Press Room

Ethan Galindo’s journey to success at Great Hearts Harveston is one of resilience and determination. As a Spanish-speaking fourth grader, he has faced challenges far beyond the classroom, overcoming language barriers, cultural shifts, and the uncertainty of starting over in a new country. Support students like Ethan In December 2023, Ethan and his family relocated from Honduras to […] Read More »

Young Hearts Preschool will be joining the Great Hearts Cicero campus in August 2025, bringing a high-quality early childhood education program for children ages 3 to 5. Applications are now open for enrollment in this inaugural preschool program at the campus. Since opening its first preschool at Great Hearts Roosevelt in 2022, Young Hearts has been an integral part of […] Read More »

Great Hearts Roosevelt teacher Steve Lachonas is inspiring young artists as a third through fifth-grade art instructor by day and pursuing the extraordinary hobby of falconry by night, or at least after school. This ancient sport, which involves hunting with trained raptors, has been a lifelong fascination for Lachonas, offering him a unique connection to […] Read More »

At just 13 years old, Veritas Prep eighth grader Harper Grove has already made an impressive mark on the tennis world. From picking up a racket at her local country club at the age of six to becoming a high-ranking junior player in the nation, Harper’s journey has been defined by hard work, discipline, and a love […] Read More »

With the roar of the crowd, the squeak of sneakers, and the weight of a milestone within reach, Harrison Kremer knew this was his moment. A junior at Arete Prep, Kremer etched his name in school history by scoring his 1,000th career point on the Arete varsity basketball team, a respected accomplishment for any high school […] Read More »