Elinor Patient, a fourth grader at Archway Roosevelt, was named the 2024 Great Hearts Bard for her recitation of “Mending Wall” by Robert Frost. Patient was one of 12 of our third through fifth grade scholars from our Great Hearts Arizona academies who recently came together for the 11th annual poetry recitation. Each student had already been through two rounds... Read More »

Last fall we announced ten seniors from Great Hearts Arizona academies qualified as National Merit Semifinalists. We are pleased to announce that each of them has been named National Merit Finalists. Each student has been recognized as one of the 15,000 highest scoring entrants of the PSAT, qualifying them for recognition in the National Merit Scholarship Program as finalists of... Read More »

  Scott Shaughnessy, a teacher at Scottsdale Prep, had the opportunity to accompany his 12th-grade physics students to the renowned showcases at the Scottsdale Barrett-Jackson car show and auction. The week-long event is held at WestWorld, just a short walk from the Great Hearts campus, and includes a vast exhibitor marketplace and interactive displays from a large variety of sponsors,... Read More »

In the heart of winter, the role of an Athletic Director (AD) at Great Hearts Arizona becomes a testament to dedication and resilience. Jon Rickey, the Director of Athletics, describes January as a whirlwind of activity, juggling responsibilities across multiple sports with unwavering commitment. Great Hearts currently boasts an impressive roster of 872 high school... Read More »

Scottsdale Prep high school students celebrated their return from winter break with the annual Alumni Panel, where 20 graduates of the Great Hearts Academy returned to share stories, antidotes, and advice from their own experience in various levels of continued education. Spread out across four different sessions, current students had the opportunity to gain insight from... Read More »