Aaron Blanco, a drama teacher at Chandler Prep, has been recognized for his exceptional artistry in stage combat choreography, earning him an ariZoni Award, Arizona’s premier honor for theatrical excellence. His work was celebrated for his exceptional artistry in stage combat choreography in the Southwest Shakespeare Company’s 2025 production of Romeo and Juliet. Often called Arizona’s... Read More »

Many of our dedicated cross-country athletes from Great Hearts competed under the lights at the 19th Annual Desert Twilight Cross Country Festival, held at Toka Sticks Golf Course in Mesa, Ariz. Desert Twilight is one of the most anticipated cross-country events in the Southwest, drawing over 6,000 athletes from hundreds of schools across many states. The... Read More »

Great Hearts Arizona is excited to announce that nine of our seniors have been named National Merit Finalists. These high-achieving seniors earned a high score on the PSAT and met other program requirements, placing them among approximately 15,000 of the most academically promising students in the nation. According to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation website,... Read More »

Spring at Great Hearts is a season of exciting milestones for seniors, including the highly anticipated Senior Trip to Washington, D.C. This travel experience with their classmates provides students with the opportunity to explore the nation’s capital and experience firsthand the historical landmarks that have shaped the ideals of our country. The trip serves as... Read More »

Shriya Bhardwaj, an eighth grader from Chandler Prep, the top-ranked 6–12 school in Arizona, won the Great Hearts Arizona Spelling Bee with the word troika. She moves on to the Regional Spelling Bee with the potential to move onto the Arizona State Spelling Bee and ultimately the Scripps National Spelling Bee, who is celebrating its 100th season of the national spelling competition. The... Read More »