14 Great Hearts scholars from Arizona came together to compete in the 2026 Great Hearts Arizona Spelling Bee. Each student, ranging from 3rd to 8th graders, had individually won their school-level spelling competitions and came to represent their schools in this Championship Bee. After successfully spelling the word, illicitly, eighth grader Rebecca Smith from Chandler Prep was declared... Read More »
The leadership track at the 2026 Great Hearts National Symposium for Classical Education is designed to empower educational leaders with practical strategies and insights to excel in their role as school leaders. Sessions will explore Great Hearts APEX courses, effective change management, leading with influence, and translating vision into operational excellence. Sessions will be led by various... Read More »
In every profession, there are moments when the workload intensifies, and extra commitment is required. According to Jon Rickey, the Arizona Network Director of Athletics, January is that demanding season for our great-hearted athletic directors (ADs) as they tackle the busy activity calendars and juggling responsibilities across multiple sports with dedication and commitment at each of... Read More »
Archway Veritas started a new tradition this year by hosting its first-ever Patriot Day, a campus-wide celebration based on their school mascot, the Patriot, and dedicated the day to focus on citizenship, community, and school spirit. The event brought students and staff together for competitions, serving opportunities, and connection. Headmaster Megan Opitz embraced the theme wholeheartedly,... Read More »
The multipurpose room was transformed into ancient Egypt as first graders at Archway Arete welcomed visitors to their Ancient Egyptian Living Museum. For the second straight year, students used creativity, research, and imagination to turn their history studies into an interactive, hands-on experience. “Our first graders have been studying ancient Egypt,” explained Jaime Baij, a first-grade... Read More »
