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Great Hearts Catalyst July 23, 2024

New Christos Academy, Great Hearts Catalyst, Opens in the West Valley

We are excited to announce that a new Great Hearts Christos academy, Great Hearts Catalyst, will be opening at the Catalyst Church campus, located near 67th Avenue and Indian School in Phoenix, Arizona. The first day of school for the new academy will be August 14, 2024. “Great Hearts is excited to partner with Catalyst Church for its newest Christian classical academy […] Read More »
Great Hearts Academies July 22, 2024

Protecting Learning Spaces by Limiting Cell Phones

In recent news, several schools and district across Arizona have announced a ban on cell phone use during school hours in an effort to reduce distractions in the classroom. While this is making significant media attention, keeping students free from distractions such as texting and scrolling social media has been a staple for Great Hearts academies […] Read More »
Great Hearts Academies July 19, 2024

Back-to-School Bedtime Routines and Strategies for Parents

 As summer break draws to a close, the countdown to the new school year begins. For parents, this means ensuring uniforms still fit, school supplies are ready, and calendars are filled with upcoming school events. Re-establishing daily routines, especially those discarded during summer break, becomes essential. One of the most challenging but crucial transitions for […] Read More »
Glendale Prep July 17, 2024

Glendale Prep Played the Best on a Big Stage at Section 7

This summer, a unique offseason opportunity was given to the boys and girls varsity basketball teams at Glendale Prep, when they were invited to compete in Section 7 at  State Farm Stadium, where the 2024 NCAA Final Four was played. The stadium floor was converted into 12 wooden basketball courts for three weekends, where over 400 high school teams from […] Read More »
Lincoln Prep July 16, 2024

NBA Star Inspires Young Athletes at Lincoln Prep Summer Camp

Jalen Williams, a professional NBA forward for the Oklahoma City Thunder, recently spoke to a group of 5th–8th grade student-athletes at Lincoln Prep’s Summer Basketball Camp. According to Athletic Director Aaron Foshie, Williams spent about 45 minutes chatting, shooting around, taking pictures, and signing autographs. “I had spoken to Jalen in the past about attending our summer basketball camp and talking to our kids, […] Read More »