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September 11, 2025

Lincoln Prep’s Connor Mewhinney Leads Arizona in Receiving Yards

Connor Mewhinney, a sophomore and varsity football player at Lincoln Prep, is currently sitting at #1 in the state of Arizona and 102nd nationally for receiving yards in week three of the high school season. Mewhinney’s performance last Friday night was one to remember as he tallied six receptions, 173 yards, and four receiving touchdowns.  ... Read More »

September 9, 2025

Enhancing Reading Time with Your Preschooler

One of the most impactful ways to nurture your child’s love for learning is by reading with them. Storytime can be a calming activity before bedtime. But it’s also an opportunity to build literacy skills, spark imagination, and strengthen the bond between you and your preschooler. With a few intentional strategies, reading time can become... Read More »

September 5, 2025

Celebrating Grandparents Day at Great Hearts Academies

National Grandparents Day is celebrated each year on the first Sunday after Labor Day, which falls on Sunday, September 7th. At Great Hearts, this special occasion allows us to honor and give thanks for the incredible role grandparents and older adult mentors play in the lives of our students and families. At Great Hearts Christian... Read More »

September 4, 2025

Beloved Great Hearts Leader Returns to Serve at Arete Prep

When Dr. Mary Frances Jeffries retired in 2023 after nearly a decade of service at Archway Veritas as headmaster, she thought she had closed a fulfilling chapter of her impressive career in education. But in true Great Hearts fashion, the network had a way of calling her back. This time to serve as interim headmaster at Arete... Read More »

September 3, 2025

Arete Prep Freshmen Begin High School Adventure at Charger Camp

As the school year begins at Arete Prep, incoming freshmen take part in the unique tradition of Charger Camp at Camp Tontozona. Located in the Tonto National Forest near Payson, this historic site has long been known as the summer training ground for Arizona State University’s football team. Originally established in 1959 by legendary ASU Coach Frank... Read More »