Press Room

Before classes at Archway Veritas let out for summer break, the academy celebrated their brand-new playground equipment with a special ribbon cutting ceremony. This enhancement, along with a few others across our Archway academies was made possible by the generous support of the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority (AZSTA), who provides grant funding to promote […] Read More »

The families and faculty at Arete Prep will welcome Mark McAfee as the new headmaster when the new school year begins. “As we deeply considered what Arete Prep needs in its next headmaster, we felt it was critical to bring in a seasoned school leader with a proven track record,” said Mac Esau, Great Hearts Arizona Executive […] Read More »

Scottsdale Prep will welcome a new headmaster, Heather Washburn, when classes begin this fall. While she will be a fresh face to the academy, Washburn is no stranger to the Great Hearts. She has served the network for over 15 years as a highly regarded leader. “I often quip that, at my core, I am still […] Read More »

Great Hearts Arizona is excited to announce the 9th annual Great Hearts Gala: Where Curiosity Leads, Learning Follows. The enchanting Alice in Wonderland inspired evening will take place on Saturday, November 7th, 2026 at Scottsdale Hangar One with a hosted cocktail reception, silent auction, wine pull, and our traditional program highlighting inspiring Great Hearts students and faculty, along with […] Read More »

David Vosekalns, a recent graduate of Glendale Prep has been accepted to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He will be officially inducted on June 25th, marking the beginning of six challenging weeks of basic midshipman training. “David was one of about 16,000 students from throughout the nation who applied for one of the approximately 1,200 […] Read More »