Press Room

Interim Headmaster Rachel Janssen recently opened Curriculum Night at Glendale Prep with a personal experience she had as a mother that changed the way she viewed education, both as a parent as well as an educator. Inspired by Susan Wise Bauer’s The Well-Trained Mind, Janssen was determined to offer her children the kind of classical education she […] Read More »

Each year, the Great Hearts Gala brings together families, supporters, and the community to celebrate and support teachers through the Teacher Excellence Fund. But the heavy lift of this annual event doesn’t happen by accident. It takes the dedication, passion, and a little elbow grease from the volunteer committee members. These volunteers are from multiple academies who […] Read More »

The APEX Program for School Leadership is happy to announce that Fall Courses are now open for enrollment! And there are five options for aspiring and current leaders in classical education to choose from. Great Hearts offers a series of short courses through the APEX Program for School Leadership that are designed for developing leaders of classical […] Read More »

Most freshmen start high school with small steps, but Scottsdale Prep’s Jackson Day is already climbing to incredible heights—literally. A nationally ranked rock climber, Day has made a name for himself on the competitive climbing scene while balancing the academic challenges of high school. Day’s love for climbing began as a casual monthly outing with […] Read More »

The Great Hearts Class of 2025 have once again demonstrated what is possible when high academic expectations, character formation, and a rich co-curricular life come together through a classical education. With 783 graduates across Arizona and Texas, this year’s outcomes reflect our commitment to prepare students for college as well as a life of purpose beyond […] Read More »