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Great Hearts Academies February 10, 2025

Teachers Enjoy Going on Field Trips Too!

Last week, teachers from across the Great Hearts Arizona network came together for the annual Spring In-Service, an afternoon dedicated to professional development and enrichment. Following an early student dismissal, educators from every academy gathered at various locations throughout the Valley to participate in a thoughtfully planned and curated selection of sessions and activities designed to enhance their […] Read More »
Great Hearts Harveston February 7, 2025

Caroline Plaisance is Inspiring Young Artists at Great Hearts Harveston

For Caroline Plaisance, an art teacher at Great Hearts Harveston, art has always been a natural and joyful part of life. Growing up in Baton Rouge, she developed a deep love for creativity from an early age, which led her to pursue a career in teaching young scholars the Truth, Goodness, and Beauty that can […] Read More »
Veritas Prep February 6, 2025

Spirit Wear Days Up the Game for School Spirit

School spirit is taking center stage throughout Great Hearts Arizona in our 12 prep academies with the exciting new initiative of weekly Spirit Wear Days. While spirit days have had their place in our upper school academies, typically occurring three or four times during the school year, this year marks a significant change where students can now wear […] Read More »
Great Hearts Institute February 5, 2025

National Symposium for Classical Education Celebrates 250 Years of Jane Austen

“2025 marks the 250th birthday of Jane Austen,” shared Colleen Sheehan, Professor of Politics in the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership at Arizona State University. Sheehan will be a panelist at the National Symposium for Classical Education, joining Sir Jonathan Bate, Regents Professor of Literature and Foundation Professor of Environmental Humanities at […] Read More »
Glendale Prep February 4, 2025

Glendale Prep Athlete Makes Basketball History with 1,000 Career Points

With the roar of the crowd behind her and just 10 points to go, Glendale Prep senior Senna Smith stepped onto the court determined to make history. With every shot, the anticipation grew until, finally, she sank the basket that solidified her place in the record books, becoming the first Glendale Prep basketball player to reach the 1,000 […] Read More »