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November 6, 2024

A Night of Boots, Diamonds, and Big Hearts at Great Hearts Gala

In another stunning display of support for educators, the 7th annual Great Hearts Gala raised an astounding $1,007,517.50. This remarkable achievement displays the community’s unwavering commitment to honor and reward the invaluable contributions of teachers. The Teacher Excellence Fund will be returned to the very individuals who mold young minds, providing them with a well-deserved... Read More »

November 5, 2024

A Teaching Legacy: Rio Salado Graduates Thrive at Great Hearts Schools

By Mira Radovich, Senior Contributing Writer at Rio Salado College – a Maricopa Community College For the past decade, Great Hearts Academies has welcomed Rio Salado College educator preparation students into their classrooms. In fact, Great Hearts is the largest employer of Rio’s Teacher in Residence (TIR) candidates. At least 60 Rio alumni have taught on... Read More »

November 4, 2024

It’s That Time of Year Again… Open Enrollment Season at Great Hearts

Open Enrollment for the 2025/26 school year at Great Hearts academies has officially begun. This timeframe is a crucial window for prospective students and their families to take the first step towards becoming a part of our vibrant learning environment. Arizona academies: Open Enrollment: November 4 – December 6, 2024 Offer Day:  January 16, 2025 Re-Enrollment for Current... Read More »

October 31, 2024

Literary Characters Come to Life at Archway Veritas

At Archway Veritas, scholars and faculty recently held their time-honored annual event, Great Hearts Great Books Day. This day is a celebration of literature, where the lower school students and staff dress up as their favorite characters from beloved books and historical figures they’ve learned about in school. The day is designed to reinforce the importance of reading... Read More »

October 30, 2024

Cicero Prep Teacher Publishes a Collection of Poetry in City Nave

At Great Hearts academies, it is not only students who pursue Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. Our faculty members are also on a journey of their own as lifelong learners. At Cicero Prep, Humane Letters Master Teacher Betsy Brown McClelland has taken her love of poetry to new heights, recently publishing her first collection, City Nave, under the pen... Read More »