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Great Hearts Academies August 3, 2026

 Staff Gather at Summit Before New School Year

As Great Hearts families begin preparations for the first day of school, the faculty and staff at all of our Arizona academies and home office are already in full swing for the new school year. This was evident at the Great Hearts Arizona Summit, the kickoff event for the year where over 1,500 dedicated staff […] Read More »
Great Hearts Christian Academies - Maryvale July 24, 2026

Meet the New Head of School at Great Hearts Christian Academies – Maryvale

Dr. Oscar A. Galeano has been named the new Head of School at Great Hearts Christian Academies – Maryvale. Dr. Galeano looks forward to bringing a rich blend of academic excellence, pastoral wisdom, and deep commitment to classical Christian education to the Maryvale community this school year. Great Hearts Christian Academies is the private arm of the Great […] Read More »
Great Hearts Academies July 22, 2026

The Odyssey at Great Hearts

The renewed interest in the epic poem by Homer, the Odyssey, was highlighted in a recent article by Esther Zuckerman and Connor Hart in The Wall Street Journal: After 3,000 Years, People Are Finally Reading ‘The Odyssey’—at Least on Wikipedia. The article accounts for many who are familiarizing themselves with this ancient Greek text before watching […] Read More »
Great Hearts Lake Charles July 22, 2026

Great Hearts Lake Charles Celebrates Future with the Community

Great  Hearts Lake Charles will be the second Great Hearts academy in Louisiana when the doors open for K-3 students on the first day of school, which is planned to open in the fall of 2027. The future campus location at St.  Luke-Simpson United Methodist Church was announced at a community event, BBQ, Books, & New Beginnings, […] Read More »
Great Hearts Academies July 21, 2026

It’s  Time to Start Your School-Year Bedtime Routine

As summer break winds down and the attentions of many families are moving towards preparations for the first day of school, many forget to begin adjusting bedtime routines and sleep schedules early. Adequate sleep is just as important as a healthy breakfast, a well-fitted uniform, and the appropriate school supplies in promoting alert learners who […] Read More »