Archway Lincoln Teacher Recalls Her Son’s Heart Transplant
Paula Beal, a fourth-grade teacher at Archway Lincoln, said her son was born with a condition called hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), a birth defect that affects normal blood flow through the heart. Jayken Beal’s remarkable story is marked by resilience and perseverance in the face of debilitating health challenges. According to his mother, he underwent three open-heart... Read More »
Maryvale Prep Maintains Perfect Graduation Rate for Third Year Running
Maryvale Preparatory Academy’s Class of 2024 will be the third consecutive class with a graduation rate of 100%. The Great Hearts academy’s accomplishment showcases its position as a top-performing school in the area. In 2022, the inaugural graduating class of 27 seniors set the precedent by all crossing the commencement stage. The following year the trend continued with... Read More »
Former Vice President Dan Quayle Gives History Lesson at Great Hearts Archway Veritas
Students at Great Hearts Archway Veritas had an unforgettable day when Former Vice President Dan Quayle visited to provide a unique history lesson to the kindergarten and fourth-grade classes. Quayle, whose two granddaughters attend the academy, engaged the young students with discussions about the different branches of government and the various aspects of American political... Read More »
Masterpieces and Melodies at the Veritas Art Walk
Each spring, the Veritas Preparatory Academy comes alive with its annual Art Walk, a celebration of the exceptional artistic talents fostered by the Great Hearts curriculum. On this particular evening, every corridor of the campus morphs into a dynamic art gallery. The walls holding an array of student creations ranging from visual arts to live... Read More »
Take Me Out to the Ballgame for Great Hearts Day
Great Hearts is thrilled to once again be partnering with our hometown Major League Baseball (MLB) team, the Arizona Diamondbacks, to bring our families another Great Hearts Day at Chase Field. Save the date for Friday, May 3rd, 2024, at 6:40PM to watch the D-backs take on the San Diego Padres and help us kick off Teacher Appreciation Week! Enjoy exclusive discounted... Read More »