Waitlisted Arizona Families – Seize Your Chance to Climb the Waitlist Before November 3
For Arizona waitlisted parents eagerly anticipating a spot in a Great Hearts Arizona academy for the upcoming school year, the clock is ticking. The Rollover period, which plays a pivotal role in securing your child’s place in the school, concludes on November 3rd. We will shed some light on the significance of the Rollover process and emphasize... Read More »
From Classroom to Kitchen: Great Hearts Educator Wins Food Network’s Halloween Cookie Challenge
Gabriella Flat is an EL specialist for Great Hearts, working with our English language learners in our Arizona academies. But she has a passion that extends beyond the classroom. She is the proud owner of D’s Bake Shop, a cottage home bakery she has successfully run for three years. “I started baking in middle school,” she... Read More »
A Teacher’s Survival Guide for November 1st
Brave educators are already buckling up for the rollercoaster ride that is November 1st – the day after Halloween! But with just a little bit of strategic effort and planning, you as a parent can help keep our teachers from having a frightful day. After a night of excitement and perhaps a bit too much candy,... Read More »
Embracing Tradition and Epic Tales – Beowulf Night at Cicero Prep
The annual Beowulf Night at Cicero Prep is an event that brings together students and faculty in a celebration of medieval culture and the enduring power of storytelling. Featuring a range of activities, from lively Viking games to a bonfire-lit reading of key parts of the epic poem, Beowulf Night is a unique occasion that fosters community and... Read More »
Exploring the Desert Trails with the Spartan Riders
At Scottsdale Prep, amidst the Great Books and classic artwork that lines the halls, there is a group of scholars that have dared to venture beyond the classroom. Scott Shaughnessy, a Physics teacher with a passion for the great outdoors, has birthed an unconventional enrichment activity for students – the Spartan Riders. “I started the Spartan Riders six... Read More »