Glendale Prep February 12, 2026 Glendale Prep Faculty Were Caught “Pie-Surprise” At a recent pep assembly at Glendale Prep, there was a lot to celebrate and commemorate, but it was the image of the esteemed faculty leaving the gym floor, wiping whipped cream from their faces that will surely remain an indelible memory for the student body. This assembly, that celebrated the athletes in winter sports, began […] Read More »
Great Hearts Institute February 11, 2026 National Symposium App is Available Now The 2026 Great Hearts National Symposium for Classical Education kicks off on February 25th in Tempe, Ariz. But symposiasts can download the app to help them navigate the upcoming “big tent event” for classical education, hosted by the Great Hearts Institute. Over the last several months we have highlighted the keynote speakers, Doug Lemov, Chris Perrin, and […] Read More »
Great Hearts Academies February 10, 2026 Middle School Winter Sports Champions Announced The winter season of the Great Hearts Middle School League (GHMSL) has wrapped up and champions have been named for tennis, soccer, baseball, and softball. Under the leadership of Commissioner Blake Schilly, the league, which began back in 2008 with only six Great Hearts academies, has now grown to include 21 participating schools (including both […] Read More »
Great Hearts Academies February 9, 2026 Spring In-Service Touches the Heart of the Work of Teaching Great Hearts faculty and staff from academies across the Valley recently took a half day for the annual Spring In-Service, which focuses on teacher formation as a learner, providing time for connection through new knowledge, experiences, and skills. What may seem at first glance like a relatively mundane and utilitarian event in the life of […] Read More »
Arete Prep February 6, 2026 Arete Prep Sisters Competing on National and International Platforms Two sisters, Stella and Graciana Guglielmino, at Arete Prep are excelling in some extraordinary activities outside of the classroom, juggling busy schedules and international travel while still flourishing academically at their academy. They prove that the virtues they have learned at Great Hearts have shown them they have the capacity to do great things. Stella, a […] Read More »