The winter season of the Great Hearts Middle School League (GHMSL) has wrapped up and champions have been named for tennis, soccer, baseball, and softball. Under the leadership of Commissioner Blake Schilly, the league, which began back in 2008 with only six Great Hearts academies, has now grown to include 21 participating schools (including both […] Read More »

14 Great Hearts scholars from Arizona came together to compete in the 2026 Great Hearts Arizona Spelling Bee. Each student, ranging from 3rd to 8th graders, had individually won their school-level spelling competitions and came to represent their schools in this Championship Bee. After successfully spelling the word, illicitly, eighth grader Rebecca Smith from Chandler Prep was declared […] Read More »

At Chandler Prep, Giving Tuesday is more than just a date on the calendar, it’s a moment to pause and reflect on the incredible difference that our families, teachers, and supporters make every single day. When you give to Chandler Prep, a 501c3 nonprofit charter school, you’re helping to sustain the mission that makes Great […] Read More »

Aaron Blanco, a drama teacher at Chandler Prep, has been recognized for his exceptional artistry in stage combat choreography, earning him an ariZoni Award, Arizona’s premier honor for theatrical excellence. His work was celebrated for his exceptional artistry in stage combat choreography in the Southwest Shakespeare Company’s 2025 production of Romeo and Juliet. Often called Arizona’s […] Read More »

Many of our dedicated cross-country athletes from Great Hearts competed under the lights at the 19th Annual Desert Twilight Cross Country Festival, held at Toka Sticks Golf Course in Mesa, Ariz. Desert Twilight is one of the most anticipated cross-country events in the Southwest, drawing over 6,000 athletes from hundreds of schools across many states. The […] Read More »