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August 4, 2023

First Day of School – From Tears to Cheers

As the Phoenix-metro area is still experiencing temperatures well into the triple digits, it’s hard to believe that summer break has come to an end. Scholars have begun returning to school at several Great Hearts academies this week. Households across the Valley have been preparing for the first day of school for weeks now, gathering... Read More »

July 31, 2023

The Virtue of Responsibility by Caitlyn O.

At the end of each school year, fifth graders at Archway Glendale are asked to write a speech about one of the nine virtues they have learned during their elementary education at Great Hearts. Today, we will explore the virtue of Responsibility as written by rising sixth grader, Caitlyn O. Responsibility leads people to thrive... Read More »

July 31, 2023

Elevating the Fine Arts at Summit

Great Hearts Arizona held its annual Summit today, where faculty and staff come together for a kind of ‘homecoming’ to kick off the new school year. Just under 2,000 staff members from academies, online, and home office were in attendance and the room was full of laughter and the buzz of conversations as colleagues reunited... Read More »

July 26, 2023

The Virtue of Friendship by Kyla L.

At the end of each school year, fifth graders at Archway Glendale are asked to write a speech about one of the nine virtues they have learned during their elementary education at Great Hearts. Today, we will explore the virtue of Friendship as written by rising sixth grader, Kyla L. Friendship is all about being... Read More »

July 25, 2023

Kinder Readiness for Parents as School Starts

With schools starting in July, parents should begin considering what they need to do now to prep their little ones for their first year of school. Practicing self-independence, getting them into a controlled sleep schedule and even talking them through how to make a friend can help with this major milestone. There are many proactive... Read More »