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February 14, 2025

Archway Scottsdale Student’s Oratory Triumph from Bard to Douglass 

Varsh Varun, a fifth-grade student at Archway Scottsdale, recently achieved an impressive milestone by securing second place in the Frederick Douglass Oratorical Contest, a prestigious competition conducted by the National Park Service. Varun’s experience with competitive public speaking began last year when he participated in the Great Hearts Bard Competition, where he finished as a runner-up in the finals.... Read More »

February 13, 2025

Great Hearts Middle School League Celebrates Champion Teams 

“It was another successful winter season for the Great Hearts Middle School League,” said Blake Schilly, GHMSL Commissioner. Six middle school teams emerged as champions. Trivium Prep A1 softball, Glendale Prep A1 girls soccer, Veritas Prep A1 boys soccer, and Scottsdale Prep baseball secured victories in their 2025 winter championship brackets. Veritas Prep also won overall team... Read More »

February 12, 2025

Register for Livestream Sessions to Cultivate Wonder From Home 

Select sessions from the National Symposium for Classical Education will be available via livestream, allowing you to engage from the comfort of your home or office. While nothing compares to being there in person, this free option ensures you won’t miss out on valuable insights and inspiring discussions led by some of the most dynamic voices in... Read More »

February 11, 2025

Rise and Grind at Scottsdale Prep’s Zero Hour Weightlifting Class 

Before most students even step into their first-period class, a dedicated group at Scottsdale Preparatory Academy is already pushing their limits, both mentally and physically. The academy has launched a new weight training program, a vision years in the making, that allows students to kickstart their day with strength, discipline, and energy. Held during the newly introduced Zero... Read More »

February 7, 2025

Caroline Plaisance is Inspiring Young Artists at Great Hearts Harveston

For Caroline Plaisance, an art teacher at Great Hearts Harveston, art has always been a natural and joyful part of life. Growing up in Baton Rouge, she developed a deep love for creativity from an early age, which led her to pursue a career in teaching young scholars the Truth, Goodness, and Beauty that can... Read More »