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Glendale Prep September 15, 2025

Karaoke, Campfires, and Leadership at Glendale Prep High School Retreat

For the seventh year, Glendale Prep students traveled to Lost Canyon, a camp in northern Arizona, just 30 miles west of Flagstaff, for the school’s annual high school retreat. It’s an experience designed to strengthen relationships with underclassmen, cultivate leadership with upperclassmen, and give all students time together outside of the classroom in a majestic and […] Read More »
Lincoln Prep September 11, 2025

Lincoln Prep’s Connor Mewhinney Leads Arizona in Receiving Yards

Connor Mewhinney, a sophomore and varsity football player at Lincoln Prep, is currently sitting at #1 in the state of Arizona and 102nd nationally for receiving yards in week three of the high school season. Mewhinney’s performance last Friday night was one to remember as he tallied six receptions, 173 yards, and four receiving touchdowns. While […] Read More »
Young Hearts September 9, 2025

Enhancing Reading Time with Your Preschooler

One of the most impactful ways to nurture your child’s love for learning is by reading with them. Storytime can be a calming activity before bedtime. But it’s also an opportunity to build literacy skills, spark imagination, and strengthen the bond between you and your preschooler. With a few intentional strategies, reading time can become […] Read More »
Great Hearts Academies September 5, 2025

Celebrating Grandparents Day at Great Hearts Academies

National Grandparents Day is celebrated each year on the first Sunday after Labor Day, which falls on Sunday, September 7th. At Great Hearts, this special occasion allows us to honor and give thanks for the incredible role grandparents and older adult mentors play in the lives of our students and families. At Great Hearts Christian […] Read More »
Arete Prep September 4, 2025

Beloved Great Hearts Leader Returns to Serve at Arete Prep

When Dr. Mary Frances Jeffries retired in 2023 after nearly a decade of service at Archway Veritas as headmaster, she thought she had closed a fulfilling chapter of her impressive career in education. But in true Great Hearts fashion, the network had a way of calling her back. This time to serve as interim headmaster at Arete […] Read More »