Great Hearts Academies April 15, 2026 What it Means to Cultivate Minds and Hearts “Our purpose is to cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.” In classical education and specifically Great Hearts academies, we believe that words matter. In 2002, when our co-founders penned the Great Hearts statement of purpose, they took special care in each word used, knowing it would guide our […] Read More »
Scottsdale Prep April 14, 2026 Scottsdale Prep Senior Receives ROTC Scholarship Scottsdale Prep is proud to announce that senior Ishayu Mondal has earned a National ROTC Scholarship valued at over $365,000. Mondal will attend Northwestern University, where he will study chemical engineering with a minor in theatre. Mondal plans to pursue his passion for advancing sustainable aviation fuels and cleaner combustion technologies. The National ROTC Scholarship offers full tuition, […] Read More »
Great Hearts Academies April 13, 2026 Meet the 2026 Great Hearts Bard Poetry was celebrated at the annual Great Hearts Bard in the Marley Center for Performing Arts at Maryvale Prep. 13 finalists, ranging from grades 3rd through 5th, recited a piece they had been rehearsing and reciting for the last several months, in front of their families, friends, faculty, and a panel of judges. Cora Patient, […] Read More »
Chandler Prep April 10, 2026 Meet the National Merit Finalists from Chandler Prep Calvin (Elliot) Brackman and Kiersten Malimban, two exceptional seniors at Chandler Prep, have been named National Merit Finalists. These high-achieving seniors earned a high score on the PSAT and met other program requirements, placing them among approximately 15,000 of the most academically promising students in the nation. According to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation website, “Only […] Read More »
Veritas Prep April 9, 2026 Meet Two Exceptional Seniors at Veritas Prep At Veritas Prep, seniors Kalyani Bhatnagar and Ronak Kapadia shine as exemplary scholars who have achieved a great deal during their years at Great Hearts. Through their pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty, they have demonstrated leadership, talent, and generous hearts. Kalyani Bhatnagar has remained very active in her school community, where she serves as […] Read More »