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 »

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 »

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 »

Each month, Archway Cicero teachers highlight one of the nine Core Virtues (Citizenship, Courage, Friendship, Honesty, Humility, Integrity,Perseverance, Responsibility, and Wisdom), integrating it into lessons, stories, and daily life on campus. Whether through literature, history, or even moments on the playground, these virtues come to life in meaningful ways for scholars. At the first Virtue Assembly of... Read More »

The middle school and high school halls of Great Hearts Harveston in Baton Rouge came alive with activity as the upper school students gathered for the annual House Sorting Day, a tradition that builds community, cultivates leadership, and strengthens friendships at the Louisiana academy. House Sorting is a tradition across all Great Hearts academies, designed to... Read More »