meet our future kindergarten students and partner with our families as they begin their Heritage journey!

You can find registration infromation below on our RV webpage.

https://www.rvk12.org/our-district/enroll/kindergarten

Kindergarten Orientation will take place on Friday, May 8th.

5th Grade Camp - May 11th-13th

We are excited for our Heritage 5th grade student to participate in an overnight camp beginning May 11th through 13th. Students will participate in various camp activities and memories with their classmates. Students from Liberty will be joining us on Wednesday for an RV Discovery Time. 

See the link for Drop-off (May 11th) and Pick-up (May 13th) Information

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BupdELhflKq6Ju3gRebE_QYrchMrUgDh/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=100560254323263401387&rtpof=true&sd=true

 

 

Super Games Volunteers

Heritage PTO is looking for volunteers for our annual Super Games on Monday, May 18th. Please use the Sign-up Genius link below to sign-up. Grades 3rd - 5th will be in the morning session and Grades K-2 will be in the afternoon session. 

Please note, we will be using this list to print visitor badges. Volunteers will need to enter the front doors between 8:35 and 8:50 or after our morning drop-off at 9:15. You will enter through the weapons detectors in the main doors. We suggest leaving unnecessary items in your vehicles help speed up the detector process. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A4A72CA0F9C34-52541480-fall

 

Weapons Detectors at Heritage Elementary

Thank you for helping us communicate with students the items and procedures behind this effort!

Please see the following notice for additional information. 

Weapons Detector Letter - RV Elementary Buildings

Vic the Viking Detector Video

Weather Updates

Weather delays and cancellations can be found on the following sources along with our ParentSquare and phone alerts. 

River Valley Local Schools Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/RVschools 

River Valley Local Schools X Page (Twitter) @rvschools https://x.com/rvschools

Recess

WARM WEATHER IS UPON US! Ohio weather gives us more temperature numbers than the lottery. Please remind your student to be properly dressed for the weather. This includes making sure that school-appropriate clothing is worn at all times. If a student's clothing is deemed inappropriate according to the handbook, a staff member will reach out requesting proper clothes be dropped off. 

Free Breakfast and Lunch

We are thrilled to announce that free breakfast and lunch will continue to be provided for all students this school year! This initiative helps ensure that every student has access to nutritious meals, supporting their learning and well-being.

Here is the link to the elementary menu:  RVElemMenu25-26.pdf

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Upcoming Dates:

May 5th - Second Grade Field Trip to Olentangy Caverns

May 6th - 4th Grade Recorders @ OWU

May 7th - 4th Grade Field Trip to Cosi

              - 2nd Grade Field Trip to Ohio Health (MGH)

May 8th  -  5th Grade Orientation Day @ RVMS

                  Kindergarten Screening

                  Kindergarten thru 4th Grade will have Online Learning on this day

May 11-13th - 5th Grade Camp - Heritage students

May 15th - 1st Grade Field Trip to EcoCenter

                - 5th Grade Rewards Trip - Zoomers

May 18th - Super Games (3rd-5th AM / K-2nd PM)

May 21st - Students Last Day!

                  5th Grade Clap-Out

                  Two-Hour Early Release

Wizard of Oz

Elementary Band/Orchestra Concert 

 

Boys and Girls Club Program

I’m excited to share that Summer Camp 2026 registration is officially open at Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Ohio! Because your child has been part of our Club community, you’ve seen the energy, friendships, and growth that happen within our Club walls. I would love to welcome your family back this summer.

•  June 1-July 31
•  $20 membership fee + $75 dollars per week (9 weeks)
•  Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Daily breakfast and lunch included

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Ohio, our Summer Camp delivers intentional, outcome-driven programming rooted in proven youth development practices and focused on the whole child.  

Spots fill quickly each year (we have 22 still available), so I encourage you to register early to secure your child’s place. Learn more and register here: bgccentralohio.org/summer-2026/

I’m looking forward to another incredible summer of learning, leadership, and lasting memories with your family.

Gabbi Hill

River Valley Site Director

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Ohio 

720 Columbus Sandusky Road South| Marion, Ohio 43302

Office: (740) 387-3462 ext. 104

www.bgccentralohio.org

Join us in creating safe spaces and brighter futures — make a gift today.

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Sincerely,

John Wickersham

Building Principal at Heritage Elementary