The Architecture Fair at Cicero Prep, an annual showcase of 8th-grade projects, is a display of innovation and craftsmanship, providing students with an opportunity to show their architectural projects, using a variety of household items and art supplies, in a public forum. As Jared Johnson, the lead teacher for the event, explains, “The Architecture Fair grew... Read More »
There are few moments in sports as powerful as the singing of the national anthem before a game. For the Cicero Preparatory Academy Concert Choir, that moment became a reality when they were invited to perform at Salt River Fields, which is just a short walk from their school. Taking a break from their studies, the students stepped... Read More »
Young Hearts Preschool will be joining the Great Hearts Cicero campus in August 2025, bringing a high-quality early childhood education program for children ages 3 to 5. Applications are now open for enrollment in this inaugural preschool program at the campus. DOWNLOAD THE YOUNG HEARTS SCOTTSDALE BROCHURE Since opening its first preschool at Great Hearts Roosevelt in 2022, Young... Read More »
Great Hearts Roosevelt teacher Steve Lachonas is inspiring young artists as a third through fifth-grade art instructor by day and pursuing the extraordinary hobby of falconry by night, or at least after school. This ancient sport, which involves hunting with trained raptors, has been a lifelong fascination for Lachonas, offering him a unique connection to... Read More »
At just 13 years old, Veritas Prep eighth grader Harper Grove has already made an impressive mark on the tennis world. From picking up a racket at her local country club at the age of six to becoming a high-ranking junior player in the nation, Harper’s journey has been defined by hard work, discipline, and a love... Read More »