Welcome to Heartland Christian Schools!
Heartland Christian Schools, formerly District 6, is part of Christian Schools International, a network of Christian schools throughout North America. Member schools from Northwest Iowa, Southwest Minnesota, Eastern South Dakota and Nebraska have banded together for mutual activity and support.
Join us for the 2026 Heartland Convention
October 1 & 2, 2026!
Registration Begins August 26, 2026
THEME: Serious Joy: Wonder, Play, and the Calling of Christian Educators
THEME Verse: Psalm 89:15-16
Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you,
who walk in the light of your presence, Lord.
They rejoice in your name all day long;
they celebrate your righteousness.
Keynote Speaker - Dr. Dave Mulder, Dordt University
Dr. Dave Mulder is Professor and Chair of the Education Department at Dordt University, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in educational foundations, curriculum and instruction, educational technology, and STEM education.
A former Christian school teacher, Dr. Mulder has spent more than 25 years equipping educators through teaching, writing, and professional development. He authored "Always Becoming, Never Arriving" and "Teach Like a Human: Playful Practice and Serious Faith in the Age of AI", and has presented more than 100 keynote addresses, workshops, and professional learning sessions for Christian educators across North America.
Passionate about helping educators rediscover the joy and purpose of their calling, Dr. Mulder brings a thoughtful, engaging, and distinctly Christian perspective to teaching, learning, and leadership.