There is a joy in reading. For most Great Hearts lower schools one day is set aside to participate in the tradition of Literary Character Day.  Students and teachers dress up as their favorite literary or historical figure – whether hero, heroine, protagonist, antagonist, prop, or event – they are all represented.  The day includes […] Read More »

The unique culture that you find at any Great Hearts Academy is much more than just a series of buzzwords found in a handbook.  It is a significant part of our DNA and what makes our schools intentionally stand out from the rest.  It is our exceptional culture that makes our academies enticing for a […] Read More »

At Veritas Preparatory Academy, the transition from 10th to 11th grade is symbolized through a change in uniform.  Every year the juniors are presented with a navy-blue blazer to wear on campus. The blazer represents the hard work the students have put into their schooling, and the work that lies ahead of them. This tradition […] Read More »

The first Great Hearts Preschool, Young Hearts, has opened its doors to families with children ages 3-5 at the new Great Hearts Roosevelt campus in Buckeye.  Young Hearts is a private offshoot of Great Hearts Academies, a network of K-12 public charter schools that offers a revolutionary classical education. Young Hearts Director Taeler Scott is […] Read More »

Many organizations have a mission statement on the wall or in their employee handbook.  When we talk about the mission at Great Hearts, we refer instead to our core purpose statement.  The words of this statement animate our work and human purpose at a far deeper level—from the inside out.  Our purpose matters more to […] Read More »