Thoughts from a Senior Dad – My Daughter’s Senior Thesis
To all Great Hearts Parents of a High School Senior, March and April have brought a lot of milestones in our senior’s life. She had made her college decision in the winter, which has allowed our family to settle into this spring and enjoy some of the time-honored senior traditions at Great Hearts. She went... Read More »
Archway Lincoln Teacher Recalls Her Son’s Heart Transplant
Paula Beal, a fourth-grade teacher at Archway Lincoln, said her son was born with a condition called hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), a birth defect that affects normal blood flow through the heart. Jayken Beal’s remarkable story is marked by resilience and perseverance in the face of debilitating health challenges. According to his mother, he underwent three open-heart... Read More »
Maryvale Prep Maintains Perfect Graduation Rate for Third Year Running
Maryvale Preparatory Academy’s Class of 2024 will be the third consecutive class with a graduation rate of 100%. The Great Hearts academy’s accomplishment showcases its position as a top-performing school in the area. In 2022, the inaugural graduating class of 27 seniors set the precedent by all crossing the commencement stage. The following year the trend continued with... Read More »
Former Vice President Dan Quayle Gives History Lesson at Great Hearts Archway Veritas
Students at Great Hearts Archway Veritas had an unforgettable day when Former Vice President Dan Quayle visited to provide a unique history lesson to the kindergarten and fourth-grade classes. Quayle, whose two granddaughters attend the academy, engaged the young students with discussions about the different branches of government and the various aspects of American political... Read More »
Explore and Discover at Great Hearts Summer Camps
As summer approaches, parents across Arizona are seeking engaging and enriching experiences for their children, and Great Hearts Summer Camps offer just that. With a blend of education, exploration, and excitement, these camps provide an ideal setting for young scholars to make the most of their summer break. The full-day summer camp is an experience for any... Read More »